Alzheimer's Society comment on Thomson Reuters review of research into dementia

This places the UK second only to the United States, despite the low number of scientists working in this field. The report, commissioned by Alzheimer's Research UK, says that finding a cure can be accelerated by increasing the number of dementia researchers and investment.

Alzheimer's Society comment:

'Research into dementia is crucial to finding a cure and helping people live well with dementia. We know that UK dementia researchers punch far above their weight, with some of the best and most dedicated scientists in this field of research working in this country. Yet dementia research is desperately underfunded.

'The government in the UK currently invests eight times less in dementia research than cancer research. More investment is essential if we want to make a bigger impact and lead the way in understanding the causes of dementia, improving care and working towards a cure.'

Dr Anne Corbett
Research Communications Manager
Alzheimer's Society

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