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SUMMARY:DSAD - ASAD Conference
DESCRIPTION:This is the third edition of this groundbreaking conference\, which aims to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange between the fields of Down Syndrome associated Alzheimer disease (DSAD) and autosomal dominant AD (ADAD). \nThe event will feature research findings\, clinical trials\, and more\, with an inclusive approach to diversity\, representation\, and accessibility. \n\n\n\n\nThis conference will be a seminal event in advancing the understanding and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease (AD)\, particularly by bridging the fields of Down Syndrome Alzheimer’s disease (DSAD) and Autosomal Dominant Alzheimer’s disease (ADAD). It emphasizes collaboration\, ethical considerations\, and inclusivity\, fostering a unified approach to tackling both conditions. \nA key focus of the conference will be creating lasting networks and collaborations\, ensuring that the dialogue and progress continue well beyond the event itself. Building on the success of the previous conferences\, which attracted close to 200 in-person attendees and many more online from over 20 countries\, this third conference aims to expand on that momentum. In addition to the strong support from the DSAD research community\, we have renowned international ADAD speakers\, with outreach through the DIAN network. The event will promote cross-fertilization of ideas\, highlighting the potential for shared insights between these genetically determined forms of AD. This is particularly timely as we now have several ongoing drug development projects in both DSAD and ADAD\, with more planned. The exchange of ideas between researchers in these areas is crucial for maximizing the impact of therapeutic strategies. \nIn conclusion\, the conference will cultivate a collaborative\, diverse\, and inclusive environment to advance research in DSAD and ADAD. The collective expertise of the organizing and scientific committee\, combined with support from key stakeholders in Alzheimer’s research\, will ensure a successful and impactful event. This gathering represents a significant step forward in global AD research\, providing a dynamic platform that fosters connections\, innovation\, and progress in understanding and treating these intertwined conditions. \nAttendees\, Inclusivity & Collaboration Strategy to promote Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion: \n\nIntended Audience: Targeting a diverse group of students\, researchers\, clinicians\, experts\, policy-makers\, and other stakeholders interested in genetically determined AD.\nSelection Process & Inclusivity: Striving for a balanced and diverse program\, selecting top communications from a wide range of contributors.\nGender Balance & Ethnic and Geographical Diversity: Aiming for balanced representation of gender among speakers\, moderators\, and attendees. Actively promoting participation from various ethnic backgrounds and geographical regions.\nEarly and Senior Researchers: Ensuring a mix of early-career and senior researchers in all sessions.\nSupport for Attendees with Families: Provision of daycare services to support those with childcare responsibilities and enable their attendance.\n\nFind out More
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/dsad-asad-conference/
LOCATION:Modernist Hospital of Sant Pau\, Sant Antoni Maria Claret Street\, 16\, Barcelona\, Spain
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SUMMARY:The Institute of Clinical Research Conference
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to announce the ICR 2026 Conference on 13th and 14th April in Birmingham. \nWith the UK implementing the most significant update to clinical trials regulations on April 28\, 2026\, the timing is perfect to join us. Our key focus is to bring together the clinical research community\, to educate the community and of course to promote ICR. We will bring together a number of experts on relevant topics\, and also provide opportunities to network and share knowledge. \nView the Programme \nRegister to Attend
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/the-institute-of-clinical-research-conference/
LOCATION:The Birmingham Conference & Events Centre\, Hill Street\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B5 4EW\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Alzheimer's Disease International Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:ADI is proud to be highlighting the upcoming Global Conference of ADI in 2026\, taking place 14 – 16 April 2026 in Lyon\, France\, in collaboration with ADI member association France Alzheimer. We invite our global network to join us as we explore innovative approaches\, breakthroughs\, and solutions to shape Alzheimer’s care\, treatment and research for today and tomorrow.   \nIf your research\, innovative solution or activity aligns with the conference abstract themes then we would love to hear from you. \n\nDementia as a public health priority\nDementia awareness\nDementia risk reduction\nDementia diagnosis\, treatment\, care and support\nSupport for dementia carers\nInformation systems for dementia\nDementia research & innovation\n\nWith more abstract themes to be announced soon. \nKey dates for abstract submissions \nAbstract submissions open: Monday\, 2 June 2025 / Abstract submissions close: Friday\, 19 September 2025 \nVisit the Conference Website \n\n\n\nAbstract submissions for ADI 2026 will open on Monday 2 June 2025.