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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.

Nearly 1,500 people attend the fifth edition of the informative talks series “Remember”
22 April 2024

Nearly 1,500 people attend the fifth edition of the informative talks series “Remember”

This initiative by the Pasqual Maragall Foundation reaffirms its commitment to raising awareness and disseminating information in order to change the way society views Alzheimer's.

The Pasqual Maragall Foundation and the BBRC collaborate in this year's edition of STEAMConf Barcelona
22 April 2024

The Pasqual Maragall Foundation and the BBRC collaborate in this year's edition of STEAMConf Barcelona

Experts from the Foundation and the Barcelonaβeta Brain Research Center have offered training to teachers aimed at understanding how clinical research works with study participants.

The Patronage Council reaffirms its commitment to the Foundation
April 18, 2024

The Patronage Council reaffirms its commitment to the Foundation

The Council is made up of 14 companies, entities and institutions and 3 strategic collaborating entities.

The Pasqual Maragall Foundation presents the first project to win its research grants, focused on aging and Alzheimer's
April 16, 2024

The Pasqual Maragall Foundation presents the first project to win its research grants, focused on aging and Alzheimer's

The entity has awarded the Pasqual Maragall Researchers Programme research grant to a study led by Dr. Hugo Peluffo, professor at the University of Barcelona.

The Pasqual Maragall Foundation prepares a guide to respond to the needs of caregivers of family members with Alzheimer's
March 20, 2024

The Pasqual Maragall Foundation prepares a guide to respond to the needs of caregivers of family members with Alzheimer's

The document addresses key aspects such as care, understanding symptoms, managing change, planning for the future, the grieving process and legal protection.

Glòria Oliver, appointed secretary of the Council of Patronage in Research, Development and Innovation of Catalonia
March 14, 2024

Glòria Oliver, appointed secretary of the Council of Patronage in Research, Development and Innovation of Catalonia

The Manager of the Foundation and the BBRC has been elected as secretary of the new Council of Patronage in Research, Development and Innovation of Catalonia.

“Get to know the research”, the new educational proposal of the Pasqual Maragall Foundation
March 12, 2024

“Get to know the research”, the new educational proposal of the Pasqual Maragall Foundation

In order to publicise the latest developments in Alzheimer's research, the organisation is presenting a series of video interviews in which BBRC experts explain the most important lines of research to the public.

Leading voices in cinema and brain-related innovation at Brain Film Fest 2024
March 8, 2024

Leading voices in cinema and brain-related innovation at Brain Film Fest 2024

The presentation of the 2024 Special Award to Maite Alberdi, the screening of “La memoria infinita” or the conference on the emotional management of actors in “La sociedad de la nieve”, among the highlights.

Female talent stands out in research into dementia and Alzheimer's
March 8, 2024

Female talent stands out in research into dementia and Alzheimer's

Spain is the second country with the highest scientific output by female authors, and the cities of Barcelona and Madrid also stand out worldwide in terms of the presence of female researchers.

The Pasqual Maragall Foundation promotes awareness about Alzheimer's in Lleida
March 7, 2024

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

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

Laia de Nadal, rector of Pompeu Fabra University, visits the Pasqual Maragall Foundation
March 4, 2024

Laia de Nadal, rector of Pompeu Fabra University, visits the Pasqual Maragall Foundation

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

Cristina Maragall, president of the Pasqual Maragall Foundation, visits the Association of Relatives of Alzheimer's Patients of Zaragoza (AFEDAZ)
29 February 2024

Cristina Maragall, president of the Pasqual Maragall Foundation, visits the Association of Relatives of Alzheimer's Patients of Zaragoza (AFEDAZ)

During the visit, we had the opportunity to see their facilities and projects first-hand.