Alzheimer’s Blood Test Performance Database
Dementia ResearcherA first-of-its-kind resource from the Global CEO Initiative on Alzheimer’s Disease to help clinicians evaluate the performance of blood tests for Alzheimer’s
Research News
BBC Memories and Dementia Season
The BBC has launched a special new season across TV, iPlayer and Radio called Memories and Dementia: Starting the Conversation – led by Dr Punam Krishan
UK DRI and Parkinson’s UK join forces
UK DRIUK DRI & Parkinson’s UK launch a £10m research centre to find new treatments & a cure for Parkinson’s, uniting top scientists & cutting-edge resources.
More menopausal symptoms linked to poorer brain function in later life
Experiencing more menopause symptoms is linked to poorer brain function & dementia risk later in life, finds Dr Zahinoor Ismail’s new study.
“Healthy fats” could protect against motor neuron disease
New research findings from the UK Dementia Research institute suggest enhancing levels of “healthy fats” like omega-3s in the brain could be beneficial in MND
Podcast series: Clinical Research Career Conversations
A new podcast series exploring different roles and professions involved in clinical research and highlights the incredible impact they have on healthcare.
Primary Progressive Aphasia awareness day – 4th April 2025
We’re pleased to help spread the word about the official launch of the first-ever Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) Awareness Day – 4th April 2025!
Great Minds Live – Living Well With Dementia
Join Prof. Chudi Banerjee & Prof. Martin Prince presenting for Great Minds, as they explore dementia care, quality of life, and the limits of drug treatments.
Leaky pipelines: I track the ‘pink collar’ parallels between nursing and academia
Nature Careers BlogThe two professions can face similar gender-based challenges in recruitment and retention, says workforce modeller Alison Leary for Nature Careers
Meet the 1st cohort of Alzheimer’s Society Vascular & Immune DTC Students
Alzheimer's SocietyMeet the Vascular and Immune Contributors to Dementia (VIDA DTC’s) first PhD cohort, backed by Alzheimer’s Society’s £9m to pioneer dementia research.
Dr Chris Hardy appointed as Alzheimer’s Society Carol Jennings Fellow
Alzheimer’s Society has announced that Dr Chris Hardy from University College London is to become their second Carol Jennings Research Fellow
SHIMMER Trial Reports Positive Results
Exciting results from Cognition Therapeutics’ Phase 2 SHIMMER study of CT1812 for DLB: met safety endpoints & improved cognitive & motor functions. Details coming at January’s LBD Conference