GREAT MINDS LIVE: Decoding Dementia: Biomarkers, Big Data and the Future of Diagnosis

Come to our venue in Oxford, or join the event live online. This is part of our series of events designed to keep you up to date with the latest developments in research and therapeutics, giving you some insights into what is happening in the battle to beat dementia.

Thursday 16th October 2025, 2-5 pm

Saïd Business School, Oxford

REGISTER to attend at the venue in Oxford

REGISTER for the livestream of the event online

We have an exciting panel of speakers who will be exploring cutting-edge developments taking place in biomarker research, as well as highlighting the crucial role patient registers are playing in advancing dementia science.

Joining Dr Ivan Koychev, who heads up Great Minds and is Clinical Associate Professor in Neuropsychiatry at Imperial College London, will be Professor John Gallacher of University of Oxford, Director of Dementias Platform UK, and Prof Vanessa Raymont of DPUK who leads the READ-OUT study on biomarkers use in diagnosis. 

They will be discussing how biomarkers are revolutionising dementia diagnosis and treatment, and why comprehensive research registers are essential for breakthrough discoveries. 

Prof John Gallacher – Director, Dementias Platform UK, University of Oxford
Insights into the future landscape of biomarker research and its impact on dementia care

Prof Vanessa Raymont – Assoc. Director, DPUK; READ-OUT study, University of Oxford
The clinical applications of emerging biomarker technologies

Dr Ivan Koychev – Great Minds Lead, Imperial College London
Building robust research registers to accelerate dementia research

What You’ll Learn:
– Latest advances in blood-based biomarkers for early detection
– How research registers are transforming our understanding of dementia
– The future of personalised medicine in dementia care
– Opportunities for patient and public involvement in research

This event is free and includes refreshments and networking opportunities with fellow researchers and dementia community members. You can also watch online in a live stream of the event.