Dementia Research & Brain Health Public Event

Join us for an inspiring afternoon exploring the latest advances in dementia research and what they could mean for all of us.
About this Event

Programme Highlights:

• 'Fireside chat' with Hilary Evans-Newton, CBE, CEO of Alzheimer’s Research UK
• Hear from leading Oxford experts on the latest dementia research progress
• Learn how to get involved in dementia research
• Mingle with people with lived experience and scientific researchers over a cream tea
• Panel discussion: From Discovery to Delivery: Can our health system keep pace? Chaired by Tom Whipple, Science editor for The Times

Agenda

🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM
Arrival and Registration
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:45 PM
Session 1

Info: The event will open with a fireside chat featuring Hilary Evans-Newton CBE, Chief Executive of Alzheimer's Research UK, before leading experts explore the future of dementia research. Topics will include emerging treatments, earlier diagnosis through biomarker research, and the growing importance of putting people with lived experience at the heart of research.

🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:30 PM
Afternoon Tea and Research Showcase

Info: Enjoy a complimentary cream tea while meeting researchers, people affected by dementia and other attendees in an informal setting. Browse our plain English research posters and chat with the scientists behind the work, explore Modern Art Oxford's The Journey We're On exhibition, and visit information stands offering advice, resources and opportunities from dementia-related organisations.

🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Session 2

Info: The reality of living with dementia. A session highlighting the experience of people affected by dementia, and how you can get involved with dementia research.

🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Panel Discussion - From Discovery to Delivery, Can our health system keep pace

Info: An interactive panel discussion, chaired by Tom Whipple, Science Editor for The Times, with questions from the audience. Bringing together leading dementia researchers and people with lived experience, the discussion will explore the opportunities and challenges ahead for dementia research. Panel members will include Scott Mitchell, husband of the late Dame Barbara Windsor and People's Champion for the Government's Dementia Goals Programme.