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In case you missed it: groundbreaking #research in Scotland is using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to analyse 1.6 million brain scans to identify patterns that could help predict the risk of #dementia. Read more: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Type 2 diabetes is one of 14 risk factors for developing #dementia. New #research carried out in South Korea suggests that a drug used to treat diabetes can reduce dementia risk by 35%. Read more: alzheimersresearchuk.org/news/dementia-…

"It ensures that people living with dementia and healthy volunteers can find studies that are right for them."" Listen to National Institute for Health and Care Research specialty lead for #dementia, Prof Paresh Malhotra, speaking about how volunteers can benefit from using our service. #WorldAlzheimersMonth

"Join Dementia Research means being part of the collective effort to find a cure for this disease." Our Stakeholder Engagement Manager Jessica Roebuck has spoken movingly about what our service means to her this #WorldAlzheimersMonth

"Join Dementia Research has been an invaluable tool to me." Dr Vanessa Loaiza of The University of Sheffield used our service to help recruit participants to her study - could you too? #WorldAlzheimersMonth news.joindementiaresearch.nihr.ac.uk/new-study-uses…

"I hope that through #dementia #research we will continue to change the future of dementia." Sharon Boulter from our charity partner Alzheimer's Society speaks about what inspired her to get involved in Join Dementia Research. #WorldAlzheimersMonth

"Research is the only way we can improve treatments." Lewis Deakin, from NIHR CRN South London, lost his grandmother to #dementia. Now he is encouraging others to take part in research to help future generations. #WorldAlzheimersMonth news.joindementiaresearch.nihr.ac.uk/grandson-calls…

Interesting new #research carried out in the US suggests that 1 in 5 dementia cases could be avoided if problems with eyesight are prevented or treated early. Read more: theguardian.com/society/articl…

"Thank you to the 80,000 volunteers who have signed up so far. We do need more people to get involved in #dementia #research." National Institute for Health and Care Research National Director of Public Engagement Imogen Shillito is encouraging everyone to sign up to our service this #WorldAlzheimersMonth

"Knowing we’re helping people who aren't even born yet, you know, that's a major thing for me." John Hyde, who signed up to Join Dementia Research following his own #dementia diagnosis, is encouraging others to do the same this #WorldAlzheimersMonth news.joindementiaresearch.nihr.ac.uk/taking-part-de…

"I'm really enthusiastic about working in a team that gives people these opportunities." Our Delivery Officer Charlotte Jones speaks about her pride in helping the public take part in vital #dementia studies. #WorldAlzheimersMonth

Calling all #dementia #researchers 📢 Check out this new community app which enables you to connect with peers, access learning resources and stay informed about the latest events and opportunities!

"It brings together researchers and volunteers who work to find answers to the crucial questions about how the brain changes." Ryan Gray Heriot-Watt University on our service, which he used to recruit 3,000 volunteers to his study. #WorldAlzheimersMonth news.joindementiaresearch.nihr.ac.uk/ryan-gray-how-…

"You're helping to shape the future of #dementia treatments." Dr Georgianne Roots Imperial NHS 💙 with a message of thanks to everyone who uses Join Dementia Research to volunteer for vital #research studies. #WorldAlzheimersMonth

"We are working towards a world free of the fear, harm and heartbreak of dementia." Alice Newman-Sanders of Alzheimer's Research UK summarises what she and her colleagues are working to achieve by supporting #dementia #research. #WorldAlzheimersMonth

"Join Dementia Research is a wonderful way of being able to connect with a wide pool of willing participants who share our goal of preventing and improving treatment for dementia." Laura Talbot-Rice St Pancras Clinical on why our service is important to her #WorldAlzheimersMonth