Season’s greetings from the Team 🎄 We hope this year’s season fills your days with the things that mean most to you and energizes you for a happy and healthy new year.

🧬 Abnormal tau disrupts neuron energy & communication. Dr. Grimm shows how healthy mitochondrial transplants can restore function and boost neurite growth – a promising path for Alzheimer’s therapies. 📅 30.10.2025 | 🕓 16:00–16:45 Register here: swiss-dementia-network.ch/events/demen...

Your Lunch Break, Upgraded! 🧠 A new spin-off of the Dementia Update series, in collaboration with Swiss Memory Clinics. 50 min of insight & inspiration for clinicians & researchers. Starting 15 Jan 2026, every 2nd Thu at 12 pm CET. Learn more: swiss-dementia-network.ch/events/webin...

The #SwissDementiaForum 2025 was inspiring! Thank you to everyone who made it happen. New research, great discussions and meaningful connections — together, we make a difference. Full recap: swiss-dementia-network.ch/news/swiss-d...

Thank you to 250+ participants, our keynote speakers, and the Event Forum team for an inspiring Swiss Dementia Forum.

How close are we to understanding neurodegenerative diseases? Join us at the @lifesciswitzerland.bsky.social (LS2) Annual Meeting – with top researchers like Britta Engelhardt and @marcaurelbusche.bsky.social, and discussions led by Daniela Noain & @bogdandraganski.bsky.social.

🚨 Abstract deadline extended! LS2 Annual Meeting 2026: 📍 Zürich | 🗓 Feb 11–12 (YSS: Feb 10) Join us for keynotes by Sarah-Maria Fendt, Heidi McBride & Jennifer Lippincott-Schwartz + 11 symposia, poster session, & networking. 🔗 Abstracts due Nov 16: annual-meeting.ls2.ch/2026/registr...

🚀 #ERAAD2026 | 1–5 March, Italy Early-career researchers: dive into state-of-the-art Alzheimer’s science, world-class mentorship, and career-boosting workshops. Sponsored by Dementia Research Switzerland – Synapsis Foundation. era-ad2026.azuleon.org/welcome

Fully booked 💥 one day ahead of schedule! Registration for the Swiss Dementia Forum 2025 is now closed. We’re thrilled and grateful for the incredible response — every spot filled a day before the official closing. See you soon in Bern! #SwissDementiaForum #DementiaResearch

Final call! 🧠 Last chance to join the Swiss Dementia Forum 2025 — registration closes Thursday, 30 Oct (if spots last!). Over 250 experts in dementia research, care & treatment will meet for keynotes, discussions & networking. Don’t miss out! Register: www.swiss-dementia-forum.ch/registration...

LEARN 💡Drug Delivery & the Brain How can low-intensitiy pulsed ultrasound enhance drug delivery across the blood-brain barrier? Dr. Pierre de Rossi presents his work on innovative ultrasound-based strategies to improve treatment efficacy and patient comfort.

📢 Final Call: Poster submission for the #SwissDementiaForum closes on 10 Oct! Showcase your research, join the Poster Session & compete for the 🏆 #PosterAward. Submit here 🔗 www.swiss-dementia-forum.ch/registration...

Missed our Dementia Update - Virtual Series with Prof. Elin de Bruin? Discover how exergaming can support dementia care. #DementiaResearch

LEARN 💡Post-Stroke Cognition How can cognitive reserve influence recovery after a stroke? PD Dr. Roza Umarova presents her latest research on post-stroke cognitive trajectories and strategies to protect cognitive processing. 📅 30.10.2025 | 🕓 16:00–16:45 Register here: tinyurl.com/j7zmpmkw

Drumroll please 🥁 The Scientific Committee has picked standout abstracts for the Lightning Talks at #SDF2025 in Bern! On 7 Nov, we’ll hear from brilliant minds about #Prevention #BehaviourAndCognition #Genetics #Pathophysiology #Diagnosis #Therapy #Care Check the full program: tinyurl.com/2dp4rd6f

LEARN 💡Can targeting astrocytic mitochondria lead to new treatments for Alzheimer’s? Prof. Jean-Yves Chatton shares emerging research on astrocyte metabolism and novel therapeutic strategies. 📅 25.09.2025 | 🕓 16:00–16:45 Register here: swiss-dementia-network.ch/events/demen...

LEARN 💡Exergames and Dementia How can game-based physical activity support cognitive function in Alzheimer’s and MCI? Prof. Eling de Bruin presents new research on tailored exergame interventions. 📅 28.08.2025 | 🕓 16:00–16:45 Register here: swiss-dementia-network.ch/events/demen...

READING RECOMMENDATION 📖 Utility, Costs and Cost-Utility of Amyloid-PET in the Diagnostic Process of Memory Clinic Patients: A Trial-Based Economic Evaluation From AMYPAD-DPMS onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Hear the latest in Alzheimer’s treatment, diagnosis, prevention and care at #AAICForAll, a no-cost event on July 31. Two tracks available: one for community members & another for clinicians/health care providers. Learn more: alz.org/aaic-for-all.

A snapshot of who’s shaping dementia research in 2025: 🚀 42.2% early-career scientists 🌍 7 countries, 3 continents ⚡ 6 key research areas More than a meeting – a space for progress. 🔗 www.swiss-dementia-forum.ch/registration/ #DementiaResearch

🧠 What does good dementia care mean and how can we make it work in practice? Join us at the #SwissDementiaForum2025 for the session “Care Aspects of Dementia” with Prof. Stefan Klöppel (chair), Prof. Steffen Heinrich & Dr. Christina Zweifel Register now: www.swiss-dementia-forum.ch/registration...

