On Monday, July 29, Dr. Henne Holstege delivered her plenary talk at AAIC 2024 on the fascinating topic of cognitive health in centenarians and the genomic pathways involved in neurodegenerative diseases. Henne, a leading researcher at Amsterdam UMC, shared her insights into why some people live beyond 100 years while maintaining their cognitive abilities, whereas others develop conditions like Alzheimer’s disease.
In her talk, Henne discussed the unique genetic factors that contribute to this exceptional longevity. She demonstrated how her findings could enhance our understanding of neurodegenerative diseases and potentially pave the way for new strategies in prevention and treatment. It was an absolute honor to give this plenary talk at AAIC 2024 in Philidelphia.