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Using heart scanning technology to detect dementia with Lewy bodies

Sometimes researchers can repurpose existing technologies to dementia diagnosis. In this blog, Dr Gemma Roberts tells us more about her Alzheimer’s Society funded research at the Newcastle University and what difference it will make for people living with dementia.  

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Take part in dementia research

Research studies offer hope that we can one day end the devastation caused by dementia – and research is only possible thanks to the people who take part.

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Honouring a couple affected by dementia for their contributions to dementia research

We are delighted to announce that Carol and Stuart Jennings have become Vice-Presidents of Alzheimer’s Society. The couple have contributed a vast amount to the field of dementia research, and here we share some of their incredible achievements.

We are delighted to announce that Carol and Stuart Jennings have become Vice-Presidents of Alzheimer’s Society. The couple have contributed a vast amount to the field of dementia research, and here we share some of their incredible achievements.

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15 March 2023
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Why spotting the early signs of dementia is so important
There is currently no cure for dementia, but recognising the early signs and symptoms is still very important. We explore why spotting the early signs matters for everyone affected by dementia and why we support research to improve diagnosis. There is currently no cure for dementia, but recognising the early signs and symptoms is still very important. We explore why spotting the early signs matters for everyone affected by dementia and why we support research to improve diagnosis.
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16 February 2023
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Longitude Prize on Dementia

Alzheimer’s Society, Innovate UK and Challenge Works have been launched a £4 million prize fund to find innovators who can create ground-breaking technologies to help people with early-stage dementia to live independent and fulfilled lives.

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Non-clinical research funding

Our non-clinical funding schemes are for academics at any career stage to carry out biomedical or care research.

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Clinical research funding

Our clinical research grants are for clinicians or healthcare professionals looking to begin or continue careers in dementia research.

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Career development grant

Are you a post-doctoral researcher working towards research independence? Learn about Alzheimer’s Society Career Development Grants, which offer one year of funding to support post-doctoral researchers and fellows with the next stage of their career.

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Daphne Jackson Trust Fellowships

We're proud to be partnering with Daphne Jackson Trust to sponsor a 3-year fellowship for dementia researchers wanting to return to research. 

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Pre-doctoral clinical bursary

Are you a clinician or allied health professional interested in research and wanting to gain some experience? Learn more about Alzheimer’s Society’s Pre-Doctoral Clinical Bursary.

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Post-CCT career development grant

Are you a clinical early career researcher (ECR) working towards research independence? Alzheimer’s Society’s Post-CCT Career Development grants offer one year of funding to allow promising clinical researchers to gather data and build their CV in preparation for the next stage in their career.

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Improving hospital experiences for people affected by dementia
If you are supporting a person with dementia in hospital and getting frustrated with things moving slowly, you are not alone. We look at some of the key challenges faced by people affected by dementia in hospitals as they move towards discharge, and what can be done about them. If you are supporting a person with dementia in hospital and getting frustrated with things moving slowly, you are not alone. We look at some of the key challenges faced by people affected by dementia in hospitals as they move towards discharge, and what can be done about them.
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01 March 2022
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