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Join the Knight Alzheimer Disease Research Center (Knight ADRC) at Noon on the 3rd Thursday of each month to explore a new topic related to aging, memory, older-adult health, and local research.  Listen, learn, and engage with local experts from Washington University School of Medicine. Each program features a 40-minute talk presented by a content expert followed by 20-minutes for discussion, questions and answers.

3rd Thursday talks are for everyone, including patients, care partners, long-term care professionals, medical professionals, research participants, and anyone who would like to learn more about topics related to memory changes and aging.  3rd Thursday programs are hosted virtually using Zoom—we hope people from all areas will join us.

  • Each session is offered on the 3rd Thursday of the month from Noon-1pm, unless otherwise noted.
  • There is no charge to register for or attend 3rd Thursday programs.
  • For questions or to suggest a speaker, please contact Jennifer at phillipsj@wustl.edu.

Upcoming Session

Previous Sessions

If you were unable to attend a 3rd Thursday, you can view an archive of previous presentations by selecting the presentation from the list below. You will be asked to fill out a brief form to access each video.

October 20, 2022: Ageism: What it Is, Who it Hurts, and How to Combat It

Natalie Galucia, MSW, Harvey A. Friedman Center for Aging, Washington University in St. Louis

September 15, 2022: Parkinson Disease: What Do You Know?

Erin Foster, PhD, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy and Marilyn Wilson, MSW, Director, American Parkinson Disease Association – Greater St. Louis Chapter

August 18, 2022: The Holy Grail? A Blood Test for AD (and other Biomarkers)

Krista L. Moulder, PhD, Executive Director, Knight ADRC at Washington University School of Medicine

July 21, 2022: Maximizing Communication In Dementia

Kailin Leisure, CCC-SLP, Speech Language Pathologist, SLUCare Otolaryngology

June 16, 2022: Travel Tips for People with AD

Ben Molina, MSW, Program Manager, Alzheimer’s Association, Great St. Louis Chapter