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Описание: In this webinar, Emily Dwosh, a genetic counsellor at the UBC Hospital Clinic for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders (UBCH-CARD), discusses genetic counselling, testing and research updates as they relate to dementia.

In this video, viewers will learn about:

The role of genetics in Alzheimer's disease and other dementias
The availability and implications of genetic testing for Alzheimer's disease and other dementia
How genetic counsellors support individuals and families affected by dementia
The potential use of gene therapy for hereditary forms of dementia
Insights from Emily Dwosh’s extensive clinical practice and experience as a Clinical Instructor with the UBC Department of Medical Genetics
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