Building on 25 years of bringing researchers together, we’re evolving to support a new generation of Networks - connecting expertise, strengthening collaboration and accelerating dementia research across the UK. Explore how you can establish a Network: www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/research/for...
Take part in the Alzheimer’s Trials Data Discovery Challenge, which we’re proud to support. Compete for $75,000 in prizes: www.alzheimersdata.org/alzheimer-s-...
AD-SMART is inviting proposals for innovative, validated digital outcome measures to support a UK-wide platform trial evaluating Alzheimer’s disease therapeutics. Find out more and apply by 30 Aug: www.innovative-ctu.ucl.ac.uk/studies/all-...
Our new funding portfolio is live! Supporting dementia researchers across career stages – from early exploratory ideas and hypotheses-based projects, through to ambitious interdisciplinary programmes. Explore the grants and talk to us at #AAIC26: www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/research/for...
Taking the stage at #AAIC2026 today: Jemma Hazan, Calum Hamilton, Raj Kalaria, Tara Spires-Jones, Jonathan Schott, Wioleta Zelek and Maura Malpetti. Great to see our funded researchers sharing insights this week. Thanks to everyone who represented our research community!
Join me today at poster Wednesday-0364 where I will share my latest results on non-linear relationships between heart rate, diastolic blood pressure, and vascular dementia risk. #AAIC26 @ukbiobank.ac.uk @alzheimersresearchuk.org @imperialbrains.bsky.social
🎉 We’ve passed the AMRC Expert Review Audit! Meeting AMRC's six principles of expert review confirms that we use robust and rigorous research funding processes, helping us to fund the best research and driving better health outcomes for our community.
Association of Medical Research Charities@amrc-uk.bsky.social · 3w ago🎉Congratulations to our member charities that have successfully completed our Expert Review Audit. By meeting our six principles of expert review, they show their commitment to using robust funding processes that support high-quality research and improve lives. Find out more: bit.ly/44tAvOg 🔗
Today’s #AAIC2026 line-up is here! We’re delighted to see Becky Carlyle, John O’Brien and Laura Smith presenting today. AAIC brings together the global dementia research community, and we’re proud to see our researchers sharing their work as part of it.
Our funded researchers Delphine Boche, Katie Lunnon, Maura Malpetti and Selina Wray are presenting today at #AAIC26. We’re excited to see their research in the spotlight and to follow the latest discoveries emerging from the conference this week.
Congratulations to our funded researcher @saobettencourt.bsky.social on her latest publication in Molecular Psychiatry! The study reveals changes in oligodendrocytes that may play an important role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Early oligodendrocyte dysfunction signature in Alzheimer’s disease: Insights from DNA methylomics and transcriptomics - Molecular Psychiatry
Molecular Psychiatry - Early oligodendrocyte dysfunction signature in Alzheimer’s disease: Insights from DNA methylomics and transcriptomics
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Just two days to go. Join us and our partner UKDTN on 8 July at 9am to explore the Clinical Trial Placement launching with our Doctoral Fellowships. Hear from Prof John-Paul Taylor, Eve Chapman and current Clinical Trial Fellows. Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/6d08c7...
Research at ARUK@alzheimersresearchuk.org · last mo.Discover how a clinical trial placement with UK Dementia Trials Network can enhance your Doctoral Clinical Fellowship. Join Prof John-Paul Taylor, Eve Chapman and Clinical Trial Fellows to learn about the placement, launching with the Fellowship. Sign up: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/6d08c7...
📍 Heading to #AAIC2026? Visit us at stand 1031 to discuss your research, learn about new funding opportunities and meet our Drug Discovery Institute Chief Scientific Officers!
Launching this July: our new Clinical Research Award Flexible funding to accelerate investigator-led trials and translate promising science into clinical impact Expressions of interest will be open year-round - watch this space
Just over one week left to register! Don’t miss this opportunity to explore how to build hands-on clinical trials experience into your Fellowship application. The Clinical Trial Placement launches with the Fellowship on 6 July. Sign up: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/6d08c7...
Research at ARUK@alzheimersresearchuk.org · last mo.Discover how a clinical trial placement with UK Dementia Trials Network can enhance your Doctoral Clinical Fellowship. Join Prof John-Paul Taylor, Eve Chapman and Clinical Trial Fellows to learn about the placement, launching with the Fellowship. Sign up: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/6d08c7...
Six Clinical Fellowships awarded to bring dementia research closer to the people who need it and strengthen the UK’s ability to deliver clinical trials. Read more: www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/news/new-cli... More news on our Clinical Accelerator Programme coming soon!
