I'm watching brain surgery to see if Alzheimer's can ever be cured
Published: 12/26/2025

In a unique perspective, James Gallagher details his experience watching brain surgery for dementia research. The surgery aims to understand Alzheimer's disease by studying living adult brain tissue, a crucial step in finding a cure. Dr. Claire Durrant's lab team in Edinburgh is conducting vital research that could lead to significant breakthroughs in Alzheimer's treatment, with hope and optimism driving their work. Glimmers of hope have emerged from groundbreaking drugs like lecanemab and donanemab, indicating potential advancements in the field of Alzheimer's research.



