Primary Progressive Aphasia Online Journal Club launched and looking for members 

ByJDCteam

The Dementia Researcher Communities Online Journal Clubs Platform has launched a Journal Club focused on Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA). 

The organisers say:  

“This Club provides a collaborative space for researchers focused on primary progressive aphasia, including diagnostic practices, clinical management and translational research. Whether you’re developing interventions, exploring clinical assessment techniques, or interested in how recent advances shape patient care, this Club is for you!” 

Journal Clubs have up to 20 members, including a co-ordinator, and meet for one hour each month via a dedicated online platform. 

You can find out more here: https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/primary-progressive-aphasia-journal-club/ 

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