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Research
Analysing fats in the brain during the early stages of dementia

Hugo Fernandes, at the University of Oxford, is working to understand the role of fats and the progression of dementia.

Hugo Fernandes, at the University of Oxford, is working to understand the role of fats and the progression of dementia.

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29 November 2024
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What is donanemab?

Donanemab has been licensed in the UK as a treatment for early-stage Alzheimer’s but is only available privately, not through the NHS. Here's what we know about this new Alzheimer's drug.

Donanemab has been licensed in the UK as a treatment for early-stage Alzheimer’s but is only available privately, not through the NHS. Here's what we know about this new Alzheimer's drug.

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23 October 2024
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Learning more about frontotemporal dementia

Melissa Parra Torres, a PhD student at the University of Dundee, wants to help find new ways to diagnose dementia and slow its progress.

Melissa Parra Torres, a PhD student at the University of Dundee, wants to help find new ways to diagnose dementia and slow its progress.

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30 September 2024
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What is lecanemab?

Lecanemab made headlines as the first MHRA-approved drug in the UK to slow early-stage Alzheimer’s disease, but it has not been recommended for use on the NHS. Here is what we know so far about this breakthrough Alzheimer's drug. 

Lecanemab made headlines as the first MHRA-approved drug in the UK to slow early-stage Alzheimer’s disease, but it has not been recommended for use on the NHS. Here is what we know so far about this breakthrough Alzheimer's drug. 

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22 August 2024
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Brain stimulation study seeks people with Alzheimer’s or mild cognitive impairment

People living with Alzheimer’s are helping researchers to test a brain stimulation technique that could lead to future treatments. 

People living with Alzheimer’s are helping researchers to test a brain stimulation technique that could lead to future treatments. 

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01 August 2024
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Dementia research into how the brain adapts to damage – so people can stay healthier for longer

Dementia Research Leader Kamen Tsvetanov is working to understand brain resilience and how the brain adapts to change.
 

Dementia Research Leader Kamen Tsvetanov is working to understand brain resilience and how the brain adapts to change.
 

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01 August 2024
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How artificial intelligence can help people affected by dementia
Artificial intelligence technology could be a game-changer for people affected by dementia. Find out why Alzheimer’s Society is supporting research in this area. Artificial intelligence technology could be a game-changer for people affected by dementia. Find out why Alzheimer’s Society is supporting research in this area.
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Mythbusting guide to Down’s syndrome and dementia
Guest blogger, Professor Karen Watchman, explores the myths surrounding Down's syndrome and dementia. Guest blogger, Professor Karen Watchman, explores the myths surrounding Down's syndrome and dementia.
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15 July 2024
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Dementia Network Plus

Alzheimer’s Society is proud to have partnered with the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to support a £5.5m investment in four Dementia Network Plus research grants. 

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Can we target the brain’s immune system as a potential therapy for frontotemporal dementia?

Research project: Investigating the role of microglia in frontotemporal dementia 

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Alzheimer’s Society UKDTN Dementia Research Nurses

In partnership with UK Dementia Trials Network (UKDTN), we are investing £3 million into establishing a dedicated nationwide network of Dementia Research Nurses. This pilot programme aims to revolutionise participation and access to clinical trials for people living with dementia.

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Marie Curie and Alzheimer’s Society partnership: end of life care in dementia

We have partnered with Marie Curie in a joint funding call to transform end of life care for people living with dementia and their loved ones.

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