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.
New findings on sleep & #Alzheimer’s: a study links the integrity of the locus coeruleus (a brainstem nucleus involved in sleep–wake regulation) with better deep sleep (slow-wave activity) across healthy aging and the AD spectrum—plus sex differences and vascular factors.
February 12, 2026 at 10:38 AM
New findings on sleep & #Alzheimer’s: a study links the integrity of the locus coeruleus (a brainstem nucleus involved in sleep–wake regulation) with better deep sleep (slow-wave activity) across healthy aging and the AD spectrum—plus sex differences and vascular factors.
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♀️Today, on International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the AD-RIDDLE project is proud to launch a special series of interviews featuring 4 PhD students driving research across our consortium.
➡️ ad-riddle.org/celebrating-...
#WomeninScience #WomenInScienceDay #WomenandGirlsinScienceDay
➡️ ad-riddle.org/celebrating-...
#WomeninScience #WomenInScienceDay #WomenandGirlsinScienceDay
February 11, 2026 at 7:53 AM
♀️Today, on International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the AD-RIDDLE project is proud to launch a special series of interviews featuring 4 PhD students driving research across our consortium.
➡️ ad-riddle.org/celebrating-...
#WomeninScience #WomenInScienceDay #WomenandGirlsinScienceDay
➡️ ad-riddle.org/celebrating-...
#WomeninScience #WomenInScienceDay #WomenandGirlsinScienceDay
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♀️Today is #WomenInScienceDay 🧑🏼🔬
💡Let’s spotlight Natàlia Soldevila Domènech from our Multi-MeMo team.
🔍Check out the interview with Natàlia here: www.multi-memo.eu/interview-wi...
@researchmar.bsky.social @barcelonabeta.bsky.social
💡Let’s spotlight Natàlia Soldevila Domènech from our Multi-MeMo team.
🔍Check out the interview with Natàlia here: www.multi-memo.eu/interview-wi...
@researchmar.bsky.social @barcelonabeta.bsky.social
February 11, 2026 at 6:30 AM
♀️Today is #WomenInScienceDay 🧑🏼🔬
💡Let’s spotlight Natàlia Soldevila Domènech from our Multi-MeMo team.
🔍Check out the interview with Natàlia here: www.multi-memo.eu/interview-wi...
@researchmar.bsky.social @barcelonabeta.bsky.social
💡Let’s spotlight Natàlia Soldevila Domènech from our Multi-MeMo team.
🔍Check out the interview with Natàlia here: www.multi-memo.eu/interview-wi...
@researchmar.bsky.social @barcelonabeta.bsky.social
Which women scientists inspire you?
Today, on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we highlight the women driving research at BBRC to advance Alzheimer’s research and prevention.👩🔬🧪 Learn more: www.barcelonabeta.org/en/news/news...
#11F #WomenAndGirlsInScience
Today, on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we highlight the women driving research at BBRC to advance Alzheimer’s research and prevention.👩🔬🧪 Learn more: www.barcelonabeta.org/en/news/news...
#11F #WomenAndGirlsInScience
February 11, 2026 at 9:57 AM
Which women scientists inspire you?
Today, on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we highlight the women driving research at BBRC to advance Alzheimer’s research and prevention.👩🔬🧪 Learn more: www.barcelonabeta.org/en/news/news...
#11F #WomenAndGirlsInScience
Today, on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we highlight the women driving research at BBRC to advance Alzheimer’s research and prevention.👩🔬🧪 Learn more: www.barcelonabeta.org/en/news/news...
#11F #WomenAndGirlsInScience
Lumbar puncture is essential to study cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) biomarkers, especially for #Alzheimer’s research in pre-clinical stages. 🧠💧
But post-lumbar puncture headache (PDPH) is a common side effect that can discourage participation.
www.barcelonabeta.org/en/news/news...
But post-lumbar puncture headache (PDPH) is a common side effect that can discourage participation.
www.barcelonabeta.org/en/news/news...
February 9, 2026 at 11:23 AM
Lumbar puncture is essential to study cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) biomarkers, especially for #Alzheimer’s research in pre-clinical stages. 🧠💧
But post-lumbar puncture headache (PDPH) is a common side effect that can discourage participation.
www.barcelonabeta.org/en/news/news...
But post-lumbar puncture headache (PDPH) is a common side effect that can discourage participation.
www.barcelonabeta.org/en/news/news...
Are you attending the #ICOPAD2026 on #BrainHealth?
