Great Minds Members Event - Decoding Dementia: Biomarkers, Big Data, and the Future of Diagnosis
Thursday, 16 October 2025, 12am to 11.59pm
This special Great Minds event brought together leading experts to explore how biomarkers, big data, and artificial intelligence are transforming dementia research and diagnosis. Our distinguished panel discussed the remarkable developments in blood-based biomarkers over the past five years, examined their clinical validity and readiness for NHS implementation, and explored the potential of AI in dementia care. The event provided valuable insights into how these innovations are shaping the future of personalised medicine and early detection in dementia. Please click the link to see the full recording of the event.
Our panel of expert speakers included:
Prof John Gallacher - Director, Dementias Platform UK, University of Oxford
What has big data told us about dementia? Developments over the past 5 years
Prof James Rowe - Cambridge University
The validity and utility of blood-based biomarkers in Alzheimer's and non-Alzheimer's dementias
Prof Vanessa Raymont - Associate Director, DPUK, University of Oxford
Are we ready for blood-based biomarkers in the NHS?
Dr Ivan Koychev - Great Minds Lead, Imperial College London
Artificial intelligence for dementia - what could it do?
What was covered:
- Latest developments in big data research and its impact on understanding dementia
- The validity and utility of blood-based biomarkers for Alzheimer's and non-Alzheimer's dementias
- Clinical readiness and implementation of biomarkers in the NHS
- The potential of artificial intelligence in dementia diagnosis and care
- Panel discussion addressing questions from researchers and the dementia community
Missed the event or want to watch it again? The full recording is now available HERE.