Barcelonaβeta Brain Research Center
@barcelonabeta.bsky.social
Research centre of @fpmaragall.bsky.social, pioneer in the study and prevention of Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.
Are you heading to San Diego to attend CTAD Conference 2025?
Our group leader @gsalvado.bsky.social will be giving an oral participation about “Biological staging of Alzheimer’s disease using blood-based biomarkers”
Don’t miss it! More info ⤵️
ctad-alzheimer.com/program
Our group leader @gsalvado.bsky.social will be giving an oral participation about “Biological staging of Alzheimer’s disease using blood-based biomarkers”
Don’t miss it! More info ⤵️
ctad-alzheimer.com/program
November 27, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Are you heading to San Diego to attend CTAD Conference 2025?
Our group leader @gsalvado.bsky.social will be giving an oral participation about “Biological staging of Alzheimer’s disease using blood-based biomarkers”
Don’t miss it! More info ⤵️
ctad-alzheimer.com/program
Our group leader @gsalvado.bsky.social will be giving an oral participation about “Biological staging of Alzheimer’s disease using blood-based biomarkers”
Don’t miss it! More info ⤵️
ctad-alzheimer.com/program
Tune in to "Science With A View" the @prbb.org podcast where researchers engage in open, honest conversations about science, mentoring and how to communicate research.
🎙️ Season 2 drops every Thursday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more!
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🎙️ Season 2 drops every Thursday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more!
ellipse.prbb.org/second-seaso...
November 21, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Tune in to "Science With A View" the @prbb.org podcast where researchers engage in open, honest conversations about science, mentoring and how to communicate research.
🎙️ Season 2 drops every Thursday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more!
ellipse.prbb.org/second-seaso...
🎙️ Season 2 drops every Thursday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more!
ellipse.prbb.org/second-seaso...
Dr. Angel Font (@caixaresearch.bsky.social) emphasized the Foundation’s sustained support for the ALFA Study, led at the #BBRC and @fpmaragall.bsky.social.
He thanked the volunteers, whose generosity exemplifies participatory science and paves the way to better Alzheimer’s diagnosis and treatment.
He thanked the volunteers, whose generosity exemplifies participatory science and paves the way to better Alzheimer’s diagnosis and treatment.
November 20, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Dr. Angel Font (@caixaresearch.bsky.social) emphasized the Foundation’s sustained support for the ALFA Study, led at the #BBRC and @fpmaragall.bsky.social.
He thanked the volunteers, whose generosity exemplifies participatory science and paves the way to better Alzheimer’s diagnosis and treatment.
He thanked the volunteers, whose generosity exemplifies participatory science and paves the way to better Alzheimer’s diagnosis and treatment.
Our researchers Dr. @macips01.bsky.social and Dr. Marta del Campo participated in a round table, offering two complementary perspectives: the vision of a consolidated platform and the fresh outlook of a new group.
November 20, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Our researchers Dr. @macips01.bsky.social and Dr. Marta del Campo participated in a round table, offering two complementary perspectives: the vision of a consolidated platform and the fresh outlook of a new group.
Firstly, Dr. Arcadi Navarro, Director of @fpmaragall.bsky.social and #BarcelonaBeta, reflected on the fact that Alzheimer’s is the pandemic of an ageing society, affecting 57M+ people. Yet, research is underfunded. Investing in research is investing in healthy ageing.
November 20, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Firstly, Dr. Arcadi Navarro, Director of @fpmaragall.bsky.social and #BarcelonaBeta, reflected on the fact that Alzheimer’s is the pandemic of an ageing society, affecting 57M+ people. Yet, research is underfunded. Investing in research is investing in healthy ageing.
Yesterday we held our Annual Meeting under the motto “100,000 reasons to continue towards a future without Alzheimer’s” to share some of the latest achievements in the #Alzheimer's research field.
Over 1,500 people from the @fpmaragall.bsky.social community joined us 💚
Over 1,500 people from the @fpmaragall.bsky.social community joined us 💚
November 20, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Yesterday we held our Annual Meeting under the motto “100,000 reasons to continue towards a future without Alzheimer’s” to share some of the latest achievements in the #Alzheimer's research field.
Over 1,500 people from the @fpmaragall.bsky.social community joined us 💚
Over 1,500 people from the @fpmaragall.bsky.social community joined us 💚
⏳ We’re about to start!
In less than an hour, the @fpmaragall.bsky.social 2025 Annual Meeting and the 4th Diana Garrigosa Awards begin at the Auditori de Barcelona. We’re at a key moment for research, reflecting on where we come from and where we’re going in Alzheimer’s research.
