Dementias and Neurodegenerative Diseases Research Network (DeNDRoN)
The Dementias and Neurodegenerative Diseases Research Network (DeNDRoN) facilitates the conduct of randomised prospective trials and other well-designed studies of the dementias and neurodegenerative diseases, including those for prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
The creation of a UK research network for dementias and neurodegenerative diseases allows a sharing of resources and methodological expertise across a wide range of disabling long-term disorders which we recognise to share many common factors. It builds on the strengths already present in the UK as well as increasing general capacity in the field of dementia and neurodegeneration and will cover major diseases including Alzheimers, Motor Neurone Disease, Parkinson’s Disease and Huntington’s Disease.
Networks
The following Networks have been established:
- East Anglia (Hosted by Norfolk and Waveney Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust, led by Dr Andrew Tarbuck)
- North East (Hosted by Northumberland Tyne and Wear NHS Trust, led by Professor John O'Brien)
- North Thames (Hosted by Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust, led by Dr Craig Ritchie)
- North West (Hosted by Manchester Mental Health and Social Care Trust, led by Dr Jane Byrne)
- South Coast (Hosted by Hampshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, led by (acting Lead) Dr Helen Roberts)
- South West (Hosted by Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust, led by Professor Roy Jones)
- Thames Valley (Hosted by Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust, led by Dr Rupert McShane)
- The Wales Dementias and Neurodegenerative Diseases Research Network (NEURODEM)
- Dementia Research Network Scotland (led by Dr Peter Connelly and Professor John Starr, funded by the Chief Scientist Office, Scotland)
The Wales Dementias and Neurodegenerative Diseases Research Network (NEURODEM)
The scope of NEURODEM inludes Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease and Motor Neurone disease as well as Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. It works in close collaboration with DeNDRoN as well as related Networks in Wales. The Director of NEURODEM is Professor Bob Woods.
Clinical Studies Groups
Clinical studies groups have been established in the following areas:
- Dementia
- Huntington's disease
- Motor Neurone disease
- Parkinson' s disease
- Primary Care
- Neuropathology and Brain Banking
- Clinical Research Methodology.
Contact the Dementias and Neurodegenerative Diseases Research Network
A consortium from University College London and the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne has been appointed as the Coordinating Centre for DeNDRoN. The Director of DeNDRoN is Professor Martin Rossor, supported by Co-Director, Professor Ian McKeith and Assistant Director Piers Kotting.
DeNDRoN can be contacted at the following address:
The Dementias and Neurodegenerative Diseases Research Network Coordinating Centre
Ground Floor
The Wolfson Centre
Mecklenburgh Square
LONDON
WC1N 2AP
Tel: 020 7905 2995
Fax: 020 7905 2959
Email: peter.gudge@dendron.org.uk
Last updated: 4 December 2009
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