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Neurodegenerative Diseases

Understand and investigate the causes, develop novel strategies for prevention, treatment and care

  • Alzheimer's
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  • ALS
  • Vascular Dementia
  • Lewy-Body-Disease
  • Huntington's
  • FTD
  • Ataxia
  • Childhood Dementia

News

  • Close-up of a human eye featuring a vivid blue iris with radial patterns that resemble electric or lightning-like lines (symbol image).

    „BrightFocus Foundation“ Funds Two DZNE Projects on Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Alzheimer’s

    Innovative research into disease mechanisms and early detection: Two scientists in Bonn and Magdeburg receive international funding.

    01.07.2026

  • Portrait Ahmad Aziz.

    EU Funds Bonn Neuroscientist with €150,000

    New Software Aims to Analyze Genetic Risk Factors for Neurodegenerative Diseases.

    30.06.2026

  • The 3D illustration depicts multiple Y-shaped antibodies with light-colored binding regions floating against a blurred blue background.

    DZNE Awarded around 3.5 Million US Dollars in Funding for Parkinson’s Research

    The German institute leads international consortium to develop precise antibodies for research applications.

    29.06.2026

  • Presentation of the Leopoldina membership certificate to Prof. Thomas Misgeld

    Prof. Thomas Misgeld Received Membership Certificate from the Leopoldina

    DZNE Munich Neuroscientist Officially Inducted into the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina.

    25.06.2026

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    25,000 Genomes for Brain Health

    A globally unparalleled data base aims to advance research into brain disorders.

    19.06.2026

Research Areas

Further news

  • Pilgrims walking on their way to Santiago de Compostela. Camino de Santiago milestone sign on forest scene.

    Walking the “Camino” for Dementia: DZNE Scientist Joins Fellow Advocates

    Next edition of “Walking the Talk for Dementia” starts at the end of June.

    12.06.2026

  • Close-up of a person holding a smartphone with a green case in both hands while looking at the screen

    Smartphone Tests Spot Cognitive Decline Faster than Standard Method

    Study shows potential of digital assessment: application could be in clinical trials and clinical routine.

    10.06.2026

  • Prestigious Mentoring Prize for DZNE Scientist

    Dietmar Schmitz honored with “2026 FKNE Mentoring Prize”.

    10.06.2026

  • DZNE Participates in New Collaborative Research Center in Bonn

    “Rhineland Study” investigates impact of dietary diversity on health.

    05.06.2026

  • Abstract macro photograph showing numerous yellow-green bubbles or liquid droplets against a colorful background.

    Researchers Map Genetics of Blood Lipids with Unprecedented Precision

    Findings may help improve understanding of aging and disease.

    19.05.2026

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