Helsinki Cognition and Neurodegeneration Research Network (HCNN) seminar

Helsinki Cognition and Neurodegeneration Research Network (HCNN) brings together researchers from many fields and universities of Southern Finland. Our aim is to broaden and deepen research into cognition and neurodegeneration and to increase its visibility. HCNN seminar will be organized on 15 January 2025 at 14–16.30 in the Otaniemi campus of Aalto University. The seminar will showcase different viewpoints to the common interest, neurodegerative diseases, in the form of presentations about five research projects. Alongside compact presentations, there will be opportunities for discussions and networking. 

Programme

14:00–14:10 Miksi HCNN? / Why HCNN? 
Esa Jämsen, Professor of geriatrics, University of Helsinki
14:10–14:30 Digital music-based rehabilitation in dementia: Ongoing clinical trial
Teppo Särkämö, Professor of neuropsychology, University of Helsinki
14:30–14:50 Recent advances on experimental neurodegenerative diseases (PD, MS, ALS) and stroke studies at the Faculty of Pharmacy
Mikko Airavaara, Professor of pharmacology and drug development, University of Helsinki
14:50–15:10 Blood-based biomarkers and remote cognitive assessment in the early detection of Alzheimer’s disease
Eero Vuoksimaa, University of Helsinki

15:10–15:40 Break

15:40–16:00 MEG reveals altered semantic processing in mild cognitive impairment
Mia Liljeström, Aalto University & Helsinki University Central Hospital
16:00–16:20 PET-imaging in neurologic disorders
Antti Loimaala, Helsinki University Central Hospital
16:20–16:30 Yhteenveto / Take home messages
chair Esa Jämsen, Professor of geriatrics, University of Helsinki

Participation in the seminar is free of charge. Coffee will be served. Please register for catering purposes by 08 January 2025 using this Webropol form: https://link.webropol.com/ep/hcnn-seminaari-2025 .