The ASM Microbe Meeting, 2026

A thought-provoking journey through the history of Alzheimer’s Disease, including the first hints of infectious involvement. Using other pertinent historical examples of innovative tipping points in medicine, Schultek walks through the body of evidence linking microbes with Alzheimer’s and beyond. She highlights the AlzPI framework, team, and collaborative patient-centered approach they are taking. The presentation is intended to spark curiosity, extract lessons from history, and invite change for the future.