ADPD 2026 Conference Highlights - Part One

About this episode

The episode discusses highlights from the AD PD Conference 2026, focusing on key talks and emerging themes in dementia research.

This episode of the Dementia Researcher Podcast comes from the AD PD Conference 2026 in Copenhagen, bringing together global researchers to share the latest in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease research. Hosted by Professor David Cash , the episode features Grace Thompson , Dr Marieta Vassileva , and Dr Alice Carstairs , each offering their own highlights from across the conference. Rather than trying to cover everything, the conversation focuses on standout talks and emerging themes. These include advances in biomarkers, growing interest in co pathology, the role of neuroinflammation, and how new tools like AI and multiomics are changing how we understand disease. Across the discussion, the group reflects on what new findings might mean for diagnosis, treatment, and the future direction of dementia research. There is also a strong sense of optimism, with the field moving towards combination therapies and earlier intervention. This is Part One of a two part series capturing reflections from the conference. ADPD Conference Website - adpd.kenes.com/ Top Takeaways: Biomarkers are now central across diagnosis, prediction, and trials Co pathology is a major theme, with diseases…

People in this episode

Guests: Grace Thompson, Dr Marieta Vassileva, Dr Alice Carstairs

Topics covered

• Alzheimer's disease
• Parkinson's disease
• biomarkers
• co pathology
• neuroinflammation
• AI
• multiomics
• dementia research

Keywords

• AD PD Conference
• Copenhagen
• research highlights
• disease understanding

Mentioned in this episode

Products: AI tools, multiomics

Places: Copenhagen

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