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AAIC Advancements: Reducing Disparities in Brain Health
Organised by the Alzheimer's Association
Dates30–31 Oct 2026
LocationCharlotte, United States
Abstracts1 Sept 2026
A two-day Alzheimer's Association scientific conference in Charlotte and online focused on reducing disparities in brain health across biological, clinical, behavioural, sociocultural, environmental and lifecourse domains.
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The format combines in-person attendance in Charlotte with online access and links to the ISTAART professional community.
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The meeting offers an abstract route aligned with the Health Disparities Framework and convenes multiple sectors around brain health disparities.
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Early-career dementia researchers can submit abstracts and attend online; student/postdoc member rates are visible on the registration page.
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ProgrammeSchedule and session highlights＋
Key Themes
Brain health disparitiesBiological and clinical perspectivesBehavioural and sociocultural perspectivesEnvironmental and community perspectivesLifecourse factors and interventionsTranslation into real-world settings
07:30
Registration
Registration
07:30
Networking
Networking breakfast
08:30
Welcome
Welcome
Joanne Pike, Alzheimer's Association
08:40
Introduction
State of the Field and Priorities to Understand and Reduce Disparities in Brain Health
Amy Kind; José Luschinger
09:00
Lived experience
Motivators, enablers and barriers for engaging in brain health research and programmes
Moderator: Lycia Neumann
09:40
Session
Understanding Brain Health Disparities from the Biological and Clinical Perspectives
Moderator: Charles DeCarli; presenters include Kamil Borkowski, Sudha Seshadri, Adam Brickman and Heather Whitson
11:10
Poster break
Poster Break
11:40
Session
Understanding Brain Health Disparities from a Behavioral and Sociocultural Perspective
Moderator: Tasha Rhoads; presenters include Thomas Cudjoe, Paola Suarez, Elizabeth Munoz and Franchesca Arias
13:10
Networking
Networking lunch
14:20
Session
Understanding Brain Health Disparities from an Environmental and Community Perspectives
Moderator: Carmen I. Carrion; presenters include Kelly Bakulski, Kayleigh Keller, Gina Lovasi and Gladys Maestre
15:50
Poster break
Poster Break
16:20
Session
Promoting and Supporting Research on Disparities in Brain Health
Moderator: Charles Windon; presenter: Antoinette Percy Laurry
18:00
Reception
Reception
SpeakersKeynotes and featured experts＋
AK
Amy Kind
University of Wisconsin
State of the Field and Priorities to Understand and Reduce Disparities in Brain Health; Translating Science into Real World Settings
JL
José Luschinger
Columbia University
State of the Field and Priorities to Understand and Reduce Disparities in Brain Health
LN
Lycia Neumann
Alzheimer's Association
Moderator: lived experience perspective
CD
Charles DeCarli
University of California, Davis
Moderator: biological and clinical perspectives
KB
Kamil Borkowski
UC Davis
Assessing Associations between Adverse Social Exposome and Cardiometabolic and Cognitive Health Using Metabolomics
SS
Sudha Seshadri
University of Texas at San Antonio
Biological and clinical perspectives session presenter
AB
Adam Brickman
Columbia University
Biological and clinical perspectives session presenter
HW
Heather Whitson
Duke University
Aging Systems and Stressors
TR
Tasha Rhoads
University of Washington
Moderator: behavioral and sociocultural perspective
TC
Thomas Cudjoe
Johns Hopkins
Behavioral and sociocultural perspective session presenter
PS
Paola Suarez
UCLA
Beyond Translation
EM
Elizabeth Munoz
UT Austin
Psychosocial and Environmental Contexts of Cognitive Health
FA
Franchesca Arias
University of Florida
Navigating Fragmented Systems
CI
Carmen I. Carrion
Yale University
Moderator: environmental and community perspectives
KB
Kelly Bakulski
University of Michigan
Environmental chemical exposures in dementia risk
KK
Kayleigh Keller
Colorado State
Outdoor Environmental Exposures and Brain Health
GL
Gina Lovasi
Drexel University
Neighbourhood retail and gentrification-related neighbourhood change
GM
Gladys Maestre
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Designing the Architecture for Community-Embedded Brain Health
CW
Charles Windon
University of California, San Francisco
