OTTAWA, June 28, 2012 /CNW/ - In light of the Alzheimer's Association International Conference taking place in Vancouver next July, CIHR wants to give reporters all the background information they need about the state of Alzheimer's research.
Join two of the top researchers on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in Canada at a Virtual Media Roundtable.
According to the WHO, approximately 35.6 million people around the globe are currently living with dementia. This number is expected to double by 2030 and more than triple by 2050.
What: CIHR Virtual Media Roundtable on Alzheimer's disease
When: Monday July 9 @ 2 p.m. (EST)
Who: Dr. Yves Joanette in Montréal, Dr. Howard Chertkow in Vancouver and David Coulombe (media relations) in Ottawa.
How: To join the training session
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1. Go to https://gts-ee.webex.com/gts-ee/k2/j.php?ED=192757557&UID=1093600222&HMAC=336bbd7c85275ab69ec84162c0111eaf2ec47521&RT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D 2. Enter your name and email address.
3. Enter the session password: cihr2012
4. Click "Join Now".
5. Follow the instructions that appear on your screen. To view in other time zones or languages, please click the link https://gts-ee.webex.com/gts-ee/k2/j.php?ED=192757557&UID=1093600222&ORT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D&HMAC=336bbd7c85275ab69ec84162c0111eaf2ec47521
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To join the teleconference only
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Call-in toll-free number:1-877-413-4792
Call-in number:1-613-960-7516
Attendee access code: 6892045
David Coulombe
Media Specialist-Communication and Public Outreach, Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Spécialiste des Médias-Communications et sensibilisation du public, Instituts de recherche en santé du Canada
Tel: 613-941-4563
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