By Rianne Tessers (QoLEAD) – 12-02-2025
QoLEAD at the annual DEMPACT day!
On Thursday, January 23rd – almost a year after the kick-off of DEMPACT – we gathered at The Social Impact Factory in the heart of Utrecht. QoLEAD was also present (Hans Arnold, project manager and Rianne Tessers, impact manager) .
The DEMPACT project (dementia and impact), initiated by Alzheimer Nederland, focuses on increasing the societal impact of dementia research by promoting the use of research results and developed products. In the coming years, DEMPACT will support 10 research consortia in the Netherlands (NCDC, ABOARD, MODEM, BIRD-NL, NDPI, SPREAD+, TAP-dementia, YOD-included, YOD-molecular, and QoLEAD) to enhance this impact.
After a warm welcome by Marco Blom (DEMPACT, QoLEAD, Alzheimer NL), Charlotte van Corven and Simona van de Vinne (UKON), Simone de Bruin (SPREAD+), and Prof. Dr. Robbert Huijsman guided us through inspiring presentations in the afternoon. We also collaborated in interactive group sessions, where we exchanged valuable knowledge and experiences.
It was an inspiring day full of valuable discussions, insights, and collaborations. With many new ideas and renewed motivation, we look forward to the next steps in our joint effort to increase the impact of dementia research. Thanks to the dedication and expertise of all involved, we are one step closer to our goal!
