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Current directions in tau research: Highlights from Tau 2020
Author(s) -
Sexton Claire,
Snyder Heather,
Beher Dirk,
Boxer Adam L.,
Brannelly Pat,
Brion JeanPierre,
Buée Luc,
Cacace Angela M.,
Chételat Gaël,
Citron Martin,
DeVos Sarah L.,
Diaz Kristophe,
Feldman Howard H.,
Frost Bess,
Goate Alison M.,
Gold Michael,
Hyman Bradley,
Johnson Keith,
Karch Celeste M.,
Kerwin Diana R.,
Koroshetz Walter J.,
Litvan Irene,
Morris Huw R.,
Mummery Catherine J.,
Mutamba James,
Patterson Marc C.,
Quiroz Yakeel T.,
Rabinovici Gil D.,
Rommel Amy,
Shulman Melanie B.,
ToledoSherman Leticia M.,
Weninger Stacie,
Wildsmith Kristin R.,
Worley Susan L.,
Carrillo Maria C.
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
alzheimer's and dementia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 6.713
H-Index - 118
eISSN - 1552-5279
pISSN - 1552-5260
DOI - 10.1002/alz.12452
Subject(s) - pace , political science , brain research , government (linguistics) , engineering ethics , neuroscience , psychology , engineering , philosophy , geography , linguistics , geodesy
Studies supporting a strong association between tau deposition and neuronal loss, neurodegeneration, and cognitive decline have heightened the allure of tau and tau‐related mechanisms as therapeutic targets. In February 2020, leading tau experts from around the world convened for the first‐ever Tau2020 Global Conference in Washington, DC, co‐organized and cosponsored by the Rainwater Charitable Foundation, the Alzheimer's Association, and CurePSP. Representing academia, industry, government, and the philanthropic sector, presenters and attendees discussed recent advances and current directions in tau research. The meeting provided a unique opportunity to move tau research forward by fostering global partnerships among academia, industry, and other stakeholders and by providing support for new drug discovery programs, groundbreaking research, and emerging tau researchers. The meeting also provided an opportunity for experts to present critical research‐advancing tools and insights that are now rapidly accelerating the pace of tau research.