Abstracts
6H1.P: Plenary lectures
Thursday June 6th , 9:45 – 10:45, Hall 1
Neurodegenerative Diseases: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
Zvezdan Pirtošek
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Sex Differences in Alzheimer’s Disease: Postmortem Studies
Dick F. Swaab
Section plenary lectures
nEUROcare in Sri Lanka: A New Frontier in Neurodegenerative Disease Education
Martin J. Persson
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The Global Impact of Dementia: Equal Access to Treatment, Care and Support
Wendy Weidner
Is prevention of neurodegenerative diseases realistic?
Albert Ludolph
6H1.01: Innovations in Neurodegenerative Disease Research
Thursday June 6th , 14:00 – 16:00, Hall 1
Invited speakers
Microbiota and Neurodegenerative Diseases
Vladimira Vuletić
Gene-Targeted Therapy in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Blaž Koritnik
Blood Brain Barrier Integrity in ALS – a CSF Study in More Than 1000 Patients
Veronika Klose
The Role of Cognitive Training in the Treatment of Cognitively Impaired Patients
Nataša Klepac
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Analysis of Involuntary Movements in Patients with Motor Neuron Disease
Katarina Vogelnik Žakelj
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Short presentations
R47H TREM2 variant among Serbian Alzheimer’s disease patients
Nikola Andrejić
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Poster presentations
The role of cognitive reserve in cognitive functioning of patients with ALS: a systematic review
Ana Kuder
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6H2.01: Clinical Practices and Care
Thursday June 6th , 14:00 – 16:00, Hall 2
Invited speakers
nEUROcare Project Sri Lanka: Transforming Higher Education and Healthcare Through Innovation
Sudath Warnakulasuriya
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From Ancient Roots to Modern Challenges: Tracing the History and Evolution of Healthcare in Sri Lanka
H.M.P. Herath
Social Cognition in Patients with ALS
Sara Kadenšek
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Short presentations
Communication, Voice, and Swallowing Disorders in People with Neurodegenerative Disorders
Andres Köster
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Rehabilitation Options for People with Dementia after Hip Fracture
Anja Grušovnik Mušič
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6H3.01: Family relations, supportive environment, and social networks
Thursday June 6th , 14:00 – 16:00, Hall 3
Invited speakers
Interprofessional Cooperation, the Key to Safe and Quality Patient Treatment
Monika Ažman
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Primary Prevention and Interventions to Reduce Cognitive Decline
Lucia Bergamini
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Exploring Predictors and Outcomes of Decent Work from the Psychological Perspective
Katarina Kocbek
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Short presentations
Challenges in Caring for People with Neurodegenerative Disorders; A Narrative on Asian Perspectives
Dinithi Vidanage
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Poster presentations
The needs of Caregivers of People with Dementia
Alenka Oven
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6H1.02: Innovations in Neurodegenerative Disease Research – Brain Banking and Biomarkers
Thursday June 6th , 16:30 – 18:00, Hall 1
Invited speakers
Translational Defects in Frontotemporal Dementia Associated with C9orf72 Mutation
Boris Rogelj
The Role of Biomarkers in AD Diagnosis
Elka Stefanova
TDP-43 Splicing Regulation as a Driver of Pathology and Potential Diagnostic Indication
Emanuele Buratti
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Short presentations
Phosphorylated RNA-binding Proteins in Neurodegenerative Diseases
Helena Motaln
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Poster presentations
Expression of Membrane Proteins in altered in C9orf72 Mutation-Associated ALS and FTD
Urša Čerček
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The Protein Interactome of TDP-43 in ALS: A Mystery Still Waiting to be Solved
Jerneja Nimac
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6H2.02: Comprehensive Patient Care, from Timely Diagnosis to Care Planning
Thursday June 6th , 16:30 – 18:00, Hall 2
Invited speakers
Establishing a European Knowledge Hub: The Case of Multidisciplinary Research and Development Center of University of Ljubljana for Social Innovations for Active and Healthy Ageing
Vlado Dimovski
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The Multidisciplinary Nature of the Management of Patients with NDDs
D.A.R.K. Dasanayaka
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Short presentations
The Impact of Mindfulness Interventions on Parkinson’s Disease in Asia: A Narrative Review
CKW Gamage
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Disorders in Sensory Processing that Affect Memory Storage Mechanisms
Myrto Patagia Bakaraki
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Poster presentations
AI applied to neurodegenerative diseases: opportunities and challenges
Špela Glišović Krivec
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Re-framing societal perception of neurodegenerative diseases for comfortable ageing
Špela Glišović Krivec
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6H3.02: Community health and care services
Thursday June 6th , 16:30 – 18:00, Hall 3
Invited speakers
A hidden Agenda: Dementia as a Risk Factor for Interpersonal Violence
Nena Kopčavar Guček
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Lost in Translation? How to Build a Better Communication with ALS Patient
Klara Trpkova Bergant
Short presentations
Student Nurses’ Knowledge and Attitudes Towards Dementia Care: A Systematic Review
Maliga Wijesiri
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Perceived Level of Knowledge Related to NDD and Care Among Sri Lankan Health Care Professionals, Educators, and Undergraduates
Pramudika Kariyawasam
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Poster presentations
Sports in Dementia
Anamarija Kejžar
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7H1.01: Novelties in Clinical Assessment, Evaluation, Treatment
Friday June 7th , 9:00 – 11:00, Hall 1
Invited speakers
Late-Life Depression: Prevention, Assessment, Treatment and Care
Polona Rus Prelog
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Metabolic Imaging and Connectivity in Neurodegenerative Dementias
Matej Perovnik
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Clinically Meaningful Therapy in Neurodegenerative Diseases
Milica Kramberger
