Join us as we proudly present the first-ever Nature Conference held on the African continent and the first-ever conference on the topic of Dementia in Africa hosted locally.
Brought to you by Nature Conferences in partnership with the Davos Alzheimer's Collaborative, and Aga Khan University, the event will be taking place in-person September 11th - 12th, 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya.
This isn't just any conference – it's a free-to-attend forum catalyzing collaboration and driving change. Attendees will delve into cutting-edge scientific breakthroughs surrounding the epidemiology of dementia, the contributing risk factors and genetics, and advancements in early detection and diagnosis of dementia in Africa and globally. From exploring current treatments to unveiling groundbreaking trials, every aspect will be covered.
But beyond the scientific discourse lies a vital aspect: community. This event offers a platform to share successes, confront challenges, and foster collaborations essential for shaping the future of dementia research and care in Africa. Attendees will include researchers, industry leaders, local government, policymakers, and individuals with lived experience.
Don't miss your chance to be part of history. Register now for this transformative conference and be at the forefront of the movement to change lives and shape the future of dementia care in Africa.
Event details
Speakers
Akin Ojagbemi
Honorary Visiting Senior Lecturer
University of Ibadan
Chi Udeh-Momoh
Assistant Professor in Epidemiology and Prevention
University of Bristol/ AGU
David Ndetei
Professor of Psychiatry
University of Nairobi
Lingani Mbakile-Mahlanza
Lecturer/Psychology Clinic Coordinator
University of Botswana
Maelenn Guerchet
Epidemiologist
King's College, Centre for Global Mental Health
Mie Rizig
Clinical Senior Research Fellow.
University College London
Mohamed Salama
Doctor of Medicine
The American University in Cairo
Muthoni Gichu
Head of the Health and Ageing Unit
Department of Non-Communicable Diseases, Ministry of Health, Nairobi, Kenya
Razak Gyasi
Associate Research Scientist
African Population and Health Research Center
Rufus Akinyemi
Deputy Director of the Centre for Genomics and Precision Medicine, College of Medicine
University of Ibadan
Mary Amoakoh-Coleman
Senior Research Fellow
University of Ghana
Wambui Karanja
Volunteer
Global Brain Health Institute and the Brain and Mind Institute
Wambui Karanja holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Degree from Kenyatta University. With over five years of experience in dementia care and advocacy, she has actively contributed to initiatives addressing this critical health issue.
She brings extensive experience in dementia care and advocacy. Her background includes leadership roles in the Dementia Education Exchange Program (DEEPIK) at the Alzheimer's and Dementia Organization Kenya (ADOK) and research on perceptions of dementia among informal caregivers in Nairobi during her graduate attachment at the British Institute in Eastern Africa.
She is a Global Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health and coordinates the Africa Brain Health Network. As an Atlantic Fellow, Wambui co-led the development of the charter of conduct and checklist for global collaborators to promote equity in applied dementia research.
Wambui is also an engaged member of the International Society to Advance Alzheimer's Research and Treatment (ISTAART), where she has co-chaired the Low and Middle-Income Countries Workgroup within the Diversities and Disparities PIA.
Wambui's primary goal is to advance the understanding of dementia and foster collaborative communities for brain health and dementia in Africa.
Zul Merali
Director
Brain and Mind Institute at the Aga Khan University