Better brain health for all through research

Help shape the future of brain health

Your involvement in research could help change how we understand, detect and treat conditions like Alzheimer’s disease.

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Research today. Better brain health tomorrow.

Who we are

Scottish Brain Sciences is a research organisation working to improve how neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s disease are detected, diagnosed and treated.

From our research centres in Scotland and California, we bring together participants, researchers and industry partners to help turn scientific progress into better brain health.

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People

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We work with people at every step of their brain health journey.

Progress

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Our research explores earlier detection, faster diagnosis and new treatments.

Place

We have research sites in Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Fresno and a lab in St Andrews.

Find the right opportunity for you

We have studies for people over 50 at different stages of brain health, including diagnosed conditions, memory concerns and family history.

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Real People. Real Research. Real Impact

“I know I’m helping other people in the future.” Lynne Carroll, research participant.

Watch Lynne’s full video below.

Industry and research partners

A trusted partner in clinical trials and study design. Learn more about our lab services and IONA data.

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News from Scottish Brain Sciences

Free Edinburgh event invites public to discover more about Alzheimer’s research

Learn more about Alzheimer’s and brain health research on Friday 4 September. Book a free space.
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UK’s largest GP study of Alzheimer’s blood tests launches in Scotland

Landmark new GP study launched in Scotland offering a simple blood test for Alzheimer’s disease. Read more...
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Building a new model for earlier Alzheimer’s diagnosis and care

A new clinical service for people at risk of or in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative conditions.  
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