Research Showcase – Imaging Alzheimer’s Disease in Down Syndrome

Why are people with Down syndrome at increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease and how can brain imaging help us understand this process. What role do cerebrovascular changes play in the development of cognitive decline.

This livestream is part of the Dementia Researcher weekly Showcase series. Each week we host a 45 minute online session bringing researchers together to share their work, methods, and ideas.

In this session, Sara Zsadanyi will present her research exploring neuroimaging markers in Down syndrome related Alzheimer’s disease, with a particular focus on cerebrovascular lesions observed through brain imaging. Her work aims to improve understanding of how vascular changes may contribute to dementia risk and disease progression in this population.

Sara is a PhD student at the Sant Pau Memory Unit and Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, specialising in biomarkers and neuroimaging. Her research focuses on improving early detection and understanding of Alzheimer’s disease in people with Down syndrome, combining imaging approaches with clinical research to better characterise disease pathways.

Attendees can expect a clear and research focused talk followed by time for questions and discussion.