Site visit: Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson site visit
18 September 2026 | 10.30 – 15.30 | Turnhoutseweg 30, Beerse | Belgium
Registration deadline: 10 August 2026
Have you ever wondered what Alzheimer’s research looks like inside a pharmaceutical company? You’ll soon find out! DEMPACT invites you to an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Alzheimer’s research at the Johnson & Johnson R&D Campus in Beerse.
- You’ll learn about the latest innovations in drug development;
- exchange ideas with Johnson & Johnson’s Alzheimer’s researchers;
- 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 gain 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 be covering quite a distance during the site tour.
- Depending on the number of participants, DEMPACT will organise carpooling.
Registration
DEMPACT warmly welcomes you to join this site visit. Please register early, as places are limited. The deadline for registration is 10 August 2026; you can register with Saartje Burgmans, DEMPACT Impact Manager. You can also contact Saartje if you have any questions.
We are organising this site visit as part of our DEMPACT Academy programme for early-career researchers (PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers) from the research consortia affiliated with DEMPACT. If you are interested but do not work for one of these consortia, please contact Saartje.