Our task is to act as a Global Observatory and the National focal point and catalyst for research and innovation by companies, universities, research and development centres. It is a tangible collective of UK and Global Intelligence around ageing and longevity, which we are committed to identifying, collating, and sharing.
Explores research in therapeutic delivery, neuroimaging, wearable technologies and patient involvement with experts from Cardiff, Swansea and Bangor Universities, along with colleagues in NHS Wales and industry.
Visit websiteA public-private partnership funded by the Medical Research Council. They work across traditional boundaries, bringing researchers from universities and industry together in the fight to develop effective treatments for dementia fast.
Visit websiteA network of dementia researchers, policy makers and people living with dementia from across Scotland. The purpose of the SDRC is to champion the work of its world-class dementia researchers in all disciplines that is already taking place throughout Scotland. In addition, the SDRC aims to help develop this research further still by promoting collaboration and the sharing of new ideas among its membership.
Visit websiteA collaborative project between the University of Exeter and King’s College London that aims to understand how the brain ages and how we might reduce the risk of dementia and mental health issues in later life. Harnessing the power of online technology and a dedicated website, PROTECT is collecting data on cognitive ability on a yearly basis from thousands of people over 50 to enable a time course of brain function as they age. DNA samples are also provided by participants via a simple at-home kit to allow the role of genes in this process to be assessed.
Visit websitePart of a wider Drug Discovery Alliance, funded by Alzheimer’s Research UK. The Cambridge Drug Discovery Institute works alongside Institutes at the University of Oxford and UCL to create one of the largest coordinated efforts to drive academic drug discovery into neurodegenerative diseases.
Visit websiteWorld-class research centre addressing key internationally important questions in ageing and dementia. The Centre provides essential infrastructure enabling researchers in ageing and dementia to compete globally by developing critical research strengths and collaborations.
Visit websiteDSDC is funded by charitable sources. It draws on international research and practice to provide a comprehensive resource on all aspects of dementia. It aims to improve the lives of people living with dementia through care and design, influencing policy and improving services for people with dementia.
Visit websiteThe institute will carry out research relevant to all dementias with a joint £290 million investment from the Medical Research Council (MRC), Alzheimer’s Society and Alzheimer’s Research UK. The universities of the UK DRI are: University of Cambridge, Cardiff University, University of Edinburgh, Imperial College London, King’s College London and UCL, where the national operational headquarters are based.
Visit websiteATiC is working to expand its collaboration with Health Boards across Wales to establish public/private collaborations involving smart specialisms and the development of smart devices and assistive technologies.
Visit websiteFocused on business-led research in the area of connected health. CHIC seeks to lead transformational research which aligns care needs with technology providers, researchers and clinical experience.
Visit websiteThe HTW remit covers any health technology that isn’t a medicine, such as medical devices, surgical procedures, psychological therapies, tele-monitoring or rehabilitation.
Visit websiteProject aims to reduce falls and fractures related to frailty across Greater Manchester through early intervention, treatment and management of at-risk patients. The project will support primary care by finding at-risk patients so that they can be treated with appropriate therapies, including medication to strengthen bones, and supported with services in the community to help manage their condition.
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