Swedish Brain Power is a national network of leading researchers in the fields of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s disease, and ALS. The network’s overarching goal is to improve early diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients with such diseases. Specific goals include development of methods for early diagnosis to open possibilities for secondary prevention; detecting and evaluating possible treatment, care and preventive strategies in primary care and specialized settings. The network is directed by B Winblad.