We join Dr. Sheona Scales, Director of Research at Alzheimer’s Research UK, to discuss why the ARUK Research Conference is an ...

This December, I’ll be joined by three amazing people to look back through key dementia research stories of 2024.

Live the legend of the Tour de France, riding on the same routes and under the same conditions as the professionals. If you already have a place in this event but would like to support Alzheimer’s ...

For additional scheme-specific information, including application deadlines, please visit our grant scheme web pages. Frequently asked questions and facts aimed at researchers about our grants schemes ...

A challenge event you can take on at your pace. The Thames Path Ultra Challenge invites you to walk, jog or run a distance of your choice, along a signed route, with free food and drink at regular ...

Alzheimer’s Research UK exists for a cure and it’s vital that everyone can benefit from the progress we’re making in dementia research. Over half of us know someone affected by dementia, it affects ...

Since most cases of dementia are caused by a complex mixture of factors, the NHS only offers genetic testing in rare, specific circumstances. Genetic tests can be used to tell whether someone has ...

Find out the 10 most important facts and statistics about dementia and dementia research. Click on each fact for more information. 1. Dementia is not a disease itself. Expand The word ‘dementia’ is a ...

Find out facts about the different diseases that cause dementia. Click on each fact for more information. 1. Alzheimer's is the most common disease that causes dementia. Expand For every 10 people ...

We are often asked about the genetics of dementia – whether diseases like Alzheimer’s can be inherited, or passed down through families. Most cases of dementia are not directly caused by genes. The ...

Find out about five major findings of dementia research over the years, including new treatments and potential ways of diagnosing dementia. Click on each box for more information. 1. The discovery of ...

People with Down’s syndrome are born with an extra piece of DNA in all their cells. This means they have an extra copy of the APP (amyloid precursor protein) gene. This leads to the build-up of ...