Welcome Message
Welcome Message from the President
of the Korean Dementia Association (KDA)
Dear Colleagues, Friends, and Esteemed Guests,
It is with great pleasure and anticipation that I extend a heartfelt welcome to you on behalf of the Korean Dementia Association as we gather for the 19th International Congress of the Asian Society Against Dementia (ASAD) & International Conference of the Korean Dementia Association (IC-KDA) 2025. The conference will take place from May 8th to 10th, 2025, at the Lotte Hotel World in Seoul, South Korea.
This gathering will serve as a crucial platform for sharing innovative research, clinical practices, and interdisciplinary approaches that align with the evolving landscape of dementia care. Furthermore, this conference represents a significant milestone in our collective journey to address the challenges posed by dementia. It is a unique opportunity for us to come together, share our knowledge, and push the boundaries of research and care for those affected by this condition.
Your contributions, whether through presentations, discussions, or networking, are vital to the success of this conference. We encourage you to share your insights and experiences, enriching the dialogue that will drive forward our collective mission to combat dementia across Asia and beyond.
Seoul, a city that beautifully marries tradition with innovation, is the perfect backdrop for this event. I hope you will take the time to explore its rich cultural heritage and modern advancements, all while forging new collaborations and friendships that will last long after the conference ends.
Together, let us embrace the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in dementia research and care, with a shared commitment to advancing precision medicine for the benefit of all those affected by this condition.
I eagerly anticipate welcoming you to Seoul and witnessing the remarkable contributions that will undoubtedly emerge from IC-KDA & ASAD 2025.
Seong Hye Choi, M.D., Ph.D.
President
Korean Dementia Association
Welcome Message from the President
of the Asian Society Against Dementia (ASAD)
On behalf of the Executive Committee and Advisors of the Asian Society Against Dementia, I warmly invite you to join us for the 19th International Conference of ASAD which is held in conjunction with the International Conference of the Korean Dementia Association 2025, at Seoul from 8th to 10th May 2025.
The objectives of ASAD are to promote and encourage the advancement of scientific knowledge through research and practice in all aspects of dementia, as well as the exchange and dissemination of this knowledge and expertise throughout Asia. This has been achieved in annual conferences which have been held in different parts of Asia since the first meeting in Chennai in 2007. It wonderful to return to Korea as the 2009 conference was held in Seoul.
Advances in biomarker-based diagnostics, recent approval of disease modifying treatments for early Alzheimer's disease (AD) and late-stage clinical development of other therapies for AD necessitate a significant paradigm shift in the early detection, diagnosis and management of AD. Growing recognition of the benefit of early interventions in AD, may lead to an increasing number of people seeking diagnosis for early cognitive problems in an already busy medical system, hence a new model of care will be required. Education and training will be the cornerstone for the establishment of new pathways of care for the identification of patients with early AD and delivery of anti-amyloid therapies in a safe and efficient manner to eligible patients. These and many other topics will be part of this exciting conference and I hope that we can meet together soon in Seoul!
Christopher Li-Hsian Chen, M.D., Ph.D.
President
Asian Society Against Dementia
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