Mankato & North Mankato ACT on Alzheimer’s presents a summit focused on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias research. This event welcomes healthcare professionals, persons living with early-stage symptoms or Mild Cognitive Impairment, care partners and community members to join us for this informative and uplifting day.
Discover your impact in advancing brain health.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
8am-4pm
1 Civic Center Plaza, Mankato MN
Featured Speakers
Dr. Ryan Coburn, Neurologist
Dr. Ryan Coburn is a Neurologist at Mayo Clinic, where he also completed his Neurology Residency and Fellowship. He dedicates the majority of his clinical time to caring for patients in the Rochester community with neurologic disease, with a specific focus in degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease. He has a strong interest in promoting education and awareness surrounding Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias to patients, families, and the broader community.
Angela Lunde, MA, Associate in Neurology
Angela Lunde is an Associate in Neurology in the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at Mayo Clinic. Her research focuses on emotional and quality of life factors and on identifying the outcomes that matter most to those affected. She collaboratively designs community-centric opportunities and is passionate about helping people understand how to optimize brain health, as well as the intersection between hope, relational living, art, and wellbeing. She co-authored the Mayo Clinic on Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias (2020 & revised in 2025, Mayo Clinic Press) and authored the book, Day to Day Living with Dementia: A Guide for Caregivers (2022, Mayo Clinic Press).
Summit Pricing & Registration
Includes lunch and light refreshments. (Processing fees will be added at checkout.)
Registration closes October 8.
| COST | EARLY BIRD THRU SEPT 1 | STANDARD RATE |
|---|---|---|
| General Admission | $45 | $65 |
| CEUs (Continuing Ed Units) | $70 | $90 |
Social Work CEs have been approved for 4.5 hours.
The Minnesota Board of Nursing has approved this event as continuing education resources for nurses; the nurse is responsible for determining whether this activity meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education.
All others may self-submit with certificate of attendance.
Sponsors
Presenting
Visionary
Innovator
Advocate
Friend
Alzheimer’s Association
Ameriprise Financial
Extended Love, LLC
Lake Shores & More Realty
Agenda
Topics include an overview of new FDA-approved treatments and what’s on the horizon; Alzheimer’s Association U.S. POINTER Study; Alzheimer’s and the Arts research; a panel discussion featuring clinical trials and observational studies available in Minnesota; The Nun Study and brain donations. The Singing Hills Chorus will wrap up the summit!
Additional information about the speakers and agenda will be available in June.
