Building a culture of research impact
LSE Impact BlogLouise Shaxson writes for the LSE Impact Blog suggesting developing a culture of engagement and collaboration, is just as important to achieving research impact.
Dissemination
CryoEM γ-Secretase Structures Nail APP, Notch Binding
Alz ForumIn the January 11 Science, Yigong Shi, Tsinghua University, Beijing, and colleagues present a high-resolution cryo-electron microscopy structure of γ-secretase enfolding a fragment of APP. Find out more on their work from this post on the Alz Forum.
Turing Lecture from Stephen Friend – How smartphones and wearable technology can help in the care of chronic illnesses
Dementia ResearcherNow available watch healthcare researcher Stephen Friend’s Turing Lecture on using smartphones & wearable technology to support those with chronic conditions such as dementia.
Enabling NHS staff to contribute to research
A new report from the RAND Europe looks at NHS staffs contribution to research reflecting on current practice and informing future opportunities
The ICFTD Conference’s Podcast
Seven podcasts from the International Society for Frontotemporal Dementias sharing presentations and news from the 11th Conference for Frontotemporal Dementias, held during November 2018 in Sydney, Australia.
Diversity & Inclusion Schemes
In this helpful post by Tom Davies shared from the King’s Careers Blog they share a round-up of some of the main providers of diversity and inclusion schemes in the UK.
New research to provide virtual support for people with rare dementias
New research projects announced under the ESRC-NIHR Dementia Research Initiative 2018, aiming to improve the lives of people living with dementia.
Research and innovation in the NHS 10-year plan
The NIHR welcomes the Long Term NHS Plan and is committed to working with the NHS to drive medical advances by ensuring research and innovation is an integral part of its future.
That’s all folks for 2018
Adam SmithAs we say goodbye to 2018, we wanted to reflect on the first year of the Dementia Researcher website, share some stats, and thank you for getting involved. (our 2018 end of year round-up podcast will be out on Monday 24th)
Confirmed: Human Pituitary Extract Linked to Amyloidosis Contains Aβ Seeds
Researchers from University College London have strengthened the case that certain medical procedures can transfer amyloid pathology between people.
How to save space and stick to the limit when writing research funding applications
Advice to researchers looking to find a little more space in their applications.
World Dementia Council takes stock of progress and looks at challenges
Get an update from the World Dementia Council after they met earlier this month to reflect on developments since the WDC’s inception five years ago, and to outline hurdles and next steps for the future.