Professor Mario Siervo from the School of Population Health recently partnered with Professor Alex Johnstone from the University of Aberdeen to hold a two-day workshop in Scotland at The Rowett Institute, University of Aberdeen.

The workshop brought together leading researchers in nutrition and neuroscience from universities around the world, including Curtin, Aberdeen and Calgary Universities, to explore the link between diet, brain health and dementia prevention. Attendees addressed the rising global concern of age-related cognitive decline and dementia.

One of the highlights of the workshop was the discussion on the role of gut microbiota in brain health. Experts emphasised the importance of diet in shaping the gut microbiome and its potential influence on dementia development. Dietary patterns, particularly multi-modal interventions, emerged as promising strategies for both preventing and managing dementia.

This workshop marked a significant step forward in the collective effort to prevent dementia through a deeper understanding of the role of nutrition in brain health. Future plans for collaborative research projects are underway.

Thank you to Professor Siervo and all involved in maintaining these strong research partnerships.