We'll be there and Dr. Oriol Grau is an invited speaker in this edition!
A great opportunity to share experiences and insights from European #memoryclinics involved in this key stage of implementation, see you there! 👇
We'll be there and Dr. Oriol Grau is an invited speaker in this edition!
A great opportunity to share experiences and insights from European #memoryclinics involved in this key stage of implementation, see you there! 👇
February 5, 2026 at 8:47 AM
Are you attending the #ICOPAD2026 on #BrainHealth?
We'll be there and Dr. Oriol Grau is an invited speaker in this edition!
A great opportunity to share experiences and insights from European #memoryclinics involved in this key stage of implementation, see you there! 👇
We'll be there and Dr. Oriol Grau is an invited speaker in this edition!
A great opportunity to share experiences and insights from European #memoryclinics involved in this key stage of implementation, see you there! 👇
Once again, the BBRC joins the #científiques initiative ahead of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science #11F.
For the second year in a row, we support this initiative by @bist.eu & @fcri.bsky.social to highlight the vital role of women in science. www.barcelonabeta.org/en/news/news...
For the second year in a row, we support this initiative by @bist.eu & @fcri.bsky.social to highlight the vital role of women in science. www.barcelonabeta.org/en/news/news...
January 28, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Once again, the BBRC joins the #científiques initiative ahead of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science #11F.
For the second year in a row, we support this initiative by @bist.eu & @fcri.bsky.social to highlight the vital role of women in science. www.barcelonabeta.org/en/news/news...
For the second year in a row, we support this initiative by @bist.eu & @fcri.bsky.social to highlight the vital role of women in science. www.barcelonabeta.org/en/news/news...
Excited to share that the Barcelonaβeta Brain Research Center leads the DIV-AD project, funded by @ajuntamentbcn.bsky.social & @caixaresearch.bsky.social, to validate blood-based biomarkers for #Alzheimers across diverse communities in Barcelona.
January 28, 2026 at 9:23 AM
Excited to share that the Barcelonaβeta Brain Research Center leads the DIV-AD project, funded by @ajuntamentbcn.bsky.social & @caixaresearch.bsky.social, to validate blood-based biomarkers for #Alzheimers across diverse communities in Barcelona.
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La trobada #científiques2026 ha tancat amb un debat sobre el repte de les investigadores per ser veus expertes als mitjans, amb Sandra Acosta (Barcelonaβeta Brain Research Center), Anna Sánchez @ub.edu i Pampa García (Science Media Centre España) i @crisaez.bsky.social (@ara.cat), moderadora.
#11F
#11F
January 27, 2026 at 4:38 PM
La trobada #científiques2026 ha tancat amb un debat sobre el repte de les investigadores per ser veus expertes als mitjans, amb Sandra Acosta (Barcelonaβeta Brain Research Center), Anna Sánchez @ub.edu i Pampa García (Science Media Centre España) i @crisaez.bsky.social (@ara.cat), moderadora.
#11F
#11F
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🎓 Meet Alba Martos Sánchez. She is a full-time PhD student at @barcelonabeta.bsky.social, doing some research in the early-stages of #Alzheimer’s disease.
👉 Read more: amypad.eu/news/recent-...
👉 Read more: amypad.eu/news/recent-...
January 27, 2026 at 8:56 AM
🎓 Meet Alba Martos Sánchez. She is a full-time PhD student at @barcelonabeta.bsky.social, doing some research in the early-stages of #Alzheimer’s disease.
👉 Read more: amypad.eu/news/recent-...
👉 Read more: amypad.eu/news/recent-...
Dr. Natàlia Soldevila has received the prestigious Juan de la Cierva – Incorporación fellowship, granted by
@cienciagob.bsky.social to contribute to the development and implementation of optimised multimodal strategies for the prevention of cognitive decline👏👇
www.barcelonabeta.org/en/news/news...
@cienciagob.bsky.social to contribute to the development and implementation of optimised multimodal strategies for the prevention of cognitive decline👏👇
www.barcelonabeta.org/en/news/news...
Natàlia Soldevila awarded Juan de la Cierva fellowship to advance research on the prevention of cognitive decline
The €76,600 grant will enable Dr Soldevila to develop her research line within the Clinical Research and Risk Factors for Neurodegenerative Diseases Group at the BBRC.
www.barcelonabeta.org
January 8, 2026 at 9:46 AM
Dr. Natàlia Soldevila has received the prestigious Juan de la Cierva – Incorporación fellowship, granted by
@cienciagob.bsky.social to contribute to the development and implementation of optimised multimodal strategies for the prevention of cognitive decline👏👇
www.barcelonabeta.org/en/news/news...
