About the Symposium

2026 Symposium Banner

The 2026 Grossman Center Scientific Symposium, Bridging the Gap: Community-Driven Solutions for Translational Dementia Research, will bring together leaders in the field to address gaps in dementia care, particularly for underserved populations. 

Through keynote presentations, panel discussions, and a poster session, the symposium will highlight how community partnerships, health equity, genomics, and biomarker research can translate scientific discoveries into real-world solutions.

Dates & Location

When: October 5-6, 2026 

Where: Huntington Bank Stadium, 420 23rd Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455

Deadlines

Abstract submission deadline: September 20

Registration deadline: September 20


Symposium Planning Committee

  • Dongming Cai, MD, PhD
  • Carey Gleason, PhD
  • Brendan Lucey, MD, MSCI
  • William Mantyh, MD
  • Savana Naini, PsyD, LP
  • Shauna Yuan, MD
  • Kersten Warren
  • Kate Ladner