SUBJECT: INFECTIOUS DISEASES, VACCINATION AND DEMENTIA
WHEN: Thursday, 12 March 2026, 09:30 – 16:00
WHERE: Richard Doll Lecture Theatre, Richard Doll Building, Old Road Campus, Oxford, OX3 7LF

Join leading researchers for a deep dive examining the science connecting infectious diseases, vaccination, and dementia, with talks spanning historical insights, emerging data, and the future of clinical trials. Engage, question and connect with experts driving this rapidly evolving field. Includes lunch, networking, and refreshments.

Highlights:

- Insights from Professor Cornelia van Duijn on how quasi‑experiments have shaped major population health actions

- Keynotes from
o Professor Angela Wood (MRC Epidemiology Unit, Cambridge and HDRUK)
o Professor Simon de Lusignan (Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, Oxford)

Cutting‑edge evidence on vaccines, viral infections and dementia from leading researchers featuring
o Associate Professor Maxime Taquet (Department of Psychiatry, Oxford)
o Associate Professor Najaf Amin (Oxford Population Health)
o Dr Thomas Littlejohns (Oxford Population Health and HDRUK)

- Expert panel on the role of quasi‑experimental methods in dementia‑prevention research featuring speakers and additional experts:
o Professor Sir Aziz Sheikh (Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, Oxford)
o Professor Masud Husain of Neurology & Cognitive Neuroscience ?
o Mr Donal Skelly (Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Oxford)
o GSK: Carol Koro? or O’Mareen Spence?/HDRUK
o NDPH (HoD/Deputy)?

- Interactive audience activity followed by a related educational session for Master’s, DPhil students and Early‑Career Researchers

Please note registrations close* Friday 6th March 2026 at 12:00
(*or earlier if capacity reached)