@cienciagob.bsky.social to contribute to the development and implementation of optimised multimodal strategies for the prevention of cognitive decline👏👇
www.barcelonabeta.org/en/news/news...
2025 has been an extraordinary year for scientific progress and shared success. 💚
While we can’t capture everything in one video, these 5 highlights defined our year.
Thank you to everyone who made it possible!
While we can’t capture everything in one video, these 5 highlights defined our year.
Thank you to everyone who made it possible!
December 29, 2025 at 10:13 AM
2025 has been an extraordinary year for scientific progress and shared success. 💚
While we can’t capture everything in one video, these 5 highlights defined our year.
Thank you to everyone who made it possible!
While we can’t capture everything in one video, these 5 highlights defined our year.
Thank you to everyone who made it possible!
During the holidays, we celebrate the power of research to help protect memories. Thank you for supporting our research and joining us in our mission against Alzheimer's.
Here's to a 2026 full of smiles and memories! 🎄🌟🧠
Here's to a 2026 full of smiles and memories! 🎄🌟🧠
December 19, 2025 at 9:03 AM
During the holidays, we celebrate the power of research to help protect memories. Thank you for supporting our research and joining us in our mission against Alzheimer's.
Here's to a 2026 full of smiles and memories! 🎄🌟🧠
Here's to a 2026 full of smiles and memories! 🎄🌟🧠
🔬📚 Researchers from the #BBRC have contributed to the new @springer.springernature.com volume “Biomarkers of Neurodegenerative Disorders: Current Progress and Future Directions”, a key reference on biomarkers transforming diagnosis, prognosis & therapy development in #Alzheimer’s disease.
December 18, 2025 at 9:32 AM
🔬📚 Researchers from the #BBRC have contributed to the new @springer.springernature.com volume “Biomarkers of Neurodegenerative Disorders: Current Progress and Future Directions”, a key reference on biomarkers transforming diagnosis, prognosis & therapy development in #Alzheimer’s disease.
Huge congratulations to Dr. Thais Lorenzo on successfully defending her PhD! 🎓
She has been part of the PENSA study from day one, contributing across both partner institutions, @researchmar.bsky.social and the Neuroimaging Research Group at the #BBRC
She has been part of the PENSA study from day one, contributing across both partner institutions, @researchmar.bsky.social and the Neuroimaging Research Group at the #BBRC
December 11, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Huge congratulations to Dr. Thais Lorenzo on successfully defending her PhD! 🎓
She has been part of the PENSA study from day one, contributing across both partner institutions, @researchmar.bsky.social and the Neuroimaging Research Group at the #BBRC
She has been part of the PENSA study from day one, contributing across both partner institutions, @researchmar.bsky.social and the Neuroimaging Research Group at the #BBRC
A new BBRC study, GLYMPH-AD, led by Dr. Gonzalo Sánchez Benavides, will explore how sleep blood pressure patterns may affect Alzheimer’s risk, focusing on the glymphatic system, the brain’s cleaning mechanism. 🔬🧠
December 11, 2025 at 8:59 AM
A new BBRC study, GLYMPH-AD, led by Dr. Gonzalo Sánchez Benavides, will explore how sleep blood pressure patterns may affect Alzheimer’s risk, focusing on the glymphatic system, the brain’s cleaning mechanism. 🔬🧠
Digital tools are transforming #Alzheimer research. A new systematic review from researchers at the #BBRC (Clàudia Porta-Mas, Gonzalo Sánchez-Benavides & @gsalvado.bsky.social) explores the validation status of digital cognitive assessments for AD.
Published in @alzdemjournals.bsky.social
Published in @alzdemjournals.bsky.social
December 10, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Digital tools are transforming #Alzheimer research. A new systematic review from researchers at the #BBRC (Clàudia Porta-Mas, Gonzalo Sánchez-Benavides & @gsalvado.bsky.social) explores the validation status of digital cognitive assessments for AD.
Published in @alzdemjournals.bsky.social
Published in @alzdemjournals.bsky.social
Once again, we participate at the #CTAD2025!
This year, @gsalvado.bsky.social gave an oral presentation about the use of blood-based biomarkers and their key role in the clinical trials field.
www.barcelonabeta.org/en/news/news...
