Celebrating AAIC Neuroscience Next Manchester Award Winners
Dementia ResearcherMeet the AAIC Neuroscience Next Manchester award winners, recognising ECR research in tau, PET imaging, digital biomarkers and extracellular vesicles.
Research News
NIHR briefs tackle ethnic inequalities in neurodegeneration
NIHRTwo new NIHR briefs highlight practical actions to improve access, awareness and culturally responsive care in neurodegenerative conditions.
Improving care for care home residents through data linkage
Landmark ARC East of England DACHA study shows linking care home, NHS and social care data improves resident wellbeing and supports smarter national policy.
The role of inflammation in Alzheimer’s Disease – with Tomi Akingbade
Tomi Akingbade join the Royal Institute Podcast to explain how inflammation could be playing a role in the progression of Alzheimer’s,
Clock Model Blood Test Predicts Alzheimer’s Onset
New FNIH study in Nature Medicine shows a single blood test can predict Alzheimer’s risk and estimate symptom onset within 3 to 4 years, aiding trials.
DEMON Webinar Recording: Precision Molecular Epidemiology
DEMON NetworkDr Natàlia Vilor Tejedor explores genetics, risk factors and neuroinflammation in Alzheimer disease in this DEMON Biomarkers Group talk recorded 11 Feb 2026.
Study maps symptom links in Lewy body dementia
New research uses network analysis to show how Lewy body dementia symptoms connect, highlighting visual hallucinations and bladder symptoms as central features.
New report warns of major rise in dementia across Europe
A new Alzheimer Europe report estimates dementia across Europe could rise by almost two thirds by 2050, increasing pressure on health, care, and research.
Could an MRI scan detect Lewy body dementia sooner?
New research uses brain scans to spot Lewy body dementia earlier. John O’Brien and Elena Herrero explain how imaging could improve diagnosis and care.
Depression later in life may signal Parkinson’s or Lewy body dementia
A Danish study of 17,711 people found late life depression was more common before Parkinson’s and Lewy body dementia, suggesting early neurodegenerative change.
Lewy Body Dementia Research Year in Review
Lewy Body Dementia Association webinar reviewing 2025 advances in Lewy body dementia research including diagnostics biomarkers and clinical trials
£2.4m national trial to rethink swallowing care
The University of Bradford has £2.4m from NIHR to lead a clinical trial to improve care for swallowing difficulties, including dementia.