Podcast – Exploring Psychotherapy for People with Dementia
Dr Anna Volkmer talks with Dr Alys Griffiths, Sophie Jeffery, and Esther Whittlesea Reed about psychotherapy’s role in supporting people living with dementia.
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Nominate Now: Alzheimer’s Research UK 2026 Prizes
Nominations are open for Alzheimer’s Research UK 2026 Conference Awards, celebrating excellence in dementia research from PhD students to early career leaders.
New Journal Champions Global Brain Health Equity
The new open access Journal of Brain Health launches to advance global brain health research with a focus on equity, inclusion, and collaboration.
Profile – Dr Inga Antonsdottir, Johns Hopkins University
Dr Inga Antonsdottir is a Nurse Practitioner and Postdoctoral Fellow at Johns Hopkins researching sleep, circadian rhythms, and Alzheimer’s prevention.
Dementia Researcher Solutions Lab – Here to Help!
We’re excited to unveil the Solutions Lab, a place where you can submit your questions or dilemmas anonymously for thoughtful, experience-based advice
Speak at the Salon Dementia Research Showcase
Share your research and career story in the new Salon Dementia Research Showcase starting January 2026. Live, informal, supportive sessions for all researchers.
EquaDem Research Internships 2026
EquaDem Research Internships offer up to 12 months of supervised projects to build research skills for Health, Social Care, and Third Sector professionals.
WYLD Data Sharing Practices Survey
Researchers in dementia and Alzheimer’s studies are invited to share their views on data sharing practices in a 15-minute anonymous WYLD Network survey.
Profile – Love Onwuzuruike, University of Bristol
Love Onwuzuruike, PhD student at University of Bristol exploring how membrane composition affects serotonin receptor signalling in dementia drug discovery.
Blog – Including Research in Every Dementia Diagnosis
Marian Montanha on why every dementia diagnosis should include research as an option for patients and families, offering hope and informed choice.
Catch-up on recordings from the Salon Webinars
Catch-up on past Salon recordings – Everything from Study Recruitment and Presenting your Research to discussing the latest treatments and sexism in academia.
Profile – Dr Tom Russ, The University of Edinburgh
Dr Tom Russ, Reader in Old Age Psychiatry at The University of Edinburgh, researches clinical and interdisciplinary dementia. Loves Esperanto.