Dementia: causes, treatments and social impact

From MICRA and Alzheimer’s Research UK

Thursday 19 February 2015

Seminar 2.00pm-4.00pm, free networking lunch from 1.00pm
G306B, Jean McFarlane Building, The University of Manchester M13 9PL

Speakers:

Dr Laura Phipps (Alzheimer's Research UK) - Role of Alzheimer's Research UK
Professor Nigel Hooper (Professor of Cell Biology, University of Manchester) - ‘Challenges and opportunities for dementia research’
Dr Iracema Leroi (Clinical Senior Lecturer, Honorary Consultant in Psychiatry, University of Manchester) - 'Are you asking me to be a guinea-pig? The role of clinical trials in dementia'
Professor John Keady (Professor of Mental Health Nursing and Older People, University of Manchester) - ‘Drawn from life: Biographical and social research in dementia studies’

Currently, over 830,000 people in the UK live with dementia and this number will double in the next 30 years. Significant advances are being made in our understanding of the causes of dementia, in developing treatments and in helping individuals, their families and carers live well with dementia. This afternoon of short talks by leading experts will explore the causes of dementia, outline research that is being undertaken here in Manchester to understand and tackle dementia, explain the crucial role of clinical trials in dementia, and discuss the social impact that dementia has on individuals. Throughout the afternoon, we will highlight opportunities for people to get involved in studies to help us understand, live with and defeat dementia