GASND SUMMIT 2025

Summit Chairs: Han-Ting Zhang, Li Zeng, Ying Xu

We cordially invite participants from all over the world to attend the Inaugural GASND Summit 2025, that is sponsored by the Global Association for the Study of Neurodegenerative Diseases (GASND) on April 20-24, 2025 and co-hosted by National Neuroscience Institute, Duke-NUS, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine on the campus of Singhealth Academia, Singapore. The conference will offer opportunities to researchers in the fields of neurodegeneration and brain disorders to discuss recent findings, exchange ideas, network, and foster collaborations. We welcome you to join GASND.

Chair: Han-Ting Zhang

Chair: Li Zeng

Chair: Ying Xu

Program Overview

Longevity is a long-standing dream of human beings. Neurodegenerative diseases and other brain disorders become the first barrier to longevity. GASND Summit 2025 program covers the scientific topics crossing aging and brain health and disorders.

Program Themes

Mechanisms and pathology of neurodegenerative diseases and other brain disorders
Models and Novel therapeutics
Biology of senescence, aging and longevity
AI and other new technologies

Target Attendee

Basic Researchers
Students & Fellows
Clinic Researchers & Physicians
Pharmaceutical and Biotech Companies
Foundations of Neurodegenerative Diseases and Other Related Disorders
Grant Funding Agencies

Young Investigator Award

Young Investigator Awards are available for trainees (students, postdoctoral fellows and residents) based on the scientific merit and quality of abstract and presentation as assessed by the Awards Committee. Trainees who would like to be eligible for this award must state willingness at the time of abstract submission on the website. Applicants submitting more than one abstract for presentation during the conference must specify which one they wish to be considered for the Award. Only one abstract from each participant is eligible for the Award consideration. Award winners will be selected and recognized in the conference program with an award certificate. An award winner can only be selected from one GASND-SUMMIT conference during his or her trainee membership.

Keynote Speaker

Christoph A. Ross, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, USA

Important Date

Abstract deadline: 12/31/2024
Early registration deadline: 12/31/2024

Conference date: 4/21-24/2025

4/20 registration at the conference hotel
4/21-4/23 conference at The Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium
4/24 business meeting and social activities at the conference hotel

Conference format: in person

Presentation format:

Keynote talk: 30 min (25min talk, 5 min questions)
Regular faculty presentation, 15 min (13 min talk, 2 min questions)
Trainee talk: 10min (8 min talk, 2 min questions)

Registration Fee : Early bird $600 (US dollar); regular: $700

Registration and Abstract submission

All participants require registration and all presenters must submit an abstract by clicking on the above link, "Registration and Abstract submission", and signing up for an account to proceed. Be sure to consent to be GASND member (for both current GANSD member, and newcomers) before submitting abstract and pay registration.
When submitting an abstract, please strictly follow instructions indicated in the “abstract template” and declare whether you wish to be considered for oral presentation or poster.
All trainees (students, postdoctoral fellows and residents) are eligible for the Young Investigator Award competition. Only one abstract from each participant is eligible for the Award consideration. An award winner can only be selected from one GASND-SUMMIT conference during his or her trainee membership. Please indicate in your abstract whether you wish to participate in the award competition.
The program committee will select oral presentations from the submitted abstracts. Those who are selected for oral presentation will be notified two-weeks before GASND-SUMMIT-2025.

Hotel

Conference Hotel

The hotel booking link - GASND-SUMMIT-2025

Booking the hotel before Feb. 18, 2025 will receive the fixed and low rate for GASND-SUMMIT-2025.