\n\n\n\n\nAlzheimer’s Disease International welcomes both scientific and non-scientific abstracts based around the 7 action areas of the WHO Global Action Plan on dementia and the conference theme “Solutions for Today and Tomorrow.” Please see the abstract topics listed below and beneath that\, further details on our abstract guidelines. \nThe scoring criteria has been shaped to reflect ADI’s main priorities for the conference programme. It is important to ADI that content is fresh and innovative\, but also that it clearly demonstrates a consideration for the lives of people with dementia and/or their carers as this is what drives us as an organisation and underpins all of our work. \n\nDementia as a public health priority\n\n\n\n\nDementia\, human rights and equitable society\nDementia policy and plans\nEconomics and value of dementia\nEthics\, finances and laws of dementia NEW!\nEngaging people with dementia and carers in policy\nHealthcare system readiness\n\n\nDementia awareness\n\n\n\n\nAttitudes\, awareness and stigma\nDementia friendliness and inclusivity\nDiverse populations: solutions around inclusion and equality\nEnvironment\, architecture and design for dementia\nThe work of national dementia associations\n\n\nDementia risk reduction\n\n\n\n\nBrain health for life NEW!\nCampaigns shaping the future of dementia prevention\nRisk factors (Physical inactivity\, smoking\, excessive alcohol consumption\, air pollution\, head injury\, infrequent social contact\, less education\, obesity\, hypertension\, diabetes\, depression\, hearing impairment\, untreated vision loss\, elevated LDL levels)\nRisk factors beyond the Lancet Commission (e.g. sleep\, vitamins etc.) NEW!\nRisk reduction and prevention (including clinical trials and lifestyle interventions).\n\n\nDementia diagnosis\, treatment\, care and support\n\n\n\n\nBehavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia\nBiomarkers\nDementia therapies (music\, dance\, art etc.)\nDiagnosis\, diagnostic tools and cognitive assessments\nEnd of life and palliative care\nLiving alone with dementia: research\, innovation and support NEW!\nModels of care (including residential\, end of life and day care)\nPost diagnostic support for people with dementia and carers\nPsychosocial interventions\nRehabilitation\nSupport for people living with dementia\nTreatment experiences of people living with dementia\, carers and clinicians NEW!\nWell being and quality of life\n\n\nSupport for dementia carers\n\n\n\n\nEducation and training for informal carers\nEducation and training for professionals and formal carers\nInformal carers support: pre\, during and post\nMigration and the importance of cultural context for carers/providers\nYoung carers\n\n\nInformation systems for dementia\n\n\n\n\nThe Global Dementia Observatory (GDO)\, international collaboration on data sharing and registries\n\n\nDementia research & innovation\n\n\n\n\nAI and innovation\nAssistive technology (including adaptive and rehabilitative devices) NEW!\nClinical trials\nDementia beyond the amyloid hypothesis (including oral hygiene\, new genes\, gut microbiome\, autoimmune diseases and neuroinflammation) NEW!\nEpidemiology\nInternational collaborations\nLess common dementias and syndromes (including Down Syndrome and childhood dementia)\nLGBTQI+ and dementia\nMild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) NEW!\nNew and future approaches and treatments\nNon-pharmacological interventions\nStages of dementia\nUnderrepresented populations and dementia: exploring sex\, gender\, diversity\, equity and inclusion in dementia research\n\n\n\nAbstract guidelines\n\n\n\n\nIt is important to ADI that presenters’ use dementia friendly language and we would encourage all those submitting an abstract to look at the language guidelines\, created by Dementia Australia in collaboration with people living with dementia. They are to be used when writing your abstract and presenting at ADI conferences\, as well as other conferences about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. \n\n\n\n\nIt is important that you as presenters heed these guidelines in your abstract submissions\, and if successful\, in your oral or poster presentations. \nThe following highlights the preferred terms next to the terms we advise submitters not to use when referring to a person with dementia or their family/friend support person \nFull submission guidance \n 
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/alzheimers-disease-international-conference-2026/
LOCATION:Palais des congrès de Lyon\, 50 Quai Charles de Gaulle\, Lyon\, 69006\, France
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SUMMARY:Innovation Forum: Place-based health and wellness
DESCRIPTION:This year we’re inviting you to roll-up your sleeves and help us define a place-based approach to healthy ageing. \n\n\n\n\nLast year our first ever Healthy Ageing & Care Innovation Forum brought together pioneers from industry\, academia\, care\, and community sectors to re-examine how we understand healthy ageing\, identity and social connection. This year\, we’re raising the ambition. \nWe’re inviting leading thinkers\, creators\, and partners from across the health tech\, built environment\, and innovation ecosystems to help shape the future of one of the most exciting living labs for healthy ageing in the UK\, situated within The Chocolate Quarter; already a flagship model of intergenerational\, open retirement living. \nOur goal is to explore how we can combine people\, place\, nature\, technology\, and data to prototype new models of healthy ageing and care innovation that can scale regionally\, nationally and globally. \nTogether\, we’ll investigate: \n\nHow people of all ages move through and use these spaces; and how design\, technology and community activation can promote healthier choices and more connected lives\, whilst respecting people’s individual choices.\nThe role of emerging technologies\, smart environments\, and data-driven insights in improving well-being\, resilience and independence.\nHow we create environments that support people living with dementia\, frailty or long-term conditions\, while celebrating movement\, purpose and contribution.