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The vision of DPUK Director, Prof John Gallacher, five years ago was to bring the many strands of dementia research together ad develop major technological networks and cross-disciplinary expert collaborations that could transform how scientists are able detect and treat early dementia.
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Professor Kia Nobre elected to National Academy of Sciences
19 May 2020
DPUK scientist Professor Kia Nobre has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences in recognition of her distinguished achievements in cognitive neuroscience.
Researchers assess reliability of UK Biobank cognitive tests
18 May 2020
DPUK-funded researchers have published the results of their investigation into the reliability and validity of cognitive tests undertaken as part of the UK Biobank health data cohort.