333 New Bridge Road, Singapore 088765
T: +65 6678 8333 | D: +65 6678 8387 | M: +65 9088 0281
W: www.dorsetthotels.com/singapore/

Committees

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Chairs:
Li Zeng, National Neuroscience Institute, Singapore
Han-Ting Zhang, QingDao University School of Pharmacy, China
Ying Xu, Rutgers University, USA

Members:
Wanli Smith, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, USA
Xiongwei Zhu, Case Western Reserve University, USA
Zhong Pei, Sun-Yet-San University China School of Medicine, China
Eng King Tan, National Neuroscience Institute, Singapore
Kah Leong Lim, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Hongyan Wang, Duke-NUS, Singapore
Lei Feng, National University of Singapore
Xuwei Zhang, Nanyang Institute of Management, Singapore
Eerdunfu,The University of Tokyo, Japan

Steering Committee Chairs:

Eng King Tan, National Neuroscience Institute, Singapore
Kah Leong Lim, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Hongyan Wang, Duke-NUS, Singapore

Program Committee Chairs:

Wanli Smith, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, USA
Xiongwei Zhu, Case Western Reserve University, USA
Zhong Pei, Sun-Yet-San University China School of Medicine, China

Executive Committee:

Chair:
Li Zeng, National Neuroscience Institute, Singapore

Members:
Hongyan Wang, Duke-NUS, Singapore
Kah Leong Lim, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Eng King Tan, National Neuroscience Institute, Singapore
Louis Tan, National Neuroscience Institute, Singapore
Shi Yan Ng, Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, A*STAR, Singapore
Feng Wei Yu, Temasek Life Sciences laboratory, Singapore
Shuo-Chien Ling, National University of Singapore, Singapore

GASND Support Team:

Wanli Smith
Ying Xu
Xiongwei Zhu
Zhong Zhou
Jazlynn Meza
Amber M Smith
Julia Zhu

Local Support Team:

Li Zeng
Karen Chung
Jacqueline Ho
Sook Yoong Chia

Singapore and Visa Application

Singapore is a captivating city-state located in Southeast Asia, with a population of approximately 5.7 million. The country has diverse cultures, economic prosperity, and a myriad of attractions. Singapore's official languages include English, Malay, Mandarin Chinese, and Tamil. Singapore attracts travelers worldwide with fantastic landmarks like Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, Sentosa Island, and the historical charm of Chinatown.

Check if You Need an Entry Visa

If you hold a travel document issued by one of the countries or places listed below, you will require a valid Singapore entry visa to travel to, and seek entry, into Singapore.
Possession of a valid visa does not guarantee entry into Singapore. Please refer to entry requirements for more information.
Please note the following:

SG Arrival Card is not a visa. Please refer to SG Arrival Card e-Service for more information.
Valid visa holders are required to adhere to the latest travel requirements and advisories, where applicable.
The period of stay in Singapore is not tied to the validity of your visa. The period of stay is determined by the duration of the Visit Pass issued to you in the form of electronic visit pass (e-Pass) at the checkpoint upon entry.

To extend the duration of stay, the applicant will have to apply for a Short-Term Visit Pass (STVP) extension. For more information, please refer to Seeking Extension of Visit Pass.

Visa Requirements Apply Online

Travel Documents by Countries and Places

Organizers

Sponsors, Supporters and Donors:

Thank you for your consideration of supporting the Global Association for the Study of Neurodegenerative Diseases (GASND) and Inaugural SUMMIT 2025 conference (GASND-SUMMIT-2025). GASND is a non-profit organization committed to advancing scientific research on pathogenesis and therapeutics of neurodegenerative diseases and related disorders. GASND SUMMIT2025 will showcase the latest research on Neurodegenerative diseases and related brain disorders. Your sponsorship will advance the cause of finding cures for neurodegenerative diseases.

Your sponsorship shall be used by GASND to defray the cost of organizing the GASND-SUMMIT-2025, such as support keynote speakers (airfares and hotel accommodation), and other logistic and registration cost.

All companies, Vendors or donors for sponsoring and donating to GASND-SUMMIT-2025, please contact the SUMMIT-2025 organizers below.

li_zeng@nni.com.sg for Singapore; htzhang@qdu.edu.cn for China; yx328@njms.rutgers.edu for USA; Gasnd.association@gmail.com for any other locations.

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