Dr. Crystal M. Glover attended the AAIC Neuroscience Next in Cameroon from February 24-27, 2025, to promote research on brain health. Co-organized by local experts, the event aimed to enhance scientific collaboration and training for early career researchers. As Editor-In-Chief of BSEA, Dr. Glover discussed the publication’s focus on diverse factors impacting aging and dementia.
Dr. Crystal M. Glover from UCI MIND participated in the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) Neuroscience Next from February 24-27, 2025, held in Yaoundé, Cameroon. This event is part of a series of scientific gatherings taking place at twelve global locations, with Yaoundé as one of the hubs. The event was co-organized by Dr. Alfred K. Njamnshi, of the Brain Research Africa Initiative (BRAIN), and Dr. Bernard Fongang from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
The aim of the AAIC Neuroscience Next events is to present and promote research on brain health across different international contexts, encouraging scientific progress and collaboration while enhancing training opportunities for early career researchers and students. In her capacity as Editor-In-Chief of Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Behavior & Socioeconomics of Aging (BSEA), Dr. Glover made significant contributions at the Cameroon Hub.
During her address in Yaoundé, Dr. Glover elaborated on the scope of BSEA, highlighting its focus on the interaction of individual, social, and structural factors affecting aging and dementia at various levels—local, national, and global. She emphasized that BSEA aims to disseminate scientific findings and diverse perspectives related to aging and dementia, facilitating the development of best practices, guidelines, and evidence-based materials.
Dr. Crystal M. Glover’s participation in the AAIC Neuroscience Next underscored the importance of international collaboration in advancing research on brain health. Her leadership in BSEA illustrates the journal’s commitment to improving understanding and care of aging and dementia through a multifaceted approach. This conference served as a significant platform to promote knowledge sharing among researchers, ultimately benefiting the global community.
Original Source: mind.uci.edu
