About
- About This Site
  
  It’s not often that you hear the word hope associated with Alzheimer’s. Decoding Alzheimer’s is all about finding hope through understanding.
- My Motivation
  
  When Mum was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, my life changed. To support her I needed to understand every aspect of the disease to find hope.
- Jessie’s Story
  
  Alzheimer’s may take away the person as we always knew them, but it should not define them – they are still who they always were. This is my Mum’s story.
- A Different Research Approach
  
  Alzheimer’s is a complex disease and requires a multi-level approach if we are to fully understand its mechanisms and work towards a cure.
Understanding Alzheimer’s
- What is Alzheimer’s Disease?
  
  There is a lot of confusion and misunderstanding about Alzheimer’s. Is it dementia? Is it more than just memory loss? What is its global impact?
- Alzheimer’s Risk Factors
  
  A professor in the UK says it’s a misconception that Alzheimer’s is a natural part of ageing. However there are some known risk factors.
- Symptoms and Warning Signs
  
  Alzheimer’s is not solely a disease about loss of memory. There is scientific basis for the different early warning signs and symptoms associated with the disease.
- Why is a Cure So Elusive?
  
  Alzheimer’s does not stem from the mutation in a single gene, but is highly complex. Unravelling this complexity is difficult but not insurmountable.
- Hope through Research
  
  There is a large global network of scientists working on ways to diagnose and prevent Alzheimer’s, providing hope that a cure will ultimately be found.
- Spotlight on a Scientist
  
  Scientists are often too busy to talk about their research, but I’ve cajoled some of our top minds to share some of their unique research in Alzheimer’s.
- In the Media
  
  Yesterday coffee was bad for us, today it could extend our lives? The mixed messages from the media are confusing at best and inaccurate at worst.
- Translating the Research
  
  It’s important to explain the science of Alzheimer’s to understand the disease. Here I attempt to demystify the latest research in the field.
My Research
- Research Profile and Interests
  
  I am a physicist and systems biologist who is passionate about finding a cure for Alzheimer’s. Would you like to collaborate? Learn more about me?
- Current Research Projects
  
  My over-riding ambition is to bring a better understanding of the mechanisms of Alzheimer’s through a multi-pronged scientific approach.
- Collaboration Network
  
  I’ve been privileged to network with some great scientific minds, who together, want to find a cure for Alzheimer’s. The network keeps expanding. Please join me.
- The Integrative Approach
  
  Systems biology isn’t a new idea, but it’s still an emerging one in Alzheimer’s research. I believe it is a crucial tool in helping us fully understand the disease.
Memory Bank
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I hope the information you’ve found on your visit to Decoding Alzheimer’s has given you a better understanding of Alzheimer’s disease. If I’ve given you hope through reading about the global research involved towards finding a cure, by meeting the scientists involved in this research effort, or through connecting with others who have been similarly touched by the disease, then developing this community has been worthwhile.

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