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Eleftheria Kodosaki, Research Fellow in Neuroimmunology, UCL

How our lab is helping develop an Alzheimer’s test that can be done at home

These tests could be done at home, making Alzheimer's diagnosis more accessible. nito/ Shutterstock

Imagine diagnosing one of the most challenging neurological diseases with just a quick finger-prick, a few drops of blood and a test sent in the post. This may sound like science fiction, but we are hoping our research could soon help it become a reality.

Our team at the UK Dementia Research Institute’s Biomarker Factory at UCL are part of the global effort working to develop and validate a test for Alzheimer’s disease. We’re currently working to overcome the various technical challenges facing these tests so that this test can one day soon be available to the broader public.

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