2026 CJCADR Research Symposium

Date: Tuesday 24 February 2026
Time: 12.30PM - 5.00PM followed by Networking, CJCADR showcase and refreshments
Venue: Queensland Brain Institute, Level 7 Auditorium (Building 79, University of Queensland, St Lucia)

This Symposium will spotlight the diverse research portfolio of QBI’s Clem Jones Centre for Ageing Dementia Research (CJCADR) – spanning fundamental discoveries, translational science, and commercialisation initiatives.

The program (below) will feature high-impact projects led by our research leaders, highlighting the Centre’s pivotal role in advancing the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of ageing-related dementias. Complementing the scientific presentations, the program will also include a session on the lived experience of dementia – an important perspective to reinforce our commitment to integrating real-world insights into research.

The event offers a valuable opportunity to share insights, foster interdisciplinary dialogue, and explore potential collaborations across the broader research community.

The afternoon will conclude with a networking reception on the terrace balcony, providing an opportunity to connect with fellow researchers, stakeholders, and collaborators.

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Program

Time	Event
12:30pm – 12:35pm	Welcome Prof Helen Cooper
12:35pm – 12:40pm	Opening remarks Prof Mark Blows
12:40pm – 12:50pm	Overview of the Clem Jones Centre for Ageing Dementia Research (CJCADR) - Challenges and opportunities Prof Jürgen Götz
12:50pm – 1:00pm	How basic research has, and will continue to transform disease treatment Prof Steven Zuryn
1:00pm – 1:45pm	Viral-induced neuronal fusion: A new cause of neuropathology Prof Massimo Hilliard High intensity interval training exercise induces long-term cognitive changes in the elderly Dr Daniel Blackmore Mechanisms of neuronal plasticity Prof Victor Anggono
1:45pm – 2:15pm	Dementia and the patient experience Prof Peter Nestor
2:15pm – 3:00pm	Afternoon Tea and Coffee
3:00pm – 4:00pm	Towards a systems-level understanding of Alzheimer’s disease Dr Pranesh Padmanabhan Alzheimer’s disease and ultrasonic brain therapy laboratory Prof Jürgen Götz Spanning the clinical and experimental neuropsychology spectrum Prof Gail Robinson Platelet-derived factors rejuvenate the ageing and Alzheimer’s disease brain A/Prof Tara Walker
4:00pm – 4:05pm	NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Mechanisms for Neurodegeneration - Alzheimer’s Disease Prof Jürgen Götz
4:05pm – 4:10pm	2025 Alastair Rushworth Research Awardee Joris Geigenmueller, PhD Student, Systemic Brain Rejuvenation Laboratory
4:10pm – 4:50pm	Cognitive and physiological research in humans with degenerative dementias Prof Peter Nestor The mitochondrial (epi)genetic landscape in health and disease Prof Steven Zuryn Molecular mechanism underpinning healthy brain ageing Prof Frederic Meunier
4:50pm – 5:00pm	Closing remarks Prof Danny Liew
5:00pm – 6:00pm	CJCADR Showcase, Canapés and Refreshments

About Clem Jones Centre for Ageing Dementia Research Symposium

Join us for the Clem Jones Centre for Ageing Dementia Research (CJCADR) Symposium. This annual event highlights the diverse research portfolio of the Clem Jones Centre for Ageing Dementia Research, spanning basic science, translational research, and commercialisation initiatives.

Venue

Queensland Brain Institute
Building 79, The University of Queensland
St Lucia

Room:

Level 7 Auditorium