Edinburgh CPD
Centre for Dementia Protection
Combines research in science, medicine and social sciences to lead global efforts in preventing dementia.
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Our task is to act as a Global Observatory and the National focal point and catalyst for research and innovation by companies, universities, research and development centres. It is a tangible collective of UK and Global Intelligence around ageing and longevity, which we are committed to identifying, collating, and sharing.
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Cambridge Centre for Ageing and Neuroscience (Cam-CAN)
Collaborative research project, launched in October 2010, with substantial funding from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC). Cam-CAN uses epidemiological, behavioural, and neuroimaging data to understand how individuals can retain cognitive abilities into old age.
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Weight management programmes for prevention & treatment of type 2 diabetes
This large research programme will examine the cost-effectiveness of using non-specialists (health trainers, community members) and technology (internet, phones) to deliver behavioural weight management programmes.
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Prevention of Diabetes and Related Metabolic Disorders
Its research aims to contribute to the prevention of the growing burden of obesity, type 2 diabetes and related metabolic disorders. Multidisciplinary team of epidemiologists, clinicians, psychologists, and data scientists. Supported by MRC programme funding and external funding (for example NIHR and Wellcome Trust).
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The Cambridge City over – 75s Cohort Study (CC75C)
Long-term follow-up study of a representative population-based sample of older people, started in 1985 from a survey of over 2,600 men and women aged 75 and above.
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Centre for Misfolding Diseases (CMD)
Research at the CMD focuses on understanding the processes underlying diseases related to age and lifestyle; discovering new ways of prolonging the health of ageing populations; shifting the emphasis from treatment to prevention; reducing risks and costs associated by early diagnosis and timely intervention.
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Centre for Mobile, Wearable Systems and Augmented Intelligence
Research will focus on next-generation mobile and wearable technology and applications. Some will have implications for healthy ageing, including collaborations that investigate how technology can benefit early detection of Alzheimer’s Disease and track its progression.
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Cambridge Institute of Public Health
Aims to improve the health of the public through research, teaching and analysis to promote well-being, prevent disease and reduce health inequalities.
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MRC Centre for Neuropsychiatric Genetics and Genomics
Uses statistical, clinical, genomic and bioinformatics research to develop better diagnosis and treatment for psychiatric, neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders.
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Cardiff University’s Brain Research Imaging Centre (CUBRIC)
Facilities include one of Europe’s most powerful brain scanners, as well as a purpose-built environment for patients and volunteers taking part in medical research and clinical trials.
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The Centre for Applied Dementia Studies
One of the UK’s leading centres for psychosocial research into living with, and caring for, people with dementia and their families. Improving Transitions in Dementia Care is one of eight specialist doctoral training centres funded by the Alzheimer’s Society.
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Orthopaedic Research Institute (ORI)
Works with industry partners and academia to produce high quality research and educational outputs to advance the fields of orthopaedic surgery, related diseases, treatments and devices. A particular area of expertise is osteoarthritis.
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