Dr Murphy Wan
Infection and Dementia Research: Helping Shape It Through Extended Reality (XR)
This project explores how public involvement can help shape research into the links between infection, inflammation, and dementia. Through interactive workshops, members of the public, including people affected by dementia and their carers, will co-design research priorities and explore how immersive technologies (such as extended reality) can make complex biomedical research more accessible and meaningful. Insights from this work will inform the development of future research and innovative extended reality tools to support engagement in dementia science.
Professor Sam Robson
DEBIT: Early Diagnosis of Infections in People with Hip Replacements
This project aims to enhance the early detection of infections in people with hip replacements, thereby facilitating earlier treatment and reducing the need for complex and painful revision surgery. Through an interactive public involvement workshop, individuals with lived experience, including patients and carers, will help shape the design and priorities of the research, ensuring it reflects patient needs and experiences. The project will explore how advanced scientific approaches can identify early indicators (biomarkers) of infection, supporting the development of future studies to improve diagnosis and patient outcomes.