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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.

Laia Ortiz, appointed Director of the Social Area of the Pasqual Maragall Foundation
29 February 2024

Laia Ortiz, appointed Director of the Social Area of the Pasqual Maragall Foundation

The new Director of the Social Area is a political scientist by training and has extensive knowledge of the social sector and broad experience in management.

Ineco joins the fight against Alzheimer's by supporting the research of the Pasqual Maragall Foundation
27 February 2024

Ineco joins the fight against Alzheimer's by supporting the research of the Pasqual Maragall Foundation

Both entities have signed a collaboration agreement for the Beta-AARC cohort research study.

The ages of the brain, the leitmotiv of the seventh edition of the Brain Film Fest
23 February 2024

The ages of the brain, the leitmotiv of the seventh edition of the Brain Film Fest

Infinite Memory, nominated for an Oscar, opens a festival that also dedicates a retrospective to its director, Maite Alberdi, winner of the Brain Film Fest 2024 Special Prize

The Pasqual Maragall Foundation celebrates a new open day
19 February 2024

The Pasqual Maragall Foundation celebrates a new open day

Some 90 people have visited our headquarters to learn about the Foundation's social and scientific project first-hand.

The Pasqual Maragall Foundation receives more than €36,000 thanks to the charitable contributions of Bonpreu and Esclat clients
13 February 2024

The Pasqual Maragall Foundation receives more than €36,000 thanks to the charitable contributions of Bonpreu and Esclat clients

The charity initiative, promoted by the Bonpreu Group establishments, has raised €36,758, which will go towards group training and support programmes for family members living with Alzheimer's disease.

We join in the celebration of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science
9 February 2024

We join in the celebration of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science

On February 11, three BBRC scientists talk to us about their experience in research and access to the scientific world.

The Pasqual Maragall Foundation promotes awareness about Alzheimer's in Castellón
9 February 2024

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

More than 200 people attended the informative session organized by the Pasqual Maragall Foundation on Alzheimer's prevention at the Castellón Chamber of Commerce, led by Dr. Chema González de Echávarri.

The second call for the Pasqual Maragall Researchers Programme grants receives 40 applications, more than 40% for projects led by women
8 February 2024

The second call for the Pasqual Maragall Researchers Programme grants receives 40 applications, more than 40% for projects led by women

The PMRP 2023 will fund €1.6 million for clinical or translational research projects focused on Alzheimer's or other age-related neurodegenerative diseases.

Carme Elias will return to the Brain Film Fest to present the documentary that portrays her fight against Alzheimer's
7 February 2024

Carme Elias will return to the Brain Film Fest to present the documentary that portrays her fight against Alzheimer's

As long as you are you, the here and now of Carme Elias will be part of the competitive section of the contest with a charity session.

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.