📢 We're pleased to announce that Dr. Anna Soteras is the new Director of BBRC’s Clinical Operations Facility at @fpmaragall.bsky.social. She’ll lead the coordination of the clinical studies, driving quality, compliance and innovation in brain health. 🧠💚 www.barcelonabeta.org/en/news/news...

On 12 November, we’ll take part in #CiènciaKm0 with “L’aire que mou Trinitat Vella”, a walk led by @natvilortejedor.bsky.social (BBRC) and Paco Florez (Trinitat Uneix). We’ll explore how air pollution affects our health and discover local initiatives to improve air quality. 🌿

A study led by the #BBRC in collaboration with the Women's Brain Foundation reveals that biological #sex influences #Alzheimer’s biomarkers even before symptoms appear. www.barcelonabeta.org/en/news/news...

We join the #MENOBRAIN an #MSCA Doctoral Network on #BrainHealth in menopausal women. The BBRC team, co-led by Dr. @annabrugulat.bsky.social and Dr. Oriol Grau, will contribute longitudinal and cross-sectional analyses from the ALFA cohort.

💡 The @fpmaragall.bsky.social is promoting #ALFA10, a pioneering study led by Drs. Gonzalo Sánchez and Oriol Grau at the #BBRC. It develops a predictive algorithm capable of identifying the risk of #Alzheimer's before the first symptoms appear. www.barcelonabeta.org/en/news/news...

No us ho perdeu! La setmana que ve a BCN, parlem de com podem viure més i millor. Per a tots els públics i de franc!

🧠 How can we age better? On Nov 6, join the round table “El reto de hacerse mayor: Estrategias presentes y futuras para un envejecimiento saludable” at the @prbb.org. With Arcadi Navarro, Direna Alonso-Curbelo and @macips01.bsky.social‬), moderated by Verónica Rodilla. Free entrance! 👇

At the BBRC, we’re working on Alzheimer’s research that includes everyone. Our study shows gender differences in clinical trial participation and highlights the need for equitable, representative science. Watch the full video here youtu.be/pN3PaKqth7U?... #Alzheimers #BBRC #InclusiveResearch

Next 28/10 join the Barcelona #Proteomics Day at the @www.pcb.ub.edu organised by @standardbiotools.bsky.social ➡️Our researcher Dr. @fanastasi.bsky.social will be giving an oral presentation focused on preclinical AD 🔗Register for free here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/barcelona-...

After five years of research and 100+ volunteers, the PENSA study concludes with a heartfelt farewell event. 💚 The session featured Dr. Rafael de la Torre and Dr. @marcsuarezcalvet.bsky.social , who shared the study’s main results and the latest advances in Alzheimer. 🔗 bit.ly/3IOQ24a

We’re joining the International Day of Women in Statistics & Data Science (#IDWSDS2025), a free, virtual, 24-hour conference on Oct 14. Dr. @natvilortejedor.bsky.social will speak in session S207: “Women in Biostatistics: Insights from the #BIOSTATNET Network.” 🔗 www.idwsds.org

On occasion of the #EANM25, the BBRC hosted a satellite session on clinical PET in Alzheimer’s. 50 clinicians & researchers discussed how amyloid, FDG and tau PET support diagnosis, prognosis & therapy monitoring. www.barcelonabeta.org/en/news/news...

We’re proud to have once again taken part in the OpenPRBB 2025, a day that opens the doors of the Barcelona Biomedical Research Park to the public to share science, knowledge, and curiosity. 💡 Thanks to @prbb.org for making this day possible! 👏

🧵 New in Journal of Nutrition: “Red blood cell omega-3 status and longitudinal cognition in individuals at risk of Alzheimer’s disease.” Corresponding authors: Dr. Oriol Grau & Dr. Aleix Sala-Vila. Full text👇 jn.nutrition.org/article/S002... @caixaresearch.bsky.social @fpmaragall.bsky.social

Si vols saber, quins són els avenços més recents en la recerca de la malaltia d’#Alzheimer, no et perdis aquest #DillunsdeCiència www.residencia-investigadors.es/ca/cicles/di... @fpmaragall.bsky.social @csiccat.bsky.social @barcelonabeta.bsky.social

Last Friday, at the European Researchers’ Night, our researcher Dr. @sacostav.bsky.social gave an inspiring talk at CosmoCaixa about neuroinflammation and brain health 🧠. Thanks to @caixaresearch.bsky.social & CosmoCaixa for making this event possible! 💚 ➡️ www.barcelonabeta.org/en/news/news...

