HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh, Patron of Race Against Dementia, visited Dr Claire Durrant's lab earlier this week for a showcase of their groundbreaking dementia research. During the visit, The Duchess met researchers involved with the charity, including Dr Claire Durrant and her team who are currently investigating the causes and consequences of synapse loss in Alzheimer’s disease. About the Charity Race Against Dementia was founded by Formula 1 former driver Sir Jackie Stewart following the dementia diagnosis of his wife Helen. The charity funds early-career researchers to accelerate progress towards a cure for dementia. Further informationDr Claire Durrant's lab profileRace against Dementia website The Duchess of Edinburgh (middle, wearing yellow) with Dementia team researchers. Publication date 02 May, 2025
