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Dementia Research Team - Centre for Preventive Neurology QMUL

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Dementia Research Team at the Centre for Preventive Neurology QMUL (Queen Mary University of London)

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Dementia Research Team - Centre for Preventive Neurology QMUL @qmuldementia.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
🚨 New pre-print! 🚨 Dr. Avi Chandra and Ben Jacobs study dementia genetics in underrepresented populations. 🧬✨ In 51,000+ British South Asians, they show APOE influences dementia risk, underscoring the need for equitable care. Read more: www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1...
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The contribution of Apoliproprotein E genetic variation to dementia risk in British South Asians
INTRODUCTION Understanding the genetic basis of dementia in diverse populations is essential to ensure that efforts to predict, prevent, and treat dementia are equitable. The strongest genetic risk fa...
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Dementia Research Team - Centre for Preventive Neurology QMUL @qmuldementia.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
This morning we held our annual CPN update and strategy session—a chance to reflect on vision, direction, development, and research. We’re inspired by the brilliant community powering this work. Just 2 years in, we’ve achieved so much—and the journey ahead looks even more exciting!
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Dementia Research Team - Centre for Preventive Neurology QMUL @qmuldementia.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Fantastic ARUK London Science Day 2025! ✨ Inspiring talks from Sara Calhas & the QMUL Psychiatry & Mental Health team, plus our RA Dicky Lim presenting his UCL master’s research 👏 Huge thanks to the organisers, incl. Avi Chandra from our team, for making it a great day—can’t wait for next year!
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NIHR Policy Research Unit: DeNPRU-QM @denpru-qm.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
Will you be attending the @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social Annual Conference on 11 September? Don't miss presentations from @claudiacooper.bsky.social and @charlesmarshall.bsky.social as well as #denpruQM PPI leaders @bame-dementia.bsky.social and Rosemary Phillips. Read the programme 👇
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Alzheimer's Society Annual Conference 2025
We're pleased to announce our annual conference sponsored by Rothesay and Lilly will focus on how society can beat health inequalities in dementia.
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Dementia Research Team - Centre for Preventive Neurology QMUL @qmuldementia.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Big congratulations to Dorsa from our dementia team 🎉 She’s just shared her preprint on inflammatory proteins in dementia risk prediction and pathophysiology, developed from her MRes into her PhD. This work was supervised by Charles Marshall & Petroula Proitsi. www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1...
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Circulating inflammatory proteins predict dementia risk, are linked to structural brain changes and reveal risk mediation pathways
Introduction Systemic Inflammation has been identified key factor in neurodegeneration but the value of circulating inflammatory proteins in dementia risk prediction and their causal role has not been...
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Dementia Research Team - Centre for Preventive Neurology QMUL @qmuldementia.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
🧠👂 Dr Avi Chandra’s latest research links hearing loss—especially central— to Alzheimer’s pathology including increased Aβ and tau burden. ❓ But what is the underpinning relationship between these factors? Watch this space!🧬🧩 To read more ⬇️ www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Evaluating the link between hearing loss and Alzheimer’s disease neuropathology: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Hearing loss has been linked with cognitive decline and increased dementia risk. The neurobiological mechanisms underlying this relationship are not c…
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NIHR Policy Research Unit: DeNPRU-QM @denpru-qm.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
A lot of early interest in #denpruQM consensus on dementia risk reduction policy at #AAIC25 presented by our great post-doc @hdemnitzking.bsky.social with the project led by @charlesmarshall.bsky.social Paper available later this year. @qmulpsychiatry.bsky.social @claudiacooper.bsky.social
Harriet standing by a poster on dementia risk reduction policy at AAIC 2025 in Toronto
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Dementia Research Team - Centre for Preventive Neurology QMUL @qmuldementia.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
Had an amazing time at #AAIC2025 this year! 🌟 Really enjoyed connecting with some wonderful people 🤝 and soaking up a brilliant range of talks — from sex differences in FTD to sensory abnormalities in dementia 🧠 Huge thanks to everyone that made it happen 🙏 Can’t wait for next year already! 🎉
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Dementia Research Team - Centre for Preventive Neurology QMUL @qmuldementia.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
🎉 Recruitment for DIADEM is closed! The DIADEM study is exploring if central hearing tests can help detect dementia. Over 450 participants across 17 UK sites—huge thanks to all involved! 💙 Shoutout to DIADEM top recruiters Lauren Bishop & Dicky Lim, who’ve seen over 100 participants together! 🏆🎂
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Dementia Research Team - Centre for Preventive Neurology QMUL @qmuldementia.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
🧠 REM Sleep Behaviour Disorder Symposium 2025 📍 St Thomas’ Hospital, London 📅 5 Dec 2025 Unlock the complexities of REM Sleep Behaviour Disorder – a condition marked by vivid dream enactment during sleep and closely linked to neurodegeneration. www.guysandstthomasevents.co.uk/courses/rbd-...
