1 in 3 people born in the UK today will develop dementia.
Stories Behind the Research: Granny & Laura
"Granny's dementia crept up on her gradually. The first real sign was when she "lost" her car in a car park but that was some years before she received a formal diagnosis..."
BRACE Autumn - Winter Magazine
The magazine is filled with the latest research news, events and inspiring stories. Learn about the less well known symptoms of dementia, research on early diagnosis and more...
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Latest news
Researchers funded by Bristol-based charity BRACE Dementia Research have developed a potential new gene therapy for Alzheimer’s. Dr Kemp and his research team at the University of Bristol have been able to convert the high-risk Alzheimer’s gene, APOE4, into the lower-risk APOE3 gene. By targeting these genes, the hope is that the therapy could prevent…
BRACE Dementia Research was saddened to hear that Stephanie Cole MBE, actor and BRACE ambassador, died from Alzheimer’s disease on Friday 18th September 2026. Our thoughts are with her loved ones. Stephanie passionately believed in dementia research. She showed her support for BRACE through speaking at events and helping to raise the charity’s profile. She…
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