Ace Alzheimer Center Barcelona played a prominent role in the first edition of the HUB Alzheimer Barcelona Early-Career Symposium, held on May 21 at La Pedrera in Barcelona. The event brought together early-career researchers from leading centres working on Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders across Catalonia.
The aim of the symposium was to create a space for knowledge exchange, foster new collaborations and give visibility to projects that will contribute to expanding our understanding of dementia in the years ahead.
Biomarkers, genetics and neurodegeneration
During the session dedicated to biomarkers and data analysis, Ace researcher Pablo García González presented research on the influence of cerebrospinal fluid dynamics on the interpretation of biomarkers used in neurodegeneration studies.
In the emerging projects session, Paula Bayón Buján presented research on genomics and digital neuropathological phenotyping applied to brain samples from the Iberian Peninsula.
Maria Capdevila Bayo presented a study focused on the role of extracellular vesicles in the detection and progression of Alzheimer’s disease, a research line that could contribute to the development of new biomarkers in the future.
The three presentations reflect some of the research areas currently being promoted by Ace to better understand the biological mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative diseases and move towards increasingly accurate diagnoses.
Supporting the talent that will drive future research
Progress in Alzheimer’s disease does not depend solely on major scientific breakthroughs. It also requires supporting the researchers who are beginning their careers today and who will be responsible for answering many of the questions that remain unanswered about dementia.
Ace’s participation in initiatives such as this reflects its commitment to research, education and scientific collaboration. A commitment shared with other institutions across Barcelona to continue generating knowledge and transforming it into better care for people.
Events such as the HUB Alzheimer Barcelona Early-Career Symposium help strengthen the city’s scientific ecosystem and create spaces where the next generation of researchers can exchange ideas, build collaborations and advance projects that contribute to a deeper understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders.
