Recent Research
University College of London 27 November 2025
Certain spinal fluid tests have been able to detect the main protein that makes up Lewy bodies with 95% sensitivity. Being able to use these tests in a broader clinical setting will help determine whether they have the ability to diagnose LBD faster.
Certin MRI techniques, such as free water imaging, neuromelanin-sensitive MRI, and iron-sensitive approaches such as quantitative susceptibility mapping, are being considered to help differentiate LBD from Alzheimer’s disease and monitor progression.
Research is also examining blood tests as a way to make diagnosis faster and easier.
Funding Opportunity
Renaissance Philanthropy AI for Science Datasets
Deadline 10 January 2026
Renaissance Philanthropy is seeking proposals for the creation, curation, and scale-up of valuable scientific datasets that will power the next generation of AI for Science breakthroughs.
Datasets can be in engineering biology, fusion energy, materials science, medical research and quantum technologies.
Upcoming Events
Good Tech Together, April 6-8, 2026
This event is meant to include leaders across all sectors presenting AI, data, and tech-for-good use cases from across the impact ecosystem -- nonprofits, social enterprises, funders, civic leaders, and technologists -- the people shaping how these tools drive meaningful social change in the real world.
We are working on a session on Brain Health. Stay tuned…
A Few Extra Notes…
To add your research to the Lewy Body Dementia Research and Funding Exchange, you can do so here.
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If you want to support Lewy Body research and patient needs, you can donate today to Lewy Body Dementia Association*
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About the Lewy Body Dementia Research and Funding Exchange
Started as a way to help support researchers and scientists seeking better diagnosis, treatment and cure for Lewy Body, the Exchange is a way to share information on what research needs funding, and for researchers to learn about funding opportunities that can support their work.
For more information please click here.