Alzheimer's Research UK Public Meeting

Do you want to know more about Dementia?

Come along to this free public event with short talks on Alzheimer's and other dementias, current treatments and latest research.

This event is free but places are limited so please register your place with [email protected] or 0191 2081342.

Doors open at 13:15 for refreshments

14:00-14:10 - Welcome & Introductory Remarks

Professor Johannes Attems, Network Centre Coordinator, Institute of Neuroscience (ION), Newcastle University

14:10-14:35 - Funding World Class Research

Dr Katy Stubbs, Alzheimer's Research UK

14:35-15:00 - What's new in Dementia Research?

Professor Ian McKeith, Professor of Old Age Psychiatry, ION

15:00-15:20 - Tea break

15:20-15:45 - The White Matter in Alzheimer's Disease

Dr Kirsty McAleese, Research Associate, ION

15:45-16:10 - Walking - what can it tell us about Dementia?

Professor Lynn Rochester, Director, CARU, Professor of Human Movement Science, ION

16:10-16:30  - Final Q & A and General Discussion