Announcing new global leaders in dementia research

Alzheimer’s Society, in collaboration with the Alzheimer’s Association and the Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI), proudly announces the newest recipients of the Pilot Awards for Global Brain Health Leaders. This funding initiative is designed to foster leadership in dementia care by supporting emerging global leaders dedicated to advancing impactful, community-focused projects.

The program provides funding for small-scale pilot projects, activities, and studies across 18 countries, including Zambia, Colombia, and Poland. They aim to build the awardees skills, knowledge, and capacity to make a difference in brain health, aging, and dementia care. These projects focus on innovative, evidence-based approaches to delay, prevent, or reduce the impact of dementia, helping to improve outcomes for people affected by dementia now and in the future. Leaders like Atlantic Fellow Mataa Mataa in Zambia are creating peer-led caregiver networks to reduce stigma and provide vital support.

Atlantic Fellow Yared Zewde center leads participants in a research project in Addis Ababa Ethiopia Photo by Abigail Kassahun

This program is commitment to supporting initiatives with the potential to expand into larger regional projects, particularly those that bring fresh perspectives and much-needed change to dementia care systems. By amplifying underrepresented voices and addressing the unique challenges faced by communities around the world, the program ensures that diverse perspectives shape the future of dementia care.

Professor Fiona Carragher, Chief Policy and Research Officer at Alzheimer’s Society, said:

“We are proud to be supporting this programme, which will support emerging leaders in dementia research from across the globe to develop game-changing strategies to improve dementia care.

“By taking into account the perspectives and issues of varied communities, amplifying under-represented voices, and advocating for people affected by dementia, the projects will bring fresh, innovative ideas that will inspire positive action and address the most important issues people with dementia face every day across the world. “

Through this initiative, Alzheimer’s Society, GBHI, and the Alzheimer’s Association are committed to inspiring positive change that will benefit individuals and families impacted by dementia across the globe. This is about more than immediate care improvements; it’s about building a brighter, more inclusive future for all.

Lisa Hammond

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Lisa Hammond is a Research Communications Officers at Alzheimer’s Society. As part her my role, she shares and communicates the pioneering research that Alzheimer’s Society are funding. Lisa has a background in neuroscience and fine art which allows helps her to xplain science in an out of the box way. Outside work Lisa is a keen gardener, and she enjoys nature and anything creative.

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