Translational Science Summit on MND and Rare Dementias

The LifeArc Translational Science Summit on MND and Rare Dementias will spotlight LifeArc’s innovative work and collaborations with leading experts in neurodegeneration research. 

Our event will bring together professionals and researchers committed to advancing translational neurodegeneration research. Highlights include updates on the progress of our MND Translational Challenge and our work in Rare Dementias.

Across a series of engaging sessions, we’ll explore cutting-edge approaches to therapeutic discovery, early diagnosis, digital solutions and patient impact. Whether your work is in discovery science, clinical translation, or patient-focussed research, this summit offers a unique opportunity to connect with a vibrant network, learn from industry leaders, and contribute to shaping the future of neurodegenerative disease research.

Speakers:

• Roger Barker, Professor of Clinical Neuroscience, University of Cambridge
• Siddharthan Chandran, MacDonald Professor of Neurology & Director, UK Dementia Research Institute
• Lynne Hughes, Independent Neurology Consultant, Global Alzheimer’s Platform
• Natasha Ratcliffe, Principal, Patient Engagement, LifeArc
• Pamela Shaw, Professor of Neurology and Director of the Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience, University of Sheffield
• Kevin Talbot, Professor of Neurology, Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Oxford
• Raghib Ali, CEO, Chief Investigator and Chief Medical Officer, Our Future Health
• Laurence Barker, Partner, Dementia Discovery Fund
• Sam Barrell, Chief Executive Officer, LifeArc
• Francesca Cormack, Chief Scientist, Cambridge Cognition
• Nick Fox, Professor of Neurology, Director of the Dementia Research Centre, UCL Institute of Neurology
• John Isaac, Chief Scientific Officer, AviadoBio
• Edwin Jabbari, Neurology Clinical Academic, UCL Institute of Neurology
• Jonathan Rohrer, Professor of Neurology, UCL
• Christopher E Shaw, Professor of Neurology and Neurogenetics, King’s College London and AviadoBio
• Pamela Shaw, Professor of Neurology and Director of the Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience, University of Sheffield
• Martin Turner, Professor of Clinical Neurology & Neuroscience, University of Oxford
• Paul Wright, Head of Motor Neuron Disease, LifeArc

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