Where will the future of Alzheimer’s research take us? The race to find treatments, if not a cure, for Alzheimer’s disease has seen setback after devastating setback in recent years, prompting the medical and scientific community to question their answers about the underlying mechanisms of the disease.
Leadership Montgomery, in partnership with the BrightFocus Foundation, is proud to announce a special screening event of the captivating new documentary TURNING POINT. From acclaimed filmmaker James Keach (Academy AwardⓇ-nominated Glen Campbell...I’ll Be Me), TURNING POINT follows a team of researchers on the front lines of Alzheimer’s research and captures the raw disappointment and renewed hope of those working to find a cure for this fatal, incurable disease affecting nearly 5.7 million Americans.
Following the film screening, we will host a panel discussion with local experts to talk about the film, the latest research and available local resources.
SCREENING AGENDA:
6:00PM-6:30PM- Registration, arrival
6:30PM-8:00PM- Film screening
8:00PM-8:30PM- Post film panel discussion
8:30PM- Conclusion
PARKING INFO:
Parking is available in the east and west garages. For complete transporation and parking information, please click here.
ABOUT THE FILM:
It’s been called the final frontier of medicine, the real health care moonshot, the holy grail of science. Alzheimer’s disease -- the most feared of all maladies, with no way to cure, stop or even slow its insidious progression. But now, TURNING POINT brings you inside the quest for the first medication that could treat the underlying process of Alzheimer’s disease. Meet the people behind these grand experiments, the scientists driven as much by personal conviction as professional innovation, and discover why medical science is never easy, often unpredictable, and potentially perilous.
TURNING POINT also takes on some of the complex issues facing the American healthcare system, including the public health tsunami that will hit the country as Baby Boomers age, with the disease projected to nearly triple in the next 30 years.
ABOUT THE PANELISTS:
Stacy Pagos Haller
President and CEO, BrightFocus Foundation
As the President and CEO of BrightFocus Foundation, Stacy Pagos Haller has led the organization through strong and consistent growth in its support for innovative scientific research worldwide in the fields of Alzheimer's, macular degeneration, and glaucoma. Under her tenure, BrightFocus has significantly expanded the reach of its resources for families impacted by these diseases.
Ms. Haller initiated and oversaw a major 2013 name rebrand, moving from the American Health Assistance Foundation to become BrightFocus, a reflection of a renewed mission to harness the power of science and public awareness to end diseases of mind and sight. She has spoken on Capitol Hill and before federal agencies, and has strengthened BrightFocus collaboration with scientific, corporate, and advocacy partners both nationally and internationally. The global thought leader Ideagen named Ms. Haller to its 2016 Power 100 List of Individuals Empowering Women and Girls.
She currently serves on a number of boards including: the advisory council for the congressionally-authorized Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI); the Board of Directors for America's Charities; and the Age-Friendly Montgomery (MD) Advisory Group.
Prior to assuming the leadership of BrightFocus in 2010, Ms. Haller served as the Executive Director of CureSearch National Childhood Cancer Foundation, the world's largest children's cancer research organization. Ms. Haller is a graduate of Mount Holyoke College.
Lylie (Lynette) Fisher
Facilitator - Caregiver Support Program, Area Agency on Aging
Montgomery County Department of Health and Human ServicesLylie Fisher leads Montgomery County Maryland’s Caregiver Support Program. In this role she improves collaboration amongst caregiver providers, designs culturally diverse communication strategies and identifies how best to increase the availability of resources for caregivers. Ms Fisher is: the lead for Montgomery County’s Dementia Friendly initiative, forging public-private partnerships that generate positive community and business strategies; and a Member of the Maryland Commission on Caregiving.
Prior to joining the County Ms Fisher was the Director of Community Engagement with Iona Senior Services in Washington DC. Under her leadership Iona established the successful Take Charge/Age Well Academy.
ABOUT THE MODERATOR:
C. Marie Taylor
President and CEO, Leadership Montgomery
Ms. Taylor has dedicated her life’s work to supporting the community. For more than 20 years, she has worked in service organizations, holding vital leadership positions within the Washington metropolitan area. She was the Executive Director of The Community Foundation, and served as a spokesperson for the Montgomery County office. In that capacity Ms. Taylor’s focused on creating a philanthropic experience for donors to encourage continued participation and giving. Additionally, she worked closely with an advisory board of local community business people, leaders, and volunteers to promote local philanthropy in Montgomery County and throughout the region.
Before joining The Community Foundation, she was the Executive Director of Interfaith Works. In that role, she made an immediate impact on the organization, creating their signature event, Empty Bowls. She also worked to expand the organization’s housing and vocational services and staffing. Prior to joining Interfaith Works, Ms. Taylor worked at Food & Friends. She held several key positions during her 13 years with the agency, the last being Director of Programs.
She has been a member of many prominent community groups, including the Ryan White Planning Council and the DC Cancer Consortium and she continues to remain active in the community. She is a board member of the Nonprofit Montgomery Board, The Montgomery County Workforce Investment Board, Committee for Montgomery and Generation Hope. Ms. Taylor, a native Washingtonian, currently residing in Silver Spring.