\nWhat Somerdale Pavilion\, The Chocolate Quarter and St Monica Trust itself could become over the next 5\, 10\, 15 years; and what interventions\, partnerships and prototypes we should initiate now.\n\nThis is an opportunity to help shape a real world test bed for healthy ageing and care innovation\, rooted in the community but connected to cutting edge research\, innovation and industry. \n\n\n\n\nTake a look at what we got up to at our Innovation Forum last March. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n09:30 AM – 10:00 AM \nWelcome and sign in\nWelcome to our innovation forum 2026. Please sign in on arrival\, settle in and help yourself to refreshments \n\n\n10:00 AM – 10:20 AM \nOpening Remarks\nOpening remarks from David Williams\, CEO of St Monica Trust\, Paul Tisdale\, Director of Villages and Sara Naylor-Wild\, Director of Care \n\n\n10:30 AM – 11:15 AM \nPanel: Integrating Care Into the Wider Research & Innovation Ecosystem\nPanel discussion featuring contributions from: Health Innovation West — regional innovation pipelines and adoption/scale-up pathways. ARCO — sector‑wide insights on integrated retirement communities. NIHR — opportunities for place‑based\, longitudinal and participatory research. National Care Forum — the role of care providers in unlocking social innovation. \n\n\n11:20 AM – 12:00 PM \nRapid Prototyping Workshop: Reimagining Healthy Ageing\nA fast‑paced\, hands‑on session inspired by St Monica Trust’s four pillars: Sleep better\, move more\, stay connected\, live healthy. \n\n\n12:00 PM – 01:00 PM \nLunch\n01:00 PM – 03:00 PM \n\n\nWalking Workshop\nJoin for an immersive activity to think about how people move through our spaces\, how we can enhance and future proof them\, and how we can create a spring board for health focused innovation \n\n\n03:00 PM – 04:00 PM \nFinal reflections and closing remarks\nWe will conclude the day by reflecting on our key insights and sharing recommendations and ideas for St Monica Trust and all attendees. \n\nRegister
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/innovation-forum-place-based-health-and-wellness/
LOCATION:Somerdale Pavilion\, Somerdale Pavilion\, Keynsham\, BS31 2FW\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:UCL Advanced Therapies Symposium 2026
DESCRIPTION:The UCL Advanced Therapies Symposium is a flagship event showcasing UCL’s world-leading expertise and multidisciplinary approach to transforming healthcare through advanced therapies. This one-day\, in-person gathering brings together over 250 UCL scientists\, clinical collaborators\, funding bodies\, and industry leaders to explore cutting-edge research and its journey from bench to bedside. \nThe 2026 programme will spotlight CAR-T therapy (autoimmune conditions)\, rare disease gene therapy\, cell therapy and strategies for commercialising innovations from lab to market. Alongside keynote talks and panel discussions\, the symposium will feature talks and poster presentations by early career researchers\, offering fresh perspectives on novel therapeutics and emerging technologies. Delegates will gain insights into UCL’s pioneering work\, clinical applications\, and strategic partnerships\, while networking sessions throughout the day provide invaluable opportunities to connect with experts and foster collaborations across the therapeutic innovation ecosystem. \nCoinciding with UCL’s bicentennial celebrations in 2026—and building on a 200-year legacy of research and innovation—this year’s symposium invites you to explore new collaborations and be part of the effort to advance therapies for the future. \nDate: Wednesday 22 April 2026\nTime: Registration 09.00-9.20; Seminar 9.20-17.30; Networking Reception 17.30-19.00\nOpen to: UCL staff and students\, UCL BRCs*\, and external partners\nVenue: Kennedy Lecture Theatre\, UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health\, 30 Guilford Street London WC1N 1EH  (Google Map\, Local area map and transportation)\nProvisional agenda: view here \nTickets:\nUCL staff and students; UCL BRCs* – Free registration with UCL email address or designated BRC work email address (If you find that they are currently sold out\, please sign up for the waitlist. We often release more spots as registrants drop out\, so we will notify those on the list as soon as tickets become available.)\nNon-UCL delegates – Early bird offer for £50 (available until 11 March 2026; automatically applied at checkout). Full price: £75;\nNon-UCL academics and public sector – £25\nAll prices are VAT inclusive.\n*UCL BRCs refer to: NIHR UCLH Biomedical Research Centre; NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre; NIHR Great Ormond Street Hospital Biomedical Research Centre. \nTo stay updated: \nSign up to the mailing list to receive updates about the symposium. \n\nRegister
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/ucl-advanced-therapies-symposium-2026/
LOCATION:UCL – Kennedy Lecture Theatre\, Institute of Child Health - Main Building\, 30 Guildford Street\, London\, Greater London\, WC1N 1EH\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:AFTD 2026 Education Conference
DESCRIPTION:The AFTD 2026 Education Conference is coming to the Hyatt Regency Lake Washington in Seattle on April 30 – May 1\, 2026. A free livestream will also be available for those who can’t attend in person. \nPeople diagnosed\, care partners\, families\, friends\, healthcare professionals\, and researchers are invited to connect with people who understand the journey\, learn about available resources and supports\, and engage with experts to gain insight on the latest in FTD research and approaches to care. \nRegister to Attend
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/aftd-2026-education-conference/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Lake\, 1053 Lake Washington Blvd N.\, Renton\, WA\, WA 98056\, United States
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