Dementia Researcher
@dementiaresearcher
A support service for Early Career Dementia Researchers Worldwide. Delivered by UCL funded by Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society, Race Against Dementia & the NIHR
Rejection is routine in academia, but too often treated as a personal judgement. Tara-Lyn Camilleri and Ed Ivimey-Cook argue for a more honest conversation about scarcity, chance and structural pressures. Shared from the LSE Impact Blog. www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/rejection-in...
Genomics of Brain Disorders where experts unite to map how genetic variation shapes brain function across the lifespan. From GWAS to multi-omics, translating discoveries into targets & trials. Register by 18 Aug (in person) / 8 Sep (virtual) www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/genomi...
Most PhD advice is about mindset. Dr Ajantha Abey has written the other kind: the practical systems you set up in week one that stop your future self from losing three days looking for a file. www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-researc...
Applications are open for the KQ Labs accelerator, supporting UK startups working across biomedical research and data science. Ten ventures will receive five months of tailored support, mentoring and investor access. Apply by 5pm, 12 August. www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/funding/kq-l...
Dr Alana Brown @alanabrown.bsky.social is advancing equity in brain health through SGBA driven neurocognitive research at Rotman/Baycrest. Focusing on sex- and gender-specific aging trajectories to improve dementia prediction & care. www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/profile-dr-a...
FTD can affect behaviour, personality, empathy and relationships. Dr Carmela Tartaglia explains why brain changes can change how someone connects with the people around them. Watch the full @istaart.bsky.social Relay Live show now - youtube.com/live/2-dZUuO...
Why study sex differences in Alzheimer’s disease? Dr Michael Belloy explains how understanding differences between men and women could open up new pathways for personalised dementia treatment. 🎧 From Relay LIVE, with @istaart.bsky.social #AAIC26 youtube.com/live/2-dZUuO...
Clinical trials can teach researchers a lot — even outside trial settings. In this @istaart.bsky.social Relay clip, @carlaabdelnour.bsky.social explains why trial design helps sharpen protocols, outcomes, inclusion criteria and sample size. Watch the full episode pod.fo/e/4416bf
Lewy body dementia is not only about what happens in the brain. In this clip, Joe Kane explains how symptoms such as constipation, smell loss and autonomic changes can point to wider Lewy body pathology. Watch the full @istaart.bsky.social Relay episode now. youtu.be/iPZ50ea3fLQ
People with Down syndrome are living longer than ever — and Alzheimer’s is now a growing concern. In this clip, Dr Patrick Lao explains what research is revealing about risk, timelines and resilience. Watch the clip and catch the full @istaart.bsky.social Relay episode: pod.fo/e/43e53c
New to @istaart.bsky.social? Lillian Morgado’s advice is simple: join a PIA, get involved, and don’t wait until you feel like an expert. Watch the full Relay Podcast episode with Vanessa Young and Lillian to hear more about the Health Policy PIA. #ISTAART #AAIC26 pod.fo/e/43d4c2
AAIC can feel huge — especially if it’s your first time. In this clip from the @istaart.bsky.social Relay Podcast, Dr Vanessa Young shares simple advice for finding your place: pick one PIA, join in, say hello, and build from there. Full episode out now. #AAIC26 #ISTAART pod.fo/e/43c592
Families living with dementia can find it harder to stay connected over time. Famileo turns family photos and messages into a printed magazine delivered monthly. They sponsored the latest Dementia Researcher podcast, 1st month free with code DR26. bit.ly/FamileoDR26
Policy and Public Affairs Manager role with Dementia UK in Wales, leading policy engagement and influencing dementia care across Welsh systems. Closing date: 25th June www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/policy-p...
Could AI act like a virtual research intern? In this clip, Kexin Huang explains how Biomni AD could help dementia researchers move from question to result while keeping scientists in control. Watch the full episode from Dementia Researcher. pod.fo/e/4298e7
A cross‑Atlantic dialogue on neurodegeneration and brain health: join UK‑Canada researchers at AAIC 2026 for focused discussion and networking. Monday, July 13, 2026, 6:00 pm. #BrainHealth #AAIC26 #UKCanada www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/buildi...
The Strategy Unit is inviting dementia professionals to share views on culturally adapted care for global majority communities in England. Interviews are online and last around 60 minutes. www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/share-your-e...
Dr Alice Carstairs shares how leaving academia for science communications helped her explain dementia research with clearer, more accessible language. Watch or listen to the full podcast. pod.fo/e/41c85f
Want to present your research to peers who actually get it? Submissions are open for the next Dementia Researcher Salon Showcase, Sept–Nov. ECRs at any stage, anywhere, across dementia and neurodegeneration. First-time speakers welcome. www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/speak-at-the...
A new £10m UK DRI Parkinson's Research Centre launches today, bringing together teams at Edinburgh, Oxford and UCL to tackle why there's still no treatment that slows or stops Parkinson's. People with Parkinson's helped shape it from day one. www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/10m-centre-t...
Around 30% of working-age people would meet the 2010 Equality Act definition of disability. In STEMM the figure is roughly 6.4%. Less than 1% of UKRI applicants disclose. Becky Carlyle on why that gap matters, and what we can do about it. www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-buildin...
From animal models to human studies, Dorothy Tse bridges research to understand memory and ageing. Join us on the 10th June. communities.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/c/events/res...
Bias does not end with the data, it can shape the tech we build next. A quick clip from our latest podcast. Full episode available on podcast apps and YouTube. pod.fo/e/406615
My Name's Doddie Foundation Advancing Treatments Award offers up to £500k to validate targets or accelerate MND treatments, building data for translation. www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/funding/adva...
Get ready for your PhD Viva with our free short course. communities.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/c/viva-success-mastering-your-phd-defence
Did you leave academia after completing a PhD, finding a role that still utilised your experiences and the skills you developed? We're looking for podcast guests... get in touch dementiaresearcher@ucl.ac.uk
Alzheimer Europe launches 2026 Anti Stigma Award for music tackling dementia stigma, with prizes up to €5000 and a June 26 application deadline. www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/applications...
Walking in dementia care often has meaning. This clip challenges the idea it is random. Watch the full Vodcast now. youtu.be/EmvXQe9cJrs
BRACE Dementia Research funding is now open. Supporting PhDs, pilot studies and equipment in South West England and South Wales to advance dementia research. Apply by 31 August 2026. www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/funding/brac...