Dementia Researcher Blogs2 Aug 2023

Dr Connor Richardson - Population Studies, What we have learned and why we need them

Dr Connor Richardson narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher.

Connor discusses the significance of population-based epidemiology in dementia research. While often overlooked, population studies play a crucial role in understanding the distribution of cognitive function, estimating dementia prevalence and incidence, and identifying risk factors. The blog highlights the benefits of population-based study design, such as achieving accurate and unbiased estimations and gaining insights into the causes and prevention of dementia. Moreover, it emphasises the importance of studying diverse ageing populations over time and in different regions to contextualise dementia research and develop effective strategies to support older individuals in various settings.

This is part one and Connor promises to delve deeper into specific population studies, key findings, and quantitative research techniques in subsequent blogs while acknowledging the influence of Professors Fiona Matthews and Carol Brayne on his writing.

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

https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-population-studies-what-we-have-learned-and-why-we-need-them/

Dr Connor Richardson is a Neuro-epidemiology Research Associate (soon to be NIHR Research Fellow) in the Newcastle University Population Health Sciences Institute. Connor is the research statistician for the Cognitive Function and Ageing studies (CFAS) multi-centre population cohort. His research interest lies in using advanced statistical modelling and machine learning to measure dementia risk. Connor blogs about his research, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and sometimes his Pomapoo’s.

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This podcast is brought to you in association with Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society and Race Against Dementia, who we thank for their ongoing support.

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