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Brian Lawlor, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland – supported researcher

“From my own perspective, participating in JPND projects has been a very good experience. You meet different people from different disciplines, you learn how to do things differently, you get different perspectives on things, and I think that enriches the…

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January 29, 2016

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Martin Knapp, London School of Economics, United Kingdom – member of the Scientific Advisory Board

“We need to get the best value we can from existing resources and we can do that by doing really good quality research. I think JPND is contributing by trying to meet the big economic challenge, as well as the…

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January 27, 2016

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Maiken Engelstad, Ministry of Health and Care Services, Norway – member of the Management Board

“JPND is a global initiative that is likely to provide breakthrough knowledge about dementia causes, mechanisms, treatment and care. It both stimulates and adds value to national funded research in the area. The more countries that join JPND, the stronger…

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January 25, 2016

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Charles Scerri, Alzheimer Europe and University of Malta – member of the Scientific Advisory Board

“Research is all about increasing quality of life and cannot happen without public participation.” “Never be afraid to ask questions, even though we, as scientists, don’t have all the answers.” “Take care of your brain by embracing a lifestyle that…

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January 22, 2016

press-article

Horizon 2020 Projects: Portal

In an interview with Horizon 2020 Projects: Portal, JPND chair Professor Philippe Amouyel discusses the progress JPND has made and outlines next steps for tackling the global challenge of neurodegenerative diseases. Click here to read the full interview.

Dev
January 22, 2016

JPND News

ERA-NET NEURON launches new call on external insults to the nervous system

The ERA-NET NEURON has launched a new call for research proposals that will aim to address key questions relating to external insults to the central nervous system. These insults often cause permanent disability and constitute a heavy burden for patients…

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January 15, 2016

JPND News

Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases featured in latest IMI 2 call

The Innovative Medicines Initiative (IMI) has launched a new call for research proposals that will aim to accelerate the development of medicines in a number of key areas, including neurological disorders. The Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease topic of the…

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January 12, 2016

JPND News|JPND Press Releases|JPND Progress

JPND launches call for working groups on brain imaging

The EU Joint Programme – Neurodegenerative Disease Research (JPND) has announced a rapid-action call inviting leading scientists in the field to bring forward novel approaches that will enhance the use of brain imaging for neurodegenerative disease research. Imaging techniques such…

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January 8, 2016

Research News (General)

Amyloid plaques may be disrupting blood flow

Scientists have uncovered a mechanism in the brain that could account for some of the neural degeneration and memory loss in people with Alzheimer’s disease. The researchers discovered that a common symptom of Alzheimer’s disease – the accumulation of amyloid…

Dev
December 15, 2015

Research News (General)

Formation of new blood vessels may explain Parkinson’s symptoms

The unwanted formation of blood vessels — angiogenesis — in the brain is likely to be the cause of intractable walking and balance difficulties for people who suffer from Parkinson’s disease, according to new research. Many people with Parkinson’s disease…

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December 15, 2015

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