Big congratulations to James Catterson et al on a Major Project Grant Award from @alzheimersresearchuk.org. Approx. £500k for 'A translational approach to untangling tau toxicity.' The research aims to identify new avenues for therapeutic development in Alzheimer's and related dementias. 🧠 🪰 🐁.
We’re proud to support research that challenges what we know about dementia and opens new pathways for discovery. Congratulations to the team on this important milestone!
Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience@kingsioppn.bsky.social · last mo.King's researchers identify a new mechanism for neuronal death in #dementia, called karyoptosis, that links the build-up of toxic proteins to neurons dying. @alzheimersresearchuk.org @ukdri.ac.uk @rcasterton.bsky.social
The Medical Research Council and Our Future Health are offering grants to support researchers accessing Our Future Health data and driving new discoveries in disease prevention, detection and treatment. Find out more and apply: www.ukri.org/opportunity/...
Discover how a clinical trial placement with UK Dementia Trials Network can enhance your Doctoral Clinical Fellowship. Join Prof John-Paul Taylor, Eve Chapman and Clinical Trial Fellows to learn about the placement, launching with the Fellowship. Sign up: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/6d08c7...
From target discovery to clinical trials, developing new treatments takes collaboration Join an Industry Masterclass in Drug Discovery & Development on 10 July in London, co-organised by Prof Fiona Ducotterd from our Drug Discovery Alliance Register now: www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...
Industry Drug Discovery and Development: Strategic Learning with a focus on Neurodegeneration
We are delighted to invite you to a one-day Industry Drug Discovery Bootcamp hosted before AAIC 2026 in London and in conjunction with the 75th Anniversary of UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology.
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Earlier this week I joined researchers, advocates and parliamentarians at the @alzheimersresearchuk.org drop-in at Parliament, hosted by @freddievanmierlomp.bsky.social. As a Dementia Research Champion, dementia research is something I care deeply about. 💙
Don't miss out on our webinar next week! Book your place now: alzheimers.eventsair.com/research-web...
Research at ARUK@alzheimersresearchuk.org · 3mo agoWe’re here to support the next step in your research career. Join our webinar for a clear, practical overview of our grants and what to expect from the application process. Secure your spot: alzheimers.eventsair.com/research-web...
We’re investing £9.5m in dementia research, supporting 25 projects across the UK This includes Pilot Projects testing bold new ideas, and Major Projects supporting long-term research We’re helping turn ideas into breakthroughs Read about the projects: www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/news/record-...
@brains4dementia.bsky.social, supported by us and @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social, is one of the UK’s leading brain tissue resources As the programme soon enters its 20th year Bristol University will take on leadership as lead centre Learn how BDR can support your work www.brainsfordementiaresearch.org
The Dementia Frontiers Fund has selected 12 teams to compete for up to £1.5 million each! Led with Gates Ventures, and supported by research partners Robertson Foundation and Alzheimer's Disease Data Initiative, with support from Q Charitable Trust. www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/news/dementi...
Dementia Frontiers Fund backs 12 international teams to tackle the toughest challenges in dementia - Alzheimer's Research UK
The Dementia Frontiers Fund has selected 12 teams to compete for up to £1.5 million each and tackle major unanswered questions in dementia.
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Stay up to date with the developments shaping dementia research. Join leading experts for the @britishneuro.bsky.social Dementia Masterclass exploring key advances across the field, from genetics to biomarkers, and what they mean for ongoing research. Book now: www.bna.org.uk/events/demen...
The perspectives of people affected by dementia are essential to research funding and shaping research that is relevant, inclusive and impactful This session will explore how lived experience in funding decisions & early study development can strengthen UK priorities and outcomes
British Neuroscience Association@britishneuro.bsky.social · 3mo agoAt the Dementia Masterclass, Anna Goodman alongside an Alzheimer’s Research UK lived experience reviewer will discuss embedding lived experience and PPI into research funding and design. www.bna.org.uk/events/demen... Ideal for researchers preparing funding applications. #DementiaResearch #PPI
Join us for Mythbusting: Let’s Talk Dementia Research during Dementia Action Week. We’ll discuss brain supplements and visit the Lab. 📅 Mon 18 May, 11:00–13:30 📍 ILS1, Swansea University 🎟️ tinyurl.com/33z5d8c8 Supported by @alzresearchuk.bsky.social Wales Network. @alzheimersresearchuk.org
Brain Health Swansea Bay
At Brain Health Swansea Bay, we are dedicated to strengthening brain health and reducing dementia risk across West Glamorgan and the Swansea Bay region. Our mission is to provide clear, evidence-based...
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We’re here to support the next step in your research career. Join our webinar for a clear, practical overview of our grants and what to expect from the application process. Secure your spot: alzheimers.eventsair.com/research-web...
