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Current Research in Dementia

The aim of this optional single module is for students to develop an advanced understanding of the current main questions in research in dementia, spanning biological, psychological and social approaches to research. This will provide foundations for students to embark on research in this area, and/or to practice clinically in a way that is directly informed by current research.

The course will be taught over 6 half day sessions, accompanied by Moodle online materials and relevant sessions in the MSc journal club.

Module Leaders

Dr Nick Bass and Dr Naaheed Mukadam will lead this module. Several other teachers from within and outside the Division will also be involved.

Nick Bass


Dr Nick Bass


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Dr Naaheed Mukadam



Module Contents

Research in the following areas will be covered:

  • Diagnosing dementia syndromes
  • Epidemiology and risk factors in dementia
  • Approaches to early detection of dementia
  • Genetics of dementia: current understanding and potential public health and clinical implications.
  • Current neuroimaging research in dementia and implications for dementia diagnosis and management.
  • Drug treatments in dementia; current evidence and research
  • Psychosocial interventions in dementia: approaches and evidence on outcomes.
  • Service user and carer experiences of dementia and dementia care

Learning Outcomes

These are the intended learning outcomes for the module:

  • Students will be able to appraise papers based on biological, psychological and social approaches to dementia research, and to explain how these perspectives may be integrated.
  • Students will be able to suggest approaches to managing dementia and understand high risk factors associated with dementia based on an up-to-date understanding of research findings in these fields.
  • Students will be able to identify the key questions motivating current research on the aetiology and management of dementia and to explain how these are being addressed.
  • Students will be able to suggest ways of addressing research questions relating to the aetiology and management of dementia and related cognitive disorders.