The group, which was established in December 2012 and made permanent in September 2019 following a successful evaluation as part of a tenure track program, is an integral part of the research strategy of the site and the research area “clinical research and health care research” in the entire DZNE.

The research group focuses on the development and evaluation of interventions with population impact and their implementation into routine care.

The needs and requirements of those affected and society are recorded and analyzed, which can lead to changes in standard care as well as to changes in the research focus. The subject of research is not only the person suffering from dementia (prevention, intervention, dementia care management), but also the social environment (e.g. relatives), the care system (e.g. intersectoral management), and society (e.g. dementia strategies).

Abstract/Journal Article
Blotenberg, I. (First author) ; Wittström, F. ; Michalowsky, B. ; Platen, M. ; Wucherer, D. ; Teipel, S. ; Hoffmann, W. ; Thyrian, J. R. (Last author)
Modifiable factors predict symptom progression in dementia over eight years
Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, AAIC 25, Toronto, Canada, 27 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 Alzheimer's and dementia 21(Suppl 6), e097492 (2025) [10.1002/alz70860_097492]

Abstract/Journal Article
Jeran, L. C. (First author) ; Blecha, N. ; Rodriguez, F. S. ; Michalowsky, B. ; Teipel, S. ; Hoffmann, W. ; Thyrian, J. R. ; Blotenberg, I. (Last author)
Social Support Predicts Depressive Symptoms in Dementia – A Four‐Year Longitudinal Study
Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, AAIC 25, Toronto, Canada, 27 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 Alzheimer's and dementia 21(Suppl 4), e102810 (2025) [10.1002/alz70858_102810]

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René Thyrian on Radio 98eins

It was a pleasure for us to represent the work of the "Dementia & Culture" network here in the Vorpommern-Greifswald district and at the University and Hanseatic City of Greifswald, together with colleagues from the network.

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Iris Blotenberg interviewed on "Brisant" on ARD

Our colleague Dr. Iris Blotenberg spoke with the ARD magazine "Brisant" about the potential for prevention in dementia. The program will be broadcast nationwide on ARD television on January 21, 2026.

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