Welcome to Country - Jack Buckskin
Lived Experience Welcome - Katy Witham
Health Minister Welcome - Hon Chris Picton
APSC and ANZSO Presidential Welcome - Dr NV Ramani & Prof Tim Kleinig
Chair: Coralie English & Adrian O'Malley
This one hour and a half workshop is directed to support researchers in best practice co-design.
There will be a 5 minute introduction by workshop facilitator, Coralie English followed by 8 presentations. The last 30 minutes of the workshop will be a facilitated discussion with all workshop participants from 11:30am - 12pm.
Medtronic Symposium Lecture at Asia-Pacific Stroke Conference 2024
Title: “Acute large vessel occlusion secondary to intracranial atherosclerosis. Balloon, stent or just pray?”
Date: September 26, 2024 12:15pm-12:45pm
Speaker
Prof Bernard Yan
The Evolution of Lipid Lowering in CVD – A new approach with Leqvio
This meeting will focus on the significance of LDL-C management in clinical practice for patient with cerebrovascular disease and the potential of LEQVIO to enhance current lipid-lowering strategies. In addition to highlighting the ORION data for LEQVIO, the meeting will present findings from ORION-8, as well as a practical patient case study.
Speaker
Prof Timothy Bates
Redefining Obesity: Shifting Perspectives and Changing the Narrative
Join us for an insightful symposium that aims to redefine the narrative around obesity. This event will feature a diverse panel of speakers who will delve into the multifaceted aspects of obesity, offering a comprehensive exploration of the challenges, treatments and societal implications. Gain valuable insights, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and be part of the movement to change the conversation around obesity.
Chair
Dr Lisa Murphy
Chief Executive Officer, Stroke Foundation
Speakers
Dr Tope Adepoyibi
Executive Director Stroke Services and Research, Stroke Foundation
Professor Nigel Stocks
Head of the Discipline of General Practice, University of Adelaide
Dr Zanna Murfitt
Director and Co-Founder, Re: You Health
Brian A Beh
Stroke Survivor, Advocate and Investigator
Anti-amyloid antibodies – what do stroke physicians need to know?
Dr Yassi will give a brief overview of anti-amyloid antibodies in Alzheimer’s Disease and then focus on aspects that are most relevant to stroke physicians: management of acute stroke in people on anti-amyloid antibodies (including considerations of reperfusion therapy); recognition of Amyloid-Related Imaging Abnormalities (ARIA) (particularly as a clinical differential for acute stroke); imaging features of ARIA, and issues around anticoagulation.
Speaker
Nawaf Yassi
Neurologist, Royal Melbourne Hospital
Chair: Joanne Tan & Lauren Sanders
Enjoy drinks and canapes amongst your peers while viewing compelling poster presentations from more than 100 of your fellow delegates!