News Tag: News. Bill Gates announces new dementia Diagnostics Accelerator Bill Gates announced that he is introducing the Diagnostics Accelerator to further ideas for earlier and better diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. Read more
Research Tag: Research. Current research projects Our research aims to understand the underlying causes of the condition, improve diagnosis and care, identifying ways to prevent dementia and searching for a cure. Read more
Research Tag: Research. RAND: Research Report 2015 The RAND Corporation's 2015 research report gives a review of the challenges and solutions for the dementia research community. Read more
News Tag: News. New study shows potential link between brain metals and Alzheimer’s disease Researchers at the University of Warwick and Keele have published a new study, which helps us understand the role of metals like iron in the brain. Head of Research at Alzheimer's Society, Dr James Pickett, comments. Read more
Research Tag: Research. Understanding and improving end of life care for people with dementia and their carers Research project: Understanding and improving support to help people with dementia and their carers prepare for advanced illness and end of life: a development study Read more
News Tag: News. 2018 Dementia Research Leaders award winners announced Winners of the 2018 Dementia Research Leaders awards have been announced for our two categories, Rising Star in dementia research and Outstanding early-career contribution to dementia research. Read more
Research Rising to the challenge Professor John O’Brien and Dr Gary Nestor discuss the National Institute for Health Research’s response to the Prime Minister’s dementia challenge. Professor John O’Brien and Dr Gary Nestor discuss the National Institute for Health Research’s response to the Prime Minister’s dementia challenge. ... 01 June 2018
Research Working together to defeat dementia We hear how 70 researchers and people affected by dementia came together to learn from one another at a very special event in York. We hear how 70 researchers and people affected by dementia came together to learn from one another at a very special event in York. ... 01 June 2018
Research Repurposing a rheumatoid arthritis drug for dementia We consider new research about whether drugs used to treat rheumatoid arthritis could reduce the risk of developing dementia. We consider new research about whether drugs used to treat rheumatoid arthritis could reduce the risk of developing dementia. ... 01 June 2018
News Tag: News. Two existing drugs can block cell death in mice with neurodegeneration A new study shows that two drugs can block the death of brain cells in mice. Dr Doug Brown, Director of Research and Development at Alzheimer’s Society, comments. Read more
News Tag: News. Metro Bank launches charity partnership with Alzheimer's Society Metro Bank will be funding a research project that will identify a new drug target for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Read more
Research Tag: Research. Our dementia research impact Alzheimer's Society funds cutting-edge research into the cause, care, cure and prevention of dementia, thanks to our incredible supporters. Here are some important highlights of how donations to Alzheimer's Society make a difference to dementia research. Read more