Overview

• A team of 20 researchers from Edinburgh and Dundee universities will analyze brain scans collected over a decade.
• The project, part of the global NEURii initiative, uses AI to identify patterns that indicate dementia risk.
• The data includes anonymized CT and MRI scans from NHS Scotland, ensuring patient privacy.
• Early detection tools could help patients make lifestyle changes to slow disease progression.
• The research could accelerate the development of new and more effective treatments for dementia.