Swiss Network for Dementia Research
@swiss-dementia-network.ch
We promote and advance the interdisciplinary #networking of all partners working in the field of #dementiaresearch
Thank you to 250+ participants, our keynote speakers, and the Event Forum team for an inspiring Swiss Dementia Forum.
November 10, 2025 at 8:33 AM
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.
November 3, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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.
Reposted by Swiss Network for Dementia Research
🚨 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...
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...
November 3, 2025 at 1:02 PM
🚨 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...
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
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
ERA-AD 2026 :: Welcome
The website of the European Research Academy on Alzheimer’s Disease :: ERA-AD 2026
era-ad2026.azuleon.org
October 30, 2025 at 7:55 AM
🚀 #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
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
See you soon in Bern!
#SwissDementiaForum #DementiaResearch
October 29, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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
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...
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...
Registration form | Swiss Dementia Forum 2025
Discover the Swiss Network for Dementia Research: a resource for advancing dementia research, care, and education in Switzerland. Join us in supporting individuals and families affected by dementia.
www.swiss-dementia-forum.ch
October 27, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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...
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.
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.
October 16, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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.
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...
Showcase your research, join the Poster Session & compete for the 🏆 #PosterAward.
Submit here 🔗 www.swiss-dementia-forum.ch/registration...
September 10, 2025 at 8:57 AM
📢 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...
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
#DementiaResearch
Game-based training improves not only the cognitive abilities of people with initial signs of developing dementia, but also leads to positive changes in the brain. That is according to two new studies by researchers from ETH Zurich @ost.ch. ethz.ch/en/news-and-...
Training to improve memory
Game-based training improves not only the cognitive abilities of people with initial signs of developing dementia, but also leads to positive changes in the brain. That is according to two new studies...
ethz.ch
September 10, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Missed our Dementia Update - Virtual Series with Prof. Elin de Bruin? Discover how exergaming can support dementia care.
#DementiaResearch
#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
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
September 10, 2025 at 7:42 AM
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
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
On 7 Nov, we’ll hear from brilliant minds about
#Prevention #BehaviourAndCognition #Genetics
#Pathophysiology #Diagnosis #Therapy #Care
Check the full program: tinyurl.com/2dp4rd6f
Program | Swiss Dementia Forum 2025
Discover the latest in dementia research at our diverse program with keynotes, panels, and workshops. Join us Nov 6-7, 2025.
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August 28, 2025 at 7:03 AM
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
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...
📅 25.09.2025 | 🕓 16:00–16:45
Register here: swiss-dementia-network.ch/events/demen...
August 19, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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...
📅 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...
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...
July 24, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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...
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/...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Utility, Costs and Cost‐Utility of Amyloid‐PET in the Diagnostic Process of Memory Clinic Patients: A Trial‐Based Economic Evaluation From AMYPAD‐DPMS
Background
Amyloid positron emission tomography (PET) is instrumental in achieving an accurate diagnosis and may help to limit health-seeking behavior. Currently, amyloid-PET is not routinely used i.....
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
July 21, 2025 at 7:54 AM
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/...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Reposted by Swiss Network for Dementia Research
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.
July 9, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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
🚀 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
July 10, 2025 at 6:29 AM
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
🚀 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...
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...
July 2, 2025 at 6:59 AM
🧠 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...
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
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
June 25, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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
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
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
Cerebral amyloid angiopathy in patients with Dementia with Lewy Bodies: A clinical and hippocampal morphology study
Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB) is often associated with Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy
(CAA) based on pathological studies. Current literature in DLB reveals heterogenous
findings regarding CAA effects ...
www.prd-journal.com
June 25, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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
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.
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.
Combining cross-sectional and longitudinal genomic approaches to identify determinants of cognitive and physical decline - Nature Communications
The genetics of human aging remains poorly understood due to limited longitudinal data. Here, the authors show distinct genetic architectures for baseline function and decline in cognitive and physica...
www.nature.com
June 24, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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.
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...
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...
June 24, 2025 at 10:14 AM
🧠 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...
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.
Massive thanks to all submitters 🔜 notifications going out soon.
June 20, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Abstract review for #SwissDementiaForum is complete!
Massive thanks to all submitters 🔜 notifications going out soon.
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/
www.swiss-dementia-forum.ch/registration/
Registration | Swiss Dementia Forum 2025
Register here for the Swiss Dementia Forum 2025, 6-7 November 2025 in Bern, Switzerland.
www.swiss-dementia-forum.ch
June 11, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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/
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...
Register now to secure your spot 🔗
swiss-dementia-network.ch/events/demen...
May 28, 2025 at 8:23 AM
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...
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.
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.
Podcast | Neurocareers
A successful career in neuroscience or neurotechnologies? Possible! Get the career advice you were looking for! Tune into the international Neurocareers podcast to hear stories of those who have alrea...
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May 27, 2025 at 9:46 AM
🎧 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.
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.