New Chief Operating Officer takes the helm at UK DRI
Dr Adrian Ivinson has been appointed to the role of Chief Operating Officer for the UK DRI.
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UK DRI Centre Director Chris Shaw finds potential new MND gene
An international team finds a new risk gene for motor neuron disease (MND, also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, ALS).
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UK DRI Centre Director Giles Hardingham uncovers how neurons control their supporting cells
The group in Edinburgh's new research gives hope to new ways to treat dementias, by controlling the protection of neurons in the brain.
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How we selected world-leading UK DRI centres
Following visits to every applicant university, who all showed exceptionally strong quality, the panel had tough decisions to make against the criteria and the scientific programmes presented.
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Centre selection marks huge leap in UK DRI establishment
The selection of the UK DRI centres, associate directors and their foundation programmes marks a huge leap forwards in the establishment of the institute, and ultimately bringing benefits to people with dementia.
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UK DRI Centre Director Giovanna Mallucci discovers two repurposed drugs that arrest neurodegeneration in mice
Professor Mallucci's team finds two drugs which block a major brain cell death pathway and prevent neurodegeneration.
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Events: where to meet the UK DRI in 2017
Representatives from the UK DRI will available to meet at a range of events throughout the year - do come and ask us questions!
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Creating a culture of patient and public involvement at the UK DRI
In December 2016, we announced Professor Bart De Strooper as Director of the UK DRI. Sara Gregson from the Alzheimer’s Society Research Network, a former carer for her mother with dementia, chaired a recruitment panel involving people affected by dementia. Here she explains the importance of their involvement.
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MRC Momentum Awards give £3.9m to boost UK dementia research base for the UK DRI
In October 2016, the MRC awarded five universities a total of £3.9 million to grow and develop the UK’s research base in dementia science.
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