Topic:  Postmortem Research in Dementia

Themes: Bridging Neuroimaging and Postmortem Neuropathology in Dementia Research

Program Focus:

Scientific sessions on neuroimaging, neuropathology, ex vivo imaging, histology, brain tissue analysis, aging biomarkers, ARIA, TBI, and dementia research resources.

Scientific sessions including:

1. Recent in vivo clinical and neuroimaging breakthroughs in dementia (past 5 years).

2. Neuropathology insights across dementia subtypes and medicolegal contexts.

3. Advanced ex vivo imaging: optimized protocols, tools, and quality control.

4. Advanced histology methods and brain tissue processing/analysis.

5. Cross-modal integration of in vivo findings with postmortem research in TBI and other dementias.

6. Normal aging versus pathological aging: Trajectories, biomarkers, and differential role of dementia.

7. Tools and resources for dementia research and education: digital autopsy and image library.

8. ARIA insights: Leveraging postmortem evidence to guide therapeutic strategies and clinical trial safety.

9. Expert panels highlighting critical gaps, evolving priorities, and future directions in the field