Exeter-led £20 million hub to establish ten brain health clinics in NHS, aiming to reduce dementia risk

A new £20 million research hub, led by the University of Exeter, will develop artificial intelligence and data systems to support ten new brain health clinics across the UK's National Health Service (NHS). This initiative aims to reduce dementia risk and halve the time required for a dementia diagnosis by utilizing AI to integrate blood biomarkers, brain imaging, genetics, health records, and digital cognitive assessments. The BRAINIAC Hub is funded by £10 million from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and an additional £10 million from industry, charity, and NHS partners.