The 10th NO-Age/NO-AD Meeting – The 3rd Norway-UK Meeting on Ageing and Dementia – A Focus on Autophagy

Organizers:
Evandro F. Fang-Stavem (Oslo, Norway)
Lynne Cox (Oxford, UK)
Richard Siow (KCL, UK)

Co-organizers:
Hong Kong Longevity Science Laboratory (Hong Kong)
Linda Bergersen, Jon Storm-Mathisen, Hilde Nilsen (UiO, Norway)
Per Nilsson (KI, Sweden) Asgeir Kobro-Flatmoen (NTNU, Norway)

The ageing population is growing rapidly across the Nordic countries and beyond, leading to increased healthcare and socioeconomic challenges. Ageing is the primary risk factor for many diseases, including neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Our understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying brain ageing and neurodegeneration remains limited. Norway and the UK have a long-standing tradition in scientific collaborartions, especially in the neuroscience area. To address this critical knowledge gap, the Norway-UK Meetings on Ageing and Dementia will provide a dedicated space for researchers to discuss cutting-edge advancements in ageing and dementia, fostering collaboration across disciplines.

Held in Norway and the UK, the meeting series will bring together leaders in the fields to explore key topics, including molecular mechanisms of ageing, multi-omics approaches, artificial intelligence applications, neurodegeneration, and translational drug development. Speakers are leaders in these fields around the world! The meeting series will also strongly support young researchers by reserving space for short talks and a poster session, ensuring the next generation of scientists to play active roles in advancing the field. By facilitating interdisciplinary discussions and collaborations, we aim to drive innovation towards a future of healthy ageing and improved treatments for age-related diseases.

This 3rd Norway-UK meeting on ageing and dementia will be focused on autophagy, in addition to cover other related topics. We thank our platinum sponsor Hong Kong Longevity Science Laboratory.

Evandro F. Fang-Stavem (University of Oslo, Norway)
Lynne Cox (University of Oxford, UK)
Richard Siow (King´s College London, UK)

Programme: Download the Programme (2025-11-25 version)

Abstract: You are welcome to submit your abstract by 2 Nov 2025 using our template.

Poster: You are welcome to present posters at our meeting (Template for posters on page 13). The THREE best presenters selected will receive awards of 10, 000 NOK each (supported by NO-Age, see Appendix 4).

Additional information:
1. The 1st Norway-UK meeting on ageing and dementia: Here, and scientific meeting summary here
2. The 2nd Norway-UK meeting on ageing and dementia: Here

Success of the 1st Hong Kong-Nordic Research Network zoom meeting

23rd June 2021

The 1st Hong Kong-Nordic Research Network zoom meeting, held on 16-17 June 2021, was a success. There were over 20 talks and 200 plus participants, with intensive discussions and network building. We thank Profs. W.Y. Chan, Andrew Chan, Stephen K.W. TSUI, and all the organizational committee for their big efforts. A summary email by Prof. Andrew M. Chan, Director of the School of Biomedical Sciences, CUHK, is shown below. We look forward to continue this meeting annually.

Dear all,

The SBS Virtual Research Day 2021 cum Nordic Symposium was successfully held on June 16-17, 2021.  It would not be so smooth without your excellent support, and your presence has undoubtedly helped to make it a memorable occasion.  I believe all the participants have enjoyed and inspired by this one-and-a-half-day event and will forge a closer, sustained and long-term partnership.

Taking this opportunity, I would like to thank members of the organizing committee, and all the staff and students who have contributed to this event. Your dedication is highly appreciated.

To recall the happy moment, you are welcome to browse photos and videos of the event at the following URLs:

Videos: https://noad100.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/videos_sbs_virtual_res_day_nordic.pdf

Thank you.

Best regards,

Andrew M. Chan, Ph.D.

Professor and Director
School of Biomedical Sciences
Faculty of Medicine
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 3943 3771   Fax: (852) 2603 7698
Address: Rm G03A, G/F, Lo Kwee-Seong Integrated Biomedical Sciences Building, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong

A warm welcome from the NO-AD network

The NO-AD network is currently receiving funding support from Nasjonalforeningen. We thank our contributors for their generous support on our mission to unveil the mechanisms behind Alzheimer’s disease (AD). With the support from our funders we aim to uncover the secrets of AD and contribute to the development of novel treatments. 

Associate Professor Evandro F. Fang (UiO and Akershus University Hospital, right) and Professor Menno P. Witter (NTNU, left) are leading the Norwegian National Alzheimer’s Disease network. Photo (Asgeir Kobro-Flatmoen)

Current secretary is Mr. Ruben Gudmundsrud (UiO and Akershus university hospital)