Fernanda Stern
Senior Associate Director - Research Programs & Translational Research Michael J. Fox Foundation
Seminars
Wednesday 8th October 2025
8:40 Fireside Chat: Reflecting on Lessons Learned from PhII/III Failures to Drive Urgency for Novel CNS Biomarker Research
- Evaluating past failures to identify key missteps, avoid repeating errors, and foster collective learning that propels the field forward with greater cohesion
- The blood-based biomarker revolution: Reviewing the latest progress to increase accessibility, sensitivity and scalability
- Evaluating the latest progress in neuroimaging technologies: Enhancing clinical value, navigating constraints, and integrating with fluid-based approaches
Wednesday 8th October 2025
2:00 Roundtable Discussion: Breakthrough Biomarkers on the Horizon to Stay Ahead of the Curve in Diagnostics & Therapeutics
Join leaders from across academia, industry, and tech to explore the most promising novel and emerging biomarkers transforming neuroscience research:
- Circular RNA: Potential roles in neurodegenerative disease pathogenesis and detection
- Cryptic protein markers: Uncovering hidden drivers of disease and therapeutic response
- Exosome-derived biomarkers: Tapping into extracellular vesicles for CNS signal access
- Immune cell biomarkers: Peripheral immune signatures reflecting neuroinflammatory processes
- Intracellular biomarkers: Tracking cellular-level changes linked to disease progression
- Preventative vaccines approach for neurodegenerative approaches