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Dementia Research Team - Centre for Preventive Neurology QMUL @qmuldementia.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
Had a wonderful time at the @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social ECR retreat this week 🌿🧠 Learned so much—from publishing tips to leadership and researcher wellbeing and resilience. A shoutout to Lauren Bishop for a great talk on our research into whether hearing tests could help detect dementia early! 🧏‍♀️🧠
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Dr Alison Thomson @alisonthomson.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
What does the public think about preventing dementia, MS & Parkinson’s? @denpru-qm.bsky.social has just released findings from our YouGov poll, surveying 1,700 people in England, to explore attitudes to neurological prevention: bit.ly/3TwiN7l
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Research at ARUK @alzheimersresearchuk.org · 01/07/2025
We’re excited to support @qmuldementia.bsky.social with a pilot project. They’ll be using data from the UK Biobank to delve further into the link between cholesterol and dementia. Findings from this study could help shape dementia prevention strategies.
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NIHR Policy Research Unit: DeNPRU-QM @denpru-qm.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Great to be at the @spindnetworkplus.bsky.social Science Festival 2025 today 🎪 @hdemnitzking.bsky.social (Early Career Researcher at #denpruQM) and Patient and Public Engagement Group member Debs Smith presented findings from our consensus workshop on public health policy for dementia prevention.
The front slide of a PowerPoint presentation. The text reads 'Reducing the risk of dementia: policy recommendations from a panel of experts'. Harriet Demnitz-King and Debs Smith. Debs Smith and Harriet Demnitz-King presenting
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Dementia Research Team - Centre for Preventive Neurology QMUL @qmuldementia.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
🧠👂 Dr Avi Chandra’s latest research links hearing loss—especially central— to Alzheimer’s pathology including increased Aβ and tau burden. ❓ But what is the underpinning relationship between these factors? Watch this space!🧬🧩 To read more ⬇️ www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Evaluating the link between hearing loss and Alzheimer’s disease neuropathology: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Hearing loss has been linked with cognitive decline and increased dementia risk. The neurobiological mechanisms underlying this relationship are not c…
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Dementia Research Team - Centre for Preventive Neurology QMUL @qmuldementia.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
🧠 A new report led by Professor Naaheed Mukadam from the NIHR Policy Research Unit in Dementia and Neurodegeneration at Queen Mary (DeNPRU-QM) shows that up to 34.5% of dementia cases in England may be preventable if 14 risk factors were tackled. To find out more 👇 qmro.qmul.ac.uk/xmlui/handle...
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NIHR Policy Research Unit: DeNPRU-QM @denpru-qm.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
This #CarersWeek, we're highlighting the contribution that unpaid carers make to our research at DeNPRU-QM. Read Nicola's story to see how she's using her lived experience to make a difference for other people living with dementia and progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) 👇 shorturl.at/HzGsZ
Nicola (left) with her mum Meena (centre) and sister Michelle (right) sat at a kitchen table with a birthday cake and candles.
