Brain Ageing and Dementia in LMICs

The Dementia in Low and Middle Income Countries (LMICs) symposia group hosts a virtual conference over 2 days. The event provides an opportunity to learn about recent advances in the global burden of disease, epidemiology, risk factors, biomarkers for dementia and prevention of disease as well as ongoing and future projects.


December 9, 2020

Recorded: December 9, 2020

The first day offers sessions on COVID-19, and updates on risk factors and dementia in Africa and Eastern Europe.

Moderators: Raj Kalaria, Gladys Maestre

Speakers: David Ndetei, Maria Carrillo, Wendy Weidner, Vincent Mok, Seshadri Seshadri, Albertino Damasceno, Maelenn Guerchet, Stella-Maria Paddick, Tanja Stojkovic, Olakunle Adewale, Kirsty Bobrow


December 10, 2020

Recorded: December 10, 2020

The second day offers updates on risk factors and dementia in Asia and Latin America.

Moderators: Raj Kalaria, Gladys Maestre

Speakers: Mohamed Salama, Victor Valcour, Suvarna Alladi, Christopher Chen, Mathew Varghese, Ennapadam Krishnamoorthy, Raul Arizaga, Francisco Lopera, Lea Grinberg, Faheem Arshad, Xu Xin, Ceres Ferretti