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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 investigate, we move forward: the 2024 Impact Report is now available
April 29, 2025

We investigate, we move forward: the 2024 Impact Report is now available

In this document we collect the most notable activity of 2024, a year of key scientific advances and new strategic alliances that consolidate a change in the approach to Alzheimer's disease

Dr. Sandra Acosta leads a new research group at the Barcelonaβeta Brain Research Center to study the progression of Alzheimer's disease
April 28, 2025

Dr. Sandra Acosta leads a new research group at the Barcelonaβeta Brain Research Center to study the progression of Alzheimer's disease

With this addition, the center strengthens its commitment to translational research, aimed at transferring advances from the laboratory to clinical practice

We joined forces with AFAGA to promote research and awareness projects on Alzheimer's
April 25, 2025

We joined forces with AFAGA to promote research and awareness projects on Alzheimer's

We are strengthening our collaboration to improve the quality of life of people with dementia and their families and communities

The European Commission approves lecanemab for the treatment of early-stage Alzheimer's disease.
April 16, 2025

The European Commission approves lecanemab for the treatment of early-stage Alzheimer's disease.

This approval is a key step forward in the development of treatments that target the biological mechanisms of Alzheimer's disease.

We award one of the Pasqual Maragall Researchers Programme research grants to a project focused on studying the role of the brain's immune system
April 11, 2025

We award one of the Pasqual Maragall Researchers Programme research grants to a project focused on studying the role of the brain's immune system

The research grant has been awarded to the study led by Dr. Silvia De Santis, head of the Translational Imaging Biomarkers group at the Institute of Neurosciences (CSIC–UMH)

In the sixth edition of the "Remember"cycle, we focus on early treatment of Alzheimer's and support for caregivers
April 10, 2025

In the sixth edition of the "Remember"cycle, we focus on early treatment of Alzheimer's and support for caregivers

Nearly 1,500 people have participated in this initiative that seeks to change the social perception of Alzheimer's

A blood test for early detection of Alzheimer's disease
April 9, 2025

A blood test for early detection of Alzheimer's disease

A study involving more than 1,700 people from five hospitals in Barcelona, Sweden, and Italy has validated the usefulness of a blood biomarker for detecting Alzheimer's disease in the clinical setting

New guide to help families cope with the psychological and behavioral symptoms of Alzheimer's
April 8, 2025

New guide to help families cope with the psychological and behavioral symptoms of Alzheimer's

The document, developed with the support of the Barcelona Provincial Council, addresses strategies to improve communication, prevent stressful situations and create a stable environment

Dr. Josep Maria Argimon, new member of the Royal Academy of Medicine of Catalonia
April 2, 2025

Dr. Josep Maria Argimon, new member of the Royal Academy of Medicine of Catalonia

This recognition highlights his career in preventive medicine and public health, as well as his contribution to research into Alzheimer's prevention

The new call for the Pasqual Maragall Researchers Programme grants receives 49 applications
March 31, 2025

The new call for the Pasqual Maragall Researchers Programme grants receives 49 applications

The PMRP 2024 will allocate 1.6 million euros to fund clinical or translational research projects focused on Alzheimer's and other age-related neurodegenerative diseases

The EMA issues a negative opinion on the authorization of donanemab for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease
March 28, 2025

The EMA issues a negative opinion on the authorization of donanemab for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease

Donanemab, approved in the US and other countries, fails to get approval in Europe due to concerns about its adverse effects

The Factor Humà Foundation meets at our headquarters
March 27, 2025

The Factor Humà Foundation meets at our headquarters

Our goal is to provide non-profit organizations with a meeting space in our facilities