In this podcast, host Dr Amanda Heslegrave explores the rapidly evolving field of blood-based biomarkers in dementia research. These biomarkers offer exciting potential for quicker, more accessible dementia diagnosis, raising crucial questions about clinical readiness and implementation.

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Amanda is joined by two expert guests:

Dr Jay Amin, University of Southampton – A clinician specialising in dementia, researching inflammation and immune biomarkers, particularly focused on diagnostics and prognosis.

Dr Mark Roskey, Quanterix – Senior VP involved in developing ultra-sensitive biomarker detection technologies crucial for dementia research.

Together, they discuss current developments, practical hurdles, ethical considerations, and future prospects of blood-based biomarkers, sharing perspectives from clinical, research, and industry viewpoints.

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Topics Covered:

🔷 Overview and current landscape of blood-based biomarkers

🔷 Technological advancements and scientific challenges

🔷 Ethical implications of early diagnosis

🔷 Role of collaboration between academia, clinics, and industry

Essential Resources:

Dementia Research Institute’s Biomarker Factory - https://bit.ly/3ZRggYR

Quanterix Simoa technology - https://bit.ly/43wfanF

ADAPT-AD and READ-OUT Studies - https://bit.ly/4dP2fRr

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https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk

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