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NIHR Policy Research Unit: DeNPRU-QM @denpru-qm.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
Visit our website to read the full preprint and outputs from our other workstreams 👇 🌐 denpru-qmul.nihr.ac.uk/resources/ (DeNPRU-QM website) 📝 www.researchsquare.com/article/rs-6... (direct link to preprint)
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A national survey of dementia diagnosis and care in English memory services
Background: In England, NHS memory services provide most dementia diagnostic and immediate post-diagnostic care. We aimed to co-design and conduct a survey regarding diagnostic and post-diagnostic care, and perceived readiness for new treatments. Methods: </stro...
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NIHR Policy Research Unit: DeNPRU-QM @denpru-qm.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
Great to see work by #denpruQM Early Career Researcher Oliver Kelsey informing a new report from @alzheimersresearchuk.org. 'Delivering Dementia Diagnosis: A blueprint for the future' references our national survey of English memory services, which was completed by staff in 73.9% of services.
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Delivering Dementia Diagnosis: A blueprint for the future - Alzheimer's Research UK
Our Blueprint for Dementia Diagnosis outlines a bold, evidence-based plan to ensure everyone affected by dementia can access a fast, fair, and accurate diagnosis.
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Emma Anderson @emmylooroll.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Fabulous work by Phazha Bothongo! 2 years and several near mental breakdowns for us both in the making! 🧠 Causes and consequences of vascular dementia across the life course: Evidence from a UK Biobank phenome-wide and Mendelian randomization study 🧠 www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1...
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Causes and consequences of vascular dementia across the life course: Evidence from a UK Biobank phenome-wide and Mendelian randomization study
Background Vascular dementia (VaD) is the second most common cause of dementia, yet its risk factors and biological mechanisms remain poorly understood. Objective To identify causes and consequences ...
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Dementia Research Team - Centre for Preventive Neurology QMUL @qmuldementia.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Our amazing team kicked off last Friday with some yoga! Huge thanks to Viktoria for leading our first Centre session — you crushed it 🙌 Can’t wait for more to come. Reminder to everyone: keep moving, your brain will thank you 🧠🧘‍♀️💪
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Dementia Research Team - Centre for Preventive Neurology QMUL @qmuldementia.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
A big thank you to Stratford Library for organising such a fantastic event! 🙌📚 We had the pleasure of meeting many wonderful people and sharing meaningful conversations about dementia. We're truly grateful to everyone who took part and made it such a thoughtful and inspiring session 💛✨.
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Prof Claudia Cooper @claudiacooper.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Paper just out from @denpru-qm.bsky.social Workforce theme: Dementia skills in health professional Workforce kwnsfk27.r.eu-west-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F... Here is a post about it www.linkedin.com/posts/claudi...
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DeNPRU-QM systematic and policy review of the dementia training for… | Claudia Cooper
DeNPRU-QM workforce theme: new paper just out!
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NIHR Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs) @nihrarcs.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Discover NIHR ARCs #dementia research with #DEMFEST! Explore the events taking place during #DementiaActionWeek, which runs from 19-25 May 👉Events happening around the country are listed on this website www.arc-wx.nihr.ac.uk/demfest25 Thanks to @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social & @nihr.bsky.social
A group of people taking a selfie by a lake in a park
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Dementia Research Team - Centre for Preventive Neurology QMUL @qmuldementia.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
It's Dementia Action Week. Did you know 1 in 4 men and 1 in 3 women will develop dementia in their lifetime? A timely diagnosis matters—it helps people understand their symptoms, access support, and plan for the future. #DementiaActionWeek #DementiaAwareness
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Dementia Research Team - Centre for Preventive Neurology QMUL @qmuldementia.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Not long left! Grab your tickets now!
