ARUK London Network ECR and EDI Day 2026

The Alzheimer’s Research UK London Network is bringing researchers together for a joint Early Career Researcher (ECR) and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Day, and its call for abstracts is now open.

This full-day, in-person event in central London combines cutting-edge dementia science with equity, diversity and inclusion in research. Keynote presentations sit alongside shorter talks selected from submitted abstracts, giving ECRs from across the network a chance to share their work with a wider audience.

Date: Wednesday 18 November 2026
Time: 9am to 5pm (UK time)
Location: ISH Venues, One Park Crescent, International Students House, 229 Great Portland Street, London W1W 5PN
Abstract deadline: End of September 2026

Scientific keynotes
Mathieu Bourdenx, University College London
Isabelle Foote, Queen Mary University of London
Johanna Jackson, Imperial College London

EDI keynotes
Afra Aabdien, King’s College London
Faiza Durrani, Queen Mary University of London
Jean Hewitt, University College London
Jatinderpal Kalsi, Imperial College London

Call for abstracts
ECRs from across the London Network are invited to submit an abstract for a short talk in one of two categories: scientific research relevant to dementia, or work relevant to equity, diversity and inclusion. Talk prizes will be awarded in both categories.

Writing your first abstract? The ISTAART guide to abstracts covers what reviewers look for. And if the thought of standing up to present makes your stomach turn, our blog on overcoming conference presentation anxiety is worth ten minutes of your time.

Submit your abstract

Registration – Places are booked through Eventbrite.

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