# Event Details - **Event Name**: Can we protect brain health as we age? - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 05:15 pm – Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 06:15 pm (+02:00) - **Event Description**: A public roundtable on brain health, aging, resilience, and the latest research on protecting cognitive function.About this EventThis public roundtable will explore a question that concerns all of us: what helps keep the brain healthy and resilient as we age? Bringing together leading researchers from neuroscience, brain stimulation, microbiome science, and global brain health, the discussion will examine how stress, daily habits, and the wider social and environmental context can influence brain health over time. It will also address what science is beginning to reveal about early signs of vulnerability, what kinds of interventions may help (from lifestyle and stress regulation to more targeted approaches) and what remains uncertain. The goal is to offer an engaging and accessible discussion on how we may better understand, protect, and strengthen brain health across the lifespan.This round table is hosted by:Marcus Böhme, Novonesis, CHRaffael Kalisch, Leibniz Institute for Resilience Research, DEGiacomo Koch, University of Ferrara & IRCCS Santa Lucia, ITCarla Nasca, NYU School of Medicine, USADidac Vidal-Pineiro, University of Oslo, NOChair: Giacomo Koch, MD, PhD, is Full Professor of Physiology at the University of Ferrara and Director of the Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation Laboratory at IRCCS Santa Lucia Foundation in Rome. Internationally recognized for his work on stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, and related dementias, his research combines non-invasive brain stimulation techniques, neuroimaging, and EEG to develop personalized approaches to neurological disorders. He has authored more than 350 scientific publications (H-index 75) and leads numerous clinical trials in the field.Carla Nasca, PhD, is Head of the Laboratory of Epigenetics & Systems Neuroscience and Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in the Departments of Psychiatry, Neuroscience, and Physiology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. Her research explores the molecular and epigenetic mechanisms underlying stress-related disorders and resilience. Previously, she led a research group at Rockefeller University and trained with leading neuroscientists including Bruce McEwen and Eric Nestler. She has received multiple NIH, NIMH, and NARSAD grants, as well as the prestigious Blavatnik Award for Innovative and Creative Research.Marcus Böhme, PhD, is Global Science & Technology Lead for Mental Health at Novonesis. A neuroscientist with more than 14 years of experience in life sciences and R&D, he specializes in the microbiome–gut–brain axis and its role in brain health, resilience, and aging. He has authored 27 scientific publications, including in Nature Aging and Molecular Psychiatry, with more than 8,000 citations. Previously, he held research positions at Nestlé Research and the APC Microbiome Institute, where he investigated microbiome-mediated mechanisms of mental and cognitive health.Raffael Kalisch, PhD, is Professor of Human Neuroimaging at the University Medical Center Mainz and Group Leader at the Leibniz Institute for Resilience Research (LIR), Germany. A leading figure in resilience science, he studies the biological, neural, and psychological mechanisms that help individuals maintain mental health despite stress, trauma, and adversity. His work aims to improve the prevention and treatment of stress-related disorders such as PTSD, anxiety, and depression. He is also the founding spokesperson of the International Resilience Alliance and organizer of the International Symposium on Resilience Research.Dídac Vidal-Piñeiro, PhD, is a researcher at the Center for Lifespan Changes in Brain and Cognition (LCBC) at the University of Oslo. His work seeks to understand why some individuals maintain cognitive health with aging while others experience decline. Combining neuroimaging, cognitive, genetic, biomarker, and environmental data, he investigates the factors that shape brain aging and resilience across the lifespan. His research spans development, aging, and Alzheimer’s disease, with a particular focus on memory decline, brain age, and the biological mechanisms that support healthy cognitive aging.Location: EPFL campus - SV 1717 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ecublens-vd/can-we-protect-brain-health-as-we-age/100001994722113538 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, science-fair, mental-health, food-drinks - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: EUR ## Event venue details - **city**: Ecublens (VD) - **state**: VD - **country**: Switzerland - **location**: EPFL - SV building- SV1717 - **lat**: 46.519402 - **long**: 6.563501800000001 - **full address**: EPFL - SV building- SV1717, Station 19, Ecublens (VD), Switzerland ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Can we protect brain health as we age? - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/eec1c9051887f06a2ffabceb2fc94f7c1076fe0aa14fe32e8c2b2b0b58c7c52e-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8e868-gmir.png?v=1788908827 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Can we protect brain health as we age? being held? - **A:** Can we protect brain health as we age? takes place on Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 05:15 pm to Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 06:15 pm at EPFL - SV building- SV1717, Station 19, Ecublens (VD), Switzerland. - **Q**: Who is organizing Can we protect brain health as we age?? - **A:** Can we protect brain health as we age? is organized by Jours Sante. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Can we protect brain health as we age? is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ecublens (VD), this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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