Opened in 2010 by Nicola Sturgeon, the facility provides a high-quality research environment for investigations into the causes and treatment of dementia, and care provided by relatives and friends. Alzheimer Scotland Dementia Research Centre Image Alzheimer Scotland Dementia Research Centre members Opened in 2010 by Nicola Sturgeon, the facility provides a high-quality research environment for investigations into the causes and treatment of dementia, and care provided by relatives and friends.The Centre provides a high quality environment for dementia research, commissions and develops a balanced portfolio of clinical and scientific research, seeks to attract external dementia research funding, and develops and maintains a brain tissue bank.In summer 2016, the Centre received a further 5 years' funding from Alzheimer Scotland to continue this important work. A particular focus of the centre is environmental risk factors for dementia, including air pollution and vitamin D. Visit the Alzheimer Scotland Dementia Research website to find out more This article was published on 2024-08-28
