How we choose our projects
We fund the highest quality research projects with the best chance of success. This is ensured through our peer-review process following guidelines set by the Association of Medical Research Charities. All of the applications we receive are reviewed by our Grants Review Board of over 15 UK-based research experts as well as expert reviewers from across the world.
Our position on animal research
We endeavour to find answers to the big questions in dementia using non-animal methods, but sometimes our scientists need to understand how things work in a living system.
Most of the research we fund uses cells, human tissue, computer models or volunteers. About a third of our projects will involve animals, typically worms, fruit flies, fish or rodents, and this is only done when there is no other possible method.
Find out more about the guidelines we adhere to on animal research in our booklet and policy page.
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How stem cells are used in research
Stem cells are specialised cells in our bodies which can develop into any other type of cell – a blood cell, bone cell or even a brain cell. This unique ability makes them incredibly useful for dementia research.
We support research using stem cells to understand Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Our stem cell research projects focus on using stem cells from adult skin cells that will be donated by volunteers. We only use stem cells that have come from embryos when necessary and this is a tightly regulated process.
All UK research involving embryonic stem cells is strictly regulated by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority.
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