MemAD
Have you ever misplaced your keys, forgotten what you had for breakfast, or forgot your pet dog's name? These common lapses occur to many, including young individuals. Yet, imagine not just forgetting your pet's name but actually forgetting what a dog is. The idea of losing the fundamental concept of something as basic as a dog introduces a different level of concern.
Semantic memory is the part of our memory responsible for this. Studies show that semantic memory is affected in patients with Alzheimer’s disease. In this project, we seek to investigate the deterioration of semantic memory.
Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia. It is predicted that the number of cases will continue to drastically increase in the upcoming years.
Nevertheless, our comprehension of the disease's development and its effects on patients remains incomplete, given its intricate nature and extensive impact on various brain functions.
Semantic memory is the part of our memory related to general facts about the world. Such as the name of distinct colors, animals, and utensils. Studies have shown that semantic memory is impacted in Alzheimer’s patients. In this study, we are interested in understanding more of the impact and how brain changes are correlated to semantic memory.
In this study, we will use various assessment methods to gain a better understanding of Alzheimer’s disease, with a special focus on semantic memory.
We are doing this with the help of different assessment tools, including MRI, cognitive tests, EEG, blood, and fecal samples.
To better understand the stages of Alzheimer’s disease and their association with semantic memory networks.
Research Group
The MemAD Study is managed by the Sandvig Group for Integrative Neuroscience and the Translational Neuroscience CAG for Alzheimer’s disease.
Contact us
+47 458 40 578
varananv@stud.ntnu.no