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"Psychometric instruments for the detection and assessment of cognitive impairment in clinical practice. Needs and challenges in the era of biomarker testing."

Wednesday, February 25th at 8:00 AM CT/Secretariat
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Join us for an engaging session exploring the relative contributions of psycho-social and biological markers in the early detection of cognitive decline across the dementia continuum. This session will examine how factors such as social engagement, mental health, and life experiences intersect with biological indicators, including neuro-imaging and fluid biomarkers, to shape risk, identification, and progression. We will also discuss the critical role of socio-cultural context in influencing how cognitive changes are recognized and assessed, and why culturally informed approaches are essential for effective early detection.

Whether you are a clinician, researcher, or allied professional, this session will provide valuable insights to inform your work and perspective. We hope you will join us for this timely discussion—register now to reserve your spot.

	Dr. Robert Jr Laforce (Canada)  Neurologist and Researcher in Behavioral Neurology Associate Professor, Department of Medicine Research Chair in Primary Progressive Aphasias – Lemaire Family Foundation CHU de Québec–Université Laval Research Center Faculty of Medicine Université Laval Québec City, Québec, Canada
	Dr. Unai Diaz-Orueta (Ireland) Assistant Professor in Neuropsychology, International Psychology Students' Coordinator Co-Chair of the Dementia Special Interest Group of the International Neuropsychological Society INS Global Engagement Committee - Deputy Chair INS Mid-Year meeting July 2026 - Programme Chair in representation of the PSI-DoN (Psychological Society of Ireland - Division of Neuropsychology) Department of Psychology Maynooth University Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland
	Dr. Sridhar Vaitheswaran (India) Additional Director & Consultant Psychiatrist, Dementia Care (DEMCARES) Schizophrenia Research Foundation (SCARF) SCARF Hospital Chennai, India MD in Psychiatry, Institute of Mental Health, Chennai, India CCT in Old Age Psychiatry and General Adult Psychiatry (UK) Certification in Liaison Psychiatry (UK) Clinician and Applied Researcher in Dementia and Geriatric Mental Health in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
	Moderator: Edgardo Reich, MD IPA Debate Series- Program Organizer  Hospital Julo Mendez, Universidad de Buenos Aires  ARGENTINA
	Moderator: Raimundo Mateos, MD, PhD IPA Debate Series- Program Organizer Universidad de Santiago de Compostela  SPAIN

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