Presentations and Talks
CHeBA researchers have the privilege of presenting at a range of academic conferences and community events throughout the year, both locally and internationally.
Presentations and talks
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Your Brain. Your Life Forum.
CHeBA and the Dementia Landscape
Professor Henry Brodaty
CogSCAN Study
Zara Page
Sydney Centenarian Study (SCS)
Professor Perminder Sachdev
Older Australian Twins Study (OATS)
Dr Vibeke Catts
The Sydney Memory & Ageing Study (MAS)
Dr Katya Numbers
C-STAM: Measuring your daily activities
Associate Professor Simone Reppermund
Memory & Ageing Study 2 (MAS2)
Tiffany Chau
Maximising Memory: How to train your brain
Dr Nicole Kochan
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Your Brain. Your Life Forum.
Dementia in Primary Care – Detection, Management and Latest Advances
Professor Henry Brodaty - View profile
Vivid Sydney 2023 Recording | How to grow old well and try not to die
Professor Perminder Sachdev - View profile
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Your Brain. Your Life Forum.
August: What's New in Dementia | One Day University
Professor Henry Brodaty - View profile
May: What's New in Dementia and Prevention
Professor Henry Brodaty - View profile
March: Navigating the System: Finding Supports After a Dementia Diagnosis
Professor Henry Brodaty - View profile
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Your Brain. Your Life Forum.
November: Making Methuselah: Can we live to 150? | Global Neuropsychiatry Group Meeting
Professor Perminder Sachdev - View profile
November: Fluid Biomarkers for Alzheimer's Disease | 3rd Renji Hospital China-Australia Neurocognition Forum
Professor Perminder Sachdev - View profile
October 27 - Keeping Connected, Social Health and Ageing | Older Persons Mental Health Service
Professor Henry Brodaty, Dr Suraj Samtani, Dr Stephanie Ward
The forum examines the importance of being connected and provides strategies for mental health resilience when social connections are disrupted by COVID restrictions.
October 27 - Keeping Connected, Social Health and Ageing | Older Persons Mental Health Service
Professor Henry Brodaty, Dr Suraj Samtani, Dr Stephanie Ward
The forum examines the importance of being connected and provides strategies for mental health resilience when social connections are disrupted by COVID restrictions.
September 6: MNFACR Chinese iSupport for Dementia: Knowledge Exchange
Dr Henry Brodaty - View profile
Professor Henry Brodaty gives a 40 minute presentation overview on Dementia in Australia for a Chinese audience.
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December 11: Maintain Your Brain, Inaugural UNSW Ageing Futures Institute Symposium
Professor Henry Brodaty - View profile
Presented on the work of the CHeBA-led study, Maintain Your Brain (MYB), on behalf of the MYB Research Team.
October 30: Strategies for Maintaining Memory and Brain Health, Strategies for Healthy Ageing Forum, The Juniors, Kingsford
Professor Henry Brodaty - View profile
Presentation on the various strategies to maintain memory and brain health, at the annual free public forum hosted by Older Persons’ Mental Health Service, Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Services, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District in collaboration with CHeBA.
October 25: UNSW Medicine Research in Progress Meeting, St George and Sutherland Clinical School
Profile and Risk Factors of Post-Stroke Cognitive Impairment in Diverse Ethno-Regional Groups: the STROKOG Consortium
Jessica Lo - View profile
Presentation on STROKOG (Stroke and Cognition Consortia led by CHeBA) and shares results of their first project, 'Profile of and risk factors for post-stroke cognitive impairment in diverse ethno-regional groups', published in Neurology in December 2019.
Vascular Cognitive Disorders
Dr Matt Paradise - View profile
CHeBA Research Fellow, presented on vascular cognitive disorders: its importance to cognition/dementia, problems with quantifying it as well as how his research can help.
October 24: Post-Diagnostic Support for People with Dementia and their Care Partners, 29th Alzheimer Europe Conference, The Hague, Netherlands
Professor Henry Brodaty - View profile
On Day 2 of the 29th Alzheimer Europe Conference, Professor Henry Brodaty details all aspects of post-diagnostic support for people with dementia and their care partners, on behalf of COGNISANCE, a CHeBA consortium.
October 18: Healthy Brain Ageing and Brain Fitness, University of the Third Age (U3A), Waverley Library
Dr Nicole Kochan - View profile
Senior Research Fellow and Clinical Neuropsychologist at CHeBA, presented 'Healthy Brain Ageing and Brain Fitness', which explained the importance of brain health, described the protective factors against brain health and cognitive reserve and provided useful insight on how to maximise brain fitness.
