White matter in focus: exploring the role of myelin and oligodendrocytes in neurodegeneration

Meeting overview:
There is increasing interest in the role of cells of the oligodendrocyte lineage in neurodegenerative conditions. While oligodendrocytes have been primarily studied in the context of demyelinating disorders such as multiple sclerosis, this is changing with an increasing awareness of their roles in metabolic support, immune response and synaptic function. Concurrently, our understanding of the importance of oligodendrocyte dysfunction in a range of neurodegenerative disorders including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease has also matured.

The goal of this meeting is to connect researchers and industry stakeholders with interests in multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases with a focus on the function and dysfunction of the oligodendrocyte lineage in neurodegeneration. By facilitating networking, sharing of knowledge, resources and methods we hope to accelerate translation in the field.

Supporting organisations:
This symposium is being organized jointly by members of the Cambridge Dementia Research Institute, the ALBORADA Drug Discovery Institute and the Cambridge Centre for Myelin repair

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