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.
Collaborative research project, launched in October 2010, with substantial funding from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC). Cam-CAN uses epidemiological, behavioural, and neuroimaging data to understand how individuals can retain cognitive abilities into old age.
Visit websiteCambridge Cognition is a leading neuroscience technology company optimising the assessment of cognition for better brain health research with scientifically validated digital health solutions. Their software enables gold standard research and clinical trials, accelerating safe and effective treatment development and helping to improve patient outcomes in conditions affecting brain health.
Visit websiteAims to improve the health of the public through research, teaching and analysis to promote well-being, prevent disease and reduce health inequalities.
Visit websiteThe region is home to both The University of Cambridge and Anglia Ruskin University which display strength and leadership in Healthy Ageing.
Visit websiteAims to establish the world’s premier centre for healthy ageing and living, becoming an international flagship and focal point for UK healthy ageing, science and innovation. Located on a 30-acre site owned by Newcastle University, the campus boasts co-location of scientific research with business facilities for research, product and service development, residential units for testing and evaluating new approaches to independent living, innovative care provision and skills development.
Visit websiteFacilities include one of Europe’s most powerful brain scanners, as well as a purpose-built environment for patients and volunteers taking part in medical research and clinical trials.
Visit websiteCare Sourcer is the UK’s first care comparison and matching website, helping people looking for care find the best match of care provider through the use of technology. The company has created a new marketplace that connects the 27,000 UK care providers to the 1.3 million people who require a care service per annum.
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 websiteConducting high quality interdisciplinary research and promoting research-led teaching around ageing, older people and age-related diseases.
Visit websiteFocus on the reciprocal influences of cognition and health across the human life course. The Centre is funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC) and the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC).
Visit websiteCombines research in science, medicine and social sciences to lead global efforts in preventing dementia.
Visit websiteAims to facilitate a cross-disciplinary research community to support the conduct of applied dementia research that will lead to improvements in the lives of people living with dementia and those who provide care and support to them.
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