Newsletter - Alzheimer Europe May 2026 newsletter

Newsletter - Alzheimer Europe May 2026 newsletter https://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/Newsletter/ en-us 04 Jun 2026 11:08:57 CEST 04 Jun 2026 11:08:57 CEST https://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/Newsletter/rss.xml Newsweaver info@alzheimer-europe.org () support@newsweaver.ie (Newsweaver) 60 true Welcome https://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/Newsletter/1273nzt7lkk?lang=en&rss=true Alzheimer Europe's May 2026 newsletter [ https://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/Newsletter/abuve5w3v2y/external?lang=en ] brings you the latest news on developments in the dementia field, across Europe and beyond. Summaries of a few of our top stories appear below. Our monthly newsletter reaches almost 11,000 people, who have an interest in dementia, from across Europe and beyond. We are always happy to receive feedback, or suggestions regarding news items to share. [ https://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/Newsletter/abuve5w3v2y/external?lang=en ] 04 Jun 2026 12:00:00 CEST 84929ef058a5c8ae449a56786ea6d117 Other Articles <img align="left" src="https://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/56305/19/ea8a85fca407401059a769.jpg" style="margin: 5px;" width="133" height="200" hspace="5" vspace="5" alt="Executive Director Jean Georges, June 2024">Alzheimer Europe's <a href="https://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/Newsletter/abuve5w3v2y/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">May 2026 newsletter </a>brings you the latest news on developments in the dementia field, across Europe and beyond. Summaries of a few of our top stories appear below. Our monthly newsletter reaches almost 11,000 people, who have an interest in dementia, from across Europe and beyond. We are always happy to receive feedback, or suggestions regarding news items to share.   <a href="https://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/Newsletter/abuve5w3v2y/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img align="middle" src="https://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/56305/33/9a2b2c753c2ca4ee114ecc.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="200" height="48" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></a> 5 May: Alzheimer Europe Executive Director Jean Georges announces upcoming retirement and plans for succession at end of 2026 https://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/Newsletter/jj9x5y3xup3?lang=en&rss=true On 5 May 2026, during Alzheimer Europe's meetings in Brussels (Belgium) with sponsors and national member associations, Jean Georges, the organisation’s Executive Director, announced his planned retirement at the end of this year, after 30 years leading the organisation. He also shared plans for his succession. Our current Director for Research, Angela Bradshaw, will become the new Executive Director as of 1 January 2027 and as of 1 July will become deputy to Jean. Her role leading the research team will pass to Cindy Birck. 04 Jun 2026 12:00:00 CEST 2b86ab89d49f8d1708fa9c500e4e8cf2 Other Articles <img align="left" src="https://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/56305/31/b3d2851c0fef9df27c6dec.jpg" style="margin: 5px;" width="150" height="150" hspace="5" vspace="5" alt="">On 5 May 2026, during Alzheimer Europe's meetings in Brussels (Belgium) with sponsors and national member associations, Jean Georges, the organisation’s Executive Director, announced his planned retirement at the end of this year, after 30 years leading the organisation. He also shared plans for his succession. Our current Director for Research, Angela Bradshaw, will become the new Executive Director as of 1 January 2027 and as of 1 July will become deputy to Jean. Her role leading the research team will pass to Cindy Birck. https://www.alzheimer-europe.org/news/alzheimer-europe-executive-director-jean-georges-announces-upcoming-retirement-and-plans 5 May: Alzheimer Europe hosts a European Parliament Lunch Debate on “Dementia as a Priority in EU Policies” https://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/Newsletter/y8155wh25n2?lang=en&rss=true On 5 May, Alzheimer Europe held a lunch debate in the European Parliament in Brussels (Belgium), entitled “Dementia as a Priority in EU Policies”, with around 90 people in attendance, including seven Members of the European Parliament (MEPs): Hilde Vautmans MEP (Belgium), Nina Carberry MEP (Ireland), Maria Guzenina MEP (Finland), Marit Maij MEP (Netherlands), Nikos Papandreou MEP (Greece), Maria Zacharia MEP (Greece) and Tomáš Zdechovský MEP (Czechia). The meeting was hosted by Co-Chair of the European Alzheimer’s Alliance (EAA), Hilde Vautmans MEP (Belgium). 