On October 19th, 2023, the Dementias Platform UK Great Minds live event was held at the Mercure Hotel in Newport, Wales. This was a great opportunity for our Great Minds participants to stay informed about the latest advancements in dementia research and treatments.
Speakers include:
- Dr. Ivan Koychev, who leads Great Minds at the University of Oxford;
- Dr Chineze Ivenso, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board – Local capacity and opportunities;
- Dr Robert Barber, Newcastle University – How new treatments will work in brain clinics;
- Dr Vanessa Raymont, University of Oxford – New scientific developments.
You can find out more about Great Minds and how you can join this register to assist dementia research as a volunteer to participate in studies at our website: www.greatmindsfordementia.uk
Feedback after the fact indicates it was a huge success. Nearly all attendees said they enjoyed the event. Almost everyone (98%) was eager for a similar event in the future.
Key highlights included learning about the experiences of those living with dementia, exciting scientific developments, and insights into how new therapies can be implemented in memory clinics.
The Great Minds event provided an excellent opportunity for collaboration and knowledge sharing between the community, dementia researchers and healthcare providers. We look forward to future editions of this impactful event.
Dementia Researcher
NIHR
UK DRI