September 27: ABCD: The Role of Psychogeriatrics in Assessment and Better Care for Dementia, Alzheimer’s Association International Conference® (AAIC®) Satellite Symposium, Sydney
Professor Henry Brodaty - View profile
Presented 'ABCD: The Role of Psychogeriatrics in Assessment and Better Care for Dementia' on Day 3 of the AAIC® Satellite Symposium. In his presentation, Professor Brodaty explores the role of psychogeriatrics in dementia, differential diagnosis, behaviours and psychological symptoms, psychotropic prescribing and deprescribing and non-pharmalogical interventions.
August 17: Preventing Dementia, 21st Asia-Pacific Regional Conference of Alzheimer's Disease International, Malaysia
Professor Henry Brodaty - View profile
On Day 2 of the 29th Alzheimer Europe Conference, Professor Henry Brodaty details all aspects of post-diagnostic support for people with dementia and their care partners, on behalf of COGNISANCE, a CHeBA consortium.
May 8: Maintain Your Brain: The Secret to Healthy Brain Ageing, Learn@Lunch, UNSW Sydney
Professor Henry Brodaty - View profile
Presented 'Maintain Your Brain: The Secret to Healthy Brain Ageing' at UNSW Sydney's Learn@Lunch on 8 May 2019. Professor Brodaty revealed which key factors influence brain health, and the different activities that can be adopted to maximise chances of living longer with a healthy brain.
Feb 22: Jessica Lo - Profile of and Risk Factors for Post-Stroke Cognitive Impairment in Diverse Ethno-Regional Groups: the STROKOG consortium, 2nd Vascular Neurodegeneration Symposium, Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, Melbourne, Australia
Jessica Lo - View profile
Jessica Lo discusses STROKOG (the Stroke and Cognition Consortium led by CHeBA) and results from their first harmonisation project.
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To see photos from the event, see the Living to 100 Conference 2018 photo gallery.
Monzino 80-Plus Study (Session 1, Day 1)
Dr Ugo Lucca presented the results of the Monzino 80-plus Study during Session 1, Day 1 of the Living to 100 Conference 2018. The results of the study show that prevalence rates of dementia do not level off but continue to rise even in the extreme ages. (1.09mb PDF).
The Sydney centenarian study (session 1, day)
Adam Theobald provided updates on the Sydney Centenarian Study during Session 1, Day 1 of the Living to 100 Conference 2018. (257kb PDF).
Longevity in Australia: Prospects & Implications (Session 2, Day 1)
Professor Heather Booth presented on increased life expectancy patterns, prospects for longevity in Australia and implications of increasing longevity. Professor Booth presented in Session 2: Demography Symposium – A Very Old World, on Day 1 of the Living to 100 Conference 2018 (682kb PDF).
Which individual demographic characteristics may help to reach 100? (Session 2, Day 1)
Professor Michel Poulain's presentation investigated demographic factors associated with higher longevity, such as sex, marital history and living arrangements. Professor Poulain presented in Session 2: Demography Symposium — A Very Old World, Day 1 of the Living to 100 Conference 2018. (932kb PDF).
IMAGING THE BRAINS OF CENTENARIANS (SESSION 3, DAY 1)
Professor Perminder Sachdev presented 'Imaging the Brains of Centenarians' during Session 3: Neuropathology/Imaging on Day 1 of the Living to 100 Conference 2018. Professor Sachdev provided an overview of brain changes in very old, as shown by neuroimaging studies, and the lessons this may have to healthy exceptional brain ageing, as well as imaging data from the Sydney Centenarian Study.
Living well to 100 (Session 4, Day 1)
Professor Henry Brodaty presented the evidence for contributions to living well to 100 — from diet, lifestyle, personality, attitude, mental health, and location during Session 4: Factors for Longevity on Day 1 of the Living to 100 Conference 2018. (2.06mb PDF).
Genetics and genomics of exceptional longevity (Session 5, Day 1)
Professor Brian Morris' talk showed how genetic and genomic research is contributing to major advances in understanding the molecular basis of ageing and longevity. Professor Morris presented in Session 5: Genomics & Epigenomics on Day 1 of the Living to 100 Conference 2018. (2.32mb PDF).
Modelling variability in gene expression to understand determinants of human aging (Session 6, Day 1)
Associate Professor Jessica Mar's presentation outlined some of the research her group has conducted to investigate how variability of gene expression contributes to our understanding of transcriptional regulation. Associate Professor Mar presented in Session 6: Novel Approaches to Rejuvenation & Longevity on Day 1 of the Living to 100 Conference 2018. (989kb PDF).
