Site visit: Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson site visit
18 Sept 2026 | 10:30 – 15:30 | Turnhoutseweg 30, Beerse | Belgium
Deadline for registration: 10 August 2026
Have you ever wondered what Alzheimer’s research looks like inside a pharmaceutical company? You can find out shortly! DEMPACT invites you to an exclusive behind the scenes visit of Alzheimer’s research at the Johnson & Johnson R&D Campus in Beerse.
- You will learn about the latest innovations in drug development;
- exchange ideas with the Alzheimer’s researchers of Johnson & Johnson;
- take a guided tour of the R&D facilities.
Programme
10:30 Welcome & coffee
11:00 Introduction to Alzheimer Nederland & DEMPACT
11:15 Q&A with Early-Career Researchers
11:30 History of Johnson & Johnson
11:40 Drug Development Process
11:55 Alzheimer’s Research at Johnson & Johnson (Discovery & Development)
12:20 Patient-Centricity in Drug Development
12:35 Discussion with Alzheimer’s Researchers
12:45 Career Paths at Johnson & Johnson
13:05 Lunch with Johnson & Johnson colleagues
13:45 R&D Campus Facilities
15:00 Building Tour (part of the guided tour)
15:15 End of the programme
Practical information
- To obtain access to Johnson & Johnson, you must present a valid photo-ID.
- You are advised to wear comfortable walking shoes and weatherproof clothing, as we will cover quite some distance during the site tour.
- Depending on the number of participants, DEMPACT will arrange carpooling.
Registration
DEMPACT very much welcomes you to join this site visit. Please sign up early, as spaces are limited. The deadline for registration is 10 August 2026; you can register with Saartje Burgmans, Impactmanager DEMPACT. Also, you can contact Saartje for questions.
We are organizing this site visit as part of our DEMPACT Academy program for early-career researchers (PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers) of the research consortia affiliated with DEMPACT. If you are interested but not working for one of these consortia, please contact Saartje.