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EU Funding Secured for Rare Dementia Research

A collaborative research team, including Dr Louise Hopper, has successfully secured major funding from the EU Joint Programme – Neurodegenerative Disease Research (JPND) for a new three-year initiative.

The project, titled “Empowering Needs-based Social Health and inclUsive care for RarEr Dementias in moderate to advanced stages” (ENSURE), aims to bridge critical gaps in how society supports those living with less common forms of dementia. While much of global research focuses on early-stage Alzheimer’s, this study pivots toward the complex social health and care requirements of individuals navigating the moderate to advanced stages of rarer conditions.


A Focus on Inclusion
The core mission of the project is to advance needs-based social health and foster more inclusive care models. By focusing on the later stages of the disease, the team hopes to develop practical strategies that improve the quality of life for both patients and their support networks.


Looking Ahead
The announcement has been met with widespread praise from the academic and healthcare communities. As the three-year timeline begins, the focus remains on generating real-world impact. This achievement underscores the importance of international collaboration in tackling the nuances of neurodegenerative diseases that are often overlooked in mainstream clinical settings.