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Dementia Research Team - Centre for Preventive Neurology QMUL @qmuldementia.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Join us at our Public and Patient Engagement Event, taking place on the 21st May 2025. If you or a family member are affected by Parkinson’s, we would love to tell you more about our study and hear your thoughts and feedback! Please scan the QR code to register! #Parkinsons #Dementia #Research
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Dementia Research Team - Centre for Preventive Neurology QMUL @qmuldementia.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Pint of Science is back at Draper's Lounge! Join QMUL’s Beautiful Mind series for brainy talks, great stories & a pint or soft drink! 🍺 🥛 🍵 🎟️ Grab your tickets: Mon 19th: tinyurl.com/QMULmon Tues 20th: tinyurl.com/QMULtue Wed 21st: tinyurl.com/QMULwed ✨ Cheers to science!
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Dementia Research Team - Centre for Preventive Neurology QMUL @qmuldementia.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
👋 Meet Dicky! 🧠 Research assistant on the groundbreaking DIADEM study revolutionising dementia diagnosis through innovative hearing tests! 🎧 Listen below to discover how we're helping patients get faster, more accurate results. #DementiaResearch #Innovation
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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Presenting a poster at #AAIC2025? 🧠 Join @istaart.bsky.social on 24 June at 4PM for a step-by-step guide with Professor Fiona Ducotterd, covering logistics, tips & more. www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/istaar...
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ISTAART Guide to AAIC: Posters - DEMENTIA RESEARCHER
Presenting a poster at AAIC? Join ISTAART’s session with Dr Fiona Ducotterd for guidance on logistics, tips, and what to expect at the conference.
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Dementia Research Team - Centre for Preventive Neurology QMUL @qmuldementia.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Last chance to apply!
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Dementia Research Team - Centre for Preventive Neurology QMUL @qmuldementia.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
🌟 Huge congrats to CPN’s Dr Avi Chandra for winning the Postdoc Research Assistant Award, and to the N2O Know The Risks Team for winning the Impact Award for Culture, Civic, Community & Policy at the FMD Staff Awards 2025! 👏🏆 #TeamCPN
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Dementia Research Team - Centre for Preventive Neurology QMUL @qmuldementia.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Listen here➡️ Curious how divorce and widowhood affect the brain? 🧠 Take a deep dive into how these major life events may be linked to cognitive decline with Dr. Avi Chandra in the latest episode of ISTAART Voices. 🎙️ Listen now: alz.org/ISTAARTpodcast
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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Join NIHR DeNPRU-QM at Queen Mary as a Research Assistant to support dementia & neurodegeneration policy research. 18-month role, apply by 6th May @denpru-qm.bsky.social www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/research...
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Research Assistant: Equitable health and social care
Join NIHR DeNPRU-QM at Queen Mary as a Research Assistant to support dementia & neurodegeneration policy research. 18-month role starts after 6 Aug 2025.
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Dementias Platform UK @dementiasplatform.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
How is AI transforming dementia diagnosis? Dr Tim Rittman shows the future of neuroimaging at #Translation2025 🎥 Watch now: zurl.co/KXaZJ starts at 1:59:06 #AI #DementiaResearch #dementia #alzheimer's #cognition #ageing #aging
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NIHR Policy Research Unit: DeNPRU-QM @denpru-qm.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
💼 We're looking for a mixed methods Research Assistant to join our team from August. 📈 You'll work across a range of projects utilising quantitative & qualitative methods, which may include health economics. ⏰ Apply via our website by Tuesday 6th May: shorturl.at/NxSqe Please share widely!
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NIHR Policy Research Unit: DeNPRU-QM @denpru-qm.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
📣 We're recruiting a mixed methods Postdoctoral Research Associate to join our team from August 2025 📣 You'll have a PhD (or near completion) & enjoy working with large data sets. Apply here: shorturl.at/Z4SHk @claudiacooper.bsky.social @qmulpsychiatry.bsky.social @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social
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Dementia Research Team - Centre for Preventive Neurology QMUL @qmuldementia.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
Dr Chandra’s new article suggests unmarried people may have lower dementia risk👇 🔗 theconversation.com/being-marrie... A twist on his 2024 study linking divorce to dementia risk👇 🔗 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39473984/ He suggests it’s not status — it’s support, connection & fulfillment that matter. 💬
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Dementia Research Team - Centre for Preventive Neurology QMUL @qmuldementia.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Did you know your sense of balance could be linked to your memory? 🧠 Dr. @laurajsmith.bsky.social explores what the vestibular system is and its role in cognition. Emerging research suggests it could also be affected in dementia — so watch this space 👀.
