SDRC Conference 2022
9-10 May 2022
Radisson Blu, Glasgow
The 7th Annual SDRC Conference will be a two-day event, on 9th and 10th May 2022. The theme of the Conference will be around the diagnosis and detection of dementia.
We are delighted to be getting back to in-person meetings to allow opportunities for meeting new people, sharing ideas and networking. While it is primarily an in-person event, there will be some hybrid elements as well.
The programme for the SDRC Conference is below, and feature range of fascinating and insightful sessions. We’ll feature world-class researchers with years of experience in dementia and brain health research, as well as showcasing the work of early career researchers.
**Registration for the SDRC Conference 2022 is now closed**
See the full Conference programme below. Click here for more information on the speakers that will be presenting.
Who is presenting at the Conference
Read all the biographies for the presenters at the SDRC Conference 2022
Conference Programme
Monday 9th May 2022
| Time | Item | Speakers (click here for speaker bios) |
| 12:00 – 13:00 |
Doors open
Registration, Tea, Coffee and the opportunity to view the poster boards and exhibits on display
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| 13:00 – 13:20 |
Welcome and housekeeping
SDRC: What have we been up to?
Update on Brain Health Scotland |
Terry Quinn Executive Committee Member of the Scottish Dementia Research Consortium University of Glasgow
Craig Ritchie Chair of the Scottish Dementia Research Consortium University of Edinburgh
Neil Fullerton Project and Communications Lead Brain Health Scotland |
| 13:20 – 13:45 |
Plenary
J’accuse dementia diagnostic research |
Terry Quinn Executive Committee Member of the Scottish Dementia Research Consortium University of Glasgow
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13:45 – 14:30 |
Early Career Researcher Presentations |
Fiona Kerr (Session Chair) Edinburgh Napier University
Early Career Researchers: Danni Gadd University of Edinburgh
Zara Franklin University of Aberdeen
Clair Gamble University of Dundee
Mohamed Elsharkasi Glasgow Caledonian University
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| 14:30 – 15:00 |
Refreshment Break
Please take this opportunity to visit our poster boards and exhibits on display
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| 15:00 – 16:00 |
Themed Sessions
Breaking bad (news) – giving and receiving a diagnosis |
Debbie Tolson Alzheimer Scotland Centre for Policy and Practice, University of the West of Scotland Executive Committee Member of the Scottish Dementia Research Consortium
Suzanne Gray NHS Tayside
Stina Saunders University of Edinburgh
Emily Ball University of Edinburgh
Jennifer Waymont University of Edinburgh
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| 16:00 – 16:30 |
Updates from Scottish Neurological Research Fund Grant Winners |
Frank Gunn-Moore (Session Chair) University of St Andrews Executive Committee Member of the Scottish Dementia Research Consortium
Sarah Gregory University of Edinburgh
Eileen Harkness-Murphy University of the West of Scotland
Annesha Sil University of Aberdeen
Helena Chaytow University of Edinburgh |
| 16:30 – 17:00 |
Keynote – Henry McLeish
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Henry McLeish
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| 17:00 – 17:30 |
Drinks and moderated poster tour
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Donald Lyall University of Glasgow |
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17:30 – late
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Carriages for drink reception at City Chambers
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Tuesday 10th May 2022
| Time | Item | Speakers |
| 08:00 – 09:00 |
Doors open
Registration, Tea, Coffee, Breakfast and the opportunity to view the poster boards and exhibits on display
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| 09:00 – 09:20 |
Welcome and housekeeping
Update on Alzheimer Scotland
Update on ENRICH
Update on NHS Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network Activity
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Terry Quinn Executive Committee Member of the Scottish Dementia Research Consortium University of Glasgow
Henry Simmons Chief Executive Alzheimer Scotland
Maria Drummond Senior Clinical Studies Officer ENRICH Scotland
Tom Russ Executive Committee Member of the Scottish Dementia Research Consortium Director, Alzheimer Scotland Dementia Research Centre University of Edinburgh
Emma Law Network Manager NHS Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network |
| 09:20 – 10:10 |
Plenary
Technology for diagnosis
New horizons in neuroimaging
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Leah Macaden Executive Committee Member of the Scottish Dementia Research Consortium University of the Highlands and Islands
Roma McGuire University of Strathclyde
Kieren Egan University of Strathclyde
Roger Staff NHS Grampian
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| 10:10 – 10:45 |
Early Career Researcher Presentations |
Christopher Henstridge (Chair) University of Dundee Louis Dwomoh University of Glasgow
Donncha Mullin University of Edinburgh
Carmel McKenna Technological University of the Shannon
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| 10:45 – 11:15 |
Refreshment Break
Please take this opportunity to visit our poster boards and exhibits on display
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| 11:15 – 11:50 |
Early Career Researcher Presentations |
Catherine Pennington (Chair) University of Edinburgh
Hannah Morrison University of Edinburgh
Jodi Watt University of Glasgow
Holly Spence University of Aberdeen
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| 11:50 – 12:20 |
Themed session – debate
Tissue makers are mandatory for dementia diagnosis
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Graham MacKay (Chair) NHS Health Scotland
Craig Ritchie Chair of the Scottish Dementia Research Consortium University of Edinburgh
Jenny McCleery Cochrane Dementia
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| 12:20 – 12:35 |
Most published 2021 award |
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| 12:35 – 13:20 |
Updates from Scottish Neurological Research Fund grant winners |
Bettina Platt (Chair) University of Aberdeen
Matthew Broadhead University of St Andrews
Aileen Wong Glasgow Caledonian University
Simon Sharples University of St Andrews
Martin Taylor-Rowan University of Glasgow
Mizuki Morisaki University of St Andrews |
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13:20 – 13:30
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Close and prizes
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Past Events
Past SDRC Conferences
Take a look back at previous years’ SDRC Conferences. We have photos, videos and summaries of the discussions on the day.
Webinar Series
The SDRC webinar series feature world-leaders and contain a wealth of information on a variety of topics, including on brain health and dementia research topics and career advice.