The Sant Pau Memory Unit of the Neurology Department at Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau in Barcelona is a multidisciplinary team dedicated to the assistance and research in Alzheimer and other neurodegenerative diseases.
Sant Pau Memory Unit Research Lines
Synaptic Tau Oligomers in Alzheimer’s Disease – A Possible Culprit in the Spread of Tau Pathology throughout the Brain
Synaptic Tau Oligomers in Alzheimer’s Disease – A Possible Culprit in the Spread of Tau Pathology throughout the Brain Alzheimer’s disease is considered one of the most common causes of dementia in older individuals. Among the...
Why study sex differences in Alzheimer’s disease and in the context of Down syndrome?
Why study sex differences in Alzheimer’s disease and in the context of Down syndrome? The topic of sex differences is increasingly recognized as a top priority in neurology research, particularly in the context of precision medicine and personalized care strategies....
The effect of different preanalytical conditions on the stability of blood biomarkers in the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease
Stability of plasma samples and Alzheimer’s biomarkers Alzheimer’s disease is considered one of the most common causes of dementia in the elderly. Recently, blood biomarkers: Aβ1-42, Aβ1-40 and phospho Tau181 (p-Tau181), are proving useful in the diagnosis...
