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II Colombian Congress
on Brain Health
5 and 6 February 2026
Jaime Hoyos SJ Auditorium
Universidad Javeriana
Bogotá
The 2nd Colombian Congress on Brain Health is held within the framework of the D43 project “Research Training for Equity in Alzheimer’s Disease and Brain Health in Colombia” and is organized by Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Centro Intellectus, Universidad de Antioquia, the Global Brain Health Institute, and the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), with the support of Hospital Universitario San Ignacio, COLNE, and the MENTE Research Seedbed.
On February 5 and 6, the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana will host interdisciplinary conversations addressing brain health from multiple dimensions, including basic and clinical research, prevention, care, neurocognitive disorders, health policies, and the role of social context in shaping brain processes.


The 2nd Colombian Congress on Brain Health will take place on February 5 and 6, 2026, at the Jaime Hoyos Auditorium of Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogotá.
The congress will be held over two full days, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., featuring an academic program that includes lectures, panel discussions, mentorship sessions, fast presentations, and a poster session.The congress is aimed at health professionals, researchers, university faculty, and students at different levels of training, as well as anyone interested in the study of the brain, cognition, and brain health.
The event seeks to foster an interdisciplinary dialogue bringing together diverse perspectives on the current challenges in neuroscience and brain health.Throughout the two days of programming, the congress will address topics related to neuroscience, aging, neurocognitive disorders, prevention, and care, as well as clinical and translational research. Cross-cutting discussions will explore the role of social context, health systems, and public policy in promoting brain health across the lifespan.
The 2nd Colombian Congress on Brain Health brings together national and international experts, strengthening academic exchange and collaborative research networks. The diversity of approaches and experiences enriches scientific discussion and contributes to a more comprehensive understanding of brain health.
The congress is organized by Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, through the Laboratory of Cognition, Neuroscience, and Context, whose research work integrates scientific rigor with a strong commitment to social context. This approach to science recognizes context as a fundamental dimension in the production of relevant knowledge with meaningful social impact.

Invitados

Victor Valcour
Global Models for the Study of Brain Health
February 5, 2026 | 8:30 – 9:10 AM

Lucía Crivelli
Non-Pharmacological Treatment and Intervention Processes in Neurocognitive Disorders
February 6, 2026 | 8:40 – 9:20 AM

Jennifer Yokoyama
The Role of Latin American Ancestry in Genetic Neurodegenerative Conditions
February 5, 2026 | 9:10 – 9:50 AM

Mario Masellis
Brain Health and Neurocognitive Disorders
February 6, 2026 | 2:00 – 2:40 PM

Ricardo Allegri
Latin American Challenges and Opportunities in Disease-Modifying Treatments for Neurocognitive Disorders
February 5, 2026 | 10:30 – 11:10 AM

Cristopher Butler
IMPACT Salud: Health Systems Innovations for Dementia Diagnosis and Care in Peru
February 6, 2026 | 8:00 – 8:40 AM

Hernando Santamaría-García
The Exposome: Its Role and Impact on Brain Health
February 5, 2026 | 11:10 – 11:50 AM

José Manuel Santacruz
Support and Care Strategies for Patients with Neurocognitive Disorders in Colombia
February 5, 2026 | 11:50 AM – 12:30 PM

Marcela Velásquez
Genetics, Epigenetics, and a New Paradigm of Brain Health
February 6, 2026 | 3:40 – 4:20 PM

Pablo Reyes Gavilán
Social Cognition, Aging, and Neurodegeneration
February 6, 2026 | 4:20 – 5:00 PM

Susana Lay
Amplifying your voice in research
9:40 AM – 1:30 PM
Mentorship Session with Experts

David Aguillón
The Experience of the Neuroscience Group of Antioquia
February 6, 2026 | 2:40 – 3:20 PM

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