Research Tag: Research. Understanding whether chemical DNA tags affect the immune system in the development of Alzheimer’s disease Research project: Molecular characterisation of the role of systemic infections in Alzheimer's disease brain Read more
Research Tag: Research. Developing a technique to detect early signs of prion diseases Research project: Defining the onset of prion infection and neurodegeneration in individuals at risk of prion disease Read more
Research Tag: Research. Interpreting our genes From the Spring 2017 issue of Care and Cure magazine, Isabel Castanho, a second-year PhD student at the University of Exeter Medical School explains how her research focuses on a gap in our understanding of how genes contribute to Alzheimer’s disease. Read more
Research Tag: Research. Creating a resource to help current carers to cope with feelings of grief Read about a research project we funded on Preparing for the end of life: what is the impact of carer grief before death and what resources may help carers cope better? Read more
Research Tag: Research. Detecting changes in the brain in frontotemporal dementias Read about a research project we funded on new MRI markers for detecting and defining frontotemporal dementias Read more
Research Tag: Research. Taking an innovative approach to designing potential treatments for Alzheimer’s disease Read about a research project we funded into the Rational Design of Anti-Aggregation Antibodies against Alzheimer's Disease. Read more
Research Tag: Research. Understanding why certain parts of the brain are vulnerable to Alzheimer’s disease Read about a research project we funded about understanding the basis for selective vulnerability of different neuronal populations to tau toxicity. Read more
Research Tag: Research. Further understanding of the role of the immune system in blood flow to the brain Read about a research project we funded into microglial proliferation and neuroinflammation: contribution to degenerative processes and vascular cognitive impairment Read more
Research Tag: Research. Understanding what causes the increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease in Down’s syndrome Read about a research project we funded on investigating cellular changes in Down syndrome that predispose to Alzheimer Disease. Read more
Research Tag: Research. Completed research partnerships We are approached by many researchers to act as partners on their research projects, this can be for patient and public involvement, staff support to advise on research, or to support the delivery, implementation or dissemination of research. Read more
Research Tag: Research. Current research partnerships We are approached by many researchers to act as partners on their research projects, this can be for patient and public involvement, staff support to advise on research, or to support the delivery, implementation or dissemination of research. Read more
Research Tag: Research. Reducing resistance to receiving personal care in advanced dementia Research project: Reducing resistiveness - and enhancing engagement - in personal care in severe dementia Read more