dementiasplatform.bsky.social
Powering research to find new ways of detecting and treating #dementia. Providing infrastructure to enable research at scale and pace. Funded by #MedicalResearchCouncil. Based at Oxford University with teams at universities across the UK and in industry.
👤 Joined on 04 November 2024
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@dementiasplatform.bsky.socialTargeting toxic protein chains could slow neurodegenerative disease flip.it/zefWMZ
Show PostWorth noting for dementia researchers: Alzheimer's Research UK's Pilot Project Scheme offers up to £70k for exploratory research. #DPUK 's Data Portal can support these pilot studies with data access. Deadline 15 Oct. #DementiaResearch #ResearchFunding #DPUK
Show Post🧠The U.S. POINTER study found that combining exercise, healthy eating & brain training protects thinking and memory. Important findings for dementia research and prevention. Read full study results here zurl.co/ISBG7 #BrainHealth #DementiaResearch #DPUK #HealthyAging
Show Post🧠 New blog from PhD researcher Megan Smith: How the MIND diet shows cognitive benefits 12+ years later, whilst ultra-processed foods increase dementia risk. "Food has the potential to either support or hinder our brains" Read more: zurl.co/3JDkk#DementiaResearch #DPUK
Show Post💉 Could your routine jab protect your brain? New research shows vaccines for shingles, tetanus & pneumonia may reduce dementia risk. "Trained immunity" could be key to cognitive protection. Read more: zurl.co/jb1BY #BrainHealth #DementiaPrevention #Innovation #DPUK
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