HBO, the Alzheimer's Association of Georgia, and Emory University's Alzheimer's Disease Research Center to Host Georgia Premiere of HBO Documentary Film on Alzheimer's Disease, 'Momentum in Science,' From Multi-Platform Series 'The Alzheimer's Project' on Saturday, May 2 at the Emory Conference Center Hotel

HBO, the Alzheimer's Association of Georgia, and Emory University's Alzheimer's Disease Research Center to Host Georgia Premiere of HBO Documentary Film on Alzheimer's Disease, 'Momentum in Science,' From Multi-Platform Series 'The Alzheimer's Project' on Saturday, May 2 at the Emory Conference Center Hotel

THE ALZHEIMER'S PROJECT, EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY MARIA SHRIVER, IS A MULTI-PLATFORM SERIES THAT BRINGS NEW UNDERSTANDING AND HOPE FOR MILLIONS AND REVEALS THE HUMAN FACES BEHIND THE DISEASE

WHAT: Atlanta will host the Georgia Premiere of "MOMENTUM IN
SCIENCE," part of an HBO Documentary Films series called "THE
ALZHEIMER'S PROJECT," for medical professionals and families
who have a loved one diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease. Film
screening followed by a discussion featuring a prestigious
panel of Alzheimer's experts in medical and family support;
audience questions will follow.

WHO: Hosted by: HBO, Emory University's Alzheimer's Disease Research
Center and the Alzheimer's Association of Georgia
Available for interview:
*Allan I. Levey, MD/PhD - Professor & Chair, Dept. of Neurology,
Emory University
*James J. Lah, MD/PhD - Associate Professor & Vice Chair, Dept
of Neurology, Emory University
*Felicia Goldstein, PhD - Director Neuropsychology, Emory
University
*Larry Tune, MD - Professor of Psychiatry & Neurology, Emory
University
*Angela Ashley, MD - Assistant Professor of Neurology, Emory
University
*Monica W. Parker, MD - Assistant Professor of Medicine, Emory
University
*Kenneth Hepburn, PhD - Professor & Associate Dean for Research,
School of Nursing, Emory University
*Carolyn Clevenger, DNP - Assistant Professor of Nursing, Emory
University
*Suzette Binford, M.Ed. -- Director of Family Support Services,
Alzheimer's Association of Georgia

WHEN: Saturday, May 2, 2009 -- 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

WHERE: The Emory Conference Center & Hotel
Lullwater Ballroom
1615 Clifton Road
Atlanta, Georgia

DETAILS: THE ALZHEIMER'S PROJECT is a presentation of HBO Documentary
Films and the National Institute on Aging of the National
Institutes of Health in association with the Alzheimer's
Association(R), Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund and Geoffrey Beene
Gives Back(R) Alzheimer's Initiative. The series of four films
will debut on HBO on May 10, 11 and 12.

CONTACT: Ashante Dobbs, Emory University: 404-727-5692; or 404-805-0204
Leslie Tripp, Alzheimer's Association: 404-728-6062; or
678-986-9309

Clip reels from the series will be available on site for working media.

/PRNewswire -- April 30/

Source: HBO

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