Dundee is set to lead in a new nationwide push to tackle dementia

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Two of Scotland’s leading research resources, both based at the University of Dundee, have joined a nationwide initiative aimed at speeding up progress in dementia research.

The Health Informatics Centre (HIC) and the Scottish Health Research Register & Biobank (SHARE), located within Dundee’s School of Medicine, have partnered with the Dementia Trials Accelerator, a programme led by Health Data Research UK (HDR UK).

The collaboration will strengthen efforts to connect researchers with participants more efficiently, enabling studies on dementia treatments to advance faster.

By combining data expertise and Scotland’s large network of volunteer participants, the initiative aims to break down barriers that often delay the testing of new therapies.

Dementia affects nearly one million people across the UK, with numbers expected to rise in the coming decades.

Research groups like HIC and SHARE play a crucial role in helping scientists access anonymised health data and engage with people willing to take part in vital studies.

The partnership with HDR UK marks a major step forward for Scotland’s contribution to dementia research, highlighting Dundee’s growing reputation as a hub for medical innovation and data-driven science.

The full announcement can be read on HDR UK’s website: Dementia Trials Accelerator expands UK-wide network with partnerships in Scotland and England.