Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre, Faculty of Health, University of Tasmania Wicking Dementia Research and Educati ... on Centre is a centre within the Faculty of Health, University of Tasmania. The Faculty of Health is at the forefront of translational research & support for issues confronting people with dementia and their carers. Research fields include neuroscience, nursing, psychology, sociology, health & policy. Mission The Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre (WDREC), Faculty of Health, University of Tasmania is unique in Australia as an integrated dementia centre that combines neurosciences and social sciences in the translational research effort. Wicking research and education programs reflect a focus "From Care to Cure" to: - Better understand the diseases affecting the brain that causes progressive decline in functioning affecting memory, problems solving skills, function and social behaviour; - Develop evidence-based models of care provision for people with dementia and their carers; - Explore the dementia trajectory and - Provide educational programs to build knowledge and understanding of dementia within the community. read more