Browse through our recent news and keep up to date with the latest on what’s been happening at Neuroclin Glasgow.
Does Alzheimer’s only affect old people?
It’s common to associate Alzheimer’s disease and dementia with older people but the condition can affect younger people too. Of all the people who have Alzheimer’s disease, about 5 percent will develop symptoms before age 65. People with dementia whose symptoms started before they were 65 are often described as having young-onset dementia. This can … Continued
Glasgow Memory Clinic’s Clinic Development Manager to tackle The Dundee Kiltwalk to raise money for ENABLE Scotland
Going that extra mile… This Sunday Glasgow Memory Clinic’s Clinic Development Manager, Alison Cranmer, will put her best foot forward to take part in The Dundee Kiltwalk. Setting off from the spectacular and renowned surroundings of St Andrews, Alison will take on the ‘Might Stride’, a 25-mile amble that takes in the several of the … Continued
Could you be the next volunteer for our research studies?
You could be eligible to receive £25 Glasgow Memory Clinic is an independent clinical research centre who seeks volunteers for a range of studies running at the clinic. Volunteers are absolutely vital in order to help find improved treatments and better ways to provide care for people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Over the … Continued
This years’ AAIC highlights that research is the key to finding a cure for Alzheimer’s Disease
Glasgow Memory Clinic recently attended the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC 17) in London and a beacon of hope shone brightly and strongly during this years’ annual global gathering of Alzheimer’s researchers. At no point in human history have more scientists and researchers focussed their minds and efforts on finding a cure for Alzheimer’s – … Continued
Our research and current studies
Our research – we want to find a cure for Alzheimer’s disease Glasgow Memory Clinic is currently working on a new generation of treatments for Memory impairment, Prodromal Alzheimer’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia. We are the only centre in Scotland that has conducted research on all of the currently licensed treatments for Alzheimer’s disease. … Continued
Glasgow Memory Clinic to attend the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC 17)
Glasgow Memory Clinic is delighted to be attending the Alzheimer’s Association International Pre-conferences and Annual Conference this month to be held at the ExCel, London. The AAIC is the largest international meeting dedicated to advancing dementia science. Every year it unites the world’s leading researchers, next generation investigators, clinicians and the care research community to … Continued
The world’s most detailed brain scan signals a promising new hope for Alzheimer’s research
Scientists at Cardiff University recently carried out the most detailed scan of the brain’s internal wiring. This advance in technology has led to Doctors being very hopeful it will increase understanding of a range of neurological disorders. The extraordinary images produced in Cardiff are the result of a special MRI Scanner – one of only … Continued
‘Memories’ painting is a stroke of genius
You’ll notice when you walk into Glasgow Memory Clinic’s reception, there is a very large and colourful painting. In 2015 Albert Enz, a former leading Alzheimer’s researcher turned artist, was commissioned to produce this piece. The artist was given the title, ‘Memories’, but no other brief. What was produced is simply a feast for the … Continued
Glasgow Memory Clinic will be attending various events and conferences including:
2017 14-15 Jul (Pre-conferences) 16-20 Jul (Annual Conference) Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) – London This is the world’s largest forum for the dementia research community. International investigators, clinicians and care providers will gather to share the latest study results, theories and discoveries that will help bring the world closer to breakthroughs in dementia science. … Continued
Keeping up the pace: Senior Research Physician runs Stirling Marathon
Dr Jennifer Lynch, Senior Research Physician at Glasgow Memory Clinic, talks about what it was like preparing for the first ever Stirling Scottish Marathon that took place on Sun 21 May. Dr Lynch joined more than 7,000 runners to take part in events across the weekend in Stirling, with The Thistles Great Stirling Family Run taking … Continued