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Study Shows APOE e4 Not Associated with Alzheimer’s Disease in American Indian Populations
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Study Shows APOE e4 Not Associated with Alzheimer’s Disease in American Indian Populations
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Length:
27 minutes
Released:
Sep 13, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Researchers typically recognize the APOE e4 gene as a significant genetic risk factor for cognitive decline and dementia. However, a new study has found that the allele is not linked to neurodegeneration for all races and ethnic groups, specifically for American Indian populations. Dr. Astrid Suchy-Dicey joins the podcast to discuss her study, the importance of representation in Alzheimer’s disease research, hypotheses for why this allele isn’t a risk factor for all populations and what it means for research going forward.
Guest: Astrid Suchy-Dicey, PhD, epidemiologist, assistant research professor, Washington State University, Institute for Research and Education to Advance Community Health (IREACH)
Show Notes
Read the research highlights of Dr. Suchy-Dicey’s study on the National Institute of Aging website.
Read Dr. Suchy-Dicey’s study, “APOE genotype, hippocampus, and cognitive markers of Alzheimer's disease in American Indians: Data from the Strong Heart Study,” through the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia’s website.
Learn more about the Strong Heart Study on their website.
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Find transcripts and more at our website.
Email Dementia Matters: dementiamatters@medicine.wisc.edu
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Subscribe to the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center’s e-newsletter.
Guest: Astrid Suchy-Dicey, PhD, epidemiologist, assistant research professor, Washington State University, Institute for Research and Education to Advance Community Health (IREACH)
Show Notes
Read the research highlights of Dr. Suchy-Dicey’s study on the National Institute of Aging website.
Read Dr. Suchy-Dicey’s study, “APOE genotype, hippocampus, and cognitive markers of Alzheimer's disease in American Indians: Data from the Strong Heart Study,” through the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia’s website.
Learn more about the Strong Heart Study on their website.
Connect with us
Find transcripts and more at our website.
Email Dementia Matters: dementiamatters@medicine.wisc.edu
Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
Subscribe to the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center’s e-newsletter.
Released:
Sep 13, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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