Dementia Research in Scotland

Scotland’s dementia research community has strong tradition of impactful research with outcomes that improve the lives of people living with dementia and those who care for them. Visit our Research Themes page for an overview of the types of ongoing research taking place in Scotland.

See below for some of the work of researchers, and how we can help you with your research.

Promoting Research

 

The SDRC works to celebrate the ongoing work of researchers.

If you have something you would like to share with the SDRC membership, please get in touch. 

Scottish dementia and brain health research in 2022 in numbers

We attracted 54 research grant awards, totaling £14.5 million in research grants

Over 700 Scottish-based researchers contributed to a research paper or grant award

Scottish-based researchers published over 300 papers into scientific journals

    We collaborated with 2200 international researchers in 49 countries

    Research spotlight: blog

    The launch of the SDRC Annual Report 2020/21

    The SDRC Annual Report 2020/21, launched at the SDRC Annual Conference 2021 on Wednesday 16th June. It outlines what research has been ongoing in dementia and brain health research in Scotland in the past 12 months. Of course, it heavily features the impact COVID has...
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    SDRC Executive Committee Member: Dr Jennifer Macfarlane

    In October 2022, the SDRC held our election to refresh the Executive Committee. We are now able to announce who was successfully voted. Jennifer Macfarlane has been a co-opted member of the SDRC Executive Committee since earlier this year, we are now delighted to...
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    The Ella Macgregor Award: Alzheimer Scotland Student Research Programme 2024

    The Alzheimer Scotland Student Research Programme is excited to announce the first of two recipients of funding for 2024. This particular award, which will also be known as the Ella Macgregor Award, goes to the student Katie Robertson, supervised by a team led by Prof...
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    Guest Blog: Ahmed Alharthi

    Today's blog is from Ahmed Alharthi, who in undertaking a PhD at the University of Glasgow. Ahmed talks about the PhD journey. I am a licenced clinical pharmacist by background, who works with Dr Terry Quinn, a consultant physician and geriatrician in the NHS and a...
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    NHS Research Scotland Neuroprogressive and Dementia Research Network Strategy Launch

    On 3rd December 2021, the NHS Research Scotland Neuroprogressive and Dementia Research Network (NRS NDN) launched a new strategy.  It sets out the Network's intention to involve, engage with, and support people with lived experience of neuroprogressive conditions or...
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    Life Sciences Event with the SDRC, SULSA, Brain Health Scotland & Alzheimer Scotland

    On the 26-27 May 2022, the Scottish Universities Life Sciences Alliance (SULSA), the Scottish Dementia Research Consortium, Brain Health Scotland and Alzheimer Scotland hosted world leaders in Life Sciences at a summit at the University of St Andrews.  This two-day...
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    Early Career Researchers: Miles Welstead

    Following on from our very successful August PhD student and Early Career Researcher blog series, we have many more blogs to share with you during September! Our first one is by Miles Welstead.  Follow us on Twitter to keep up to date with the series. I am a PhD...
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    National Workshops- Patient Public Involvement

    NHS Research Scotland (NRS) has funded a small bid from the Universities of Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dundee and Glasgow to run some Patient Public Involvement (PPI) Workshops. The idea of the workshops is to have a collective dialogue about how we progress PPI in...
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    Early Career Researchers: Linda Nicholson

    Our blog today is by Linda Nicholson, a part-time Ph.D. student at the University of Dundee. Linda is also a registered nurse and is currently a Lecturer in Applied Life Sciences. Read more about Linda’s research below My current research project is focussed around...
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    Funding Opportunity: Medical Research Scotland Daphne Jackson Fellowships

    Salary: £36,024-£44,263 per annumLocation: any Scottish University or recognised Research Institution in ScotlandFixed-Term, two or three yearsPart-time The Daphne Jackson Trust supports researchers wishing to return to a research career after a break of two years or...
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    Research spotlight: video

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    Are you a researcher that would like to feature in this spotlight section? Get in touch to write a blog or share a video with us!

    How can I get involved in dementia research in Scotland?

    Join Dementia Research

    Anybody over the age of 18 can take part in dementia research in Scotland. The first step is signing up to support vital research studies across the nation. 

    Join Dementia Research is UK-wide service which allows you to register your interest to take part in dementia research and be matched to suitable studies. The register is open to anyone – so you do not need to have a diagnosis of dementia or any family history of the illness. You can also sign up someone else to the register, if you have their consent to do so.

    Visit the Join Dementia Research website for more information. You can also find out more about volunteering for dementia research studies by calling Alzheimer Scotland’s 24 Hour helpline on  0808 808 3000

    Supporting Research

    Funding and Career Opportunities

    Career Opportunity: Medical Writer

      Value £30-40/hr DOE Institution Linus Health Contract Type 3 month, with opportunity for extension Title Medical Writer Overview Linus Health is a digital health company focused on transforming brain health for people across the world. They are looking for a...
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    Dementia Innovators Programme

    The Dementia Innovators Programme is a pilot programme, for professionals both within and outside the NHS, is aimed at supporting those with an idea that could help improve the lives of people affected by dementia. The programme, a collaboration between the NHS...
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    Funding Opportunity: Scottish Neurological Research Fund

    Scottish Neurological Research Fund: Round 3 The funders, the Chief Scientist Office, the RS Macdonald Charitable Trust and the Brain Health-ARC have committed to this third round of the Scottish Neurological Research Fund (SNRF3). This fund provides an opportunity...
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    Funding Opportunity: Alzheimer Scotland Student Research Programme

    Alzheimer Scotland Student Research Programme Alzheimer Scotland is pleased to announce the third round of the Student Research Programme. The Alzheimer Scotland Student Research Programme will fund two Masters-level research projects relating to the SDRC theme of...
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    Funding Opportunity: Medical Research Scotland Daphne Jackson Fellowships

    Salary: £36,024-£44,263 per annumLocation: any Scottish University or recognised Research Institution in ScotlandFixed-Term, two or three yearsPart-time The Daphne Jackson Trust supports researchers wishing to return to a research career after a break of two years or...
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    Postdoctoral Research Assistant: ALS and Clinical proteomics at University of Dundee

    £36,024-£44,263 per annumUniversity of Dundee, UK Dementia Research Institute at the University of Edinburgh Fixed-Term for 36 monthsFull-time The University of Dundee are looking for an ambitious post-doctoral research fellow who will work in an inter-disciplinary,...
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    Do you have insights to share with other researchers? Write a blog for the SDRC!

    We are always looking for SDRC members to feature on our website and write a guest blog for the SDRC. You may already be familiar with our blog series, where we welcome contributions from people with an experience of brain health or dementia research. Blogs are an...
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    Research studies recruiting volunteers

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    Are you an Early Career Researcher?

     

    The SDRC understand the specific challenges that early career researchers have in their career. 

    Therefore we have created a range of resources dedicated specifically for early career researchers to support them in their development. 

    Webinars

    Educational content which offers practical education on specific elements of dementia or brain health research. Or masterclasses which will give advice on career progressions.

    Speakers are experts in their fields.

    Mentorship

    We assign early career researchers to a more experienced academic who will give one-to-one advice and support. 

    This programme is currently paused but SDRC members will be notified once it restarts.

    Useful links

    We know the dementia and brain health landscape can be intimidating to those new to research in this area.

    Visit our Useful Links page to get an overview of organisations that are relevant to research and academia.

    How can I be a part of the SDRC?

    The SDRC is the biggest network of dementia and brain health research in Scotland. We all work together to celebrate and grow the research community.

    Membership is free and open to all.

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