Alzheimer’s Society releases Impact report on PPI in research
New report shows impact of Alzheimer’s Society work in Patient & Public Engagement, and highlights what help is on offer.
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Alzheimer’s Society’s announce new funding for collaborative research with care providers
New ‘Care collaboration’ grant scheme that will support researchers to work in collaboration with care providers – care homes, home care or any other provider supporting a significant number of people with dementia.
An Antimicrobial Approach to Treating Alzheimer’s?
Brush, Floss, Take a Protease Inhibitor? Do periodontal bacteria cause some cases of Alzheimer’s disease? Scientists at one start-up think so.
An introduction to overviews of reviews: planning a relevant research question and objective for an overview
Overviews of systematic reviews are a relatively new approach to synthesising evidence, and research methods and associated guidance are developing.
Analysing the market for care homes for older people using Care Quality Commission and other data
In this webinar Professor Ruth Hancock analyses the market for care homes for older people using Care Quality Commission and other data.
Apply Now – Interdisciplinary Online Postgraduate Certificate in Dementia
Apply now for this online 12 months Postgraduate Certificate in Dementia is to facilitate students to develop a comprehensive academic and evidence-based approach to their practice, to critically explore and critique dementia care service provision.
Are Tauopathies Caused by Neuronal and Glial Senescence?
In AD, tau tangles correlate closely with neurodegeneration, but how they work their mischief remains unclear… or does it?
Are you a health professional with the expertise to support the research funding process?
Opportunities are available for experts to join a number of NIHR funding and prioritisation committees and help to shape the future of health research.
ARUK Blog – What do fizzy drinks and TV watching have to do with brain health?
AAIC Blog from Katy Stubbs from ARUK Science News on 24 July 2018
ARUK Blog: The Dementia Revolution is saving me
In 2017, Laura found out she carries a rare gene which means she will develop early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Now she’s using the Dementia Revolution to speak out about her diagnosis.
ARUK Inspire Fund – public engagement grant
The ARUK Inspire Fund provides funding for innovative projects that engage the public with dementia and the life-changing research going on into the condition. Up to £30,000 Deadline: 31 May 2019
ASK AN ‘EXPERT’ – Dr Liz Coulthard, Consultant Neurologist, University of Bristol and North Bristol NHS Trust
Taking questions on, Diagnosis, Long term memory, hippocampus, Clinical trials and MRI.