Down syndrome Community Talks


Alzheimer’s Association – Michigan Chapter presents:

Alzheimer’s Disease and Down syndrome: Where we are and where we’re going

Join the Alzheimer’s Association – Michigan Chapter and Dr. Beau Ances as they discuss Alzheimer Disease in adults with Down syndrome. Recorded Live 4/27/23.

Albert Pujols Wellness Center for Adults with Down syndrome Webinar:

Disintegrative Disorder and Down syndrome

John Constantino, MD and Beau Ances, MD, PhD discuss Disintegrative disorder in individuals with Down syndrome, along with potential research studies. Recorded Live on 5/31/2022.

Albert Pujols Wellness Center for Adults with Down syndrome Webinar:

Dementia and Behavior Changes in Down syndrome: There’s Help Out There!

Beau Ances, MD, PhD and John Constantino, MD discuss behavior changes and dementia in adults with Down syndrome and what can be done to help. Recorded Live on 1/18/2022.



Down syndrome Annual Participant Meetings


Ances Lab 2nd Annual Participant Meeting – 2023

View the recording of our Annual Participant Breakfast held in person on February 25th, 2023. Guest speakers Dr. Beau Ances and Dr. Julie Wisch discuss brain changes in older adults with Down syndrome and potential future treatments as well as different research opportunities.

Ances Lab 1st Annual Participant Meeting – 2021

Join Beau Ances, MD, PhD and his team as they discuss data collected from research studies and future directions of research for adults with Down syndrome. Recorded Live on 2/26/2022. Special thanks to our Community Organizations for joining and sharing what they offer! See details below:

Down Syndrome Association of Greater St Louis

Pujols Wellness Center for Adults with Down Syndrome

St. Louis ARC

Artists First

Children’s Hospital Down Syndrome Clinic