On July 6, 2023, the partners of the ADIS project held a consortium meeting to discuss the progress of their research. The meeting had two parts, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Various topics were discussed, including project management, dissemination and outreach, experimental approaches, data collection, modeling, public involvement, and future applications.
The meeting began with opening remarks by the project coordinator, Prof. Holger Fröhlich, who emphasized the importance of collaboration and thanked the consortium members for their contributions. Vanessa Lage-Rupprecht and Chris Bintener presented updates on project management, dissemination, and outreach efforts. They highlighted the project's milestones and its impact on the wider community. Andrea del Val Guardiola led the discussion on experimental approaches and data collection. She covered ethics protocols, acquisition of clinical data and biosamples, immune profiling, and single-cell sequencing. The enrollment of participants in the ADIS study was also discussed. Sophia Krix presented on agent-based modeling and its application to study the dynamics of Alzheimer's disease. The potential applications and challenges of this modeling approach were discussed.
After a lunch break, the meeting resumed with further discussions on modeling, focusing on AI and statistical modeling. Sophia Krix elaborated on the use of these advanced techniques to gain a deeper understanding of Alzheimer's disease and its progression. The session then shifted to patient and public involvement, led by Ana Diaz. The opinions and values of people with dementia were discussed, along with the involvement of the Advisory Board. The importance of incorporating the perspectives of individuals with AD was highlighted. The consortium also discussed a review paper that is currently being drafted and explored future applications and projects. This session fostered collaboration and innovative thinking.
The meeting concluded with a wrap-up session where key takeaways were summarized, and appreciation was expressed for the productive discussions. The next General Assembly meeting is scheduled for January 16-18 in Barcelona, Spain.
Learn more about the project: www.adis-project.eu
