dr. A.D. Dekker

The research projects by dr. Alain Dekker and prof. Peter De Deyn focus on dementia in people with intellectual disabilities. People with Down syndrome deserve specific attention, given their high risk to develop dementia due to Alzheimer's disease. iBehavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia are a specific research focus. The various projects are part of the UMCG Alzheimer Center in collaboration with various Dutch health care organizations, the Hanzehogeschool Groningen, Institute Born-Bunge (Antwerp) and European partners.