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Could research help predict how dementia symptoms progress? | Alzheimer's Research UK

In this discussion, Dr Miriam Vignando and Dr Tim Rittman explore their research that aims to predict how dementia symptoms might progress over time after diagnosis. They talk about the challenges, opportunities, and potential impact of their research and how it could improve the lives of people affected by dementia. 00:00 - Welcome 05:02 - Dr Miriam Vignando introduction 06:13 - Dr Tim Rittman introduction 07:33 - What can doctors currently predict about the future after diagnosis? 09:12 - Why does dementia affect people so differently? 13:15 - How are data and AI helping in research today? 23:04 - Can dementia progression vary, depending on treatments or interventions, after diagnosis? Can this research account for that? 25:43 - What's the difference between MRI and PET brain scans, and do they differ in their use in research? 28:26 - How long until algorithms help us predict dementia progression? 30:16 - Does mixed dementia make prediction more difficult? 32:11 - Does young-onset dementia progress differently? 35:02 - Do patients and the public help shape dementia research priorities? 38:40 - What gives you hope about dementia research? 44:07 - Summary and closing. Our Dementia Research Infoline can answer questions about dementia research and signpost you to other sources of information and support. You can contact them on 0300 111 5 111 or by email infoline@alzheimersresearchuk.org If you would like to find out about taking part in dementia research studies, check out Join Dementia Research www.joindementiaresearch.nihr.ac.uk This event was recorded on 10th of June 2025. All information presented was accurate at the time of recording.