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Every blood sample matters when researching tests for dementia

Researchers are looking for a wider range of people to help find which blood tests will transform how dementia is diagnosed.

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What is patient and public involvement?

Patient and public involvement (PPI) is the philosophy that research is carried out ‘with’ or ‘by’ members of the public rather than ‘to’, ‘about’ or ‘for’ them.

Study finds diabetes medication may help alleviate Alzheimer's disease - Alzheimer's Society comments

Research published today in PLOS One online suggests that diabetes drugs could reduce the markers of Alzheimer's disease.

3 Nations Dementia Working Group

The 3 Nations Dementia Working Group (3NDWG) are a friendly group of people diagnosed with dementia who want to make a difference whilst we still can.

2018 Dementia Research Leaders award winners announced

Winners of the 2018 Dementia Research Leaders awards have been announced for our two categories, Rising Star in dementia research and Outstanding early-career contribution to dementia research.

Research Network member: Elaine Beardsley-Turton

Hear from Elaine, one of our Research Network members, and find out whether volunteering is right for you.

A Research Network volunteer in Northern Ireland shares how she became involved

From the October/November 2015 issue of our magazine, a Research Network volunteer who now co-ordinates the network in Northern Ireland shares how she became involved.

Research

What can PET scans tell us about dementia?

12 April 2017