Alzheimer's Society's innovative Drug Discovery programme

Via www.alzheimers.org.uk/drugdiscovery

Alzheimer’s Society’s innovative Drug Discovery programme is an exciting new approach to developing treatments for Alzheimer’s disease.

The innovative approach means that new, better treatments could be available in just seven years, bringing hope to people with dementia and their carers.

The programme aims to identify existing drugs which could be developed as effective treatments for Alzheimer’s disease. As the drugs are already available they will be cheaper and quicker to translate into dementia treatments.

Leading scientists have identified six drug candidates that are now being taken forward for further testing. The three most promising candidates will then be tested in people with dementia in full clinical trials.

Find out more at www.alzheimers.org.uk/drugdiscovery

2 thoughts on “Alzheimer's Society's innovative Drug Discovery programme

  1. Mr Michael Moston

    I have recently been diagnosed with Frontal Tempora Dementia and I am at an early stage, and Still driving (at the moment!!)

    Would it be possible to advise when the programme starts and how/if I may enquire as to my suitability for participation in any of the clinical trials

    Thanks in anticipation

    Michael H Moston

    1. Rowan Post author

      Dear Michael,

      Many thanks for getting in touch via the website. There is more detail about the Alzheimer’s Society’s innovative Drug Discovery programme on their website at https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/drugdiscovery.

      You may also find the following information helpful:
      Getting involved with clinical trials https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/documents_info.php?documentID=949
      Involving people with dementia and their carers in research https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/documents_info.php?documentID=1109

      For more information on the Alzheimer’s Society’s Research Network please email them at research@alzheimers.org.uk.


      Many thanks

      Rowan Purdy

      sent on behalf of the
      South West Dementia Partnership
      info@southwestdementiapartnership.org.uk
      http://www.southwestdementiapartnership.org.uk

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