Today, we announce our biggest-ever single investment in dementia care research. Our research grants of up to £2 million each will enable expert researchers to create ‘Centres of Excellence’ that focus on key priority areas within dementia care research. This is as well as boosting the number of researchers working in the dementia care field. […]
Do you want to learn about rarer forms of dementia?
Susie Henley leads the free online course “The Many Faces of Dementia”, run by University College London (UCL). Here she explains the course and how you can sign up to learn more about rarer forms of dementia. Did you know that some forms of dementia can affect how people see the world around them? Or […]
Celebrating the achievements of early-career dementia researchers
Dr Louise Walker, Research Communications Officer, celebrates the work of our early-career researchers and the Dementia Research Leaders awards. Whilst the achievements of senior researchers are often acknowledged in the media and research community, it’s also vital that we recognise the work of researchers in the earlier stages of their careers. We’re dedicated to supporting […]
International Clinical Trials day: What is it and why is it important?
Catherine James, Helpline Supervisor at Alzheimer’s Society, explains what a ‘clinical trial’ is and how you can take part in vital dementia research studies via Join Dementia Research. Today, 20 May, is International Clinical Trials day. This day marks the anniversary of the first ever clinical trial, in which Scottish doctor James Lind tested […]
Recognising the amazing work of our Research Network volunteers
Anna Grinbergs-Saull, Research Engagement Manager at Alzheimer’s Society, reflects on the achievements of some of our our Research Network volunteers and how their incredibly valuable contribution helps our Research programme to be better. The Research Network was set up 18 years ago to reflect our belief that people with dementia and carers can make a unique […]