We’re delighted to announce that we have awarded Dr Roisin McMakin a research grant to support the validation of biomarkers for Motor Neurone Disease (MND). Read more here: tinyurl.com/h23raz8t

The GHWF has awarded Dr Viorica Chelban a research grant as part of its Characterisation of Novel Biomarkers for Neurodegenerative Diseases of Ageing Programme for her work identifying biomarkers for MSA. Read more here: tinyurl.com/h23raz8t

Recent GHWF research grantee Dr Christian Lambert will be exploring new diagnostic MRI biomarkers for Lewy Body Disorders including Parkinson’s disease and Dementia with Lewy Bodies. Read more here: tinyurl.com/h23raz8t Christian Lambert MovementDisordersUCL

New research underscores the potential of blood biomarkers in predicting Alzheimer's disease years before symptoms appear. Read more here: tinyurl.com/47kjjrx9 Read about our funding of research into dementia here: tinyurl.com/w6av3n4y

Blood Biomarker Challenge recruits first participants. It will examine the value of blood tests in detecting dementia at various stages in the disease: tinyurl.com/5xrhutxs Read about important biomarker research we fund: tinyurl.com/r6w2jswx

New 'POPPED' site lets those with lived experience of dementia shape future research. Learn more here: tinyurl.com/3bumhmpd Read about our funding of research into dementia here: tinyurl.com/w6av3n4y

University of Stirling first in UK to launch dementia-friendly design training into nursing and paramedic education. Read more here: tinyurl.com/bdent7x7 We fund life-changing research and support for people with dementia: tinyurl.com/uu6hw525

The Esk Valley Railway's “Forget-Me-Not” train journeys offer people with dementia and carers the chance to connect and socialise amid beautiful scenery. Read more: tinyurl.com/yrjak5ex Our funding aims to improve the lives of people with dementia: tinyurl.com/uu6hw525

New £6m initiative from UKRI and NIHR to develop technologies to help people with dementia stay at home for longer. Read more: tinyurl.com/mv43j972 We fund programmes to improve the lives of people living with dementia: tinyurl.com/uu6hw525

Study shows efficacy of plasma p-tau217 as a blood based biomarker for Alzheimer’s in patients with co-existing cerebrovascular disease. Read more: tinyurl.com/4jrxm4e2 We fund for research into new biomarkers for dementia: tinyurl.com/w6av3n4y

READ-OUT study to investigate whether digital cognitive assessments are effective in identifying early symptoms of dementia: Read more: tinyurl.com/mvtrpdya We fund life-changing research and support for people with dementia: tinyurl.com/uu6hw525

Muscle MRI may have a valuable role as a biomarker for ALS disease progression. Biomarkers are important for early diagnosis and also in research. Read more: tinyurl.com/5n7hyjsz We fund for research into new biomarkers for neurodegenerative diseases: tinyurl.com/w6av3n4y

CONSOLIDATE network to develop new technologies to promote independent living and improve quality of life for people with dementia. tinyurl.com/28vr6en4 We fund life-changing research and support for people with dementia: tinyurl.com/uu6hw525

Surrey researchers test dementia-specific driving decision aid to help people with dementia make decisions about driving. tinyurl.com/3er3xkf9 We fund programmes to improve the lives of people living with dementia: tinyurl.com/uu6hw525

Measuring the retina’s electrical response to light may provide a new opportunity for early diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease: tinyurl.com/yf7r627p Our funding aims to improve the lives of people with Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative diseases: tinyurl.com/uu6hw525

An ageing global population is driving a sharp rise in Parkinson’s disease—but public health intervention could help:tinyurl.com/ftz387aa We aim to improve the lives of people with neurodegenerative diseases through our research: tinyurl.com/r6w2jswx

Cambridgeshire police develop safeguarding initiative for local people living with dementia using distinctive yellow wristbands: tinyurl.com/345p97h8 We fund support programmes to improve the lives of people with dementia: tinyurl.com/r6w2jswx

New clinical trials map allows patients and healthcare professionals access to information about local Parkinson’s trials. tinyurl.com/4a2np2ke Through our research we improve the lives of people with neurodegenerative diseases: tinyurl.com/r6w2jswx

New Queen Mary University of London study suggests early symptoms of dementia may present differently across ethnic groups. Recognising this difference could support diagnosis: tinyurl.com/ke464jy8 We support research into early diagnosis of neurodegenerative disease: tinyurl.com/r6w2jswx

Shortage of Parkinson’s nurses drives appeal to provide more education for healthcare professionals: tinyurl.com/4bx6w9pz We support programmes to improve the lives of people living with neurodegenerative diseases of ageing: tinyurl.com/r6w2jswx