In less than an hour, the @fpmaragall.bsky.social 2025 Annual Meeting and the 4th Diana Garrigosa Awards begin at the Auditori de Barcelona. We’re at a key moment for research, reflecting on where we come from and where we’re going in Alzheimer’s research.
November 19, 2025 at 4:39 PM
⏳ We’re about to start!
In less than an hour, the @fpmaragall.bsky.social 2025 Annual Meeting and the 4th Diana Garrigosa Awards begin at the Auditori de Barcelona. We’re at a key moment for research, reflecting on where we come from and where we’re going in Alzheimer’s research.
In less than an hour, the @fpmaragall.bsky.social 2025 Annual Meeting and the 4th Diana Garrigosa Awards begin at the Auditori de Barcelona. We’re at a key moment for research, reflecting on where we come from and where we’re going in Alzheimer’s research.
Today, Dr. @natvilortejedor.bsky.social joined #BCNSpiracy25 to spark curiosity among high-school students.
She shared how pollution impacts our brains across our lifetimes, increasing risks of dementia and #Alzheimer’s and how her team investigates these effects at the #BBRC
She shared how pollution impacts our brains across our lifetimes, increasing risks of dementia and #Alzheimer’s and how her team investigates these effects at the #BBRC
November 14, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Today, Dr. @natvilortejedor.bsky.social joined #BCNSpiracy25 to spark curiosity among high-school students.
She shared how pollution impacts our brains across our lifetimes, increasing risks of dementia and #Alzheimer’s and how her team investigates these effects at the #BBRC
She shared how pollution impacts our brains across our lifetimes, increasing risks of dementia and #Alzheimer’s and how her team investigates these effects at the #BBRC
💬 Last Saturday, Dr. Oriol Grau, neurologist and BBRC researcher, gave a talk at #AFALanzarote on “Factores de riesgo modificables en la enfermedad de Alzheimer y otras demencias.”
The session highlighted the role of prevention and healthy lifestyles in protecting the brain. 💚
The session highlighted the role of prevention and healthy lifestyles in protecting the brain. 💚
November 13, 2025 at 9:41 AM
💬 Last Saturday, Dr. Oriol Grau, neurologist and BBRC researcher, gave a talk at #AFALanzarote on “Factores de riesgo modificables en la enfermedad de Alzheimer y otras demencias.”
The session highlighted the role of prevention and healthy lifestyles in protecting the brain. 💚
The session highlighted the role of prevention and healthy lifestyles in protecting the brain. 💚
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. 🌿
We’ll explore how air pollution affects our health and discover local initiatives to improve air quality. 🌿
November 6, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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. 🌿
We’ll explore how air pollution affects our health and discover local initiatives to improve air quality. 🌿
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 BBRC team, co-led by Dr. @annabrugulat.bsky.social and Dr. Oriol Grau, will contribute longitudinal and cross-sectional analyses from the ALFA cohort.
October 31, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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 BBRC team, co-led by Dr. @annabrugulat.bsky.social and Dr. Oriol Grau, will contribute longitudinal and cross-sectional analyses from the ALFA cohort.
We’ll combine blood biomarkers with digital cognitive monitoring tools, enabling more accurate tracking of brain health, with updated data from the #ALFA cohort.
This opens the door to earlier detection, personalized treatments, and more preventive medicine.
This opens the door to earlier detection, personalized treatments, and more preventive medicine.
October 30, 2025 at 2:18 PM
We’ll combine blood biomarkers with digital cognitive monitoring tools, enabling more accurate tracking of brain health, with updated data from the #ALFA cohort.
This opens the door to earlier detection, personalized treatments, and more preventive medicine.
This opens the door to earlier detection, personalized treatments, and more preventive medicine.
🧠 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! 👇
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! 👇
October 28, 2025 at 1:25 PM
🧠 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! 👇
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
#Alzheimers #BBRC #InclusiveResearch
October 20, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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
#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-...
➡️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-...
October 16, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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-...
➡️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-...
PENSA has shown that combining diet, physical exercise, cognitive training and a green tea compound (EGCG) can bring sustained cognitive benefits to people at risk of developing Alzheimer’s. 🧠
This is not the end: PENSA+ will keep following the cohort to expand these findings.
This is not the end: PENSA+ will keep following the cohort to expand these findings.
October 15, 2025 at 9:40 AM
PENSA has shown that combining diet, physical exercise, cognitive training and a green tea compound (EGCG) can bring sustained cognitive benefits to people at risk of developing Alzheimer’s. 🧠
This is not the end: PENSA+ will keep following the cohort to expand these findings.