We will participate in Science Mondays, a series of informative talks under the topic “Challenges of neurodegenerative diseases!” organised by @residinvestig.bsky.social and @csiccat.bsky.social ➡️In person & online, more info: www.residencia-investigadors.es/en/cycles/lu...

This 2nd October our researchers, @natvilortejedor.bsky.social and @fanastasi.bsky.social will be participating at the 1st Scientific Meeting of the Epi-BrainNet Network: Epigenetics for Brain Health Research Network, held in Chile www.uai.cl/eventos/psic...

The European Commission has granted marketing authorization for donanemab, a treatment for people with early-stage #Alzheimers and confirmed amyloid pathology. This decision follows the EMA’s positive opinion in July ⤵️ www.barcelonabeta.org/en/news/news...

Huge success of this #ResearchersNight 🙌 Thank you @caixaresearch.bsky.social and CosmoCaixa for organizing it, and special thanks to Dr. Sandra Acosta for this wonderful talk about neuroinflammation and how it affects brain health 🧠

📢 We are hiring! We are looking for a BioAIData Platform Barcelona Unit Director a joint initiative with the aim of integrating biomedical data analysis and #AI to progress towards precision medicine. Read the full job description here: www.barcelonabeta.org/en/bbrc-rese...

Still no plans for this Friday night? We have great news, today is the #ResearchersNight! Come to CosmoCaixa and learn everything about inflammation and neurodegenerative diseases!

🔜 Next Saturday, October 4th come and have fun at the @prbb.org for the #OpenPRBB! 📢 Don't miss the talks, guided tours and workshops by the people who work every day in the research activity of the park. Discover our participation in this thread 👇

An international study, led by @gsalvado.bsky.social , confirms the use of the p-tau217 blood biomarker to detect #Alzheimer's disease in its early stages and is able to determine amyloid-β status with good accuracy ➡️ bit.ly/429DaMr @caixaresearch.bsky.social @jamaneurology.com

🔬✨ Save the date! On 26/09 at CosmoCaixa, join the #ResearchersNight organised by Fundación “la Caixa” Learn about immunology, the science that protects you every second. How does your immune system defend you? What happens when it fails? Come and find out! @caixaresearch.bsky.social

🧠 Today, on #WorldAlzheimersDay, @fpmaragall.bsky.social and #BBRC highlight an often-overlooked truth: Alzheimer’s affects not only those diagnosed, but also their families and caregivers. Behind every person with #Alzheimer’s, there are caregivers whose lives are deeply impacted.

🧠 Today, on #WorldAlzheimersDay, @fpmaragall and #BBRC highlight an often-overlooked truth: Alzheimer’s affects not only those diagnosed, but also their families and caregivers. Behind every person with #Alzheimer’s, there are caregivers whose lives are deeply impacted.

📢 Dr Marc Suárez-Calvet @marcsuarezcalvet.bsky.social announced as the first plenary for #AAICNeuro 2026! Online 23–26 Feb + Manchester hub 26 Feb. Abstracts open MONDAY for ECR talks & posters! Read the full announcement. www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/dr-marc-suar...

The @brightfocus.bsky.social has recently highlighted the work of Dr. @gsalvado.bsky.social group leader at the #BBRC on the development of blood biomarkers for #Alzheimers. 🔗 Read the article here: brightfocus.org/news/new-blood-test-could-personalize-alzheimers-treatment-like-never-before

🗓️ Mark your calendars: October 7! Join us for the event "Clinical Use of PET in Alzheimer's Disease: Challenges & Opportunities" A unique chance to dive into the advances of PET imaging and its role in tackling #Alzheimer’s disease, together with leading specialists.

🎉 We’re proud to share that our PhD student, @clara-gallay.bsky.social has been appointed as an Early Career Representative in the @istaart.bsky.social PIA focused on Sex & Gender Differences in Alzheimer’s disease. 🔗 istaart.alz.org/groups/home/68 @alzassociation.bsky.social

What if targeting aging itself could help prevent Alzheimer's? At BBRC, we study how cellular aging affects the brain and search for therapies to slow it down, before damage begins. Watch the full video here www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEJN... #Alzheimer #Science #Aging #Neuroscience #BBRC

That’s a wrap on #AAIC25!👏 Our #BBRC team shared 25+ presentations we’re proud to contribute to advancing #Alzheimer’s prevention and early detection on a global stage. Thank you to everyone who visited our posters, attended our talks, and shared ideas, see you next year!