Why do we age? (Session 1, Day 2)
Professor Perminder Sachdev presented 'Why Do We Age?' during Session 1 on Day 2 of the Living to 100 Conference 2018. In this session, Professor Sachdev reviewed and contrasted the many and varied theories of ageing. (1.61mb PDF).
The unique nutrition needs of living into your 8th decade and beyond (Session 2, Day 2)
Ngaire Hobbins presented on the unique nutrition needs of people in their 70s and beyond (and how it differs from those of young adults), during Session 2: Evidence-Based Recommendations for Living to 100 Conference 2018, on Day 2 of the Living to 100 Conference. Ngaire also discussed research findings in longevity and nutrition for people of all ages and offered sensible, practical guidance on how to incorporate that knowledge into everyday eating.(884kb PDF).
Successful ageing and longevity among Australian women (Session 2, Day 2)
Professor Julie Byles discussed the capacity for successful and healthy ageing and longevity, based on data from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health. Professor Byles presented in Session 2: Evidence-Based Recommendations for Living to 100, on Day 2 of the Living to 100 Conference 2018. (4.07mb PDF).
THE BLUE ZONES: AREAS AROUND THE WORLD WHERE PEOPLE ARE LIVING LONGER AND BETTER (SESSION 5, DAY 2)
Professor Michel Poulain's presentation investigated the Blue Zones, areas around the world where people are living longer and better, focusing on lifestyle, nutrition, genetics and human and physicail environment conditions. Professor Poulain presented during Session 5: Blue Zones & Supercentenarians on Day 2 of the Living to 100 Conference 2018.
Supercentenarian as a model of happy, healthy longevity (Session 5, Day 2)
Professor Nobuyoshi Hirose's presentation focused on the supercentenarian as an excellent model of happy and healthy longevity, based on findings from the Tokyo Centenarian Study and Japanese Supercentenarian Study. Professor Hirose presented in Session 5: Blue Zones & Supercentenarians, on Day 2 of the Living to 100 Conference 2018. (1.68mb PDF).
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The Sydney Centenarian Study (Session 1B, Day 1)
Adam Theobald presented an overview of the Sydney Centenarian Study, including findings, challenges and current/future focus, during Session 1B: Centenarian Studies: the Latest Internationally on Day 1 of the ICC Meeting 2018. (454kb PDF).
Hearing impairment and cognitive performance in extreme old age (Session 6, Day 6)
Dr Ugo Lucca presented on hearing impairment and cognitive performance in extreme old age, including some findings from the Monzino 80-plus Study. Dr Lucca presented in Session 6: Dementia and Cognitive Functioning on Day 2 of the ICC Meeting 2018.
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Professor Henry Brodaty was invited to give a plenary presentation, "Psychosocial Research in Dementia: Past, Present, and Future" at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference® 2018 in Chicago, United States, on 24 July 2018. (3.2mb PDF).
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Professor Perminder Sachdev presented at El Aleph. Festival de Arte y Cienca in Mexico, on 30 May 2018.
Disclaimer: This presentation has been translated to Spanish in this video.
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Professor Henry Brodaty's presentation on "Depression, Dementia, Pseudodementia, Pseudodepression", delivered at Psychogeriatrics in Perspective, Parliament House, Sydney on 27th April 2018.
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As part of the 2018 NSW Seniors Festival, Hunter's Hill Council hosted a "Your Brain Matters" presentation on 11th April, where Keynote Speaker Professor Henry Brodaty presented on the importance of staying curious, creative and connected as we age. (1.81mb PDF).
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Nov 15–17: Professor Henry Brodaty - Centenarians Living Mentally Well to 100
Professor Henry Brodaty was invited to present at the The Commonwealth Fund's 20th International Symposium on Health Care Policy, “The Health Care System of the Future - What Does it look Like and How Do We Get There?,” held in Washington DC, USA on 15-17 November 2017. (2.41mb PDF).
Apr 26-29: Professor Henry Brodaty - 32nd International Conference of Alzheimer's Disease International, Kyoto, Japan
Apr 27: A Successful Approach to Reducing Antipsychotic Medications in Long-term Care: The HALT Project
Professor Henry Brodaty recently presented at 32nd International Conference of Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI) held between 26th to 29th April 2017 in Kyoto, Japan. He delivered the talk on A successful approach to reducing antipsychotic medications in long-term care: The HALT Project on 27 April at this conference.(533kb PDF).
APR 28: Where are we with Care Science?
Professor Henry Brodaty recently presented at 32nd International Conference of Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI) held between 26th to 29th April 2017 in Kyoto, Japan. He delivered the talk on Dementia - Where are we up in Science of Care? on 28 April at this conference. (3.02mb PDF).
