With a profound commitment to advancing cognitive health, Dr MacSweeney will update on the latest research advancements in diagnostic techniques, biomarkers and technology for Alzheimer's, CTE and traumatic brain injury, offering invaluable insights into early detection. She will educate on new-generation Alzheimer's treatments including Lecanemab and Donanemab, designed to decelerate the rapid progression of the disease, and update on how these medications can be accessed through Re:Cognition Health centres in the UK and USA.
Re:Cognition Health were the only centres in the UK to conduct groundbreaking trials for the latest successful Alzheimer’s treatment Donanemab, and many similar clinical trials are available to access now.
A world-leading expert on brain and mind health, Dr MacSweeney is no stranger to the global stage, where she is sought out for her expertise, including her recent Ted Talk which has been viewed by millions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXn-okL2rfs&t=2s.
Dr. MacSweeney's participation at Arab Health 2024 underscores Re:Cognition Health's commitment to pioneering research and bringing about transformative change in the realm of neurodegenerative diseases, providing hope and support to countless individuals and their families.
Speaker: Dr Emer MacSweeney BSc (Hons), MBBS, MRCP, FRCR, Co-Founder & CEO of Re:Cognition Health’s Brain and Mind Clinics, UK & USA.
Dr MacSweeney, a Consultant Interventional Neuro-Radiologist, co-founded Re:Cognition Health in 2011 to provide a specialist service for accurate diagnosis and access to the latest treatments for progressive neurodegenerative & neurodevelopmental conditions and traumatic brain injury. Today, Re:Cognition Health has 10 Centres in the UK & USA, where individuals can also benefit from the opportunity to enter global clinical trials for new diagnostic biomarkers and emerging medications.
The focus that Dr MacSweeney and her team of Brain and Mind Experts are deploying on Alzheimer’s Disease (now a global pandemic) and CTE (the most feared risk for contact sports) is having a profound difference in two of the most unacceptable medical conditions of the decade.
Dr MacSweeney was invited to speak on Alzheimer’s and CTE in a recent TEDx Talk “CTE: The Silent Killer in Contact Sports” which has already received over 1.2M views: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXn-okL2rfsto
Dr MacSweeney and Re:Cognition Health’s expertise has been recognised with over 30 prestigious and international accolades including:
- Global Awards Winner 2022/2023 Re:Cognition Health Mental Health Service of the Year
- EY Entrepreneur of the Year Winner- Societal Impact 2019 (London and South England)
- Growing Business Awards- Positive Impact Winner 2019
- KPMG Entrepreneur of the Year Winner 2016
Location: ABHI Stand, Hall 2 (H2.E30)