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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.

Jordi Valls, fourth deputy mayor for Economy, Finance, Economic Promotion and Tourism of Barcelona City Council, visits the Pasqual Maragall Foundation
31 January 2024

Jordi Valls, fourth deputy mayor for Economy, Finance, Economic Promotion and Tourism of Barcelona City Council, visits the Pasqual Maragall Foundation

During the visit, we presented the various research projects we are developing on Alzheimer's.

The Pasqual Maragall Foundation successfully closes the “The Biggest Lie About Alzheimer's” campaign
29 January 2024

The Pasqual Maragall Foundation successfully closes the “The Biggest Lie About Alzheimer's” campaign

Donations will go towards the study for the detection of people at risk of Alzheimer's, Beta – AARC, an ongoing project of the Foundation's research centre, the Barcelonaßeta Brain Research Center (BBRC).

The Hospital del Mar Research Institute and the Pasqual Maragall Foundation receive support from the Marina Walktrail for research into Alzheimer's and other dementias
22 January 2024

The Hospital del Mar Research Institute and the Pasqual Maragall Foundation receive support from the Marina Walktrail for research into Alzheimer's and other dementias

The ninth edition of the Marina Walktrail, organised by the Friends of Hospital del Mar Foundation and the Pasqual Maragall Foundation, has raised more than 15 thousand euros to boost the research work of the HMAR Research Institute Joint Unit and the Barcelonaβeta Brain Research Center.

Director Maite Alberdi will receive the Brain Film Fest 2024 Special Award for her career
18 January 2024

Director Maite Alberdi will receive the Brain Film Fest 2024 Special Award for her career

His latest film, La memoria infinita, will open the seventh edition of the festival on March 13.

Representatives of the parliamentary group of Esquerra Republicana de Catalunya visit the Pasqual Maragall Foundation
17 January 2024

Representatives of the parliamentary group of Esquerra Republicana de Catalunya visit the Pasqual Maragall Foundation

During the visit, we had the opportunity to explain the different scientific research projects we develop on Alzheimer's.

Anna Erra, President of the Parliament of Catalonia, visits the Pasqual Maragall Foundation
11 January 2024

Anna Erra, President of the Parliament of Catalonia, visits the Pasqual Maragall Foundation

During the visit, we presented the various research projects we are developing on Alzheimer's.

The Pasqual Maragall Foundation celebrates a new open day
18 December 2023

The Pasqual Maragall Foundation celebrates a new open day

Some 60 people have visited our headquarters to learn about the Foundation's social and scientific project first-hand.

The Pasqual Maragall Foundation promotes awareness about Alzheimer's in Tarragona
14 December 2023

The Pasqual Maragall Foundation promotes awareness about Alzheimer's in Tarragona

More than 140 people attended the informative session organized by the Pasqual Maragall Foundation on Alzheimer's prevention at the Palau de Congressos in Tarragona, led by Dr. Chema González de Echávarri.

The Pasqual Maragall Foundation participates in a talk about Alzheimer's, together with actress Carme Elias
13 December 2023

The Pasqual Maragall Foundation participates in a talk about Alzheimer's, together with actress Carme Elias

The president of the Foundation, Cristina Maragall, took part in the session, giving her testimony as a family member of a person with Alzheimer's.

The Pasqual Maragall Foundation participates in a talk about Alzheimer's, together with actress Carme Elias
13 December 2023

The Pasqual Maragall Foundation participates in a talk about Alzheimer's, together with actress Carme Elias

The president of the Foundation, Cristina Maragall, took part in the session, giving her testimony as a family member of a person with Alzheimer's.

We reveal the genetic profiles of people at highest risk of Alzheimer's
13 December 2023

We reveal the genetic profiles of people at highest risk of Alzheimer's

The study, supported by the "la Caixa" Foundation, shows that the genetic predisposition to Alzheimer's in healthy people is determined by variables beyond the APOE gene.

Tips for caring for people with Alzheimer's during the holidays
11 December 2023

Tips for caring for people with Alzheimer's during the holidays

Maintaining the habits of the person with Alzheimer's during family gatherings is essential to help them feel comfortable.