Combining #diet, #physicalexercise, cognitive training, and a #greentea compound reduces the risk of #dementia Study from HMRIB, @barcelonabeta.bsky.social, @fpmaragall.bsky.social, published by The Journal of Prevention of #Alzheimer's Disease researchmar.net/news/741/com...

🧠 Great news in dementia prevention! A new study shows that combining a healthy lifestyle with a green tea compound (EGCG) reduces risk factors associated with #Alzheimer’s disease. @researchmar.bsky.social @hospitaldelmar.bsky.social 🔗 www.barcelonabeta.org/en/news/news...

Final day of the #BBRC contributions at #AAIC25 with two exciting contributions at the Awareness of Cognitive Function across the #Alzheimer’s disease spectrum biological mechanisms, diagnostic, and prognostic clinical value session and 3 posters!! #AAIC25 @alzassociation.bsky.social

📍Day 3 at #AAIC25: From blood biomarkers to sex-differences, today's research covers key aspects of early detection and diagnosis. Take a look!⤵️👀 @alzassociation.bsky.social @marcsuarezcalvet.bsky.social @clara-gallay.bsky.social

Tomorrow we're starting early! Dr. @marcsuarezcalvet.bsky.social is participating at the Corporate-sponsored symposia Clinical Utility of the Plasma p-tau217/Aβ42 Ratio for Early Detection and Monitoring of Alzheimer’s Disease 🕕6.15 AM 📍The Westin Harbour Castle #AAIC25 @alzassociation.bsky.social

Today at 3:30 my top PhD student @clara-gallay.bsky.social will present my poster at the amazing Guided Electronic Poster Tour about Sex and Gender in AD. Don’t miss it! @barcelonabeta.bsky.social #AAIC25

🧠 Day 2 at #AAIC25: Another full day of cutting-edge science from the #BBRC Check out our contributions! ⤵️ @alzassociation.bsky.social @gsalvado.bsky.social @wiesjepelkmans.bsky.social @armand-age.bsky.social

Excited to be back at #AAIC2025! We already had a great start with an inspiring Imaging day yesterday. On Monday, I’ll present our work on how #microglial reactivity influences very early #amyloid accumulation on #PET. Come by poster 364 if you’d like to know more!

📍Day 1 at #AAIC25 kicks off with strong participation from the #BBRC! Have a look at today’s schedule!! ⤵️ We'll keep you posted! @alzassociation.bsky.social

The European Medicines Agency @ema.europa.eu has recommended the approval of #donanemab, a treatment for early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. 👇 Read more here: www.barcelonabeta.org/en/news/news...

Headed to #AAIC25 early? Join us at the Preconference Workshop: Basics of Genetic Analysis 📅 July 26 | 🕗 08:00–12:00 📍 Westin Harbour Castle – Pier 2 Organized with the participation of #BBRC researchers Dr. @taviaevans & Dr. @natvilortejedor.bsky.social

New international study is out! Tau PET positivity—key for Alzheimer’s detection—varies with age, amyloid-β status, APOE genotype, and sex. @barcelonabeta.bsky.social contributed to this research with data from the ALFA+ cohort supported by Fundació La Caixa.

Poor sleep may affect brain structure—especially in women—long before Alzheimer’s symptoms appear. A new study led by @barcelonabeta.bsky.social a reveals how sleep fragmentation is linked to brain changes in cognitively healthy adults. 🧠🛏️ 👇 www.barcelonabeta.org/en/news/news...

Great news! @blancarodfer.bsky.social has defended her thesis! Congratulations! 👏 Her work focused on understanding how telomere length—a key marker of biological aging—influences brain vulnerability and the development of #Alzheimer’s disease. www.barcelonabeta.org/en/news/news...

Great news to end the week! 📣 We’re heading back to #AAIC25, the world’s largest #Alzheimer's research conference, taking place this year in Toronto from July 27–31. 🔗 www.barcelonabeta.org/en/news/news...

Early detection and effective treatment of neurodegenerative diseases remains one of the great scientific and medical challenges of the 21st century. Read our latest piece of news: www.barcelonabeta.org/en/news/news... @marcsuarezcalvet.bsky.social @natvilortejedor.bsky.social @fanastasi.bsky.social

We have a date on October 7!🧠 We are organising the event "Clinical Use of PET in Alzheimer's Disease: Challenges & Opportunities" We'll bring together experts in the field of nuclear medicine and #Alzheimer's to explore the latest developments in PET imaging techniques.