Research at ARUK

At Alzheimer's Research UK, we stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand #ForACure. 🟧 For general news from us follow @AlzResearchUK

[Research at ARUK @ARUKscientist]

Our new funding portfolio is live!

Supporting dementia researchers across career stages – from early exploratory ideas and hypotheses-based projects, through to ambitious interdisciplinary programmes.

Explore the grants and talk to us at #AAIC26: https://t.co/9dFdsBOJjp

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Taking the stage at #AAIC2026 today:

Jemma Hazan, Calum Hamilton, Raj Kalaria, Tara Spires-Jones, Jonathan Schott, Wioleta Zelek and Maura Malpetti.

Great to see our funded researchers sharing their insights this week. Thanks to everyone who represented our research community!

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🎉 We’ve passed the AMRC Expert Review Audit!

Meeting AMRC's six principles of expert review confirms that we use robust and rigorous research funding processes, helping us to fund the best research and driving better health outcomes for our community.

[AMRC @AMRC]

🎉Congratulations to our member charities that have successfully completed our Expert Review Audit.

By meeting our six principles of expert review, they have demonstrated their commitment to using robust and rigorous funding processes which support high-quality research that improves lives.

Find out more: https://t.co/OqXRPEqZvG🔗

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Today’s #AAIC2026 line-up is here!
We’re delighted to see Becky Carlyle, John O’Brien and Laura Smith presenting today.

AAIC brings together the global dementia research community, and we’re proud to see our researchers sharing their work as part of it.

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Our funded researchers Delphine Boche, Katie Lunnon, Maura Malpetti and Selina Wray are presenting today at #AAIC26.

We’re excited to see their research in the spotlight and to follow the latest discoveries emerging from the conference this week.

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Congratulations to our funded researcher @saobettencourt on her latest publication in @molpsychiatry ! The study reveals changes in oligodendrocytes that may play an important role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease: https://t.co/jZhPOBvaWq

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Just two days to go.

Join us and our partner UKDTN on 8 July at 9am to explore the Clinical Trial Placement launching with our Doctoral Fellowships. Hear from Prof John-Paul Taylor, Eve Chapman and current Clinical Trial Fellows.

Register: https://t.co/8evXLHr8ZW

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Discover how a clinical trial placement with UK Dementia Trials Network can enhance your Doctoral Clinical Fellowship. Join Prof John-Paul Taylor, Eve Chapman and Clinical Trial Fellows to learn about the placement, launching with the Fellowship.

Sign up: https://t.co/8evXLHr8ZW

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📍 Heading to #AAIC2026?

Visit us at stand 1031 to discuss your research, learn about new funding opportunities and meet our Drug Discovery Institute Chief Scientific Officers!

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Launching this July: our new Clinical Research Award

Flexible funding to accelerate investigator-led trials and translate promising science into clinical impact

Expressions of interest will be open year-round - watch this space

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Just over one week left to register! Don’t miss this opportunity to explore how to build hands-on clinical trials experience into your Fellowship application. The Clinical Trial Placement launches with the Fellowship on 6 July.

Sign up: https://t.co/nqiSvochz6...

[Research at ARUK @ARUKscientist]

Discover how a clinical trial placement with UK Dementia Trials Network can enhance your Doctoral Clinical Fellowship. Join Prof John-Paul Taylor, Eve Chapman and Clinical Trial Fellows to learn about the placement, launching with the Fellowship.

Sign up: https://t.co/8evXLHr8ZW

[Research at ARUK @ARUKscientist]

Congratulations to our new Advanced and Doctoral Clinical Fellows!

[Alzheimer's Research UK @AlzResearchUK]

Six Clinical Fellowships awarded to bring dementia research closer to the people who need it and strengthen the UK’s ability to deliver clinical trials.

Read more: https://t.co/BfpYYHZb6N

More news on our Clinical Accelerator Programme coming soon!

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We’re proud to support research that challenges what we know about dementia and opens new pathways for discovery.

Congratulations to the team on this important milestone!

[Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience @KingsIoPPN]

King's researchers identify a new mechanism for neuronal death in dementia, called karyoptosis, that links the build-up of toxic proteins to neurons dying.

@ARUKscientist @UKDRI @BBSRC

https://t.co/B749cccPEi

#Alzheimersresearch #Neuroscience #ScienceatKings #Brainhealth

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The Medical Research Council (@The_MRC) and Our Future Health (@ukfuturehealth) are offering grants to support researchers accessing Our Future Health data and driving new discoveries in disease prevention, detection and treatment

Find out more and apply: https://t.co/f5R1ICZF0x

[Research at ARUK @ARUKscientist]

Discover how a clinical trial placement with UK Dementia Trials Network can enhance your Doctoral Clinical Fellowship. Join Prof John-Paul Taylor, Eve Chapman and Clinical Trial Fellows to learn about the placement, launching with the Fellowship.

Sign up: https://t.co/8evXLHr8ZW

[World Dementia Council @WorldDementia]

Later this week, @HilaryAlzUK chairs a WDC dialogue on treatment access in Europe — and what it will take to get payers to follow regulators. Learn more: https://t.co/Myit9Dkmuo

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From target discovery to clinical trials, developing new treatments takes collaboration

Join an Industry Masterclass in Drug Discovery & Development on 10 July in London, co-organised by
Prof @FionaDucotterd from our Drug Discovery Alliance

Register: https://t.co/aXRazTJY50

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Don't miss out on our webinar next week!

Book your place now: https://t.co/ZcWT0SNIBc

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We’re here to support the next step in your research career. Join our webinar for a clear, practical overview of our grants and what to expect from the application process.

Secure your spot: https://t.co/ZcWT0SNIBc

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We’re investing £9.5m in dementia research, supporting 25 projects across the UK

This includes Pilot Projects testing bold new ideas, and Major Projects supporting long-term research

We’re helping turn ideas into breakthroughs

Read about the projects: https://t.co/7z1qBsxgXN

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@brains4dementia, supported by us and @Alzheimersoc, is one of the UK’s leading brain tissue resources.

As the programme soon enters its 20th year, @BristolUni will take on leadership as lead centre. Learn how BDR can support your work: https://t.co/JHoNq8P95i

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We’re proud to be one of 89 charities awarded a share of @NIHRresearch's £37m investment, supporting 800+ early-career researchers.

This funding will help our researchers at a crucial stage of their careers, empowering them to drive future breakthroughs.

[National Institute for Health and Care Research @NIHRresearch]

We’re awarding £37 million to medical research charities to support early career researchers in partnership with the @AMRC.

The scheme will:

➡️ fund 89 charities covering a wide range of health conditions
➡️ support over 800 charity-funded researchers across the UK
➡️ help researchers with their research, learning, and career development

It also aims to help charities to engage with their health and care workforce to raise awareness of research in under-represented professions and settings.

Find out more: https://t.co/KAL3NCDzMY