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The objective of this process is to es- from the Autonomous University of
tablish and collect variables that allow Madrid, Rey Juan Carlos University,
a subsequent correlation and analy- and Complutense University as well
sis with respect to other analytical, as PhD students who collaborate in
genetic, histopathological and neu- some research projects
roimaging variables.Lastly, the pro- • •Communication in scientific
fessionals of the Clinical department forums of research work carried out
play a mediating role between funda- in the department
mental scientists, family members and
caregivers of the patients. This role is • Development of research projects
essential so that patients, family mem- on neurodegenerative diseases,
bers and caregivers know the CIEN especially focused on Alzheimer's
Foundation's research aims, authorize, disease.
and collaborate with the research lines, • Dissemination to society of the
both internally and externally. progress of the investigation.
The Clinical Department develops the Main lines of research
following activities:
The activities of this department focus
• General medical, neurological, and on the following main areas:
neuropsychological assessment,
and clinical and cognitive diagnosis The Vallecas Project for early detection
of the Vallecas Project participants of Alzheimer’s disease. Risk factors and
prevention (due to its size, a complete
• Detection and management of section in this Report is dedicated to
possible clinical complications of this study, see section 4 of this Report).
the Vallecas Project participants. In this project, it is carried out an an-
• Preparation of clinical reports nual systematic clinical and neurolo-
gical evaluation of the more than one
• Evaluation and diagnosis of thousand volunteers participating in
patients attending the Center
the study cohort. This information,
• Neurological monitoring of patients together with the data from the neu-
admitted to the Residence ropsychological assessment, allows
• Management and curation of establishing the evolutionary diagnosis
databases of each subject and is stored in a large
database for carrying out various re-
• Statistical analysis and preparation search projects.
of scientific reports
• Teaching and mentoring of Queen Sofia Foundation Alzheimer
Psychology last course students Center Research Program (CAFRS):
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