Dear Friends,
We often use the terms “Alzheimer’s” and “Dementia” interchangeably, but are they actually the same thing?
Understanding the distinction is more than just a matter of terminology—it is the key to recognizing early signs and understanding the future of brain health. UPAAUSA is proud to launch our new Quarterly Special Topic Talk Series with a deep dive into this pressing health challenge.
The Premiere Talk: “Is Alzheimer’s Disease Dementia?”
Join us for a focused, scientific narrative designed for a general audience. We will strip away the jargon and look at the fundamental science of how these diseases affect the brain, alongside the most recent, novel findings in the field.
Event Details: (Save the Date)
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Date: Jan. 29, 2026 (Thursday)
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Time: 9 pm – 10 pm EST (US)
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Join via Zoom: Click Here to Join
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Meeting ID: 942 6851 2493
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Passcode: 352192
Meet Our Speaker: Dr. Kamalini Ranasinghe
We are privileged to be joined by Kamalini Ranasinghe, MD, PhD, a leading expert from the UCSF Memory and Aging Center.
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Assistant Professor of Neurology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF).
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Renowned Researcher: Her work focuses on neural network dysfunction and using advanced imaging like magnetoencephalography (MEG) to identify early biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease.
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Expert Educator: Dr. Ranasinghe earned her medical degree from the University of Peradeniya and her PhD in Cognition and Neuroscience from the University of Texas at Dallas.
To get a better sense of her engaging with research on brain activity, you might enjoy watching this short presentation on Brain Rhythms featuring Dr. Ranasinghe
In this session, we will cover:
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The Distinction: The crucial difference between a symptom (Dementia) and a disease (Alzheimer’s).
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The Science: A “behind-the-scenes” look at what is actually happening to neurons and brain chemistry.
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The Future: Recent breakthroughs in early detection and what they mean for treatment and prevention.
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Your Questions: An open Q&A session to address your specific curiosities.
The UPAA-USA Executive Committee
Contact us via
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Email: contact@upaa-usa.org