Moderator: promoting and supporting disparities research
AP
Antoinette Percy Laurry
National Institute on Aging
Health Disparities Research Priorities at the National Institute on Aging
PG
Paola Gilsanz
Kaiser Permanente
Moderator: lifecourse factors and interventions
JM
Jack M. Chapel
University of Southern California
Moderator: lifecourse factors and interventions
KL
Kenneth Langa
University of Michigan
Studying Brain Health Disparities in the Health and Retirement Study International Network of Studies
CM
Chandra Muller
University of Texas, Austin
Education, Health and Cognitive Functioning Across the Lifecourse
CH
Carl Hill
Alzheimer's Association
Moderator: Lightning Presentation Round
MU
Mfon Umoh
Johns Hopkins University
Moderator: Lightning Presentation Round
RP
Ryan Powell
University of Wisconsin
Session chair/moderator: Translating Science into Real World Settings
MT
Malavika Tampi
Alzheimer's Association
From Evidence to Action: A Framework for Mobilizing Knowledge
AbstractsOpen · 1 Sept 2026＋
Abstract submissions are open
Deadline: 1 September 2026
What You Can Submit
abstract
Submission Specifications
Themes
Environmental factors; Sociocultural factors; Behavioral factors; Biological factors; Lifecourse perspective
Opening Date
Aug. 4, 2026
General Deadline
Sept. 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET
Istaart Deadline
Sept. 4, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET
Submission Route
AbstractsOnline/cOASIS portal; public landing requires account sign-in for deeper submission management details.
Categories & Recommended Topics
Environmental factors
Sociocultural factors
Behavioral factors
Biological factors
Lifecourse perspective
Submission & registration deadlines1 tracked deadline＋
Conference timeline2 key dates＋
1 Sept 2026
Abstract submission deadline
30 Oct 2026
Conference begins
Venue & travelThe Westin Charlotte, 601 S. College St., Charlotte, NC 28202 · Charlotte＋
Online AccessThe official page and registration portal both state that online attendance is available.
Venue DetailsThe Westin Charlotte, 601 S. College St., Charlotte, NC 28202
MedicMess tips3 practical tips＋
MedicMess Tips
- General abstract submission closes Sept. 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET; ISTAART abstract submission closes Sept. 4, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
- Registration fees are listed in USD and vary by ISTAART membership, country grouping and in-person versus virtual attendance.
- Postdocs and students may need proof of full-time status for discounted ISTAART-linked rates.
Complete guideFull MedicMess editorial briefing＋
AAIC Advancements: Reducing Disparities in Brain Health is a two-day Alzheimer's Association meeting for researchers, clinicians, community organisations, government and philanthropy teams working on brain health equity. The public programme page frames the meeting around biological, clinical, behavioural, sociocultural, environmental, community and lifecourse perspectives, with a named scientific programme committee and an online attendance option.
Abstract submissions opened on 4 August 2026; the general abstract deadline is 1 September 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET, with an extended ISTAART deadline on 4 September 2026. The public abstract portal requires account sign-in, so detailed word limits, presentation formats and publication outcomes were not visible in read-only inspection. Registration is live through the organiser's portal: visible USD tiers include in-person non-member $250, HIC professional member $150, HIC postdoc/student member $50, LMIC member $50, virtual non-member $25 and virtual member complimentary.
The venue is The Westin Charlotte, and the event is also available online.
Frequently asked
- When is AAIC Advancements: Reducing Disparities in Brain Health?
- AAIC Advancements: Reducing Disparities in Brain Health takes place 30–31 Oct 2026 in The Westin Charlotte, 601 S. College St., Charlotte, NC 28202, Charlotte.
- Where is AAIC Advancements: Reducing Disparities in Brain Health held?
- AAIC Advancements: Reducing Disparities in Brain Health is held at The Westin Charlotte, 601 S. College St., Charlotte, NC 28202, Charlotte, United States. A virtual/hybrid attendance option is available.
- What is the abstract submission deadline for AAIC Advancements: Reducing Disparities in Brain Health?
- Abstract submissions close on 1 Sept 2026.
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