Research Showcase – Behavioural Change & Early Neurodegeneration

Dementia research often focuses on memory and cognition, but there is increasing recognition that changes in behaviour and mental state can be among the earliest markers of neurodegenerative disease.

This Salon Research Showcase session brings together researchers and the public for a 45 minute online session to explore current work on behavioural and psychological symptoms in people living with, or at risk of, dementia.

In this session, Dr Byron Creese, Senior Lecturer at Brunel University of London, will discuss his research on managing behavioural and psychological symptoms in neurodegenerative conditions and how these symptoms might help with early diagnosis. Drawing on clinical and translational research, he will outline key findings on neuropsychiatric syndromes, emerging methods to detect subtle changes, and the implications for care and future research directions.

Attendees can expect a clear overview of current evidence, links between behavioural symptoms and disease progression, and time for questions and discussion.

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