General
We are pleased to invite you to the Dementia update 2026. This year the day will be filled with an interesting program with current and relevant topics, that will further enrich your knowledge about dementia. Afterwards there will be time for networking & drinks.
More information and the full program will follow soon, but take a look at the first speakers!
Dr. Betty Tijms will take about "Biological variants of Alzheimer's Disease" and discuss what these variants mean for diagnosis, prognosis and intervention.
Dr. Roos Jutten will give a speach "The use of digital platforms for early detection of cognitive decline" on how digital monitoring changes the clinical practice.
Annel Koomen (promovendus) & Hidde Woerdman (physician-reseacrher) will discuss "Brain stimulation in Alzheimer's Disease: from understanding to treatment". They will shine light on the possibilities and limitations of brain stimulation
Dr. Sven van der Lee & Dr. Heleen Hendriksen on "Practical application and communication of genetic risk factors in the memory clinic: From DNA-profile to understable and responsible patientcare."
Dr. Kim de Kleijn will discuss "Drug development; how does it work? From laboratorium findings to a registered drug."
Prof. Dr. Cornelis Boersma will talk about "Dementia: care and the broader societal and economic impact. The consequences of dementia past the clinical practice."