04 Jun 2026 12:00:00 CEST ed2c875a987d3b36b546cad2f07f901f Other Articles <img align="left" src="https://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/56305/8a/acc0b72478d0f74c78a01a.png" style="margin: 5px;" width="150" height="150" hspace="5" vspace="5" alt="">On 5 May, Alzheimer Europe held a lunch debate in the European Parliament in Brussels (Belgium), entitled “Dementia as a Priority in EU Policies”, with around 90 people in attendance, including seven Members of the European Parliament (MEPs): Hilde Vautmans MEP (Belgium), Nina Carberry MEP (Ireland), Maria Guzenina MEP (Finland), Marit Maij MEP (Netherlands), Nikos Papandreou MEP (Greece), Maria Zacharia MEP (Greece) and Tomá&scaron; Zdechovský MEP (Czechia). The meeting was hosted by Co-Chair of the European Alzheimer’s Alliance (EAA), Hilde Vautmans MEP (Belgium).  https://www.alzheimer-europe.org/news/alzheimer-europe-hosts-european-parliament-lunch-debate-dementia-priority-eu-policies 14 May: Biogen announces topline results from Phase II CELIA study of diranersen https://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/Newsletter/751i5tni2uy?lang=en&rss=true On 14 May, Biogen announced topline results from its Phase II CELIA study evaluating diranersen, an investigational therapy targeting tau in people with early Alzheimer’s disease (AD). According to the company, the results provide evidence showing both reduction in Tau pathology and cognitive benefit in people with early AD. 04 Jun 2026 12:00:00 CEST bbed4d820361e841b3dd56a68defcac6 Other Articles <img align="left" src="https://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/56305/d9/a27662e283f9dec39dcb16.png" style="margin: 5px;" width="150" height="150" hspace="5" vspace="5" alt="">On 14 May, Biogen announced topline results from its Phase II CELIA study evaluating diranersen, an investigational therapy targeting tau in people with early Alzheimer’s disease (AD). According to the company, the results provide evidence showing both reduction in Tau pathology and cognitive benefit in people with early AD. https://www.alzheimer-europe.org/news/biogen-announces-topline-results-phase-ii-celia-study-tau-targeting-therapy-diranersen 31 May: Submit your work to the 2026 Anti-Stigma Award before 26 June! Register for the ceremony now! https://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/Newsletter/13tudvebd1p?lang=en&rss=true Our Anti-Stigma Award applications close on 26 June, so please ensure that any submissions for the Award, this year aimed at recognising a European initiative or artist that brings together music and dementia, are submitted on time, using the application form available on our website. Registrations are also open, through our conference website, for the Award Ceremony in Dublin in October. 04 Jun 2026 12:00:00 CEST ae62f9958f36f61aff2a8fde4d2ab506 Other Articles <img align="left" src="https://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/56305/86/a72fd64375a528d1978139.png" style="margin: 5px;" width="150" height="195" hspace="5" vspace="5" alt="">Our Anti-Stigma Award applications close on 26 June, so please ensure that any submissions for the Award, this year aimed at recognising a European initiative or artist that brings together music and dementia, are submitted on time, using the application form available on our website. Registrations are also open, through our conference website, for the Award Ceremony in Dublin in October. https://www.alzheimer-europe.org/news/submit-your-work-2026-anti-stigma-award-26-june-register-ceremony-now 31 May: Early bird registration is open until 30 June! Register now for #36AEC! https://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/Newsletter/yv97o8snoll?lang=en&rss=true As preparations are underway for the next Alzheimer Europe conference in beautiful Dublin, the early bird registration for the event is open only until 30 June! Take advantage of the early bird registration fees, where full registration includes access to all sessions, networking events, the exhibition hall, refreshments, and more. 04 Jun 2026 12:00:00 CEST d5292bf3092c6c0aee972fc97987c149 Other Articles <img align="left" src="https://alzheimereurope.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/56305/0a/c5b369bb90ceaaf49636ba.jpg" style="margin: 5px;" width="150" height="143" hspace="5" vspace="5" alt="">As preparations are underway for the next Alzheimer Europe conference in beautiful Dublin, the early bird registration for the event is open only until 30 June! Take advantage of the early bird registration fees, where full registration includes access to all sessions, networking events, the exhibition hall, refreshments, and more. https://www.alzheimer-europe.org/news/early-bird-registration-open-until-30-june-register-now-36aec