Alzheimer’s disease
How do genetic ‘switches’ effect Alzheimer’s?
Researchers at the University of Exeter will develop a method to study different cells in the brain and measure the effect genetic ‘switches’ may have on Alzheimer’s disease
Can drugs that boost noradrenaline improve memory?
Researchers will work with people who have early Alzheimer’s disease see if two drugs that boost noradrenaline will improve memory and concentration.
Protecting blood vessels in dementia
This pioneering project sees Dr Scott Miners, from the University of Bristol, investigate specific changes to blood flow in the brain during Alzheimer’s.
Using data from brain donations to investigate the impact of multiple underlying causes of dementia
Use information from the Brains for Dementia Research Programme to find out which disease combinations lead to a more rapid decline of memory and thinking skills.
Can a cannabis-derived medicine help with symptoms of agitation in dementia?
People living with dementia can experience a wide range of symptoms, affecting not only someone’s memory and thinking skills, but also their behaviour.
Detecting amyloid in action
Dr Steven Quinn at the University of York will use a state-of-the-art microscope to look at the interactions between proteins involved in Alzheimer’s, which will paint a clearer picture of how the disease progresses
Understanding the link between hormone processes and Alzheimer’s
Researchers at the University of Bristol are investigating the link between the hormone system controlling brain blood flow and the progression of Alzheimer’s disease
Shedding light on memory loss in Alzheimer’s
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh are investigating how memory loss happens in Alzheimer’s disease
Using brain scans to investigate changes in the brain over time
Prof Nick Fox and Prof Jon Schott are studying brain scans to investigate changes in the brain over time in a longitudinal amyloid-PET/MRI study of the 1946 birth cohort.
When will there be a blood test for Alzheimer’s?
A blood test, however, would be a simple, cost-effective, relatively non-invasive way to give key insights about brain changes in Alzheimer’s disease.
