New Report Urges Governments to Extend WHO Global Dementia Action Plan
New ADI report urges global action on dementia as WHO plan nears expiry. Only 45 of 194 countries have national plans. Time to deliver. Read it now.
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The Brain Prize 2026: Nominations welcome!
Nominate now for The Brain Prize 2026—recognising global excellence in neuroscience. Open to all fields. Deadline: 1 Sept 2025. Self-nominations not allowed.
Review Highlights Urgent Need for Improved Dementia Training in Healthcare
A systematic review by Claudia Cooper and colleagues identifies key dementia training gaps and calls for urgent policy action to improve healthcare outcomes.
Join the Brain Health Challenge 2025
Wear a helmet, post a pic, and spread the word: #BrainHealthChallenge2025 is here to promote brain health ahead of World Brain Day on 22 July 2025.
Help Shape Social Care Research Ethics in Scotland
Help shape the future of social care research ethics in Scotland. Share your experience in this 12-minute survey by 9 June 2025. #SocialCareResearch
Introducing the Dementia Researcher Solutions Lab!
We’re excited to unveil the Solutions Lab, a place where you can submit your questions or dilemmas anonymously for thoughtful, experience-based advice
Wearables & dementia: research challenges and opportunities
Watch our liverstream recording with Dr Zeke Steer and Sarah Daniels exploring innovative wearables, AI, and smart tech transforming dementia care practices.
Guarantors of Brain Translational Prize – Nominate Now
Nominate now! The £25K Guarantors of Brain Prize recognises excellence in UK translational neuroscience. Deadline: 31 July 2025.
Dementia Strategies: Who Are They Really For?
Dr Smruti Bulsari, Dem Comm Fellow explores national and local dementia strategies the impact people with dementia, and why public involvement is essential
New framework aims to eliminate sex bias in preclinical research
New Sex Inclusive Research Framework tackles sex bias in biomedical research—helping ensure male and female samples are fairly included in preclinical studies.
Profile – Dr Sofia Marcolini, University Medical Center Groningen
Dr Sofia Marcolini is a Postdoctoral Researcher at University Medical Center Groningen exploring risk factors & biomarkers of cognitive decline.
Profile – Anna Wilson, University Hospitals Tees
Anna Wilson, Lead Dementia Nurse for University Hospitals Tees taking on the challenge of improving dementia care &d adherence to best evidence based practice