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At Scottish Brain Sciences we research ways to detect brain diseases more accurately and treat them before they progress to dementia.

By enrolling in our programme, you can:

Get a free brain health check, testing your memory, thinking skills and physical wellbeing

Join our research study to track your brain health over time

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

Why research matters…

Get in touch

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.

Latest news and research

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.

Deputy First Minister announces Scottish Brain Sciences as anchor tenant in ONE BioHub Aberdeen

17th July 2024

Our CEO, Prof Craig Ritchie, and Chair, Mark Cook, were delighted to meet with Deputy First Minister,Kate Forbes MSP, at our new base in ONE Biohub in Aberdeen. This is a great opportunity to discuss how we will improve equity of access to Alzheimer's therapies in the north east, as well as wider life science advances across Scotland. Read more...

New Alzheimer’s Vaccine Trial in Scotland

3rd July 2024

Scottish Brain Sciences is delighted to be the first clinical site open in the UK & Europe, to deliver a clinical trial of a new active immunotherapy (a vaccine) aimed at preventing or slowing the progression of Alzheimer's Disease.