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Dementia Research Institute

How we are promoting excellence to help create a world where research conquers dementia.

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UK Dementia Research Institute

Launched in 2017, the UK Dementia Research Institute is the single biggest investment the UK has ever made in dementia thanks to founding funders the Medical Research Council, Alzheimer’s Society, and Alzheimer’s Research UK.

Latest news

Professor Julie Williams

“Hugely thankful for her vision and leadership”

3 July 2024

Professor Julie Williams, founding director of Cardiff University’s UK DRI steps down after seven years in post

Julie Williams

Award for outstanding contribution to neuroscience

1 July 2024

Professor Julie Williams awarded British Neuroscience Association Award for Outstanding Contribution to Neuroscience

Brain

New links between late-onset Alzheimer's disease and the immune system

18 January 2024

New information uncovered about the blood-brain barrier in late onset Alzheimer's disease

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Dementia is one of our greatest global health challenges, and it is growing rapidly. The number of people in the UK living with dementia is projected to increase to 1.6 million by 2040, with global cases set to triple to 153 million by the year of 2050.

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About us

Our strength in understanding dementias comes from our collaborative culture.

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What we do

Find out more about the work we do at the Dementia Research Institute.

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We recruit exceptional scientists from around the world to help us shape and deliver our future vision.