Profile – Lesley Cousland, Neuroprogressive & Dementia Network
Lesley Cousland is a Clinical Studies Officer for ENRICH Scotland and the Neuroprogressive & Dementia Network – passionate about delivery of care home research
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Podcast – Clinical opportunity for Blood-based Biomarkers
Dr Amanda Heslegrave explores the rise of blood-based biomarkers in dementia with Dr Jay Amin & Dr Mark Roskey—challenges, tech, trials, ethics & potential
Profile – Prof Mani Santhana Krishnan, Tees Esk & Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Prof Mani Santhana Krishnan is a Consultant Psychiatrist at Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust working on Dementia Care and Delerium
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Blog – Dementia Research in Rural Areas
Bernie McInally shares how community, creativity and trust helped deliver dementia research in the Scottish Borders – despite rural challenges.
Understanding Focus Groups
Learn how to design, run, and analyse focus groups effectively, online or in person, with thisl NCRM guide for qualitative researchers and social scientists.
2025 Alzheimer’s Drug Pipeline Shows Growth and Diversity
New data shows 182 trials testing 138 drugs for Alzheimer’s, with diverse targets, repurposed agents, and growing use of biomarkers across all phases.
Profile – Dr Ahmad Khundakar, Teesside University
Dr Ahmad Khundakar is an Associate Professor of Pharmacy at Teeside University exploring dementia and delirium in care home settings.
Podcast – Minds In Motion, Dr Pippa Collins, Frailty, Dementia, and End-of-life Care
Dr Pippa Collins talks frailty, dementia and end-of-life care—challenging norms, advancing research, and championing a compassionate palliative approach.
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.
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.