A multi-faceted study of MS, covering burden of disease, incidence/prevalence, environmental modifiers, immunology, genetics & disease progression. Included is repeat cognitive testing.
Working Memory and Wisconsin Card Sorting Test Performance (Doctorate)
The Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (WCST) is one of the most extensively used tests to assess executive function in clinical and experimental neuropsychology. This research aims to investigate the role of working memory in performance of WCST with a view to better understanding the relationship between brain regions and impaired performance on this task.
A joint project between the School of Psychology and the Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre to investigate the capacity for University based education in adults aged 50-70 years to protect against later developing dementia.