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 (required) InformationNewsReal storiesResearch Research Alzheimer’s Society’s research vision to make breakthroughs in dementia research Research With our 2024/25 grant round officially open for application, Professor Gill Livingston shares her thoughts on shifting Alzheimer’s Society’s research focus towards more clinical, translational research, centred around greater research participation and researcher support. With our 2024/25 grant round officially open for application, Professor Gill Livingston shares her thoughts on shifting Alzheimer’s Society’s research focus towards more clinical, translational research, centred around greater research participation and researcher support. ... 02 February 2024 0comments. Information Alzheimer's Society EDI Statement of Intent Information Alzheimer's Society is today publishing a statement of intent signalling our support for the introduction of dedicated sex and gender policies for biomedical, health and care research in the UK. Alzheimer's Society is today publishing a statement of intent signalling our support for the introduction of dedicated sex and gender policies for biomedical, health and care research in the UK. ... 11 December 2023 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 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
Research Alzheimer’s Society’s research vision to make breakthroughs in dementia research Research With our 2024/25 grant round officially open for application, Professor Gill Livingston shares her thoughts on shifting Alzheimer’s Society’s research focus towards more clinical, translational research, centred around greater research participation and researcher support. With our 2024/25 grant round officially open for application, Professor Gill Livingston shares her thoughts on shifting Alzheimer’s Society’s research focus towards more clinical, translational research, centred around greater research participation and researcher support. ... 02 February 2024 0comments.
Information Alzheimer's Society EDI Statement of Intent Information Alzheimer's Society is today publishing a statement of intent signalling our support for the introduction of dedicated sex and gender policies for biomedical, health and care research in the UK. Alzheimer's Society is today publishing a statement of intent signalling our support for the introduction of dedicated sex and gender policies for biomedical, health and care research in the UK. ... 11 December 2023
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