Scottish Brain Sciences

25/02/2026

We’ve welcomed our 500th participant to the IONA Longitudinal Cohort Study at our Edinburgh site. 💙

Five hundred people choosing to contribute to the future of brain health research.

Five hundred individuals giving their time to help us better understand brain health and Alzheimer’s disease.

In just two years at our site in Edinburgh, this milestone shows what’s possible when a community comes together with purpose.

To every participant who has walked through our doors — thank you. You are the reason progress happens. 🤝✨

Longitudinal research grows stronger with every participant. The larger the cohort, the clearer the picture — and the faster we move toward earlier detection, deeper understanding, and future treatments. 🧠🔬

Alongside the continued growth of our Aberdeen site, this milestone reflects the strength of research participation across Scotland.

500 people. 500 acts of contribution.

And we’re building something even bigger.

If you’re interested in taking part, or would like to learn more about brain health research, we’d love to hear from you. Visit our website or get in touch with our team to start the conversation:

https://brainsciences.scot/contact-us/

16/02/2026

We'll be at the Healthy Happy Haddington event on Saturday 28 February. Come and say hello and find out about our brain health research 🧠

Where: Haddington Corn Exchange
When: Saturday 28 February, 10am to noon

Thanks to the team at Dementia Friendly East Lothian for inviting us along

Healthy Happy Haddington is a community event aimed at connecting people in communities, services and organisations to share information about Health and Well Being in the Haddington and Lammermuir Area. It's open to everyone, all ages and stages, and free.

Dementia Friendly East Lothian

01/02/2026

Reassurance, trust and safety is important if you're thinking about joining clinical research. Especially if you have mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer's disease.

Our team are here to guide and support you from the first conversation to your first visit.

Learn more on our website and get in touch to start the conversation.

15/01/2026

Sally Magnusson: Alzheimer's, a Cure and Me

This documentary is available to watch again on BBC iPlayer until Friday 13 February. We were honoured to be part of Sally and her family's story.

If you are over 50 and are interested in taking part in our research - whether you have a diagnosis or some family history of Alzheimer's - please get in touch via our website. We may have a study or trial to suit you.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002432n/sally-magnusson-alzheimers-a-cure-and-me

Sally Magnusson and her family cared for their mother for many years before her death from dementia. Will she get it too? Does she really want to know?

13/01/2026

“I know I'm helping other people in the future.”

That’s why Lynne decided to join brain health research.

In this short video, she shares what the experience was really like and why she felt confident joining research following her Alzheimer's diagnosis.

Watch Lynne's story to learn more and go to our website to join research (link in comments)

09/01/2026

Are you or a loved one navigating the world of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia? Taking part in clinical research could give you additional support and choices.

We have several studies and trials in Edinburgh and Aberdeen for people at different stages or those with a family history.

If you want to find out more, complete the form on our website and the team can arrange a chat with you to discuss options.

https://brainsciences.scot/brain-health-research-begins-with-you/

09/01/2026

A reminder we'll be at the Aberdeen Health and Wellbeing Festival this Saturday. The event is still on!

For those who can safely make it in, we look forward to seeing you there.

We’re really looking forward to welcoming you to the Aberdeen Health & Wellbeing Festival this Saturday at the Beach Ballroom.

The event is going ahead as planned, and we’re working closely with the venue to ensure access is safe. We’re also monitoring the weather closely in the lead-up to the weekend, and taking advice from experts and event partners. As a result of that, whilst the event is still going ahead, the North Sea Dip has been cancelled for the safety of participants.

If you feel safe and able to make the journey to The Beach Ballroom, we would absolutely love to see you.

You can still book your free place online. Many of our classes are now fully booked, but we do recommend turning up to any sessions you’re interested in, as there are often last-minute cancellations and we’ll fill spaces on the day until classes reach capacity.

If you’re coming along, please give yourself plenty of time to travel and keep yourself and others safe. Where possible, we’d encourage using public transport, which is currently running, to help make the journey easier.

Above all, please do what feels right for you. Whether you join us on Saturday or follow along from afar, we appreciate all your support and enthusiasm.

Stay safe, and we hope to see many of you at the Beach Ballroom this weekend.

06/01/2026

✨A new year brings new opportunities in Alzheimer’s research. If you’re living with Alzheimer’s, dementia, MCI, or memory concerns, January is a good time to explore what research could offer.

🧠Clinical studies can provide:
• access to emerging treatments
• extra monitoring and support
• specialist research teams alongside your usual care

❤Taking part is always your choice, and there’s no obligation to join a study.

Join brain health research and learn more about your options.🧠🔬🤝

Visit our website for more info:
https://brainsciences.scot/brain-health-research-begins-with-you/

17/12/2025

Here we grow again 📣🙌

Our Aberdeen site at ONE BioHub is expanding, and we’re looking for a Clinical Research Nurse to join the team.

Come be part of research that genuinely changes lives.

Click the link below or scan the QR code to apply!

https://bit.ly/49dBB3M

04/12/2025

Come and say hello us at the Aberdeen Health and Wellbeing Festival on Saturday 10 January.

The Scottish Brain Sciences team will be on stand 54 to talk about brain health and the clinical trial opportunities we have at our Aberdeen site.

The festival is held at The Beach Ballroom from 09:00 to 17:00 and tickets are FREE! There's over 60 exhibitors with opportunities to speak to health experts, try treatments and therapies and join activities.

Link to the website in the comments.

28/11/2025

Hollywood actor Chris Hemsworth has released a documentary which follows his father Craig, who is living with Alzheimer’s disease.

14/11/2025

Thank you to everyone who attended our event at ONE BioHub in Aberdeen this morning.

It was an honour to have local participants, stakeholders and supporters in one room to showcase our growing clinical research site. We were also pleased that Richard Lochhead, Minister for Business and Employment, could join us. Look out for us on STV North!

The centre in Aberdeen is enabling people in and around north east Scotland concerned about their memory, as well as those living with Alzheimer’s disease, to participate in world-leading studies focused on the early detection and treatment of Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative conditions.

If you're interested in our research in Aberdeen, get in touch via our website (link in bio).