This is not the end: PENSA+ will keep following the cohort to expand these findings.
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
Dr. @natvilortejedor.bsky.social will speak in session S207: “Women in Biostatistics: Insights from the #BIOSTATNET Network.”
🔗 www.idwsds.org
October 9, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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
Dr. @natvilortejedor.bsky.social will speak in session S207: “Women in Biostatistics: Insights from the #BIOSTATNET Network.”
🔗 www.idwsds.org
Two invited speakers led the session: Dr. Javier Arbizu and Dr. Valentina Garibotto, sharing complementary clinical and research perspectives on PET in Alzheimer’s disease.
#Neuroimaging #Alzheimers
#Neuroimaging #Alzheimers
October 8, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Two invited speakers led the session: Dr. Javier Arbizu and Dr. Valentina Garibotto, sharing complementary clinical and research perspectives on PET in Alzheimer’s disease.
#Neuroimaging #Alzheimers
#Neuroimaging #Alzheimers
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...
50 clinicians & researchers discussed how amyloid, FDG and tau PET support diagnosis, prognosis & therapy monitoring.
www.barcelonabeta.org/en/news/news...
October 8, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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...
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! 👏
Thanks to @prbb.org for making this day possible! 👏
October 7, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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! 👏
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
Corresponding authors: Dr. Oriol Grau & Dr. Aleix Sala-Vila. Full text👇
jn.nutrition.org/article/S002...
@caixaresearch.bsky.social @fpmaragall.bsky.social
October 6, 2025 at 10:38 AM
🧵 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
Corresponding authors: Dr. Oriol Grau & Dr. Aleix Sala-Vila. Full text👇
jn.nutrition.org/article/S002...
@caixaresearch.bsky.social @fpmaragall.bsky.social
We also joined the outreach programme “Research Mornings” at a school in Barcelona 👩🏫.
Our colleagues Dr. Nina Gramunt and Dr. @anafdezarcos.bsky.social explained how science helps us understand and prevent #Alzheimers, sparking curiosity among the youngest.
#ResearchersNight #ScienceOutreach
Our colleagues Dr. Nina Gramunt and Dr. @anafdezarcos.bsky.social explained how science helps us understand and prevent #Alzheimers, sparking curiosity among the youngest.
#ResearchersNight #ScienceOutreach
October 2, 2025 at 10:09 AM
We also joined the outreach programme “Research Mornings” at a school in Barcelona 👩🏫.
Our colleagues Dr. Nina Gramunt and Dr. @anafdezarcos.bsky.social explained how science helps us understand and prevent #Alzheimers, sparking curiosity among the youngest.
#ResearchersNight #ScienceOutreach
Our colleagues Dr. Nina Gramunt and Dr. @anafdezarcos.bsky.social explained how science helps us understand and prevent #Alzheimers, sparking curiosity among the youngest.
#ResearchersNight #ScienceOutreach
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...
Thanks to @caixaresearch.bsky.social & CosmoCaixa for making this event possible! 💚
➡️ www.barcelonabeta.org/en/news/news...
October 2, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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...
Thanks to @caixaresearch.bsky.social & CosmoCaixa for making this event possible! 💚
➡️ www.barcelonabeta.org/en/news/news...
Next 13/10 Dr. @gsalvado.bsky.social will share the latest advances in the biomarkers research field, which allow Alzheimer's to be detected long before the first symptoms appear andhow these discoveries can transform the way we prevent and anticipate the disease.
October 1, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Next 13/10 Dr. @gsalvado.bsky.social will share the latest advances in the biomarkers research field, which allow Alzheimer's to be detected long before the first symptoms appear andhow these discoveries can transform the way we prevent and anticipate the disease.
Next 06/10 Dr. Arcadi Navarro will be giving a talk on the changes that scientific and clinical knowledge of Alzheimer's is experiencing & the new treatments in development.
@fpmaragall.bsky.social @residinvestig.bsky.social @csiccat.bsky.social
@fpmaragall.bsky.social @residinvestig.bsky.social @csiccat.bsky.social
October 1, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Next 06/10 Dr. Arcadi Navarro will be giving a talk on the changes that scientific and clinical knowledge of Alzheimer's is experiencing & the new treatments in development.
@fpmaragall.bsky.social @residinvestig.bsky.social @csiccat.bsky.social
@fpmaragall.bsky.social @residinvestig.bsky.social @csiccat.bsky.social