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Beth Stuart @bethstuart97.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Please do think of joining us or pass this on to someone you know who might fancy it. I am, of course, rather biased but I think we are a lovely bunch, trying to help answer some really important questions. Always happy to chat to anyone who is interested!
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Dementia Research Team - Centre for Preventive Neurology QMUL @qmuldementia.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Can automated brain image analysis make diagnosis faster and fairer? What this video to see Avinashi, a postdoc on the ABATED study, explain how cutting-edge technology is transforming dementia detection. 🚀
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Charles Marshall @charlesmarshall.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
🚨Fantastic job opportunity for neurology trainees Neurology Clinical Lecturer post in Dementia with us @qmuldementia.bsky.social now open to applications! Please DM me for info and to discuss www.oriel.nhs.uk/Web/PermaLin...
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Dementia Research Team - Centre for Preventive Neurology QMUL @qmuldementia.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
We had an incredible experience at #Translation2025! Tim Little's talk was outstanding, and @charlesmarshall.bsky.social provided brilliant insights on diverse recruitment in research. As DPUK says, "our combined expertise creates momentum towards treatments & prevention." #DementiaResearch
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Dementias Platform UK @dementiasplatform.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Tim Little's lived experience talk at #Translation2025 was powerful. Living with Lewy Body dementia, he spoke about invisibility & social isolation. His message: keep researching, but "remember it is for people, not just for research's sake." #DPUK #LivedExperience
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Dementia Research Team - Centre for Preventive Neurology QMUL @qmuldementia.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
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Nature Reviews Neurology @natrevneurol.nature.com · 27/02/2025
Early presentations of dementia in a diverse population alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
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Early presentations of dementia in a diverse population
INTRODUCTION Improved recognition of non-cognitive presentations of dementia could reduce inequalities in dementia diagnosis, particularly if sociocultural factors influence help-seeking for cogniti...
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Dementia Research Team - Centre for Preventive Neurology QMUL @qmuldementia.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Had an amazing time at #ARUKConf25! Inspiring talk from the FTD Brothers and great insights from QMUL dementia researchers @charlesmarshall.bsky.social & Petroula (Petra) Proitsi. Fascinating learning about the latest in biomarkers, prevention & neuroimaging and some amazing posters too!
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Charles Marshall @charlesmarshall.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
What symptoms do people tell their GP about when they are developing dementia? Lots of non-cognitive symptoms - and in a highly diverse population we can see that it is culturally influenced. Recognising this is key to equitable diagnosis alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
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Early presentations of dementia in a diverse population
INTRODUCTION Improved recognition of non-cognitive presentations of dementia could reduce inequalities in dementia diagnosis, particularly if sociocultural factors influence help-seeking for cogniti...
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Queen Mary University of London @qmul.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
New research, born out of community engagement work, shows that the symptoms people report prior to receiving a dementia diagnosis vary across ethnic groups. www.qmul.ac.uk/media/news/2... @qmulfmd.bsky.social @charlesmarshall.bsky.social @alzassociation.bsky.social @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social
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Dementia Research Team - Centre for Preventive Neurology QMUL @qmuldementia.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
Introducing Avi 🎉! He is a postdoctoral research assistant at CPN, working on the ABATED project to advance automated brain image analysis for equitable dementia diagnosis. He completed his PhD at King’s, focusing on genetics and in vivo biomarkers in MCI & AD. Watch to hear from Avi!
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