Public Information
ADGEN translates research on Alzheimer’s disease, prevention, brain aging, and biomedical discovery for patients, families, caregivers, and the broader public.
Knowledge translation
Dr. Poirier’s books and interviews make Alzheimer’s disease research accessible to patients, families, caregivers, journalists, and policy audiences while preserving scientific accuracy and context.
These resources address brain aging, dementia prevention, genetics, emerging treatments, longevity, and the practical interpretation of neuroscience research.
Literary recognition
This recognition reflects the cultural and public value of Dr. Poirier’s scientific writing and his sustained commitment to communicating neuroscience beyond the academic literature.
See related recognitionRecognition for scientific writing and communication to a lay audience.
Lay publications
Written with Serge Gauthier, this accessible guide became an important public reference on Alzheimer’s disease and was translated into multiple languages. The work was associated with the Hubert-Reeves literary recognition for scientific communication.
A revised public-facing edition with Serge Gauthier, emphasizing diagnosis, treatment, research, prevention, and caregiver-oriented understanding of Alzheimer’s disease.
A lay book on longevity, healthy aging, and the science of living better for longer, extending ADGEN’s public-education mission beyond Alzheimer’s disease alone.
An English-language public resource for patients, families, caregivers, and readers seeking a clear overview of Alzheimer’s disease.