MDPI’s Journal Cluster of Neurosciences Webinar | Cognitive Impairment After Stroke: Current Research into Neuropathology, Evaluation and Management, 26 September
Evaluating cognitive impairment following stroke and finding ways to alleviate it have been identified as top research priorities by both healthcare professionals and, most importantly, those affected by stroke.
Post-stroke cognitive deficits in one or multiple domains—such as attention, memory, or language—are common. Some reports even suggest that two out of three stroke survivors will experience them at some point. Stroke also more than doubles the risk of developing dementia—the most severe form of cognitive impairment. And this cognitive aftermath can severely compromise independence, social participation, and overall quality of life.
We are excited to showcase research from around the world that aims to deepen our understanding of the mechanisms and impact of post-stroke cognitive impairment, and explore how best to assess, predict, prevent, and manage cognitive dysfunction.
We have six excellent talks lined up, and more details can be found below.
Date: 26 September 2025 at 5:00 p.m. CEST | 11:00 a.m. EDT
Webinar ID: 824 7371 8276
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| Speaker/Presentation | Time in CEST | Time in EDT |
| Dr. Bogna Anna Drozdowska and Dr. Emma Elliott (Chair) Chair Introduction |
5:00–5:10 p.m. | 11:00–11:10 a.m. |
| Ms. Memory Lucy Mtambo The Impact of Stroke on Cognitive Function and Quality of Life among Community Survivors |
5:10–5:20 p.m. | 11:10–11:20 a.m. |
| Q&A Session | 5:20–5:25 p.m. | 11:20–11:25 a.m. |
| Mr. Thomas Oldreive MRI Biomarkers of Cognition in Transient Ischemic Attack |
5:25–5:35 p.m. | 11:25–11:35 a.m. |
| Q&A Session | 5:35–5:40 p.m. | 11:35–11:40 a.m. |
| Dr. Rodney Ritzel Neuropathological Hallmarks during the Chronic Phase of Ischemic Stroke in Mice and Humans |
5:40–6:00 p.m. | 11:40 a.m.–12:00 p.m. |
| Q&A Session | 6:00–6:05 p.m. | 12:00–12:05 p.m. |
| Dr. Edgar Chan | 6:05–6:15 p.m. | 12:05–12:15 p.m. |
| Q&A Session | 6:15–6:20 p.m. | 12:15–12:20 p.m. |
| Dr. Yidian Gao Spatial Inattention Grasping Therapy (SIGHT) for Rehabilitation of Spatial Neglect Post-Stroke: A Randomised-Controlled Multicentre Efficacy Trial with Embedded Mechanistic Study of Determinants of Therapy Response |
6:20–6:40 p.m. | 12:20–12:40 p.m. |
| Q&A Session | 6:40–6:45 p.m. | 12:40–12:45 p.m. |
| Dr. Bogna Anna Drozdowska and Dr. Emma Elliott Closing of Webinar |
6:45–6:50 p.m. | 12:45–12:50 p.m. |
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Webinar Chairs and Speakers:
- Dr. Bogna Anna Drozdowska, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary AB, Canada;
- Dr. Emma Elliott, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine & Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK;
- Ms. Memory Lucy Mtambo, Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia, Bandar Sunway, Selangor, Malaysia;
- Mr. Thomas Oldreive, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada;
- Dr. Rodney Ritzel, Department of Neurology, McGovern Medical School, University of Texas, Health Science Center, Houston, United States;
- Dr. Edgar Chen, Department of Neuropsychology, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, University College London Hospitals, London, United Kingdom;
- Dr. Yidian Gao, School of Psychology, University of East Anglia, Norwich, United Kingdom.