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The HRC in Brain health uses cutting edge technologies including brain scanning, blood sampling, and computerised testing and technology to solve major challenges in the field of brain health and dementia research in diagnosis, care, and treatment. Their aims are to expedite the development and integration of emerging technologies to create a more intelligent and accessible way of diagnosing dementia in the early stages of the condition, and focus on swiftly delivering benefits to patients to reduce the impact of dementia on society.

About HRC's theme

In this context, brain health refers to people at risk of, or in the very first stages of cognitive impairment, and the early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative diseases in people with Mild Cognitive Impairment.

Support provided

  • To expedite the development and integration of emerging technologies in healthcare, with a focus on swiftly delivering benefits to patients.
  • Support new technologies to reduce the impact of dementia on society.
  • Early accurate diagnosis of dementia and cognitive disorders.
  • Interventions to foster enablement and support for people with dementia at home and in care homes.
  • Evaluation of technologies and technology-supported clinical trials using our online PROTECT-UK registry.

  • Early diagnosis of cognitive disorders
  • Support for people with dementia
  • Technology supported clinical trials
  • Patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) and Research inclusion
  • Entrepreneurial skills
  • Evidence generation
  • Clinical research delivery
  • Workforce development

  • PROTECT Study (longitudinal cohort)
  • King's MedTech Accelerator Programme
  • Entrepreneurial skills training
  • In-residence support
  • CARE Network study (longitudinal cohort across ethnic and faith groups)

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Find out more

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HRC BrainHealth

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HRC BrainHealth LinkedIn

Contact details

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HRC Address & Postcode

NIHR HRC in Brain health
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Maudsley Hospital
Denmark Hill
London
SE5 8AZ

Host Trust and University

Hosted by South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, the team work in collaboration with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience at King's College London and the University of Exeter.

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Available support

Technology Readiness Levels supported

1 - 9

How to access support

Innovators can contact this HRC through This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. From this stage, they will be contacted by the HRC to discuss alignment to their brain health scope and mutual benefits. Those who meet the requirements are asked to complete a Confidential Disclosure Agreement. Once that has been received, innovators are asked to submit a synopsis of their project or ideal collaboration via an MS form.