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If you are concerned about your memory or have a diagnosis of a brain condition such as mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer’s disease, please get in touch. Our team will match you with any appropriate research projects that might help you get the answers you need.

Joining our research community is free. You will never have to pay for any consultation, assessment, or treatment as our programmes are paid for by our sponsors.

Scottish Rugby legend Dr James Robson tackles brain health in new role

17th March 2025

Scottish Brain Sciences (SBS) is proud to announce the appointment of Dr James Robson, MBE, one of the UK’s most respected sports medicine experts, as Sport and Wellbeing Medical Advisor. In this new role, Dr Robson will oversee SBS’s sports research initiatives and further champion the promotion of brain health and wellbeing across athletic and broader communities. Renowned for his distinguished career as Chief Medical Officer and Team Doctor for Scottish Rugby (SR), Dr Robson set new standards for player welfare and brain health.

Our Edinburgh research centre is moving!

5th February 2025

We are delighted to share that we are moving our Edinburgh base and headquarters from our current base in Gyleview House to a newly refurbished research facility within Scottish Gas Murrayfield stadium. From the week of 10th March, we will be able to welcome you to our new space, located in the South Stand of the stadium. This move marks an exciting step forward, allowing us to enhance the research experience for you while maintaining the same high-quality clinical and laboratory facilities in a refreshed setting.

Lecanemab is approved by MHRA in Great Britain, and restricted in NHS

23rd August 2024

Following today's announcements from the MHRA and NICE about a new drug, lecanemab - which approve its use in Great Britain, but block its adoption in NHS England - our CEO and Founder, Prof Craig Ritchie, said the following: "Today's announcements mark an important step forward in the ongoing effort to deliver better treatments for Alzheimer's disease, but they will no doubt leave patients and their families with uncertainty about what it means for them.

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Help change the future for those affected by brain conditions including Alzheimer’s disease

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Scottish Rugby legend Dr James Robson tackles brain health in new role

Our Edinburgh research centre is moving!

Lecanemab is approved by MHRA in Great Britain, and restricted in NHS

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