Research Taking dementia research in new directions through South Asian music and dance Meet Naaheed Mukadam, who connected South Asian community members with her dementia research through a ‘Music, Meaning and Memory’ event. Meet Naaheed Mukadam, who connected South Asian community members with her dementia research through a ‘Music, Meaning and Memory’ event. ... 01 December 2023
Research Studying the eye to improve Alzheimer’s diagnosis Meet researchers in Belfast who hope that understanding changes in the eye could improve Alzheimer’s diagnosis and more. Meet researchers in Belfast who hope that understanding changes in the eye could improve Alzheimer’s diagnosis and more. ... 29 September 2023
Research How the humble fruit fly is helping research into Alzheimer’s disease Meet Professor Amrit Mudher, whose research uses fruit flies to understand how tau protein changes in Alzheimer’s. Meet Professor Amrit Mudher, whose research uses fruit flies to understand how tau protein changes in Alzheimer’s. ... 01 August 2023
Info Page Tag: Info Page. What we think about dementia research Read about our position on dementia research and the changes we want to see around recruitment, funding and support. Read more
Real stories Q&A: Pietro Esposito is studying protein build-up to better understand Alzheimer’s Meet Pietro Esposito, PhD student at the University of St Andrews, who discusses his research into Alzheimer's. Meet Pietro Esposito, PhD student at the University of St Andrews, who discusses his research into Alzheimer's. ... 01 June 2023
Real stories Q&A: Geoff Parker on improving dementia diagnosis with MRI scans Meet Geoff Parker, Professor of Healthcare Engineering, Imaging and Enterprise at UCL in London, who discusses his dementia research. Meet Geoff Parker, Professor of Healthcare Engineering, Imaging and Enterprise at UCL in London, who discusses his dementia research. ... 28 March 2023
Research Honouring a couple affected by dementia for their contributions to dementia research We are delighted to announce that Carol and Stuart Jennings have become Vice-Presidents of Alzheimer’s Society. The couple have contributed a vast amount to the field of dementia research, and here we share some of their incredible achievements. We are delighted to announce that Carol and Stuart Jennings have become Vice-Presidents of Alzheimer’s Society. The couple have contributed a vast amount to the field of dementia research, and here we share some of their incredible achievements. ... 15 March 2023
Real stories Q&A: Kieren Egan on researching healthy ageing, dementia and caregivers Meet Kieren Egan, Senior Research Fellow at the University of Strathclyde. Meet Kieren Egan, Senior Research Fellow at the University of Strathclyde. ... 01 February 2023
News Tag: News. Alzheimer's Society comment on trial results of antipsychotic drug brexpiprazole for use in dementia agitation Phase III trial results revealed at Clinical Trials on Alzheimer's Disease conference in San Francisco. Read more
Real stories Researching microRNA to help improve diagnosis of Alzheimer’s and frontotemporal dementia Meet Joe Morgan, PhD student at the University of Salford. Meet Joe Morgan, PhD student at the University of Salford. ... 01 December 2022
Real stories Researching how best to change attitudes towards dementia among younger people Meet Esra Hassan, PhD student at Brighton and Sussex Medical School’s Centre for Dementia Studies. Meet Esra Hassan, PhD student at Brighton and Sussex Medical School’s Centre for Dementia Studies. ... 30 September 2022
News Tag: News. Progress with new Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab announced by manufacturers Eisai and Biogen Yesterday (27 September 2022), Eisai Co. Ltd. and Biogen announced top-line results for a major trial on the drug lecanemab in slowing down the progress of Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer's Society comments on this Alzheimer’s progression drug hope. Read more
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