Improving diagnosis of neurodegenerative diseases

Summary

MBZUAI valedictorian Salma Hassan developed a multimodal graph learning approach for early dementia diagnosis and prognosis. Her master's thesis focused on differential diagnosis to identify specific dementia subtypes and predicting cognitive decline in preclinical patients. The AI model leverages brain imaging, genetics, and clinical records to improve diagnostic accuracy. Why it matters: This research can improve early detection and resource allocation for dementia management, especially in developing countries.