Prof. Antony Bayer
Professor of Geriatric Medicine · Cochrane Institute of Primary Care and Public Health
Professor of Geriatric Medicine in the Division of Population Medicine in the School of Medicine at Cardiff University
Frailty Re-enablement Cognitive impairment and dementia Research Methods and Older People
Dr. Lyn Phillipson
Associate Professor & Principle Research Fellow · University of Wollongong Australia
Lyn is an award-winning public health academic involved in research and action to promote aged and dementia friendly communities
Public Health Qualitative Methods Ageing Dementia Vulnerability
Frank R. Lin, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor · Johns Hopkins University
Dr. Lin’s epidemiologic research established the impact of hearing loss on the risk of cognitive decline, dementia & brain aging in elderly
Hearing Aids Cognitive Decline Epidemiology Aging Hearing Loss
Dr. Sytse Zuidema
Professor of Elderly Care Medicine and Dementia · University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG)
Prof Sytse Zuidema is Professor of Elderly Care Medicine and Dementia at University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG)
Geriatric Medicine Dementia Long-term Care and Community Frailty
Scientia Prof. Perminder Sachdev
Co-Director of the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA) · UNSW Sydney
Neuropsychiatry expert revolutionizing our understanding of the ageing brain, apropos of lifestyle choices
Cognitive Reserve Psychiatry (incl. Psychotherapy) Geriatrics and Gerontology Neurosciences Neurogenetics
Dr Ian Maidment
Reader, Pharmacy · Aston University
Dr Ian Maidment is an experienced researcher, manager and clinician with a broad research background.
Community Pharmacy Dementia Pharmacology Mental Health Medication Management for Older People
Prof. Kaarin Anstey
Professor, School of Psychology · Australian National University
Psychology and neuroscience expert exploring the epidemiology of cognition and dementia
Fostering Healthy Ageing Older Drivers Public Health and Health Services Neurosciences Psychology
Dr. Gunhild Waldemar
Professor of Clinical Neurology · Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Copenhagen
Dr. Waldemar is a professor and chairman of the Danish Dementia Research Centre at the University of Copenhagen.
Alzheimer's Disease Dementia Neurology Medicine Medical Education
Prof. Maria Barcikowska
President · Polish Neurological Society, Alzheimer Section
Professor Barcikowska's research addresses cognitive impairment among elderly populations, with a specific focus on Alzheimer's disease
Social Issues Molecular Biology Neurodenegerative Disease Dementia
Maria Aranda
Executive Director of the USC Edward R. Roybal Institute Associate Professor of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Research interests address interplay between chronic illness, social resources & psychological well-being in low-income minority populations
Aging Alzheimer's Disease Dementia Caregiving Family Caregiving
Prof. Linda Clare
Professor of Clinical Psychology of Ageing and Dementia · University of Exeter
Linda is known for pioneering the application of cognitive rehabilitation approaches for people with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease
Dementia Prevention Age-Related Disabilities Improving Rehabilitation and Care Re-enablement
Dr. Anthea Tinker
Professor of Social Gerontology · King's College London
Anthea Tinker's main areas of research interest are social policy and research ethics, specialising since 1974 in Gerontology.
Public Policy Frailty Home Care Elder Abuse Social Policy
Helen Odell-Miller
Professor of Music Therapy · Anglia Ruskin University
Helen is the lead researcher for HOMESIDE, an RCT trial for home-based music therapy for people with dementia & their family carer.
Personality Disorder Adult Mental Health Music Therapy Dementia Arts Therapies
Prof. Alan J. Sinclair
Director · Foundation for Diabetes Research in Older People, Diabetes Frail Ltd
Professor Alan Sinclair is an international expert in diabetes and clinical gerontology
DR Barometer Program Re-enablement in Diabetes Ageing frailty and sarcopaenia Cognitive dysfunction and dementia in diabetes Diabetes Mellitus
Sheryl Zimmerman
Mary Lily Kenan Flagler Bingham Distinguished Professor Associate Dean for Doctoral Education, School of Social Work · UNC at Chapel Hill
Expert in aging issues, elder care, assisted living
Aging Aging and Elderly Aging and Social Policy Social Gerontology Evaluation of Practice
Douglas Scharre
Professor of Clinical Neurology and Psychiatry | College of Medicine · The Ohio State University
Dr. Scharre specializes in cognitive disorders and dementias, including Alzheimer's disease
Neurology Neurobehavioral Manifestations Lewy Body Disease Dementia, Multi-Infarct Amnesia, Transient Global
Dr. Rosalie Wang
Assistant Professor of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy · University of Toronto
Rosalie Wang is Assistant Professor of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at the University of Toronto
Long Term Care Rehabilitation robotics Assistive Robotics for Dementia Stroke Rehab Occupational Therapy
Dr. Steen Hasselbalch
Clinical Professor · Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen
Dr. Hasselbalch is a consultant neurologist at the Danish Dementia Research Centre, Rigshospitalet, at the University of Copenhagen.
Complex Intervention Strategies Neurodegenerative Disease Biomarkers Psychiatric Diseases Dementia Disorders
Dr. Joel Sadavoy
Head of Geriatric Psychiatry · Mt Sinai Hospital
Dr. Joel Sadavoy is a Professor of Psychiatry and inaugural holder of theSam and Judy Pencer Chair in Applied General Psychiatry.
Frailty Geriatric Psychiatry Carers and Caregiving
James Ellor, Ph.D.
Professor of Social Work · Baylor University
Dr. Ellor works with older adults around issues of mental and spiritual health
Meaning Oriented (Logo) therapy The Role of the Church as Service Provider Training Needs for Paraprofessionals and Professionals Hunger among Older Adults Spiritual Assessment Among the Elderly