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.

What does the COVID-19 pandemic mean for our dementia research?

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Alzheimer's Society is doing everything possible to ensure that we continue to support our current research portfolio and dementia research in the future.

What’s new in the Alzheimer’s Society research funding programme?

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Alzheimer's Society supports groundbreaking research that transforms the lives of people affected by dementia. James Pickett, our Head of Research, shares the small but significant changes we’ve recently made to our research funding programme.

3 common pitfalls of dementia research grant applications

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Alzheimer's Society has supported over 500 research projects across the UK, investing over £10 million a year in dementia research. Unfortunately, we can't fund every grant application we receive. Learn why some applications may not be successful, and gain some tips to avoid application rejection.

Report: Is there a link between air pollution and dementia?

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Research has linked air pollution to a wide range of health problems, including dementia. Alzheimer's Society invited a panel of experts to analyse the evidence of this emerging risk factor.

Our plan to deliver life-changing dementia research

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At Alzheimer’s Society, we draw on research to speed up progress and make a difference to people affected by dementia. Dr James Pickett gives some background to the new Research Delivery Plan, which sets out our largest ever investment into all forms of dementia research.

Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities and dementia research

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The UK has a diverse and ever changing population. Here we discuss why research focusing on black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities is both essential and challenging.

Women in dementia research: How Alzheimer’s Society is supporting researchers

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The number of women working in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) is beginning to increase and the same is true in the field of dementia research. However, there’s still a long way to go before they are equally represented.

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