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Lunch & Learn Speaker Series: What to Expect as You Age – Unique Aspects of Aging in People with Down syndrome

Friday, March 1, 2024
12:00 pm1:00 pm
Zoom - Meeting link will be sent after registering

Join DSAP and the Down Syndrome Center of Western PA for a virtual Lunch & Learn Speaker Series to learn about topics related to Down syndrome.

The Speaker Series finishes on Friday, March 1 from 12pm-1pm with Dr. Bulova & Dr. White presenting: What to Expect as You Age – Unique Aspects of Aging in People with Down syndrome.

Dr. Peter Bulova and Dr. Anna Marie White are the physicians at the Adult Down Syndrome Center of the University of Pittsburgh. They teach medical students, residents, fellows and genetic counseling students. Both are currently involved in research on Alzheimer’s dementia. Dr. White is also advocating for best nutritional practices for adults with Down syndrome. They speak nationally (Dr. Bulova internationally) on medical care for adults with Down syndrome. Dr. Bulova is a past president of the Down Syndrome Medical Interest Group and both doctors are on national committees for the organization. They are primary authors for the Global Adult Guidelines Project.

The topic for their presentation Is ’ What to Expect as You Age – Unique Aspects of Aging in People with Down syndrome’. They will cover common medical issues that are seen in adults with Down syndrome and how they can present.

You will receive the Zoom meeting link in your confirmation email after registering.

This presentation will be recorded and available for playback on our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@dsapgh

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