Novel approaches in treatment of early Alzheimer’s disease webinar
Online event
| Timings | 3pm-4.30pm |
| Location | Virtual event, Online |
| Speakers | Professor Farooq Khan |
| CPD | 1 CPD point per hour of content, subject to peer approval |
| Non-Member | £36 |
|---|---|
| Consultant | £24 |
| Resident (Higher) / SAS Doctor | £19 |
| Resident (Core) / Subsidised / Retired / Medical Student / FY Doctor | £13 |

Event Information
Overview
Join us for an insightful webinar that delves into the evolution of Alzheimer’s disease treatments, from early cognitive enhancers to monoclonal antibodies. This session will explore current trends of monoclonal antibodies used in targeting amyloid pathology and discuss future directions for treating Alzheimer’s disease.
Key Learning Objectives
- Understand new ways of treating Alzheimer’s disease.
- Gain clarity on the pathological processes in Alzheimer’s disease to focus on future generations of molecules.
- Looking beyond Amyloid pathology.
Speakers
Professor Farooq Khan
Professor Khan is a distinguished consultant psychiatrist based in Birmingham. He is renowned for his expertise in the comprehensive management of a range of mental health conditions, including dementia, depression, anxiety, panic disorder, cognitive impairment, and bipolar disorder. Professor Khan is additionally a registered specialist in old age psychiatry.
Professor Khan holds an MD in psychiatry and has achieved fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (FRCPsych). He serves as a consultant psychiatrist at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust since 2012, where he also held the senior position of clinical director of psychiatric specialties and dementia frailty for several years.
In addition to his clinical responsibilities, Professor Khan holds a number of senior roles, including clinical lead for dementia for the West Midlands with NHS England and NHS Improvement, and chair of the Dementia Steering Committee for the Birmingham and Solihull ICB.
Programme
| Time | Item |
|---|---|
| 3:00 – 3:05 pm | Welcome and introduction Host by Dr Ruta Kontautaite, CPD Lead, RCPsych West Midlands Division |
| 3:05 – 4:00 pm | Novel Approaches in Treatment of Early Alzheimer’s Disease Professor Farooq Khan |
| 4:00 – 4:25 pm | Q&A Host by Dr Ruta Kontautaite |
| 4:25- 4:30 pm | Thank you Dr Ruta Kontautaite |
| 4:30 pm | Event close |
The Committee reserves the right to change the Programme without prior notice.
Technology requirements
This event is taking place online via Zoom. To take part you will need:
- access to a reliable internet connection
- a PC, laptop, tablet or phone
- Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge browser or Zoom installed on your PC, laptop, tablet or phone.
Please note: It is up to the participant to ensure that they have the correct requirements in place prior to booking the event.
Joining instructions for the event will be sent out the week of the event.
Watch on demand
Please kindly note, all sessions will be recorded and the recording made available within two weeks of the event.
We would encourage those who register to attend on the day of the event, should they wish to ask questions to our speakers.
All recordings are sent out to delegates via email to the email address used at the time of registering. If you are unsure whether your email address is up to date, please update this via your membership account.
The webinar recording will be available to registered delegates for up to two months after the webinar date.
Terms & conditions and how to book
Please read our terms and conditions before making your booking, which includes:
- Event Cancellation Policy
- Privacy Policy
- Code of Conduct
Event registrations are confirmed when payment is received in full.
Joining instructions are sent approximately one week in advance.
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Please note, we are unable to invoice for delegate fees. If your Trust is making payment on your behalf and would like to pay by card, please call the Divisions Events team on 0208 618 4240 to make payment over the phone.
For further information, please contact:
Email: division.events@rcpsych.ac.uk
Contact Name: Division Events Team
Contact number: 0208 618 4240