Scottish Brain Sciences

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).

14/11/2025

Today we are celebrating the official opening of our clinical research site in Aberdeen. A special moment for our founder Craig Ritchie who grew up in the city.

The Evening Express and The Press and Journal featured the Scottish Brain Sciences story ahead of today's event. Thank you to the people in Aberdeen who have been in touch with us to an express an interest in taking part in our research since seeing the story🥰

Research centre will open within the £40 million One BioHub tomorrow.

06/11/2025

New research opportunities at Scottish Brain Sciences

Are you or a loved one living with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or mild dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease?

We’re looking for volunteers aged 50–85 who can travel to Edinburgh and Aberdeen to take part in cutting-edge clinical trials that aim to improve dementia care and treatment. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with MCI or Alzheimer’s disease within the past six months, our friendly research team would love to hear from you.

Why take part?

-Be part of pioneering research with a world-leading team focused on patient safety

-Access specialist advice and memory assessments at no cost

-Help shape the future of dementia treatment for generations to come

Get in touch to book your research consultation today — there’s no obligation to join a trial, and participation is always free.

Complete the contact form on our website - link in bio

07/10/2025

💻🧠 Accelerating Alzheimer’s Research: Insights and updates from Scottish Brain Sciences for professionals supporting people living with Alzheimer’s

We’re delighted to invite Health and Social Care professionals - and anyone working to support people living with Alzheimer’s - to join our October webinar, Accelerating Alzheimer’s Research: Insights and updates from Scottish Brain Sciences.

Hosted by Anna Borthwick, SBS Director of Engagement, with panellists Dr Sarah Gregory (Principal Investigator) and Dr Miles Welstead (Head of Cognitive Sciences), this one-hour session will explore:

• The latest updates from our Alzheimer’s research programmes
• Insights on new diagnosis and treatment access in Scotland
• How cognitive sciences are driving early detection and prevention

There will also be time for Q&A, so you can put your questions directly to our panel.

📅 Monday 27 October
🕛 12 noon
💻 Zoom

Spaces for the live webinar are limited, so early registration is encouraged.

👉 Register via Eventbrite: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iAP2YrvJSyeYBCXt98UmCg