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Donate NowGlobal Brain Health Leaders Convene in Lima, Peru, for AAIC Satellite Symposium on Dementia Research and Innovation
This is the tenth AAIC Satellite Symposium hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association, and the sixth co-hosted with GBHI. These regional meetings take the key elements of the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) around the globe to invigorate international collaborations in countries including Mexico, Argentina, Bulgaria, India, Brazil, Australia and South Africa.
“By bringing together diverse perspectives and showcasing locally conducted research, the AAIC Satellite Symposium facilitates both local and international collaboration, and empowers researchers to address the unique cultural, demographic, and economic realities of their regions,” said Maria C. Carrillo, Ph.D., Alzheimer’s Association chief science officer and medical affairs lead. “We are proud to partner with GBHI to accelerate progress toward earlier diagnosis, equitable care, effective treatment, and ultimately a cure for Alzheimer’s and all other diseases that cause dementia.”
The symposium will feature rich programming across a range of disciplines — from biomarkers and basic science to drug development, caregiving, public health and policy. Highlights include:
- A keynote honoring the legacy of Colombian neurologist Dr. Francisco Lopera delivered by Dr. Kenneth Kosik of UC Santa Barbara.
- Sessions led by GBHI faculty and fellows including: Dr. Lea Grinberg on neuropathological comorbidities, Dr. Joaquín Migeot on the impact of social determinants of health in Latin America, and Dr. Natalia Pozo Castro on the role of specialists in dementia diagnosis.
- Panels focused on innovation and capacity building in Latin America, featuring regional leaders Dr. Paulo Caramelli (Brazil), Dr. Claudia Miranda (Chile) and Dr. Adolfo Garcia (Argentina).
- The participation of a multi-sector group — including clinicians, researchers, caregivers, and advocates — focused on developing a national dementia plan for Peru.
Complementing the scientific program will be an evocative photo exhibition by Peruvian photographer and Atlantic Fellow Alex Kornhuber, whose work documents the lived realities of older adults across diverse communities in Peru. His images invite reflection on aging, caregiving, and social inequality.
“The Global Brain Health Institute and the Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health program are deeply rooted in the belief that leadership, equity, and culturally informed research are vital to advancing brain health,” said Victor Valcour, M.D., Site Director of GBHI at UCSF. “We’re honored to help convene this platform where innovation meets local relevance.”
As the global population ages and dementia prevalence continues to rise — with more than 55 million people currently living with the condition — the need for regionally tailored solutions has never been greater. The 2025 AAIC Satellite Symposium in Lima provides a space where scientific discovery, policy development, and lived experience come together to shape the future of dementia care.
About the Alzheimer's Association
The Alzheimer’s Association is a worldwide voluntary health organization dedicated to Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia®. Visit alz.org or call 800.272.3900.
About the Global Brain Health Institute
The Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI) is a leader in the global community dedicated to protecting the world's aging populations from threats to brain health. GBHI reduces the scale and impact of dementia by training and connecting future leaders through the Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health program, expanding preventions and interventions, and sharing knowledge through advocacy. Bringing together diverse disciplines and perspectives, GBHI works compassionately with all people—especially those in vulnerable and under-served communities—to improve outcomes and promote dignity. GBHI is based at the University of California, San Francisco, and Trinity College Dublin. Visit www.gbhi.org.