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David Cameron References Cambridge Cognition
David Cameron References Cambridge Cognition.
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n \nRNS Number : 5052V Cambridge Cognition Holdings PLC 16 December 2013 \n \n\n \nCambridge Cognition Holdings Plc \n('Cambridge Cognition' or the 'Company')\n \nDavid Cameron references Cambridge Cognition in speech at G8 Dementia Summit\n \nCambridge Cognition (AIM: COG), which specialises in computerised neuropsychological tests including those enabling the early detection of dementia, is pleased to note that Cambridge Cognition was mentioned in Prime Minister David Cameron's speech at the G8 Dementia Summit, held in London on 11 December. \n \nThe Prime Minister identified Cambridge Cognition as one of the companies working to develop new tests for Alzheimer's Disease. The link to the full speech can be found here: \n \nhttps://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/g8-dementia-summit-prime-ministers-speech \n \nThe G8 Dementia Summit gathered health ministers from around the world to develop co-ordinated global action on dementia. The G8 Dementia Summit was launched in March 2012 by Prime Minister David Cameron to co-ordinate a response to the issues faced by the ageing population.\n \nThe Alzheimer's Society has promised to spend at least £100m on research in the next decade and the Medical Research Council ('MRC') will commit £50m to improve treatments and delay the progression of the disease. \n \nChief Scientific Officer at Cambridge Cognition, Dr Andrew Blackwell, commented: \"The commitment to continued research into dementia is vital if we are to make significant progress in finding new ways of managing the condition. There is still much to be done and more support needed for our healthcare services who deal with detecting, diagnosing and managing the condition every day.\"\n \nCommenting on the results Nick Kerton, Chief Executive Officer, said: \"We are delighted to be mentioned as one of the companies working to develop new tests for Alzheimers by David Cameron's G8 Dementia Summit speech. This demonstrates that we are at the forefront of the sector strengthening our profile in the dementia space.\n \nCambridge Cognition's CANTABmobile cognitive testing software and its involvement in the government funded Brain Health Centre pilot project are areas in which Cambridge Cognition can made a significant contribution in this current issue.\n \nEnquiries...