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Barnsley’s Selina Wray made a Professor of dementia research
Barnsley-born dementia researcher Selina Wray has been awarded a Professorship at the University College London (UCL). In her work, Prof Wray uses cutting-edge techniques with stem cells to unravel the causes of dementia, a condition for which there is currently no cure. Dementia affects 850,000 people in the UK, including 3,000 in Barnsley alone. The…
Scottish dementia researchers head back into lab in search for breakthroughs
Today (Monday 6 July) some dementia researchers funded by Alzheimer’s Research UK have been given special access to head back into the lab at the University of Edinburgh while ensuring they comply with the strict government guidelines on social distancing. While resourceful scientists funded by the UK’s leading dementia research charity were still managing to…
Women in mid-life more likely to have Alzheimer’s brain changes than men
Today (Wednesday 24 June) researchers from the US suggest that the menopause could account for women being at greater risk of dementia than men. The findings are published in the scientific journal, Neurology. Women are a marginalised majority when it comes to dementia More women than men are affected by dementia and account for two-thirds…
Inflammatory bowel disease linked with increased dementia risk
Today (Tuesday 23 June) researchers reveal inflammatory bowel disease – including the conditions ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease – is linked to an increased risk of developing dementia. The research from scientists in Taiwan is published online in the journal Gut. How did the researchers carry out the work? The research team in Taiwan looked…
Good news – Cambridge dementia researchers head back into lab in search for breakthroughs
Today (Monday 22 June) some dementia researchers funded by Alzheimer’s Research UK will head back into the lab at the University of Cambridge, while ensuring they comply with the strict government guidelines on social distancing. While resourceful scientists funded by the Abington-based charity were still managing to do some work in innovative ways wherever possible…
York dementia researchers head back into lab in search for breakthroughs
Today (Monday 22 June) dementia researchers funded by Alzheimer’s Research UK are back in the lab at the University of York, while ensuring they comply with the strict government guidelines on social distancing. While resourceful scientists funded by the UK’s leading dementia research charity were still undertaking some research in innovative ways wherever possible from…
Free online meeting to learn about dementia research
Dementia researchers are inviting the public to join a free online event on Friday 26 June, to hear about progress being made in dementia research. Topics will include the links between dementia and COVID-19 and its impact on research. The free online event is organised by members of the UEA Dementia Research Collaborative. Dementia affects…
Dementia research in Southampton gets £200,000 charity boost
Today (Monday 8 June) the UK’s leading dementia research charity announced that research in Southampton has been given a £200,000 funding boost. While Alzheimer’s Research UK estimates it could be facing a potential drop in income due to COVID-19 of up to 45%, the charity is committed to funding science in the region. Dementia affects…
Dementia research in Sheffield receives £50,000 charity boost
Today (Monday 8 June) the UK’s leading dementia research charity announced that research in Sheffield has been given a £50,000 funding boost. While Alzheimer’s Research UK estimates it could be facing a potential drop in income due to COVID-19 of up to 45%, the charity is committed to continue funding pioneering science in the region.…
Scottish dementia research gets £100,000 charity boost
Today (Monday 8 June) the UK’s leading dementia research charity announced that research in Scotland has been given a £100,000 funding boost. While Alzheimer’s Research UK estimates it could be facing a potential drop in income due to COVID-19 of up to 45%, the charity is committed to funding science in Scotland. Dementia affects around…
