Dementia with Lewy bodies is the third most common disease that causes dementia. Both risk genes and faulty genes can be involved in dementia with Lewy bodies. Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is ...

With expertise in research, fundraising, policy and more, our staff are dedicated to making breakthroughs possible. Hilary Evans-Newton is the Chief Executive of Alzheimer’s Research UK. Hilary joined ...

Looking for a challenge to test yourself, to get in shape, or bond with friends on a weekend adventure? If so, an Ultra Challenge® is for you – and you don’t need to be a budding elite athlete – ...

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

Alzheimer’s Research UK has a large number of different grant schemes through which you can apply for funding. All applications must fall within Alzheimer’s Research UK’s remit which covers biomedical ...

All applications for funds are reviewed by the Organising Committee, with conflicts of interest appropriately managed. New opportunities for 2025 Pump Priming awards, Equipment and Travel Awards will ...

Are you a dementia researcher or professional in the field? Don’t miss out on important updates about our upcoming dementia research events. Our 2026 Research Conference, will take place in Manchester ...

Vascular dementia is the second most common type of dementia. Most cases of vascular dementia are not caused by directly inherited faulty genes. Vascular dementia is caused by reduced blood flow to ...

You can navigate our research funding dashboard to find the answers to these and other questions. The dashboard provides information on all the research projects we have funded, and are funding right ...

Take on the Peak District Challenge at your own pace – walk, jog, or run a distance that suits you along a marked route. Along the way, you'll enjoy regular rest stops offering free food, drink, and ...

There are two main types of Alzheimer’s. Late onset Alzheimer’s starts after age 65, and young onset Alzheimer’s affects people before age 65. Different genes can be involved in the development of the ...