Future vaccines

ByJDCteam

Future vaccines against Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia will be the topic of discussion in Alzheimer’s Disease International’s (ADI) second “fireside chat”, which takes place online on 28 June.  Titled “From research to reality: The future of vaccines for Alzheimer’s and dementia,” the chat will feature experts Wendy Weidner, head of research and publications at ADI, and Andrea Pfeifer, co-founder and CEO of AC Immune SA.  They will consider current progress in vaccine development and future prospects.  Register HERE

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