Our research projects
Taking aim at amyloid
Amyloid has long been a key focus of Alzheimer’s research, but as today’s session showed, scientists are still discovering more about it all the time.
Alzheimer’s Research UK Conference 2015
The meeting is the largest dementia research conference in the UK and scientists from across our Research Network will be joined by international dementia experts; a global approach to this global medical challenge.
Worms on the brain
Research at the University of Manchester is investigating how an error in a gene called C9ORF72 causes dementia and motor neurone disease.
Boosting the search for new dementia treatments
The Alzheimer’s Research UK Drug Discovery Alliance is a £30m powerhouse of dementia treatment discovery at leading universities for dementia research.
How do we fund research?
As the UK’s leading dementia research charity, we fund research all over the country; last year we committed £7.6 million to pioneering dementia research.
Dementia research in 2014: looking back at our proudest achievements
2014 has seen huge strides in dementia research as our researchers worked tirelessly to uncover clues about how to diagnose, treat and prevent dementia.
‘Join dementia research’: How long before I can take part in a study?
Join dementia research allows you to register to take part in studies so that researchers can contact with you with projects you may be suitable for.
Global partnerships to meet the dementia challenge
We’re committed to backing initiatives that bring us closer to delivering effective treatments for people with dementia, that’s why we’ve joined the CAMD.
Why research is better with a little help from our friends
Alzheimer’s Research UKs Interdisciplinary Research Grant (IRG) will bring new ideas and skills into dementia research.
World Alzheimer’s Month
21 September is World Alzheimer’s Day, time to reflect on how far we’ve come in our battle to defeat dementia – and also what we still need to achieve.
