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Designing, Caring, and Innovating: Women Leading the Fight Against Alzheimer’s
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Join us for an inspiring panel discussion featuring women leaders in Alzheimer’s care. Hear from healthcare professionals, researchers, designers, engineers, and caregivers as they share insights on: · Advancements in Alzheimer’s research and early detection · Patient-centered clinical care strategies · Innovative design and construction of memory care environments · Challenges and solutions for caregivers and healthcare workers

 Export to Your Calendar 2/11/2026
When: 2/11/2026
8:00-10:00 AM
Where: Energy Innovation Center
1435 Bedford Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania  15219
United States
Contact: Carly Jones
westernpennsylvania@womeninhealthcare.org


Online registration is available until: 2/11/2026
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Moderator:
o Sara Murphy, BS - Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Pittsburgh Chapter

Panel:

Research:
o C. Elizabeth Shaaban, PhD, MS, MPH - Assistant Professor of Nursing and Epidemiology at the University of Pittsburgh and the Director of the Outreach, Recruitment, and Engagement Core at the Pitt Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center

Clinical Care:
o Riddhi Patira, MD - Memory and Cognitive Disorders, UPMC

Designing Supportive Care Environments:
o Melissa Destout, AIA, LEED AP BD+C - Associate Principal – Perkins Eastman

Community and Caregiver Programs, Lived Experience, and Advocates:
o Carrie Chiusano, Executive Director - Dementia Care Center of Excellence, Presbyterian Senior Care Network
o Patricia Tylka, CDP - Senior Living Consultant, Dementia Educator and Community Liaison
o Victoria Bayle - Alzheimer’s Association Greater Pennsylvania Board of Directors

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from women shaping the future of Alzheimer’s care and connect with peers committed to making a difference.

Please note: 8:00-8:30 is Registration, Light Breakfast, and Networking! 8:30AM to 10:00AM will be the panel discussion and Q&A.

Parking: Open parking lot across the street from the Energy Innovation Center. Below are the closet garages.
o 112 Washington Place (Chatham Center) Parking [.3 miles away]
o U.S. Steel Parking [.4 miles away]

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