Grand Rapids Educational and Dinner Meeting “Biomarkers of Alzheimer’s Disease" sponsored by Eisai Inc. Thursday, January 15th (6pm) at Pietro's. (We will also be collecting donations - see details)
Pietro's Italian Restaurant
2780 Birchcrest Drive Southeast
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm ET - 7:30pm ET
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Topic
“Biomarkers of Alzheimer’s Disease.”
Additional Information
Seating begins at 5:30 pm. The Educational Program starts at 6 p.m. with dinner, followed by a 15-minute business meeting.
(On-site parking. Enter through the banquet doors. If you enter through the front door, the host will escort you to the meeting room).
“Biomarkers of Alzheimer’s Disease,” presented by Carrie Lewis, PharmD
The objectives are:
1) Alzheimer's Disease pathophysiology and hallmark biomarkers that are utilized for diagnosis.
2) strengths and limitations of blood, CSF, and PET biomarkers; and
3) Alzheimer's Association Clinical Practice Guideline and CEOi Workgroup recommendations for utilization of biomarkers for triage vs confirmation of disease, depending on practice setting.
Added note:
We will be collecting donations at the meeting.
GAPNA-GLC Give Back (2025-26)
● Canton Outpatient Veteran Clinic
o Gift cards: CVS, KFC, Burger King, Walmart, Gas, Meijer, and Kroger, or basic toiletry items, games, puzzles. (Contact slemens@comcast.net if you need more information)
● Joy Baptist Church of Westland
Needed items: Disposable body wipes, deodorant, socks, shampoo, hand warmers, toilet paper (individually wrapped), bar soap, toothpaste, blankets, sleeping bags, gently used or new winter coats, gently used or new boot/shoes, gloves, men's winter clothing (XL or XXL), money donations are also a HUGE Blessing.
You also have the opportunity to go with members to Cass Park in Detroit on the third Saturday of each month (November-March), starting at 10 am, to hand out hot sandwiches, cookies, snacks, coffee, and hot chocolate to people experiencing homelessness. (Contact jbrady@joybaptist.com). January 17th will be the following Saturday to support our homeless in Detroit!
"And the King shall answer and say unto them, verify I say unto you, inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these by brethren, ye have done it unto me" Matthew 25:40.
Speakers
Carrie Lewis, PharmD, is an Alzheimer’s Disease medical science liaison (MSL) at Eisai, Inc. Dr. Lewis graduated from University of Michigan College of Pharmacy and then completed a pharmacy practice residency at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System. She was a clinical pharmacist at the Ann Arbor VA for over a decade, then transitioned into the MSL role in 2020. As an MSL, her role is to educate providers about Alzheimer’s Disease diagnosis and treatment, share data from Eisai’s clinical trials, and answer questions about medications in Eisai’s AD portfolio. In her spare time, she loves running and spending time outdoors with her family.