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Sir Terry Pratchett and his rare Alzheimer's diagnosis
Read about Sir Terry Pratchett's dementia diagnosis of posterior cortical atrophy (PCA), a rare type of Alzheimer's disease. Read about Sir Terry Pratchett's dementia diagnosis of posterior cortical atrophy (PCA), a rare type of Alzheimer's disease.
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18 February 2022
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Supporting carers of people with both dementia and cancer
Dr Mollie Price, a researcher at Leeds Beckett University is working with Alzheimer’s Society to support carers of people living with dementia and cancer. Here she tells us why she’s taken on this vital and unexplored area of research and how you can get involved. Dr Mollie Price, a researcher at Leeds Beckett University is working with Alzheimer’s Society to support carers of people living with dementia and cancer. Here she tells us why she’s taken on this vital and unexplored area of research and how you can get involved.
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03 February 2022
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What is Aducanumab and what could this dementia drug mean for people with Alzheimer's disease?
Aducanumab is a drug that has been developed as a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. Find out more about the drug, its path to approval in the US, and what it means for people with dementia in the UK. Aducanumab is a drug that has been developed as a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. Find out more about the drug, its path to approval in the US, and what it means for people with dementia in the UK.
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22 December 2021
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Signs of Alzheimer’s disease may be detectable before significant symptoms are obvious - Alzheimer's Society responds
In the largest study to date, The University of Glasgow's latest research investigates the genetic risk of Alzheimer's Disease and whether people with a higher genetic risk may show differences in brain structure long before symptoms occur.
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New research shows COVID-19 is associated with long-term cognitive dysfunction - Alzheimer's Society comments
New research presented today (Thursday 29th July) at Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC), held in Denver, USA, found associations between COVID-19 and persistent cognitive deficits, including the acceleration of Alzheimer’s disease symptoms.
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New research gives insight into addressing diversity in Alzheimer's clinical trials - Alzheimer's Society comments
New research presented today (Thursday 29th July) at Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC), held in Denver, USA, showed that a significant hurdle in Alzheimer’s disease research is the recruitment of traditionally underrepresented groups in clinical trials.
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Dementia is one of the biggest killers in the UK
Statistics report dementia the biggest killer in the UK, moving dementia to second for the first time since 2015. But deaths from dementia remain high compared with other major diseases. We explore why. Statistics report dementia the biggest killer in the UK, moving dementia to second for the first time since 2015. But deaths from dementia remain high compared with other major diseases. We explore why.
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28 July 2021
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Dementia research roadmap

The research roadmap presents an action plan for growth in awareness and prioritisation of dementia as a global issue, providing opportunities to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of research.

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Postdoctoral Fellowships

Are you an early career researcher looking to explore a research idea with a supervisor? Alzheimer’s Society Postdoctoral Fellowships are ideal for anyone early in their research career. 

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Dementia Research Leader Fellowship

Are you an experienced dementia researcher looking to make the step to research independence? Our Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Research Leader Fellowship is for exceptional researchers who want to build on several successful years of research and are ready to begin an independent research career.

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Clinician and Healthcare Professionals Training Fellowship

Are you a clinician or healthcare professional looking to begin a career in dementia research? Alzheimer’s Society’s Clinician and Healthcare Professionals Training Fellowship is ideal for all professionals working in clinical and health services who are looking pursue a PhD.

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Clinical training partnerships

Are you a clinical academic wanting to increase the number of clinicians and health care professionals in dementia research? Our Alzheimer’s Society Clinical Training Partnerships are available for institutions with the capacity and infrastructure to support multiple clinical PhD candidates.

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