The molecular structure of glycine transporter 1
Dementia ResearcherDr Azadeh Shahsavar from DANDRITE explains how a collaboration enabled them to determine the molecular structure of glycine transporter 1
Research News
Useful & interesting podcasts – June 2021
Adam SmithA great new podcast from our staff blogger Dr Clarissa Giebel, a recommendation from Dr Yvonne Couch, and four more from some of my favourites
Extra Funding for UK Researchers
Adam Smith reports on news of the UK Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) new budget, with support for early career researchers
We made it easier to find the podcast that can help
With over 120 episodes on a whole range or career and research topics, we have a show that can help you – and we just made it a lot easier to find what you need
NIHR PPI Payments Guidance Update
Find out about the latest NIHR PPIE payments guidance, and register for their next information webinar on 25th May 2021 (it could help).
UKDRI Emerging Leaders: to support bright research talent
The UK Dementia Research Institute Emerging Leaders programme – a new initiative to support research fellows on their journey to independence.
UK DRI launches major new cellular model platform
UK DRIMajor cell model initiative for Alzheimer’s Research, Led by Prof Julie Williams, iPSC Platform to Model Alzheimer’s Disease Risk (IPMAR)
Supporting patient and public involvement in research
NIHRExplore the updated NIHR resources and guidance for patient and public involvement in health and social care research – because PPI is essential.
Microglia Build Plaques to Protect the Brain
Alz ForumCould it be that microglia build plaques rather than bust them? Research has produced new evidence for this idea. Update from the Alz Forum
Drinking beetroot juice may promote healthy ageing
Drinking beetroot juice promotes a mix of mouth bacteria associated with healthier brain function, suggests a new study by Prof Anni Vanhatalo
ARUK – Celebrating Early Career Researchers
Last week Early Career Researchers played a significant role in the Alzheimer’s Research UK Conference. In this post ARUK celebrate their contribution.
Getting involved in Dementia Research as a Clinician
Dr Zoe Clough, Old Age Psychiatrist and Clinical Researcher makes the case for why & how NHS staff should become involved in dementia research.