The Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 2026 offered one of the clearest snapshots yet of a field moving on three fronts at once: preventing decline through lifestyle, altering the disease course with drugs, and diagnosing pathology from a simple blood draw. For our group — with its long-standing interest in brain health, cognitive-decline biomarkers, and digital health — these were the developments worth reporting. Here is what stood out. Lifestyle as therapy: from FINGER to PROTECT-Cog The prevention story rests on a simple epidemiological observation, crystallised by the Lancet Commission on dementia: a large share of dementia cases — on the order of 40%, and higher in some populations — is attributable to modifiable risk factors such as physical inactivity, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, smoking, low cognitive engagement, social isolation, hearing loss, and depression. Because Alzheimer’s is multifactorial, single-domain interventions (exercise alone, one nutrient alone, cognitive training alone) had mostly produced weak or null effects. The FINGER trial (Finland, 2015) tested the opposite hypothesis: intervene on the whole risk profile at once — exercise, nutrition, cognitive training, and vascular/metabolic monitoring, plus …
The 3rd consortium meeting of the Horizon ECCCH MusicSphere project took place on the 2nd and 3rd of June 2026, hosted by LUTHIEROS and the International Hellenic University. The meeting focused on the Use Case I, the ancient musical instrument Hydraulis, which is considered to be the ancient predecessor of …
The 3rd PREPARE consortium meeting, hosted by our partners URI and JSI in Ljubljana on 8–9 June 2026, brought together project partners to review recent achievements, share the latest results, and coordinate activities as we move into the final year of the project. Over the past year, our team has …
The 3rd Annual Meeting of the TARGET EU Project took place in Thessaloniki, Greece, on 28–29 May, hosted by the Centre for Research & Technology Hellas (CERTH). More than 50 researchers from 15 institutes and universities gathered for two days of scientific exchange, technical alignment, and clinical collaboration around Digital …
On 27–28 May 2026, partners from across Europe gathered in Dubrovnik, Croatia, for the 3rd Consortium Meeting of the MELIORA project. The meeting brought together clinical, research, technical and dissemination partners to review progress, discuss ongoing activities, and align the next steps of the project. Over two productive days, the …
EXCALIBUR project held its second meeting on 23- 24 April 2026 in Sant’Antioco, Sardinia, bringing partners together at a key use-case site: the Necropolis of Is Pirixeddus at Sant’Antioco, which spans from the 6th century BC throughout the Roman period and beyond. The meeting was organised by the project partner, …
The ACCESS-AD General Assembly meeting in Amsterdam, 2nd – 3rd March 2026, brought together the bright minds of a powerhouse consortium led by Siemens Healthineers, Gates Ventures, Amsterdam UMC, and King’s College London, uniting industry leaders with top-tier academic institutions to redefine the future of Alzheimer’s care. A Mission for …
We are pleased to announce that a new research article from our lab has been published in Corporate Communications: An International Journal. The study investigates how different types of price discounts influence consumers’ purchase intentions using eye tracking (ET) and electroencephalography (EEG) in a realistic supermarket simulation. 🧠 What We …
Last week, partners from across Europe met at the Centre for Research & Technology Hellas (CERTH) in Thessaloniki for a hands-on clinical trial workshop as part of the MELIORA project. The goal was clear: bring together clinicians, researchers and engineers to fine-tune the digital tools and protocols that will soon …
The PREDICTOM Consortium held its second annual plenary meeting in Thessaloniki, Greece, from Monday, 22 to Tuesday, 23 September 2025.The meeting, this year hosted by CERTH, kicked off with a warm welcome followed by engaging discussions through the triple+ IHI initiative, with participation from PROMINENT and AD-RIDDLE projects. Partners explored …
The MuseIT project concluded with a two-day final event in Sweden (2-3 September 2025), bringing together researchers, artists, cultural institutions, and policymakers to celebrate the project’s achievements. The event showcased how technology, creativity, and co-design can broaden access and inclusion to cultural heritage and enable richer multisensory experiences. Over the …
EEG for Art and Marketing – Two Paths to Understanding Human Preference Our research group presented two papers that explore the intersection of electroencephalography (EEG) signal analysis, user preferences, and machine learning at the 25th International Conference on Digital Signal Processing (DSP 2025). Both studies aim to deepen our understanding …
Our latest publication in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, study explores muscle synergies during gait in subacute stroke patients, offering insights into motor control and recovery mechanisms. Key Findings This study analysed muscle synergies in subacute stroke patients’ gait, comparing paretic and non-paretic limbs with healthy individuals, and explored the consistency …
We have published a significant study in the Journal of Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease, demonstrating the potential of electroencephalography (EEG) to reliably track changes across the Alzheimer’s disease (AD) spectrum. Our findings suggest that analyzing brain activity through EEG-based connectivity patterns could provide a cost-effective and noninvasive method for earlier …
In a move that marks a significant step towards social inclusion, ‘Diamantis Masoutis’ a well known intensive retail chain in Greece, is inaugurating its first store in Attica, specifically designed to serve individuals with visual impairment. The store, located at 202 Dimosthenous Street in Kallithea, opened its doors on Tuesday, …
This interactive experience explores the multifaceted evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its profound impact on human life, with a particular focus on its role in shaping well-being and decision-making autonomy. By placing cutting-edge AI technologies at the focus of discussion, the goal of this experience is to highlight their …
On Friday, February 21, 2025, ANATOLIKI S.A. held the Regional Dissemination Event for the PROACTsme Project, “Applied Data-Science and AI for proactive SME service” (INTERREG EUROPE), at the Alexander Innovation Zone in Thessaloniki. PROACTsme aims to improve e-Government capabilities and create smarter public services through digital transformation. The project focuses …
Our work, titled “A discovery portal for smart health-related data exploration and management based on a hybrid Service-and-Data-Oriented Architecture” was presented at the 2024 11th International Conference on Software Defined Systems (SDS), introducing innovative approaches for enhancing the way Living Lab healthcare data and metadata is discovered, explored, and managed. …
The results of the RADAR-AD study, which explored the potential of digital technologies to enhance the assessment of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), have been published in Alzheimer’s Research & Therapy. Led by Fraunhofer, this publication marks a key milestone for the consortium, presenting the first analysis results from the entire set …
As we start the new year, we’re reflecting on our team’s recent experience at CONVERSATIONS 2024, a premier international workshop dedicated to chatbots & human-centered AI. Held on December 4-5, 2024, in the vibrant city of Thessaloniki, Greece, the event brought together AI professionals and researchers from around the globe …
