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# International Conference on Nutrition and the Brain: The Role of Foods and Lifestyle in Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Neurological Disorders
- URL: https://www.foodconsumer.org/nutrition_and_brain_022520130927/
- Published: 2013-02-25T22:26:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-15T13:52:23.000Z
- Description: A letter from PCRM president Neal Barnard announcing a two-day conference for health professionals on nutrition, lifestyle and the brain, held July 19 and 20, 2013 in Washington, D.C. and jointly sponsored by PCRM and George Washington University.
- Author: Food Consumer
- Tags: Letter to Editor, Opinion, #vivvo-import

Dear Dr. Roberts,

I hope all is well with you. I want to let you know about a special conference on nutrition and lifestyle and the brain we are hosting for health care professionals. The program is jointly sponsored by PCRM and The George Washington University.

Brain disorders are the newest frontier in medical science. At this conference, some of the world’s foremost experts share the latest insights on the role of nutrients in Alzheimer’s disease, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and other conditions.

We are offering a **discounted price ($40 off the early bird price) through March 15** for two days of continuing education, four meals, and world-renowned speakers. 

| **What:**  | International Conference on Nutrition and the Brain: The Role of Foods and Lifestyle in Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Neurological Disorders                      |
| ---------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **When:**  | Friday, July 19 and Saturday, July 20, 2013                                                                                                                       |
| **Where:** | Grand Hyatt Washington, Washington, D.C.                                                                                                                          |
| **Cost:**  | [***Special PCRM*** price is $259](http://support.pcrm.org/site/R?i=8GGQCp%5FqBTDaDATSg7juvg&ref=foodconsumer.org "Register Online") if you register by March 15. |

[**Reserve the PCRM special price before the deadline!**](http://support.pcrm.org/site/R?i=1-Fotv8PwDW0MaS4HIGT-A&ref=foodconsumer.org)

If you live out of town, discounted room rates are available at the Grand Hyatt Washington, conveniently located near tourist attractions and museums.

For questions about this program, please contact my colleague, Jill Eckart at [202-527-7337](tel:202-527-7337) or [jeckart@pcrm.org](mailto:jeckart@pcrm.org). 

Sincerely,  
  
Neal Barnard, M.D.  
PCRM President