Depression later in life may signal Parkinson’s or Lewy body dementia
A Danish study of 17,711 people found late life depression was more common before Parkinson’s and Lewy body dementia, suggesting early neurodegenerative change.
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Lewy Body Dementia Research Year in Review
Lewy Body Dementia Association webinar reviewing 2025 advances in Lewy body dementia research including diagnostics biomarkers and clinical trials
£2.4m national trial to rethink swallowing care
The University of Bradford has £2.4m from NIHR to lead a clinical trial to improve care for swallowing difficulties, including dementia.
SPIN-D Network + Flexible Funding 2026 Explained
Round two of SPIN D Flexible Funding is open. This session explains the schemes, eligibility, PPI expectations and tips to shape a strong application.
How Many Papers Do You Really Need During a PhD?
We find the perfect people to help answer your questions
Alzheimer Europe releases ethics guidance on technology
Alzheimer Europe launches a new discussion paper on technology use by and for people with dementia, developed with people with lived experience and carers.
Profile – Professor Paul Freemont, Imperial College London
Paul Freemont is a Professor & UKDRI Group Leader at Imperial College London researching UTIs & dementia, developing urine biomarkers and home monitoring tools
Let’s Talk Dementia – Supporting communication in research partnerships
Clear guidance and a short video on supporting communication when people with dementia work as research partners. Practical tips from lived experience.
Milbotix Announces Winners of the SmartSocks DISCOVERY Pioneers Competition
SmartSocks®DISCOVERY Pioneers winners announced, backing new research in dementia, stress and sleep with wearable sensing kits from Milbotix.
Podcast – UKDRI Connectome Conference Highlights
UK DRI Connectome highlights with Anna Mallach, Beth Eyre, Dayne Beccano Kelly and Tom Adam on lived experience, biomarkers and vascular dementia.
Blog – Which medical specialty should treat and research dementia?
Which medical specialty should lead dementia care and research Dr Tom Russ explores how neurology geriatrics and old age psychiatry each contribute
The Dementia Researcher Salon Debates: Full Playlist Now Available
Ten Salon Debates now free to watch. Peer review, funding, AI, care, genetics, burnout and leadership, debated by researchers across dementia research.