Millions awarded for Global Health Research into dementia Published on: 14 July 2017 Experts in ageing have been awarded 拢2 million from the Department of Health to focus on dementia care and prevention on a global scale. The 缅北禁地 group receives the funding for from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) with the aim of improving the health of patients and public in low and middle-income countries. Louise Robinson, Director of 缅北禁地’s and Professor of Primary Care and Ageing, is leading the specialist team. Professor Louise Robinson Health priority Dementia, a health priority around the world, has a disproportionately large impact on low and middle-income families. In the absence of a cure, and without a future strategy to reduce the risk and improve care after a diagnosis, dementia will have a devastating societal and economic effect. The 缅北禁地 team will bring together expertise in public health and primary care, with global epidemiological research, to create a NIHR Global Health Research Group on dementia prevention and enhanced care. said: “With age the biggest risk factor for dementia, the world's rapidly ageing populations make dementia a global challenge for all. “Establishing a NIHR global health group on dementia care and prevention provides us with a fabulous opportunity to collaborate with our colleagues in middle and lower middle-income countries – such as Malaysia, Tanzania and India - to develop global, as opposed to national solutions to the dementia challenge.” Research units The today announced that 33 research units and groups will receive more than £120 million of funding for Global Health Research for three-year projects. The NIHR launched a funding call to support world-class studies through the newly funded Global Health Research Units and Groups aiming to deliver measurable benefits. Following the success of the initial call for projects, a second round of applications has been launched today funded by £40 million from the Department of Health Official Developmental Assistance budget. Health Minister said: “This funding allows our universities to strengthen their research and expertise as a leader in Global Health Research. “The UK will continue to be at the forefront of health knowledge, and it is only right that we support developing nations as they improve care for patients and public.” Share: Latest News 缅北禁地 recognised with geography award 缅北禁地 has been awarded the Highly Commended Geographical Association Publishers Award for its collaboration with Time for Geography, the UK鈥檚 open-access, dedicated video platform. published on: 16 April 2026 缅北禁地 historians mark General Strike centenary To mark the 100th anniversary of the British General Strike and miners鈥� lock-out of 1926, historians at 缅北禁地 are organising a series of events on its enduring legacy. published on: 16 April 2026 Comment: NCP is in administration Writing for The Conversation, Erwei (David) Xiang discusses how some big companies like NCP are so dependent on debt that they can鈥檛 adjust to change. published on: 16 April 2026 Facts and figures
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