Professor John O'Brien
Head of Old Age Psychiatry Research Group & Honorary Consultant
University of Cambridge
John O’Brien is Professor of Old Age Psychiatry and Head of the Old Age Psychiatry Research Group in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Cambridge. He trained in Psychiatry in London and Melbourne, where he worked for 2 years as Lecturer in Old Age Psychiatry with Ed Chiu and David Ames, before moving to Newcastle-upon-Tyne as Senior Lecturer.
He is a National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Emeritus Senior Investigator and an elected Fellow of the UK Academy of Medical Sciences. From 2014 to 2024 he was the NIHR National Lead for Dementia. His interests are in the use of brain imaging and other biomarkers in dementia, and the diagnosis and management of Lewy Body and vascular dementias. He has been a member several Guideline groups including the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), the British Association of Psychopharmacology, the European Federation of Neurological Sciences and the European Stroke Association.
SESSIONS
Day 1
12:00
International keynote: Lewy body dementia - an update on our understanding
Gain insight into the latest research on Lewy body dementia, including its distinct clinical features and how it differs from other neurodegenerative conditions
Understand how and why it differs from other dementias, and why it is important to recognise
Explore best practices for diagnosis and management, focusing on management of key symptoms to optimise quality of life through tailored care approaches
Professor John O'Brien, Head of Old Age Psychiatry Research Group & Honorary Consultant, University of Cambridge