2023 cohort of BNA Scholars announced
British Neuroscience AssociationThe British Neuroscience Association announce the appointment of seven brilliant young scientists to its scholars programme.
Research News
£11m for digital innovations to detect & diagnose dementia
NIHRThe NIHR’s Invention for Innovation programme invests nearly £11m of funding to develop new digital approaches for the early detection and diagnosis of dementia
Poverty linked to high dementia risk, regardless of genetics
Dementia ResearcherNew study shows people living in poverty are more likely to develop dementia compared to people of higher socioeconomic status, regardless of genetics
Tips how to be more eco-friendly in the lab
Tips from Dr Sophie Quick from The University of Edinburgh & Proteintech, 14 simple ideas for making your lab a little more eco-friendly.
Cars and scientists Interview with Professor Bill Jagust
Ross Paterson & Michael Schöll two UCL Researchers are behind ‘Cars & Scientists’, a new YouTube show they chat to Prof Bill Jagust in a classic Mustang
Did Dementia Patient Care Go Downhill During the Pandemic?
Alz ForumNew research reports that dementia patients in six countries were more likely to be prescribed antipsychotics during the 2020 lockdowns than before.
3+ concussions linked to worse brain function in later life
Experiencing three or more concussions is linked with worsened brain function in later life, according to research published today in the Journal of Neurotrauma
WHO Global Dementia Observatory
Do you have research findings or resources that could help others? Submit them to the WHO Global Dementia Observatory Knowledge Exchange Platform
What matters to older people with frailty in hospital?
Older people living with frailty value their autonomy in hospital. Research finds they want to feel in control of their healthcare & feel safe when they go home
Seasons Greetings 2022
Adam SmithMerry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Dementia Researcher – thank you for all your support over the year, and here are a few stats we’re excited to share.
A Clinical & Scientific perspective on Lecanemab – UKDRI
UK DRICatch-up on the UKDRI Roundtable to discuss the promising Phase III trial data of lecanemab ollowing presentation of results from Eisai/Biogen at CTAD.
Catch-up Dementia Research Charity Chatathon
Did you miss last weeks Dementia Research Charity Chatathon? Catch-up on all the sessions now in these recordings on YouTube & in your Podcast App.