Dementia Research Team - Centre for Preventive Neurology QMUL
@qmuldementia.bsky.social
Dementia Research Team at the Centre for Preventive Neurology QMUL (Queen Mary University of London)
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!
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!
September 17, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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!
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!
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!
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!
September 16, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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!
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!
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! 🎉
🌟 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! 🎉
August 4, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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! 🎉
🌟 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! 🎉
🎉 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! 🏆🎂
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! 🏆🎂
August 1, 2025 at 8:04 AM
🎉 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! 🏆🎂
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! 🏆🎂
🧠 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-...
📍 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-...
July 21, 2025 at 8:24 AM
🧠 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-...
📍 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-...
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! 🧏♀️🧠
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! 🧏♀️🧠
July 10, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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! 🧏♀️🧠
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! 🧏♀️🧠
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 🧠🧘♀️💪
Reminder to everyone: keep moving, your brain will thank you 🧠🧘♀️💪
June 10, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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 🧠🧘♀️💪
Reminder to everyone: keep moving, your brain will thank you 🧠🧘♀️💪
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 💛✨.
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 💛✨.
June 4, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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 💛✨.
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 💛✨.
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
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
May 20, 2025 at 8:05 AM
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
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
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
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
May 12, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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
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
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!
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!
May 9, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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!
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!
👋 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
🧠 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
May 6, 2025 at 9:39 AM
👋 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
🧠 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
🌟 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
#TeamCPN
April 24, 2025 at 9:39 AM
🌟 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
#TeamCPN
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 👀.
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 👀.
April 10, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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 👀.
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 👀.
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. 🚀
What this video to see Avinashi, a postdoc on the ABATED study, explain how cutting-edge technology is transforming dementia detection. 🚀
March 26, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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. 🚀
What this video to see Avinashi, a postdoc on the ABATED study, explain how cutting-edge technology is transforming dementia detection. 🚀
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
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
March 17, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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
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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March 10, 2025 at 9:59 AM
We would love some feedback on our social media platforms!
Our short survey takes just a few minutes to complete, and participants have a chance to win a £95 voucher!
To participate:
Scan the QR code on our flyer
Or visit: forms.gle/EWRtWgjeEP2u...
Thank you for your support!
Our short survey takes just a few minutes to complete, and participants have a chance to win a £95 voucher!
To participate:
Scan the QR code on our flyer
Or visit: forms.gle/EWRtWgjeEP2u...
Thank you for your support!
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!
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!
February 28, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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!
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!
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!
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!
February 21, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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!
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!
Please take 5 mins to complete this survey on young people’s views on heart & brain health!
Developed by UCL & Alzheimer’s Research UK to explore awareness, trusted sources, and prevention.
If you're 16-24 (or know someone who is), please complete & share!
🔗 qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_...
Developed by UCL & Alzheimer’s Research UK to explore awareness, trusted sources, and prevention.
If you're 16-24 (or know someone who is), please complete & share!
🔗 qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_...
February 18, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Please take 5 mins to complete this survey on young people’s views on heart & brain health!
Developed by UCL & Alzheimer’s Research UK to explore awareness, trusted sources, and prevention.
If you're 16-24 (or know someone who is), please complete & share!
🔗 qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_...
Developed by UCL & Alzheimer’s Research UK to explore awareness, trusted sources, and prevention.
If you're 16-24 (or know someone who is), please complete & share!
🔗 qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_...
Introducing Natalia 🎉!
She is a NIHR Doctoral Fellow in CPN's Dementia team. Her PhD research explores Alzheimer's blood biomarkers in ethnic minority groups, supervised by Prof, @charlesmarshall.bsky.social , Prof @claudiacooper.bsky.social & Dr. Ashvini Keshavan (UCL).
She is a NIHR Doctoral Fellow in CPN's Dementia team. Her PhD research explores Alzheimer's blood biomarkers in ethnic minority groups, supervised by Prof, @charlesmarshall.bsky.social , Prof @claudiacooper.bsky.social & Dr. Ashvini Keshavan (UCL).
February 14, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Introducing Natalia 🎉!
She is a NIHR Doctoral Fellow in CPN's Dementia team. Her PhD research explores Alzheimer's blood biomarkers in ethnic minority groups, supervised by Prof, @charlesmarshall.bsky.social , Prof @claudiacooper.bsky.social & Dr. Ashvini Keshavan (UCL).
She is a NIHR Doctoral Fellow in CPN's Dementia team. Her PhD research explores Alzheimer's blood biomarkers in ethnic minority groups, supervised by Prof, @charlesmarshall.bsky.social , Prof @claudiacooper.bsky.social & Dr. Ashvini Keshavan (UCL).
📢 The second issue of the ABATED newsletter is here!
This edition dives into the exciting progress of the ABATED study, featuring reflections from the steering committee and updates from the research team.
Read here to see more!➡️➡️➡️
This edition dives into the exciting progress of the ABATED study, featuring reflections from the steering committee and updates from the research team.
Read here to see more!➡️➡️➡️
February 10, 2025 at 3:55 PM
📢 The second issue of the ABATED newsletter is here!
This edition dives into the exciting progress of the ABATED study, featuring reflections from the steering committee and updates from the research team.
Read here to see more!➡️➡️➡️
This edition dives into the exciting progress of the ABATED study, featuring reflections from the steering committee and updates from the research team.
Read here to see more!➡️➡️➡️
Introducing Prof. Charles Marshall, who leads the dementia team at the CPN, is a Consultant Neurologist, and is a Clinical Director for the NHS London Dementia Network.
Watch this video to hear about his research interests, as well as the excitement and challenges in current dementia research!
Watch this video to hear about his research interests, as well as the excitement and challenges in current dementia research!
February 7, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Introducing Prof. Charles Marshall, who leads the dementia team at the CPN, is a Consultant Neurologist, and is a Clinical Director for the NHS London Dementia Network.
Watch this video to hear about his research interests, as well as the excitement and challenges in current dementia research!
Watch this video to hear about his research interests, as well as the excitement and challenges in current dementia research!
We’re revisiting the insightful focus group we held for the DIADEM project six months ago.
A huge thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to the valuable discussions. Your involvement continues to drive the progress of our research.
A huge thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to the valuable discussions. Your involvement continues to drive the progress of our research.
February 6, 2025 at 12:12 PM
We’re revisiting the insightful focus group we held for the DIADEM project six months ago.
A huge thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to the valuable discussions. Your involvement continues to drive the progress of our research.
A huge thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to the valuable discussions. Your involvement continues to drive the progress of our research.
🎉Meet Dr. Laura Smith, a lecturer in health psychology at QMUL🎉
See here to see more information about her amazing work: www.qmul.ac.uk/wiph/people/...
See here to see more information about her amazing work: www.qmul.ac.uk/wiph/people/...
January 31, 2025 at 4:08 PM
🎉Meet Dr. Laura Smith, a lecturer in health psychology at QMUL🎉
See here to see more information about her amazing work: www.qmul.ac.uk/wiph/people/...
See here to see more information about her amazing work: www.qmul.ac.uk/wiph/people/...