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Using heart scanning technology to detect dementia with Lewy bodies

Sometimes researchers can repurpose existing technologies to dementia diagnosis. In this blog, Dr Gemma Roberts tells us more about her Alzheimer’s Society funded research at the Newcastle University and what difference it will make for people living with dementia.

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Q&A: Pietro Esposito is studying protein build-up to better understand Alzheimer’s

01 June 2023

Grant board feedback on outline proposals

The Grant Advisory Board, which includes people affected by dementia, found there were recurring issues that led to lower scoring for outline applications received. They have shared their feedback with comments and considerations that should be useful to those looking to submit outlines in future.

‘Breath-taking’ dementia research revealed in Alzheimer’s Society’s first ever research image competition

A gallery of “breath-taking” images and videos which shine a light on crucial dementia research have been released today by Alzheimer’s Society’s first ever research image competition.

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Spotlight on Dementia: Photo competition for Alzheimer's Society funded researchers

10 August 2022

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Career development grant

Are you a post-doctoral researcher working towards research independence? Learn about Alzheimer’s Society Career Development Grants, which offer one year of funding to support post-doctoral researchers and fellows with the next stage of their career.

Daphne Jackson Trust Fellowships

Are you a dementia researcher who has had a career break of two or more years for family, caring, or health reasons and wish to return to research? Alzheimer’s Society are proud to be partnering with Daphne Jackson Trust to sponsor a three-year fellowship for dementia researchers wanting to return to research.

Why dementia researchers should apply for our grants and funding schemes

Alzheimer's Society is focusing on the future potential of dementia researchers and the impact they could have on the field of dementia research.

Using heart scanning technology to detect dementia with Lewy bodies

Q&A: Pietro Esposito is studying protein build-up to better understand Alzheimer’s

Grant board feedback on outline proposals

‘Breath-taking’ dementia research revealed in Alzheimer’s Society’s first ever research image competition

Spotlight on Dementia: Photo competition for Alzheimer's Society funded researchers

How taking family leave helped my dementia research career

3 common pitfalls of dementia research grant applications

Be part of Alzheimer’s Society’s grant review process

Updates to our research grants and processes

Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities and dementia research

Career development grant

Daphne Jackson Trust Fellowships

Why dementia researchers should apply for our grants and funding schemes

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