Dementia Masterclass ONLINE

The in-person masterclass took place on 4th June 2025 in London, and brought together world-leading experts for a full day of learning; share cutting-edge insights and diverse perspectives.

We are now delighted to present online access the Dementia Masterclass. Enjoy over four hours of expert-led content, available to watch at your convenience - anytime, anywhere.

“[The Masterclass] is perfect for curious clinicians, interdisciplinary scientists looking for some top-level training, or early-career neuroscientists/neurologists wishing to understand the field better.” - In person attendee

Course content outline:

Introduction to dementias – prevalence, symptoms, diagnosis, progression, prognosis, diseases that cause dementia: Professor Jonathan Schott
Risk factors for dementias – genes, environment, lifestyle, Professor Carol Brayne
Biomarkers – bridging neuroscience and clinical advances, Professor Henrik Zetterberg
Advances in the Neuroscience underlying dementias – neuropathology, mechanisms of degeneration, new advances, key knowledge gaps: Professor Tara Spires-Jones
Therapeutic advances – current treatments, clinical trials, regulatory frameworks/policy: Professor Paresh Malhotra

Key learning outcomes:

Describe the key clinical features of dementia, including prevalence, symptomatology, diagnostic criteria, progression, and prognosis.
Identify the major diseases that cause dementia, such as Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, and frontotemporal dementia.
Evaluate risk factors; including genetic, environmental, and lifestyle influences associated with the development of dementia.
Understand and interpret the role of biomarkers in the early detection, diagnosis, and monitoring of dementias, and how they link neuroscience to clinical practice.
Explain the neuropathological mechanisms and neurodegenerative processes involved in various dementias, as well as current research advances and remaining knowledge gaps in the field.
Critically assess current and emerging therapeutic approaches to dementia treatment, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, and understand the structure of clinical trials and regulatory frameworks guiding dementia research and care.

Online delegates will be able to apply for a certificate of attendance.

Once registration is complete, delegates will be sent a secure link via email to the online course content which is hosted, and can be viewed on the BNA website.