Latest news for researchers We share the latest on the Alzheimer's Society research funding programme, how we support researchers and views on key issues and challenges in dementia research today. Labels InformationNewsReal storiesResearch News Dementia breakthrough drugs could be a golden opportunity – we need to seize it News In light of the latest news on donanemab, Richard Oakley, Associate Director of Research and Innovation at Alzheimer's Society, discusses the future of dementia diagnosis. In light of the latest news on donanemab, Richard Oakley, Associate Director of Research and Innovation at Alzheimer's Society, discusses the future of dementia diagnosis. ... 18 July 2023 Information How do we ensure Early Career Researchers stay in dementia research? Information Fiona Carragher, Director of Research and Influencing at Alzheimer's Society, discusses what needs to be done to ensure the next generation of dementia leaders is supported and thrives in their field. Fiona Carragher, Director of Research and Influencing at Alzheimer's Society, discusses what needs to be done to ensure the next generation of dementia leaders is supported and thrives in their field. ... 27 June 2023 News UK DRI: celebrating 5 years of research impact News The UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI) represents the largest investment the UK has ever made in dementia research. Alzheimer's Society is proud to have been a founding funder, and now a funding partner of the UK DRI. The UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI) represents the largest investment the UK has ever made in dementia research. Alzheimer's Society is proud to have been a founding funder, and now a funding partner of the UK DRI. ... 28 February 2023 Real stories Meet Alzheimer’s Society’s new Head of Research Real stories This International Women’s Day, Dr Lucy Devendra, our new Head of Research tells us why she’s excited by the prospects for dementia research. This International Women’s Day, Dr Lucy Devendra, our new Head of Research tells us why she’s excited by the prospects for dementia research. ... 28 February 2023 Research Hope for first treatment for strokes linked to dementia Research Recent news from a groundbreaking phase 2 trial showed that two drugs, typically used in heart diseases made people 20 per cent less likely to have problems with their thinking and memory after a stroke. Recent news from a groundbreaking phase 2 trial showed that two drugs, typically used in heart diseases made people 20 per cent less likely to have problems with their thinking and memory after a stroke. ... 28 February 2023 Real stories Taking a career break should never be a full stop, but a comma in your dementia research career Real stories Alzheimer’s Society is proud to be partnering with the Daphne Jackson trust (DJT) to offer a Fellowship for people returning to research after taking a break for caring and health reasons. Alzheimer’s Society is proud to be partnering with the Daphne Jackson trust (DJT) to offer a Fellowship for people returning to research after taking a break for caring and health reasons. ... 14 February 2023 Real stories My dementia research shows how desperately Black and South Asian people need services to change Real stories Dr Naaheed Mukadam shares her experience of equality diversity and inclusion (EDI) in her research and advises early career researchers (ECRs) how to get into this research space. Dr Naaheed Mukadam shares her experience of equality diversity and inclusion (EDI) in her research and advises early career researchers (ECRs) how to get into this research space. ... 07 October 2022 News Spotlight on Dementia: Photo competition for Alzheimer's Society funded researchers News Spotlight on Dementia is a research photography competition for Alzheimer's Society funded researchers to showcase captivating images and videos to illustrate that dementia research can be beautiful. Spotlight on Dementia is a research photography competition for Alzheimer's Society funded researchers to showcase captivating images and videos to illustrate that dementia research can be beautiful. ... 10 August 2022 See More Join our mailing list for researchers Receive the latest news to your inbox by signing up to our quarterly email updates Sign up
News Dementia breakthrough drugs could be a golden opportunity – we need to seize it News In light of the latest news on donanemab, Richard Oakley, Associate Director of Research and Innovation at Alzheimer's Society, discusses the future of dementia diagnosis. In light of the latest news on donanemab, Richard Oakley, Associate Director of Research and Innovation at Alzheimer's Society, discusses the future of dementia diagnosis. ... 18 July 2023
Information How do we ensure Early Career Researchers stay in dementia research? Information Fiona Carragher, Director of Research and Influencing at Alzheimer's Society, discusses what needs to be done to ensure the next generation of dementia leaders is supported and thrives in their field. Fiona Carragher, Director of Research and Influencing at Alzheimer's Society, discusses what needs to be done to ensure the next generation of dementia leaders is supported and thrives in their field. ... 27 June 2023
News UK DRI: celebrating 5 years of research impact News The UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI) represents the largest investment the UK has ever made in dementia research. Alzheimer's Society is proud to have been a founding funder, and now a funding partner of the UK DRI. The UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI) represents the largest investment the UK has ever made in dementia research. Alzheimer's Society is proud to have been a founding funder, and now a funding partner of the UK DRI. ... 28 February 2023
Real stories Meet Alzheimer’s Society’s new Head of Research Real stories This International Women’s Day, Dr Lucy Devendra, our new Head of Research tells us why she’s excited by the prospects for dementia research. This International Women’s Day, Dr Lucy Devendra, our new Head of Research tells us why she’s excited by the prospects for dementia research. ... 28 February 2023
Research Hope for first treatment for strokes linked to dementia Research Recent news from a groundbreaking phase 2 trial showed that two drugs, typically used in heart diseases made people 20 per cent less likely to have problems with their thinking and memory after a stroke. Recent news from a groundbreaking phase 2 trial showed that two drugs, typically used in heart diseases made people 20 per cent less likely to have problems with their thinking and memory after a stroke. ... 28 February 2023
Real stories Taking a career break should never be a full stop, but a comma in your dementia research career Real stories Alzheimer’s Society is proud to be partnering with the Daphne Jackson trust (DJT) to offer a Fellowship for people returning to research after taking a break for caring and health reasons. Alzheimer’s Society is proud to be partnering with the Daphne Jackson trust (DJT) to offer a Fellowship for people returning to research after taking a break for caring and health reasons. ... 14 February 2023
Real stories My dementia research shows how desperately Black and South Asian people need services to change Real stories Dr Naaheed Mukadam shares her experience of equality diversity and inclusion (EDI) in her research and advises early career researchers (ECRs) how to get into this research space. Dr Naaheed Mukadam shares her experience of equality diversity and inclusion (EDI) in her research and advises early career researchers (ECRs) how to get into this research space. ... 07 October 2022
News Spotlight on Dementia: Photo competition for Alzheimer's Society funded researchers News Spotlight on Dementia is a research photography competition for Alzheimer's Society funded researchers to showcase captivating images and videos to illustrate that dementia research can be beautiful. Spotlight on Dementia is a research photography competition for Alzheimer's Society funded researchers to showcase captivating images and videos to illustrate that dementia research can be beautiful. ... 10 August 2022