10:16, 24 October 2024
Words by Cheyanne Bryan, Editorial and Campaign Marketing Executive, London
AJ and Curtis took an inspiring journey to an Alzheimer's Research UK lab, a reward for their triumph at the Smiley Charity Film Awards, where they clinched the Grand Prix Charity Film of the Year award.
At the UCL Drug Discovery Institute, part of Alzheimer’s Research UK’s Drug Discovery Alliance, the brothers were immersed in the cutting-edge research aimed at unveiling new dementia treatments. Their hands-on experience included drug screening, chemical modeling, and witnessing the DDI’s advanced screening robot in action.
"With Alzheimer Research UK we can put our funding into the best projects that are really early, really cutting edge coming out of world leading neurologist labs, and then accelerate them into things that the industry will invest in."
This visit underscored the vital work being done at the Alzheimer’s Research Drug Discovery Institute, which is dedicated to developing essential treatments for Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Through participation in various tests and experiments, AJ and Curtis gained invaluable insight into the meticulous research efforts underway, highlighting the crucial need for ongoing funding to propel dementia drug discovery and move closer to a cure.
Watch the video on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDUpa06K2aM
At Smiley Movement, we like to elevate the work of charities across the world. Here are three charities whose causes align with the themes in this article.
Dementia UK. This is a charity that provides Admiral Nurses for families affected by dementia, to help support those in need. Find out more here.
Alzheimer’s Research UK. Alzheimer's Research UK are the UK's leading Alzheimer's research charity aiming to find a cure for dementia. Learn how to support them here.
Alzheimer’s Society. They are working towards a world without dementia, and are giving help to those living with dementia today, and providing hope for the future. Learn more here.
This article aligns with the UN SDG Partnership for the Goals.
