At-home blood test shows promise for dementia screening
Exeter researchers find a finger prick blood test posted from home, paired with online brain tests, could help identify people at higher risk of dementia.
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Profile – Dr Toby Williamson, Journal of Dementia Care
Dr Toby Williamson is Editor of the Journal of Dementia Care, with expertise in values, rights, lived experience, inclusion and dementia.
Profile – Millennium Soibifaa Lyobuchiebomie, Sheffield Hallam University
Millennium Soibifaa Lyobuchiebomie is a PhD student at Sheffield Hallam University researching language measures for early detection of MCI.
Dementia Researcher Solutions Lab – Here to Help!
We’re excited to unveil the Solutions Lab, a place where you can submit your questions or dilemmas anonymously for thoughtful, experience-based advice
Podcast – Reimagining Dementia with XR & Digital Therapeutics
Byron Creese hosts XR in dementia care. Hear how VR & spatial tech support empathy & assessment with Alice Wroe, Emilie Brotherhood and David De Jong-Bambagioni
Take Part in the Ignite+ Research Study
UCL researchers seek healthy adults aged 20 to 80 with an Apple iPad to help test Ignite+, a 30 minute brain function research app from home.
Bespoke Mouse Models for Your Research
MRC GEMM offers free generation of novel genetically altered mouse models for UK academic researchers, supporting biomedical research and wider access.
Profile – Alice Wroe, The Atlantic Institute
Alice Wroe is XR Lead at Atlantic Institute exploring immersive tech for social equity, blending creativity, ethics and AI to shape engagement.
Blog – Making Care Home Research Visible
Bernie McInally reflects on how ENRICH Scotland built a clear gateway to care home research, making it easier to find, connect and collaborate.
Profile – Harriet Greene, University of Oxford
Harriet Greene, PhD student at Oxford, studies dementia prevention and vascular risk. Neurovascular modeller, scuba instructor, biotech and collaboration.
Europe dementia research faces participation gap
Alzheimer Europe report finds strong support for dementia research and data sharing across Europe, but low awareness, barriers and trust issues limit participation.
Dementia training gap exposed in England care
Report finds most dementia training in England is basic and too short, leaving many care staff unprepared to deliver quality, person centred support.