March 15: Professor Henry Brodaty - Dementia - Inspiring Hope, Retaining Realism
Professor Henry Brodaty presented at NHMRC National Institute for Dementia Research Lecture Series on Dementia - Inspiring Hope, Retaining Realism. (3.01mb PDF).
February 27: Professor Henry Brodaty - Great Expectations, Inspiring Hope through Research
Professor Henry Brodaty presented at Alzheimer's Australia ACT Event: Great Expectations, Inspiring Hope through Research. (2.38mb PDF).
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May 26: Professor Henry Brodaty - Tricky Diagnoses: When Dementia is not Dementia and Depression is not Depression
Professor Henry Brodaty presented a talk at Alzheimer's (1.68mb PDF).
August 22: Professor Henry Brodaty - An Introduction to Dementia
Professor Henry Brodaty presented a talk at Dementia Care Commitment at the Little Sisters of the Poor, Randwick. (2.9mb PDF).
August 31: Professor Henry Brodaty - Maintain Your Brain
Professor Henry Brodaty presented his talk, Maintain Your Brain, at Montefiore Home, Randwick on 31 Aug 2016. (2.9mb PDF).
September 1: Dr Howard Fillit - Alzheimer's Drug Discovery - Where To Now?
Dr Howard Fillit gave a presentation, titled "Alzheimer's Drug Discovery - Where to Now?" on September 1, 2016. The event was hosted by CHeBA and Dr Fillit was supported by The Yulgilbar Foundation. (3.31mb PDF).
October 25: Professor Henry Brodaty - Prevent Dementia
Professor Henry Brodaty presented a talk "Prevent Dementia" at Akolade's 2nd Annual Dementia Strategy Summit on 25 October 2016. (2.73mb PDF)
November 18: Dr Michelle M. Mielke- Visiting Lecture: Lipidomics in Alzheimer's Disease
Dr Michelle M. Mielke, Ph.D., is the Professor of Epidemiology at the Department of Health Sciences Research and Professor of Neurology at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine. Her primary focus of research is the identification of biomarkers for the diagnosis, prediction and/or progression of Alzheimer's disease, as well as other neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric conditions. (2.73mb PDF).
December 3: Catriona Daly - International Prevalence of Dementia, Cognitive Impairment and Functional Dependence in Centenarians
Research Officer Catriona Daly recently presented "International Prevalence of Dementia, Cognitive Impairment and Functional Dependence in Centenarians" in the International Centenarian Consortium Conference in Porto, Portugal. Professor Henry Brodaty also presented it at the IPA Asian Regional Meeting in Taipei. (322kb PDF).
December 8: Professors A. David Smith and Helga Refsum - Visiting Lecture: Beneficial Interaction Between B Vitamins and Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Slowing Brain Atrophy and Cognitive Decline in Mild Cognitive Impairment
Professors A. David Smith and Helga Refsum recently presented “Beneficial interaction between B vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids in slowing brain atrophy and cognitive decline in Mild Cognitive Impairment”. (616kb PDF).
December 9: Professor Henry Brodaty - Integrated Care and Safety Issues in Aging Mental Health
Professor Henry Brodaty recently presented "Integrated Care and Safety Issues in Aging Mental Health" at the IPA Asian Regional Meeting in Taipei. (3.65mb PDF).
Research posters
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13-14 June: Australian Dementia Forum 2019, Tasmania
Karen Croot, Karen Allison, Perminder S Sachdev, Henry Brodaty, John D Crawford, Teresa Lee, Julie D Henry, Brian Draper, Jacquline Close, Min Yee Ong, Matilda Rossie, David Bunce, Nan Bosler, Daphne Scott, Annie Sutherland, Nicole A Kochan, Measuring Computer Attitudes and Experience in an Older Australian Adult Sample in the CogSCAN Study (637b PDF)
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22-26 July: Alzheimer's Association International Conference, Chicago, United States
Darren Lipnicki, Steve Makkar, John Crawford, Anbu Thalamuthu, Nicole Kochan, Henry Brodaty, Perminder Sachdev, for Cohort Studies of Memory in an International Consortium (COSMIC), Risk and Protective Factors for Cognitive Performance and Decline in Diverse Ethno-Regional Groups: the Cosmic Collaboration (1mb PDF)
Darren Lipnicki, Steve Makkar, John Crawford, Anbu Thalamuthu, Nicole Kochan, Henry Brodaty, Perminder Sachdev, for Cohort Studies of Memory in an International Consortium (COSMIC), Relationship between apolipoprotein-ε4 and cognitive decline and the moderating effects of age, sex, and ethnicity: the COSMIC collaboration (363kb PDF)