Scientists Gather in Paris at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2011

The Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2011 gathered scientists from around the world in Paris this week to report the latest advances in Alzheimer's research.

This week, more than 5,000 scientists from around the world gathered in Paris to report the latest advances in Alzheimer's research at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2011 (AAIC 2011). Scientists presented and discussed early detection, medical intervention and global standardization for the health epidemic of the 21st century - Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.

"Alzheimer's is growing at an alarming rate in the United States and around the world," said William Thies, Ph.D., Alzheimer's Association Chief Medical and Scientific Officer. "The good news out of the Alzheimer's Association International Conference this year is that we are making advances toward earlier detection of Alzheimer's, often as a result of innovative global scientific collaborations."