Dr Chris Henstridge - Fading stars: disorder in the galaxy of the brain
Dementia Researcher Blogs21 Juni 2023

Dr Chris Henstridge - Fading stars: disorder in the galaxy of the brain

Dr Chris Henstridge, narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher.

It's Motor Neurone Disease Awareness Week, and in this blog Chris discusses the significance of synapse loss in Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) and Motor Neuron Disease (MND), highlighting the overlap in cognitive decline and similar brain changes observed in both diseases. He explores the link between synapse loss, cognitive decline, and the presence of disease-associated proteins, such as TDP-43, in the brain, emphasizing the importance of collaborative research and understanding commonalities between different neurodegenerative diseases for advancements in treatment and improving the quality of life for patients.

Find the original text, and narration here on our website.

https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-fading-stars-disorder-in-the-galaxy-of-the-brain/

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Dr Chris Henstridge is a Principle Investigator at University of Dundee. Chris studies anatomical and molecular changes in the human synapse, with a particular focus on Motor Neuron Disease (MND). Chris grew up on the far north coast of Scotland and that beautiful location instilled his interest in nature and biology. He completed his PhD in Dundee, then spent time in Budapest and other parts of Scotland, before returning to Dundee to establish his own lab.

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