Newsletters
Your update on what’s happening at MARC
Sharing our latest research and team news​, co-edited with Friends of MARC.
Issue 008
June 2026
In this issue: a landmark Alzheimer’s clinical trial, global research collaboration, community outreach initiatives, and new opportunities to get involved in dementia research.
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This edition highlights MARC’s role as the first NHS site in the UK to treat participants in a new Alzheimer’s trial targeting tau protein, marking an important step forward in developing disease‑modifying treatments. We also share how our team is supporting international partners by showcasing best practice in delivering infusion‑based dementia therapies.
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You’ll discover how we’re working to make research more inclusive through community engagement with the Chinese Association of Southampton, helping improve awareness and access to dementia support. We also spotlight opportunities to take part in studies such as the BRIC study, as well as new patient and carer involvement groups shaping future services. Join us as we continue advancing innovation, collaboration and inclusivity in dementia research.
Issue 007
October 2025
In this issue: MARC achieves global accreditation, new dementia research trials, conference highlights, team achievements and community outreach.
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Discover how MARC earned the prestigious GCSA Global Quality Standard, explore our latest Dementia with Lewy Bodies research studies, catch up on recordings from the Wessex Dementia Research Conference, and read about team milestones, awards and community engagement - plus insights into emerging diagnostics like blood-based biomarkers.
Issue 006
May 2025
In this issue: groundbreaking blood-based dementia diagnosis research, new team members, trial leadership achievements, and public involvement opportunities.
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This edition explores READ-OUT - a major national study aiming to revolutionise dementia diagnosis through accurate blood tests - led locally at MARC by Dr Jay Amin. You’ll also meet our new doctors, learn about Claire Firth’s national role supporting participant retention in a global Alzheimer’s trial, and discover how you can share your views on dementia research through the POPPED platform. Join us as we continue advancing early diagnosis, research quality and community involvement.
Issue 005
January 2025
In this issue: new Alzheimer’s prevention trials, innovative approaches to early dementia detection, research achievements, and team and community highlights.
Discover the latest dementia research studies recruiting volunteers, including trials exploring preventative treatments and new therapies for Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer’s disease.
Learn how biomarkers are helping detect dementia earlier, read about newly published research on the benefits of nostalgic landmarks, and celebrate team milestones, including a remarkable 36-year NHS career and the continued contributions of our Friends of MARC public involvement group.