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Discover the latest news related to Alzheimer's disease and current events relating to the Pasqual Maragall Foundation and the Barcelonaβeta Brain Research Center.

Brain blood flow decreases in asymptomatic stages of Alzheimer's
22 July 2024

Brain blood flow decreases in asymptomatic stages of Alzheimer's

This is one of the main conclusions of a study led by the BBRC and published in the journal Alzheimer and Dementia.

We put the spotlight on the identity of people with Alzheimer's in our new awareness-raising initiative
17 July 2024

We put the spotlight on the identity of people with Alzheimer's in our new awareness-raising initiative

With the slogan “Alzheimer’s research has a name and surname. Pasqual Maragall Foundation”, we highlight our role as state leaders in research into the disease, which is crucial to ensure that no one loses their identity in the future.

We held a new meeting with our strategic donors at our headquarters
12 July 2024

We held a new meeting with our strategic donors at our headquarters

We meet with our social base to bring together and share advances in Alzheimer's research and early detection.

A diet rich in omega-3 fats may be key to preventing Alzheimer's
11 July 2024

A diet rich in omega-3 fats may be key to preventing Alzheimer's

The research, based on data from 320 participants in the Alfa cohort, promoted by the ”la Caixa” Foundation, concludes that nutritional interventions could prevent the disease.

New drug approved in the United States to treat early stages of Alzheimer's
4 July 2024

New drug approved in the United States to treat early stages of Alzheimer's

This new drug has been given the green light to treat people with early symptoms of Alzheimer's.

"We investigate, we advance," the Foundation's 2023 Impact Report is now available
June 28, 2024

"We investigate, we advance," the Foundation's 2023 Impact Report is now available

This document details the most notable activity of 2023, a year marked by a major paradigm shift in the approach to Alzheimer's.

We share practical tips to improve the well-being and quality of life of people with Alzheimer's and those who care for them during the summer
June 27, 2024

We share practical tips to improve the well-being and quality of life of people with Alzheimer's and those who care for them during the summer

Following regular habits, avoiding excessive activities and social commitments, and making sure to have moments of rest are some of the recommended practices.

Alfa Studio, 10 years making history
June 26, 2024

Alfa Studio, 10 years making history

The research infrastructure consists of a cohort of nearly 2,700 participants.

We present the third project to win the Pasqual Maragall Researchers Programme research grants, focused on Alzheimer's risk profiles
June 21, 2024

We present the third project to win the Pasqual Maragall Researchers Programme research grants, focused on Alzheimer's risk profiles

The research grant has been awarded to the study led by Dr. Pablo Martínez-Lage, researcher at the CITA-alzheimer Foundation

We are organizing a new day of legal prevention for Alzheimer's in Madrid
June 19, 2024

We are organizing a new day of legal prevention for Alzheimer's in Madrid

The event, organised by the Foundation in collaboration with the Notarial Association of Madrid, was attended by more than 145 people.

We are calling for a new open day to present our social and scientific project
June 17, 2024

We are calling for a new open day to present our social and scientific project

Some 65 people have visited our headquarters to see first-hand the facilities that make our work for a future without Alzheimer's possible.

The Royal Academy of Sciences and Arts of Barcelona appoints Arcadi Navarro as a full member
June 14, 2024

The Royal Academy of Sciences and Arts of Barcelona appoints Arcadi Navarro as a full member

The Director of the Pasqual Maragall Foundation and the BBRC is the first expert in data science in biology to join the Academy.

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