BRACE is committed to funding research that supports earlier diagnosis. Since 2017, the charity has been supporting research into an early Alzheimer's test called 'Fastball.'

A first-of-its-kind test which may diagnose Alzheimer's and Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) earlier than previously possible. A participant wears an EEG cap which measures their brainwaves while they watch images on a screen. The test takes around 2-3 minutes to complete.

The test is currently being developed to identify different types of dementia and to be used in a home environment, away from a medical setting.