S18. Effective community engagement in older adults with Down syndrome: The ABC-DS experience
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Room 3 | Crystal B/C
| Friday, June 19, 2026 |
| 14:00 - 16:00 |
| Room 3 | Crystal B/C |
Speaker
Dr. Ann Cohen
Associate Professor
University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine
Introduction
14:00 - 14:10
Dr. Ann Cohen
Associate Professor
University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine
The role of effective community partnerships in Down syndrome research
14:10 - 14:30
Dr. Jaime Perales Puchalt
Assistant Professor
University of Kansas Medical Center
Engaging with Down syndrome community organizations to inform research practices
14:30 - 14:50
Dr. Lauren Ptomey
Associate Professor
University Of Kansas Medical Center
Integration of community members with Down syndrome into the research team (co-presented with team member with DS)
14:50 - 15:10
Dr. Lilcelia Williams
Research Faculty
University Of Pittsburgh
Utilizing story telling to encourage brain donation in Down Syndrome
15:10 - 15:30
Dr. Ann Cohen
Associate Professor
University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine
Panel discussion
15:30 - 16:00
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