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Online PET-MR neuroimaging course at Edinburgh University
17 June 2021
An online course explores the emerging neuroimaging technique of PET-MR, in which PET and MRI scans are run simultaneously to produce dynamic, high-quality images of the brain.
New Alzheimer's drug aducanumab approved for use in US
7 June 2021
DPUK director Professor John Gallacher says the decision to approve the Alzheimer's drug aducanumab for use in the US is 'exciting news' for dementia research.
New study investigating iron and dementia starting in the DPUK Data Portal
20 May 2021
Early career researcher Dr Laura Winchester from the University of Oxford will build upon research exploring the link between iron and dementia.
DPUK imaging lead elected to Academy of Medical Sciences
13 May 2021
Professor Franklin Aigbirhio, who leads DPUK's Imaging Network, has been elected as a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences.
Imaging harmonisation project resumes after COVID-19 pause
10 May 2021
After a pause due to COVID-19 regulations, the harmonisation study to calibrate DPUK's network of eight brain scanners has restarted.
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Volunteer Stories: Marianne
1 June 2021
Marianne describes what a cohort is and her experience of being in one.
Volunteer Stories: Andy and Tish
1 June 2021
The couple share their experience of taking part in dementia research during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Volunteer Stories: Sally
1 June 2021
Sally tells her story of why she wanted to volunteer and her experience of taking part in dementia research.
10 actions you can take this Dementia Action Week
17 May 2021
Dementia Action Week is a national initiative led by Alzheimer’s Society to encourage people to take action to improve the lives of people living with dementia.
What is cognition?
10 May 2021
The words 'cognition' and 'cognitive' crop up a lot in the field of dementia – but what do they really mean?