DPUK Translation 2025 – Trials Delivery: Trials for All
Dementias Platform UKWatch session three from DPUK’s Translation 2025, discussing clinical trial innovation and equitable approaches, featuring Prof Cath Mummery and colleagues.
Research News
Why Some Alzheimer’s Drugs Work Better Than Others
UK DRINew research reveals why some Alzheimer’s drugs are more effective—lecanemab binds better to toxic proteins in early-stage disease, offering key insight.
Study explores links between sports brain injury & dementia
Dementia ResearcherRetired contact-sport athletes aged invited to join a pioneering study exploring sport-related brain injury and dementia risk led by Trinity College Dublin.
New Study Exposes Sexism in Dementia Research Careers
Over half of women ECRs in dementia research report experiencing sexism, a new global study reveals. Read the full paper and access the data on our website.
Alzheimer’s Blood Test Performance Database
A first-of-its-kind resource from the Global CEO Initiative on Alzheimer’s Disease to help clinicians evaluate the performance of blood tests for Alzheimer’s
BBC Memories and Dementia Season
The BBC has launched a special new season across TV, iPlayer and Radio called Memories and Dementia: Starting the Conversation – led by Dr Punam Krishan
UK DRI and Parkinson’s UK join forces
UK DRI & Parkinson’s UK launch a £10m research centre to find new treatments & a cure for Parkinson’s, uniting top scientists & cutting-edge resources.
More menopausal symptoms linked to poorer brain function in later life
Experiencing more menopause symptoms is linked to poorer brain function & dementia risk later in life, finds Dr Zahinoor Ismail’s new study.
“Healthy fats” could protect against motor neuron disease
New research findings from the UK Dementia Research institute suggest enhancing levels of “healthy fats” like omega-3s in the brain could be beneficial in MND
Podcast series: Clinical Research Career Conversations
A new podcast series exploring different roles and professions involved in clinical research and highlights the incredible impact they have on healthcare.
Primary Progressive Aphasia awareness day – 4th April 2025
We’re pleased to help spread the word about the official launch of the first-ever Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) Awareness Day – 4th April 2025!
Great Minds Live – Living Well With Dementia
Join Prof. Chudi Banerjee & Prof. Martin Prince presenting for Great Minds, as they explore dementia care, quality of life, and the limits of drug treatments.