Implications for Behavioral and Social Research of Preclinical Markers of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias

On June 28 and 29, 2021, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine convened an expert meeting that addressed behavioral and social science research questions raised by the use of biomarkers and other measures (e.g., digital/sensor data) for pre-clinical AD/ADRD diagnosis, including the personal, social, ethical, legal, economic, health equity, and healthcare implications for patients and families, the impact of disclosure of preclinical diagnosis on identity and self-concept, study partners and interpersonal relationships, interactions with the healthcare system, participation in the workforce, and other outcomes. It also addressed the implications of preclinical diagnosis of AD/ADRD for the design and conduct of AD/ADRD prevention research. The workshop report (PDF, 153K) is available.