This year, @gsalvado.bsky.social gave an oral presentation about the use of blood-based biomarkers and their key role in the clinical trials field.
www.barcelonabeta.org/en/news/news...
We present new advances in blood-based biomarkers at CTAD 2025
Dr. Gemma Salvadó presented an oral communication at the 18th edition of the conference dedicated to clinical trials on Alzheimer's disease.
www.barcelonabeta.org
December 9, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Once again, we participate at the #CTAD2025!
This year, @gsalvado.bsky.social gave an oral presentation about the use of blood-based biomarkers and their key role in the clinical trials field.
www.barcelonabeta.org/en/news/news...
This year, @gsalvado.bsky.social gave an oral presentation about the use of blood-based biomarkers and their key role in the clinical trials field.
www.barcelonabeta.org/en/news/news...
We’re proud to announce that the #BBRC and @fpmaragall.bsky.social have joined @dorassessment.bsky.social and @coarassessment.bsky.social to promote fairer, more responsible research assessment.
By endorsing these initiatives, we emphasise quality, relevance and diverse contributions in research. 🔬🧠
By endorsing these initiatives, we emphasise quality, relevance and diverse contributions in research. 🔬🧠
December 1, 2025 at 4:53 PM
We’re proud to announce that the #BBRC and @fpmaragall.bsky.social have joined @dorassessment.bsky.social and @coarassessment.bsky.social to promote fairer, more responsible research assessment.
By endorsing these initiatives, we emphasise quality, relevance and diverse contributions in research. 🔬🧠
By endorsing these initiatives, we emphasise quality, relevance and diverse contributions in research. 🔬🧠
At the BBRC neuroimaging research group, led by Dr. @gsalvado.bsky.social, we study how the brain changes years before Alzheimer’s develops 🧠
By combining neuroimaging with genetic and cognitive data, we look for clues to anticipate and prevent the disease.
Full video here: youtu.be/BGp65TN5OVQ
By combining neuroimaging with genetic and cognitive data, we look for clues to anticipate and prevent the disease.
Full video here: youtu.be/BGp65TN5OVQ
December 1, 2025 at 3:32 PM
At the BBRC neuroimaging research group, led by Dr. @gsalvado.bsky.social, we study how the brain changes years before Alzheimer’s develops 🧠
By combining neuroimaging with genetic and cognitive data, we look for clues to anticipate and prevent the disease.
Full video here: youtu.be/BGp65TN5OVQ
By combining neuroimaging with genetic and cognitive data, we look for clues to anticipate and prevent the disease.
Full video here: youtu.be/BGp65TN5OVQ
🎙️ The latest episode of #ScienceWithAView is here! 💚
Join Dr. Oriol Grau-Rivera (BBRC) & Dr. Laura Forcano (@researchmar.bsky.social) as they explore #Alzheimer’s research: prevention, treatment, lifestyle, and effective science communication.
🎧 Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/5h51...
Join Dr. Oriol Grau-Rivera (BBRC) & Dr. Laura Forcano (@researchmar.bsky.social) as they explore #Alzheimer’s research: prevention, treatment, lifestyle, and effective science communication.
🎧 Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/5h51...
Inside Alzheimer’s research
open.spotify.com
November 28, 2025 at 8:51 AM
🎙️ The latest episode of #ScienceWithAView is here! 💚
Join Dr. Oriol Grau-Rivera (BBRC) & Dr. Laura Forcano (@researchmar.bsky.social) as they explore #Alzheimer’s research: prevention, treatment, lifestyle, and effective science communication.
🎧 Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/5h51...
Join Dr. Oriol Grau-Rivera (BBRC) & Dr. Laura Forcano (@researchmar.bsky.social) as they explore #Alzheimer’s research: prevention, treatment, lifestyle, and effective science communication.
🎧 Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/5h51...
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
🎧 Don’t forget to tune in to tomorrow’s episode on Alzheimer’s research! 🧠💚
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#ScienceWithAView #Research #PRBB
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#ScienceWithAView #Research #PRBB
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 26, 2025 at 9:11 AM
🎧 Don’t forget to tune in to tomorrow’s episode on Alzheimer’s research! 🧠💚
open.spotify.com/show/6ZsedFs...
#ScienceWithAView #Research #PRBB
open.spotify.com/show/6ZsedFs...
#ScienceWithAView #Research #PRBB
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...
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...
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 💚