Browse our blog for an insight into the vital work our researchers are doing to tackle dementia. We also explain more about the different types, symptoms and risk factors of dementia, busting the jargon and offering helpful tips and advice.
What are biomarkers and why are they important in dementia research?
Recent advances in blood-based biomarkers have led to headlines about potential blood tests for diseases such as Alzheimer’s. In this blog post, we explore how researchers can use biomarkers to see dementia-related changes in the brain, track disease onset and progression, and test the effectiveness of promising drugs and potential treatments.
Insights from OHBM 2023 with Gaurav Bhalerao, Our Postdoctoral Researcher
Last month, our Post doc researcher, Gaurav Vivek Bhalerao , attended the Human Brain Mapping 29th Annual Meeting, Montreal, Canada (22-26 July 2023). We sit down with Gaurav to chat about his journey and story and what insights he'd like to share with us.
New study: Estimating the association between Facebook adoption and well-being in 72 countries
A new study published in the Royal Society Open Science journal, researchers delved into the complex relationship between Facebook adoption and well-being across 72 countries.
DPUK at AAIC 2023 - A Week of Collaboration and Inspiration
25 July 2023
In this blog post, we highlight the participation of Dementias Platform UK (DPUK) at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC) 2023! From fostering collaboration at the Networking & Neuroscience event to sharing about our transformative projects.
Datathon 2023: A Journey Towards New Insights
10 July 2023
This year's Datathon focused on Cognitive Assessment Tools, offering participants a unique opportunity to study diverse datasets and uncover the relationship between cognitive tests and data analysis possibilities.
Exploring Great Minds
18 May 2023
In this enlightening blog post, we delve into the world of the Great Minds initiative, a valuable resource for dementia research. Dr. Ivan Koychev shares his insights about this project.
Art workshops find beautiful brains
20 April 2023
How art workshops have engaged African and Caribbean communities about how awesome the brain can be - even as we age.
Translation 2023 - Watch the speakers online, on demand!
9 March 2023
We have already announced the dates for Translation 2024, but you can still watch the key speakers from our inaugural conference featuring sessions on Data, Experimental Medicine and Trials Delivery. Read about the event and watch recordings of the speakers our YouTube channel.
Data curation in scientific research: how does data curation work at DPUK?
Discover how DPUK uses data curation to make information accessed via our Data Portal efficient for researchers studying dementia.
In conversation: Postdoctoral researcher Gaurav Bhalerao talks about the significance of neuroimaging studies
Gaurav Bhalerao is a postdoctoral researcher currently working in the Dementias Platform UK (DPUK) project. His research interests include neuroimaging in psychiatry, machine learning, and computational modelling of brain stimulation. In this one-on-one discussion, he takes time to go into greater depth on specific aspects of his research work in imaging studies.
Exercise alters brain chemistry and prevents dementia - here’s how
We’ve all heard that exercise is good for us, mainly how it strengthens our body and helps us prevent diseases. But many people don’t know about the other important benefits of exercise – that it can help in reducing ageing too.
We did it! Team DPUK hikes 26 miles for dementia research
26 September 2022
On Saturday 24 September 2022, five members of team DPUK hiked 26 miles in the Peak District to raise money for Alzheimer's Research UK.
DPUK researcher picks ‘top 5’ highlights of AAIC dementia research conference
Last month, dementia researchers from around the world flocked to San Diego for the latest edition of the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) – the world’s biggest dementia research conference. Among the attendees was Dr Ludovica Griffanti, an Alzheimer’s Association Research Fellow at Oxford University who co-leads DPUK’s imaging pipelines project. On World Alzheimer’s Day 2022, Dr Griffanti picks out some of her highlights from the packed conference programme.
Early-career focus: Melek Karadag-Assem
Melek Karadag-Assem is a research assistant on the DPUK-funded New Therapeutics in Alzheimer’s Disease (NTAD) and Synaptic Health in Neurodegeneration (SHINE) studies, based at the University of Cambridge. On World Alzheimer’s Day 2022, we spoke to Melek about her background, her work on NTAD and SHINE, and her plans for the future.
A trip for brain health: can travel therapy offer an innovative treatment for dementia?
We’ve all heard of music and art therapies as an effective treatment method for mental health disorders. But what about travel therapy? A study suggests that this new remedy could have a positive impact on mental wellbeing – particularly for people with dementia.
What effect does sleep have on dementia?
Research shows that lack of sleep could raise your chances of developing dementia. Find out more about the links between sleep and dementia in our latest blog post.
Progressive supranuclear palsy: a condition causing movement issues and dementia
Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) is a condition that causes symptoms relating to movement, especially eye movement, as well as dementia. Although people with PSP experience dementia, skills like decision-making, organisation and concentration are more impaired than memory. Read this blog post to find out more about this rare type of dementia.