Research
Alzheimer Scotland is committed to areas of research reflecting the continuum of prevention, delay, and support. Alzheimer Scotland supports a wide range of dementia research through funding, study, recruitment and helping to develop the structures that enable dementia research to flourish.
Finding the cure
There is currently no cure for dementia, but we are seeing more and more developments in the world of dementia research.
Thanks to the latest studies, we know more than ever about dementia and what is most important regarding care, support, and quality of life. We also understand more about what can be done to help prevent dementia, as we work towards our goal of finding a cure.
From Alzheimer’s disease drug breakthroughs, to using blood-based biomarkers for earlier diagnosis, promising steps forward are being made. For us, research brings hope.
Participating in dementia research
Taking part in research is one of the most powerful ways you can help shape the future of dementia care, treatment and prevention. Whether you’re living with dementia, caring for someone who is, or interested in brain health, there are opportunities to get involved.
Research programmes
It’s only through research that we can learn more about dementia prevention, improve the quality of life for people living with dementia and ultimately find a cure. Learn more about the important work we are supporting by reading about the research we are supporting below:
Scottish Dementia Research Consortium
The Scottish Dementia Research Consortium (SDRC) champions the work of Scotland’s world-class dementia researchers.
Alzheimer Scotland’s Brain Tissue Bank
Find out more about the Alzheimer Scotland Brain Tissue Bank based at the University of Edinburgh.
Alzheimer Scotland Dementia Research Centre
The ASDRC is a partnership between Alzheimer Scotland and the University of Edinburgh which launched on World Alzheimer’s Day 2011 to support research.
Alzheimer Scotland Centre for Policy and Practice
Find out more about the Alzheimer Scotland Centre for Policy and Practice at University of the West of Scotland.
Other ways to support us
It’s only with your support that we can continue to make sure nobody faces dementia alone and there are so many ways you support Alzheimer Scotland.
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