New partnership: Swiss Network for Dementia Research 🫱🏻‍🫲🏻 Swiss Memory Clinics Research meets clinical reality — for more patient-centered dementia research and stronger exchange between science & practice. Looking forward to what we’ll build together! #CollaborationInScience

READING RECOMMENDATION 📖 What happens when two brain pathologies collide? Gilles Allali and colleagues studied how cerebral amyloid angiopathy impacts cognition and brain structure in Lewy body dementia. #SwissDementiaResearch

READING RECOMMENDATION 📖 Genes, environment, and aging: What determines cognitive and physical decline? Using newly available longitudinal aging data from the UK Biobank, @tabeasch.bsky.social and colleagues uncovered genetic and environmental factors influencing cognitive and physical decline.

🧠 Into brain barrier research? Good news: #EUBBMeeting just extended the abstract deadline to 4 July! One of our community members is part of the org team — and we think it’s worth checking out. Submit your abstract, join the dialogue: www.tki.unibe.ch/ebbm_2025/re...

Abstract review for #SwissDementiaForum is complete! Massive thanks to all submitters 🔜 notifications going out soon.

Earn credits & grow your network at #SwissDementiaForum 2025! Keynotes, a panel & workshops approved by SFGG (10), SVNP (10), SNG (4), SGAP (8). 🔬 Connect, learn & shape the future of dementia research! #CME #Dementia #Neuroscience www.swiss-dementia-forum.ch/registration/

Season Finale: Dementia Update – Virtual Series 💥 Don't miss the webinar with Dr. Lucie Bréchet on 26 June. Register now to secure your spot 🔗 swiss-dementia-network.ch/events/demen...

🎧 LISTEN IN: Sound waves meet brain science. In this podcast, @carthera.bsky.social (a proud sponsor of our community platform) shares how ultrasound is being used to tackle brain tumors + neurodegenerative diseases.

It’s the final countdown. ⏳ Don’t let your research miss its moment. Submit your abstract for a #SwissDementiaForum2025 lightning talk. 🗓️ Deadline: Sunday, 1 June 2025 🔗 www.swiss-dementia-forum.ch/registration/

🧠 Brain Health needs more than talk – it needs action. We’re in! The Swiss Network for Dementia Research joins the #BrainHealthChallenge2025. We protect our brains with helmets (symbolically) & through a well-connected research community!

Reading recommendation 📖 academic.oup.com/brain/advanc...

We’ve received great abstracts — thank you! To reach more voices, we’re extending the Lightning Session deadline of the #SwissDementiaForum2025. 🗓️ Deadline: 01.06.2025 📩 Submit: www.swiss-dementia-forum.ch/registration...

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐢𝐝 𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐦𝐲𝐥𝐨𝐢𝐝 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 : Explore new tools visualizing Aβ deposits in CNS vasculature and barriers, offering fresh insights into amyloid pathology. 📅 22.05.2025 | 🕓 16:00–16:45 Register here: swiss-dementia-network.ch/events/demen...

@swiss-dementia-network.ch community platform is a centralized hub, offering an overview of experts, ongoing projects, tools and services, current initiatives, available job and funding opportunities, and info on upcoming events: swiss-dementia-network.ch/research/

Thank you LS2 for highlighting our 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 - a national event that unites professionals from across the dementia research and care fields. 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲!

To everyone working in the field of Dementia - help to support the @swiss-dementia-network.ch and to shape its future! ▶️ Become a member today: swiss-dementia-network.ch/members/appl... 🫶 A fun fact - our current President @simon-sprecher.bsky.social was one of the Network's first members!

𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐏𝐑 𝐢𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡: 𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥? LEARN💡from Dr. Jiang-An Yin, who developed genome-wide arrayed #CRISPR libraries for gene ablation, activation & epigenetic silencing, unlocking new insights into neurodegenerative diseases. Join the Dementia Update - Virtual Series

📢 Reminder: Call for abstracts for the #SwissDementiaForum25! Submit your abstract for a poster or lightning session by 01.05. 2025. We’re looking for innovative projects that advance dementia research and care. 🗓️ Deadline: 01.05.2025 📩 Submit: www.swiss-dementia-forum.ch/registration/

𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐞-𝐔𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 #SwissDementiaForum25 | 𝟔 & 𝟕 𝐍𝐨𝐯 We’re excited to introduce a few of our international keynote speakers: 🎤 Prof. Frank Jessen (🇩🇪) 🎤 Prof. Charlotte Teunissen (🇳🇱) 🎤 Dr. Gil Rabinovici (🇺🇸) Discussing New Horizons in Alzheimer’s Diagnosis and Therapy. 🔗 www.swiss-dementia-forum.ch

Explore and contribute to a collaborative space for dementia research and care. Access valuable tools and services and share your own resources to strengthen the community. Discover categories like: 🧪 Biosamples 🐁 Animal Models 📊 Clinical Databases 🔬 Education & Training 📋 Treatment Guidelines

We’re excited to announce our new partnership with AGE-INT By combining our strengths, we’ll promote interdisciplinary approaches to bridge gaps in treatment and care. @ost.ch

𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐏𝐑 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 On 10 April 2025, at 16:00, Dr. Jiang-An Yin present state-of-the-art genome-wide arrayed CRISPR libraries — a powerful tool for exploring genetic mechanisms in iPSCs, organoids, and beyond. 🧬✨ 📅 Date: 10 April 2025 | ⏰ Time: 16:00–16:45 | 💻 Online

🚨 #SwissDementiaForum2025 - Registration & Abstract Submission Open! 🚨 Join us to connect, learn, and collaborate at this unique event focused on Building Bridges Between Research, Treatment, and Care! Present your research, earn credits, and network. Register & submit: [https://lnkd.in/etUJbJiq]