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Advanced Stage Parkinson’s Disease: Innovations in Management and Care
Zvezdan Pirtošek
Metabolic Imaging and Connectivity in Neurodegenerative Parkinsonisms
Tomaž Rus
In Vivo Imaging of Mouse Brain Damage and Repair Reveals Their Temporal Dynamics – an Example of Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury
Srećko Gajović
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6H2.02: Psychology in Care for Persons Living with Neurodegenerative Disorders
Friday June 7th , 9:00 – 11:00, Hall 2
Invited speakers
North Macedonia Interprofessional Dementia Care (NOMAD)-Personalized Care Plans for People with Dementia and Caregiver Psychoeducation
Gabriela Novotni
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Exploring the Foundations: Theoretical Constructs of Person-Centered Care
Anna-Karin Edvinsson, Emma Edberg Matei
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Navigating Wellness Together: The Role of Active Commitment Therapy in Healthcare and Patient Support
Martin Persson, Emma Edberg Matei
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Implementing the Montessori Approach in a Nursing Home: A Case Study of Three Months of Dementia Care
Polona Campolunghi Pegan
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Poster presentations
Development of the Sinhala Version of Dementia Knowledge Assessment Scale : A validation study
Sarath Rathnayake
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7H3.01: Digital Health
Thursday June 7th , 9:00 – 11:00, Hall 3
Invited speakers
Role of Health in AI National Policy
Samo Zorc
Data Spaces and Opportunities for Healthcare
Jure Jeraj
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How Smart Tech Makes Health Records Smarter (PREPARE Solutions for Better Healthcare)
Erik Novak
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Hybrid Neuroscience (Project HybridNeuro)
Aleš Holobar
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Artificial Intelligence Models in Health Research
Andrej Srakar
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7H1.02: Prevention and Lifestyle Solutions, Oral Health, Speech and Sleep
Thursday June 7th , 11:30 – 13:00, Hall 1
Invited speakers
The Essence of Person-Centered Care in Neurodegenerative Diseases
Emma Edberg Matei
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Palliative Care in Neurodegenerative Disease – a Useful Tool in Better Clinical Management of Patients
Mateja Lopuh
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An Overlooked Aspect: Oral Health
Riina Runnel
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More Than Medicine: The Role of Palliative Care in Alzheimer’s
Martin Rakuša
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Integrating of palliative and multidisciplinary care in ALS disease
Stanislava Ristić Kovačič
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Poster presentations
Ears and Eyes: Evaluating How People with Dementia Respond to Music Using Pupillometry
Jakob Sajovic
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The Impact of Oral Health Indicators on Cognitive Function in Elderly Populations (A Study on ADAS Scores and Oral Health)
Gregor Gros
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7H3.02: Digital Health
Thursday June 7th , 11:30 – 13:00, Hall 3
Invited speakers
Eye-Tracking Test Batteries: Detecting Cognitive Impairments in Diverse Populations
Vida Groznik
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Artificial Intelligence Solutions To Support Palliative Care In Dementia (project AI4HOPE)
Umut Arioz
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Leveraging the potential of AI and Big Data through a holistic and integrated care platform
George Manias
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Short presentations
Doctors’ and patients’ narratives about the role of AI in Parkinson’s Disease Management
Francesco Miele
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7H1.03: Potential Novel Pharmacotherapies
Thursday June 7th , 14:00 – 18:00, Hall 1
Invited speakers
Polypharmacy in the Elderly: A Global Risk Factor
Sakeena Hameem
The effect of Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation on Gait Characteristics in Parkinson’s Disease Patients
Vesna van Midden
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Poster presentations
Impairment of Intracellular Calcium Signalling and Glucose Metabolism in Aging Brain
Urška Černe
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The Role of Nasal Microbiota in the Development and Progression of Neurodegenerative Disorders
Lara Ružič Povirk
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Multimodal Role of GLP-1 and GIP Agonists in Dementia, Diabetes, and Mood Disorders: Advancing Therapeutic Paradigms
Laura Primšar
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7H2.03: Public health promotion and communication
Thursday June 7th , 14:00 – 18:00, Hall 2
Invited speakers
Exploring the Health and Quality of Life of Older Adults
Simon Colnar
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Communication Strategies Used for NDD Patients
Bimba Wikramarachchi
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Huntington’s Disease: a Good Model for Neurocare?
Steve Smith
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Bosnia and Herzegovina Through Dementia Eyes
Osman Kučuk
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Short presentations
Challenges in Dementia Caregiving in Sri Lanka: a Phenomenological Inquiry
Kalpani Abhayasinghe
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Perceived Level of Knowledge Related to the NDD and Care Among Sri Lankan Health Care Professionals, Educators and Undergraduates
Pramudika Kariyawasam
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Poster presentations
Perspectives of Stakeholders on Developing a Masters Degree in Neurodegenerative Disease Care for Healthcare Workers in Sri Lanka-A Qualitative Study
Thamudi Darshi Sundarapperuma
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Necessity of Initiation of a Master Degree Programme on Neurodegenerative Disease Care in Sri Lanka
Kumari De Silva
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A Health Promotion Intervention to Promote Positive Ageing Among a Group of Older Adults in a Rural Environment
Kalpani Abhayasinghe
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7H3.03: Digital Health
Thursday June 7th , 14:00 – 18:00, Hall 3
Invited speakers
Standardization of health data
Simon Rekanovič
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Attitude of healthcare professionals towards digital technologies
Rostislav Kostadinov
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