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BNA Training Academy: Dementia Masterclass
BNA Event - 4th Jun 2025
BNA Training Academy: Dementia Masterclass
Wednesday 4th June 2025,09.00 – 17.00 BST, Henry Wellcome Auditorium, Wellcome Collection, London
Join the BNA Dementia Masterclass for an in-depth exploration of the latest advancements in dementia research. This session brings together a renowned panel of leading experts to share cutting-edge insights and diverse perspectives. Engage in interactive discussion with speakers at the forefront of dementia research.
- Speakers
- Programme
- Venue
- Environmental sustainability
- Catering and refreshments
- Safer Spaces Policy for BNA events
- Meeting fees
- Registration
Speakers
Professor Tara Spires-Jones, University of Edinburgh
Professor Jonathan Schott, UCL and Chief Medical Officer ARUK
Professor Carol Brayne, University of Cambridge
Professor Henrik Zetterberg, UKDRI
Professor Paresh Malhotra, Imperial
Professor Katie Lunnon, University of Exeter and Chair ARUK scientific advisory board
Programme
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Timings |
Session Title |
Speaker |
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08.30 - 09.15 |
Registration |
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09.15-09.20 |
Welcome |
Dr Laura Ajram |
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09.20 - 09.30 |
Introduction to Masterclass – overview of the day including instructions for workshop (10 min) |
Professor Tara Spires-Jones |
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09.30 - 10.00 |
Introduction to Dementias – prevalence, symptoms, diagnosis, progression, prognosis, diseases that cause dementia ( 30 min with questions) |
Professor Jonathan Schott |
|
10.00-10.30 |
Lived experience of dementia – discussion with someone living with dementia and/or their carer/doctor (30 minutes with questions) |
TBC |
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10.30 - 11.00 |
Coffee break |
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11.00-12.00 |
Risk factors for dementias – genes, environment, lifestyle (1 hour lecture with questions) |
Professor Carol Brayne |
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12.00-13.00 |
Biomarkers – bridging neuroscience and clinical advances (1 hour lecture with questions) |
Professor Henrik Zetterberg |
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13.00-13.45 |
Lunch break |
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13.45-14.45 |
Advances in the Neuroscience underlying dementias – neuropathology, mechanisms of degeneration, new advances, key knowledge gaps ( 1 hour lectures with questions) |
Professor Tara Spires-Jones |
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14.45- 15.45 |
Therapeutic advances – current treatments, clinical trials, regulatory frameworks/policy ( 1 hour lecture with questions) |
Professor Paresh Malhotra |
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15.45-16.10 |
Coffee break |
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16.10-16.55 |
Workshop - group discussion of key questions of interest to the attendees (submitted in advance) 25 min discussion with 20 min for groups to summarize for the whole class at the end of the discussion. |
Professor Katie Lunnon |
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Including online poll/vote on which of the above topics were of most interest for an in-depth masterclass next year. |
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16.55-17.00 |
Close |
Dr Laura Ajram |
Venue
Henry Wellcome Auditorium, Wellcome Collection, 183 Euston Road London NW1 2BE.
The Wellcome Collection is right in the centre of London and is very easy to get to. A few minutes’ walk from Euston and King’s Cross mainline stations, it's also close to Euston Square and Warren Street tube stations, and is on plenty of bus routes.
Environmental sustainability
The British Neuroscience Association (BNA) is highly aware of the environmental impact of holding meetings, and have therefore taken the following measures to increase the sustainability of this event. If you have further ideas or comments, please do contact the BNA at office@bna.org.uk.
- The venue is easily accessible via a plethora of public transport options
- All speakers and delegates are encouraged to travel via public transport
- No meat or fish will be served at the event, unless specially requested as a dietary requirement, in order to reduce the carbon footprint
- All materials such as name badges, programmes and banners will be re-used, recylcable and/or biodegradable
Catering and refreshments
Meeting fees include two refreshment breaks, and lunch.
PLEASE BE AWARE that meat will not be provided at lunchtime unless specially requested by indicating in the ‘requirements’ section during registration. The default option will be vegetarian. This is in an effort to reduce the carbon footprint associated with food waste at conferences and events.
All other special dietary requests (vegan, gluten-free, halal etc) can also be catered for by requesting in the ‘requirements’ section during registration.
Safer Spaces Policy for BNA events
All participants at BNA events (including events hosted by other organisations exclusively for BNA members) are required to read and follow the BNA's Safer Spaces Policy (click to read in full).
Meeting fees
| Member | |
| Undergraduate/ 'A' level student BNA member | £145 |
| Postgraduate and Early Career Scientist/ Clinician BNA member | £250 |
| Full/ Full industry BNA member | £345 |
| Non BNA member | £450 |
Not a BNA member? Join today for discounted registration fees.
All prices are inclusive of UK VAT at 20%.