Hearing Aids Slow Cognitive Decline in Older Adults
New Research from AAIC reports on the largest clinical trial to investigate whether a hearing loss treatment intervention can reduce risk of cognitive decline.
Alzheimer's Association
Important Update: Alzheimer’s Association International Research Grant Program
The Alzheimer’s Association is pausing the International Research Grant Program (IRGP) letter of intent submission process – New deadlines for the applications submission process for the IRGP will be confirmed soon.
Improving Air Quality Reduces Dementia Risk
Improving air quality may improve cognitive function and reduce dementia risk, according to several studies reported this weeks AAIC.
ISTAART “Basics of…” Webinar Series
Special series of ISTAART webinars throughout April providing educational content from experts in the field of Alzheimer’s and dementia research.
ISTAART Blog – Fostering inclusivity in dementia research and teams
ISTAART Partnering with Research Participants PIA Blog. Dr Diana Karamacoska shares tips on making research accessible, inclusive & equitable (also in Spanish)
ISTAART Blog – The Trials and Tribulations of Doing an Academic Postdoc Abroad
STAART PIA to Elevate Early Career Researchers Blog, Dr James Quinn reflects on his move from the UK to the USA and his time as a postdoc.
ISTAART Is 10,000 Members Strong
ISTAART has achieved the amazing milestone of welcoming the 10,000th member to its amazing community of scientists, clinicians and dementia professionals
ISTAART PIAs All Members Meetings
Register to attend your ISTAART Professional Interest Areas annual ‘All Members Meeting’ (formerly known as Business Meetings) during September 2023.
New ISTAART Pricing – Free for Students
ISTAART has has updated its membership fees. All students worldwide, and researchers of all stages from LMIC / UMIC countries now benefit from free membership,
New Use of Opioids Increases Risk of Death in Dementia
New Research presented at the AAIC shows new opioid use in older adults with dementia is associated with a significantly increased risk of death.
October ISTAART Journal Clubs
Six ISTAART Professional Interest Areas (PIAs) are hosting Journal Club Meetings in October – meet the authors of some of the latest impactful research with Q&A
Persistent Loss of Smell Due to COVID-19 Closely Connected to Long-Lasting Cognitive Problems
Persistent loss of smell may be a better predictor of long-term cognitive and functional impairment than severity of the initial COVID-19 infection