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Info Page Tag: Info Page. Current research projects Our research aims to understand the underlying causes of dementia, advance dementia diagnosis, improve care, and search for a cure. Read more
News Tag: News. New study shows potential link between brain metals and Alzheimer’s disease Researchers at the University of Warwick and Keele have published a new study, which helps us understand the role of metals like iron in the brain. Head of Research at Alzheimer's Society, Dr James Pickett, comments. Read more
News Tag: News. 2018 Dementia Research Leaders award winners announced Winners of the 2018 Dementia Research Leaders awards have been announced for our two categories, Rising Star in dementia research and Outstanding early-career contribution to dementia research. Read more
News Tag: News. Two existing drugs can block cell death in mice with neurodegeneration A new study shows that two drugs can block the death of brain cells in mice. Dr Doug Brown, Director of Research and Development at Alzheimer’s Society, comments. Read more
News Tag: News. Metro Bank launches charity partnership with Alzheimer's Society Metro Bank will be funding a research project that will identify a new drug target for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Our dementia research impact Alzheimer's Society funds cutting-edge research into the cause, care, cure and prevention of dementia, thanks to our incredible supporters. Here are some important highlights of how donations to Alzheimer's Society make a difference to dementia research. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Dementia and the brain Knowing more about the brain and how it can change can help to understand the symptoms of dementia. It can help a person with dementia to live well, or to support a person with dementia to live well. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. 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
Info Page Tag: Info Page. 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
Info Page Tag: Info Page. 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
Info Page Tag: Info Page. 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
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Research is identifying how employers can help people with dementia stay in work for longer From the July 2015 issue of our magazine, more people are being diagnosed with dementia while still in employment. Heather Stephen finds out about research that is pinpointing how employers can help people stay in work for longer. Read more
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