This research aims to identify patients with FTD, to collect blood samples for genetic studies, perform brain imaging using MRI and collect brain wave data using EEG. It is anticipated that analysis of this data and the establishment of an FTD patient database will led to a better understand of FTD with the ultimate goal of developing new and improved treatment strategies.
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BIOMARKAPD is a multi-national research project comprising 51 sites in 21 countries, including Ireland. This JPND (joint programme on neurodegenerative diseases) funded collaborative research project aims to develop optimally informative biomarkers for AD and PD and the harmonisation of their use. The Irish strand of BIOMARKPD aims to; standardise biomarker measurement and interpretation nationally; develop and make available a CSF test for ND biomarkers in AD and PD; Establish and sustain a registry of ND; and bring clarity to biomarker interpretation to support diagnosis.
BIOMARKAPD is a multi-national research project comprising 51 sites in 21 countries, including Ireland. This JPND (Joint Programme on Neurodegenerative Diseases) funded collaborative research project aims to develop optimally informative biomarkers for AD and PD and the harmonisation of their use. The Irish strand of BIOMARKPD aims to; standardise biomarker measurement and interpretation nationally; develop and make available a CSF test for ND biomarkers in AD and PD; Establish and sustain a registry of ND; and bring clarity to biomarker interpretation to support diagnosis.
Funded by the Atlantic Philantropies and supported by the Department of Health, Creating Excellence in Dementia Care: A Research Reivew for Ireland’s National Dementia Stratergy presents key findings emerging from a research review conducted to inform the development of Ireland’s future National Dementia Strategy.
Funded by the Atlantic Philantropies and supported by the Department of Health, Creating Excellence in Dementia Care: A Research Reivew for Ireland’s National Dementia Stratergy presents key findings emerging from a research review conducted to inform the development of Ireland’s future National Dementia Strategy.
DARES is a three-year mixed methods project funded by the Health Research Board which aims to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of a structured educational reminiscence programme for staff. Using a cluster randomized trial it aims to evaluate the impact and effectiveness of the reminiscence-based programme on levels of agitation exhibited by residents with dementia and on staff attitude towards residents with dementia and perceived care burden.
Dementia Elevator is an education and empowerment programme developed by DCU and the HSE (with the support of Atlantic Philanthropies) to help individuals, communities and health professionals to engage appropriately with people with dementia. Among its objectives are dementia awareness training and the delivery of training/information programmes to the general public, health professionals, individuals and family caregivers.
The Dublin Brain Bank is a collaboration between the Neuropathology Department of Beaumont Hospital and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. It aims to facilitate an archive of brain tissue, which will help clinical and neuroscience researchers uncover potential cures for neurological diseases.
The Dublin Brain Bank is a collaboration between the Neuropathology Department of Beaumont Hospital and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. It aims to facilitate an archive of brain tissue, which will help clinical and neuroscience researchers uncover potential cures for neurological diseases.
Genio is a non-profit organisation which aims to bring together government and private/ philanthropy funders to develop cost-effective ways of supporting people who are disadvantaged to live full lives in their communities. With funding from the Atlantic Philanthropies and the Health Service Executive (HSE) it has supported and facilitated considerable investment in dementia in Ireland. For example, in 2012 it supported four regional projects which aimed to develop and test new service models that would improve the range and quality of community-based supports for people with dementia.