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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.

We present the book Neurodegeneration and Alzheimer's by Dr. Arcadi Navarro Cuartiellas and Dr. Nina Gramunt Fombuena
June 12, 2024

We present the book Neurodegeneration and Alzheimer's by Dr. Arcadi Navarro Cuartiellas and Dr. Nina Gramunt Fombuena

New book explores scientific and research advances in the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

We support the Helsinki Manifesto to demand that Alzheimer's be a priority in European policies
June 5, 2024

We support the Helsinki Manifesto to demand that Alzheimer's be a priority in European policies

In 2025, 9.1 million people will suffer from Alzheimer's and other dementias in the European Union. With the ageing of the population, this figure will reach 14.3 million by 2050.

We present the second project to win the Pasqual Maragall Researchers Programme research grants, focused on resilience in Alzheimer's
22 May 2024

We present the second project to win the Pasqual Maragall Researchers Programme research grants, focused on resilience in Alzheimer's

The research grant has been awarded to the study led by Dr. Jose Vicente Sánchez Mut, researcher at the CSIC-UMH Institute of Neurosciences in Alicante.

Sílvia Mora, new Director of the BBRC Research Management Office
14 May 2024

Sílvia Mora, new Director of the BBRC Research Management Office

He/she will be responsible for designing and organizing the activities of the Research Management Office, including the search for competitive funding, the application for scholarships and projects and, in general, the comprehensive management of research projects with researchers.

We promote the dissemination of information about Alzheimer's in Oviedo, with the talk "When you take care of yourself, Alzheimer's takes a step back"
10 May 2024

We promote the dissemination of information about Alzheimer's in Oviedo, with the talk "When you take care of yourself, Alzheimer's takes a step back"

More than 170 people attended the informative session we organised on Alzheimer's prevention at the Hotel Reconquista in Oviedo, led by Dr. Chema González de Echávarri.

We promote the dissemination of information on Alzheimer's with the help of the Association of Relatives of Alzheimer's Patients of Burgos
9 May 2024

We promote the dissemination of information on Alzheimer's with the help of the Association of Relatives of Alzheimer's Patients of Burgos

More than 250 people attend the conference on Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases, organized by the Pasqual Maragall Foundation and the Association of Relatives of Alzheimer's Patients of Burgos.

The Pasqual Maragall Foundation promotes its research into Alzheimer's
May 7, 2024

The Pasqual Maragall Foundation promotes its research into Alzheimer's

Dr. Carolina Minguillon will be the Director of the new Strategic Research Funding Office and Dr. David Vállez has been appointed Director of the Neuroimaging Platform of the Barcelonaβeta Brain Research Center (BBRC).

We attended the 36th global conference of Alzheimer Disease International (ADI) in the city of Krakow
2 May 2024

We attended the 36th global conference of Alzheimer Disease International (ADI) in the city of Krakow

Speakers and conference attendees were able to share insights into achievements, innovations and best practices in dementia research, care and policy.

Open letter to the candidates for the regional elections for a National Agreement on Alzheimer's and dementia
April 30, 2024

Open letter to the candidates for the regional elections for a National Agreement on Alzheimer's and dementia

The Pasqual Maragall Foundation has joined forces with various Alzheimer's organisations in Catalonia to demand that dementia be a priority in public policies.

Endesa and the Pasqual Maragall Foundation join forces for a future without Alzheimer's
26 April 2024

Endesa and the Pasqual Maragall Foundation join forces for a future without Alzheimer's

Both entities have signed a collaboration agreement for the implementation of energy saving and efficiency measures.

The Pasqual Maragall Foundation, winner of the Regiostars award, receives a visit from representatives of the European Commission
25 April 2024

The Pasqual Maragall Foundation, winner of the Regiostars award, receives a visit from representatives of the European Commission

Monika Hencsey, Director of Budget, Communication and General Affairs at the Directorate General for Regional and Urban Policy, led the delegation that visited the Foundation building.

From the Pasqual Maragall Foundation we celebrate the most charitable Sant Jordi
24 April 2024

From the Pasqual Maragall Foundation we celebrate the most charitable Sant Jordi

We managed to raise more than €9,000 thanks to the support of companies and citizens who wanted to contribute to Alzheimer's research.