The Lewy Convergence: Clinical Wisdom and Historical Reflection 2026

January 28, 2026 - Mayo Clinic - Rochester, Minnesota: Leighton Auditorium
 
 
Join us for a landmark CME event commemorating the birthday of Dr. Friedrich Lewy, whose discovery of Lewy bodies transformed the landscape of neurodegenerative disease research. Hosted at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota in collaboration with the Lewy Body Dementia Association and streamed globally, this hybrid symposium brings together leading international experts to explore the lesser-known history of Dr. Lewy's career, shaped by the sociopolitical forces of his time. The program will conclude with a forward-looking panel discussion reflecting on Dr. Lewy's enduring scientific legacy and examining innovations in LBD diagnosis, management, and future research directions.
 
 
Attendees-both in-person and virtual-gain practical insights into current best practices and emerging strategies in dementia care.
 
CME credits are available for all participants. This symposium is designed for neurologists, psychiatrists, geriatricians, primary care providers, nurses and other clinicians involved in dementia care. As part of your course experience, we are pleased to offer complimentary access to a special live-streamed webinar, hosted in collaboration with the Lewy Body Dementia Association. This event will also be available as an in-person Watch Party at the Leighton Auditorium, Siebens Building, Mayo Clinic Rochester at 10am CST.
 
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
 
Differentiate Lewy Body Dementia from other neurodegenerative disorders by analyzing core clinical features and updated diagnostic criteria.
 
Formulate evidence-based care plans for patients with LBD by integrating current strategies for managing cognitive fluctuations, neuropsychiatric symptoms, and parkinsonism.
 
Critique historical and sociopolitical influences on Dr. Friedrich Lewy's scientific contributions to contextualize the evolution of dementia research.
 
Design interdisciplinary approaches to LBD care by synthesizing roles across neurology, psychiatry, geriatrics, and primary care.
 
Evaluate emerging diagnostic tools and biomarkers to anticipate future directions in LBD detection and therapeutic innovation.