BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//DEMENTIA RESEARCHER - ECPv6.14.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:DEMENTIA RESEARCHER
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for DEMENTIA RESEARCHER
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:Europe/London
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:BST
DTSTART:20250330T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:GMT
DTSTART:20251026T010000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250606
DTSTAMP:20260601T120856
CREATED:20241212T141853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T141853Z
UID:10001590-1748908800-1749167999@www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk
SUMMARY:The Australian Dementia Research Forum
DESCRIPTION:The Australian Dementia Research Forum is the premier annual event that brings together dementia researchers\, health professionals\, policy makers\, and people living with dementia and their families and carers to discuss the latest research\, innovations\, and best practices in dementia. We are pleased to announce that next year’s Forum (ADRF2025) will be held in person in Perth\, Western Australia from 3rd to 5th June. \n​The theme for the ADRF2025 is The Future of Dementia Prevention\, Research and Care with particular focus on exciting new innovations in the field. The Forum is a meeting place for national and global experts to share the latest developments in dementia research\, care and policy and to challenge perceptions of living with or caring for someone with a dementia diagnosis. \nSix expert international and national speakers have been invited to deliver keynote addresses at ADRF2025\, on topics covering Discovery/Basic Science\, Prevention and Diagnosis and Post-Diagnostic Care. \nFor a third consecutive year\, our Continuing Education professional development sessions for medical\, health and care practitioners will be on offer.  This year\, it will be held on Day 3 of the Forum. Topics will include Post Diagnostic Interventions\, Dementia in CALD Communities\, Voluntary Assisted Dying\, Sleep Complaints\, Comorbidity and Allied Health & Nursing. \nWe are thrilled to announce that\, for the first time ever\, our dementia forum will feature a Public Lecture. Held on Day 3\, this new addition opens the door for everyone to gain accessible insights into the latest dementia research\, care strategies\, and support resources. \n\nRegister now to receive updates!\n\nRegister now to be updated on the ADRF2025 as it progresses.  We can’t wait to share with you our exciting line-up of knowledgeable speakers and extensive Forum program\, which will include presentations covering areas of discovery/basic science\, diagnosis\, treatment\, prevention\, and post-diagnostic care. \nWe look forward to welcoming you as we work toward a future with greater understanding\, better treatments\, and enhanced quality of life for all impacted by dementia. \nRegister \n\nAbstracts\nOpened – 3rd December / Closes – 31st January \nSubmission Guidance
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/the-australian-dementia-research-forum/
LOCATION:Pan Pacific Perth\, Adelaide Terrace\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6004\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Forum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Australian-Dementia-Research-Forum-2025.png
GEO:-31.9591754;115.8683066
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Pan Pacific Perth Adelaide Terrace Perth Western Australia 6004 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Adelaide Terrace:geo:115.8683066,-31.9591754
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250605
DTSTAMP:20260601T120856
CREATED:20250411T085532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T085532Z
UID:10001731-1748995200-1749081599@www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk
SUMMARY:BNA Training Academy - Dementia Masterclass
DESCRIPTION:Join the BNA Dementia Masterclass for an in-depth exploration of the latest advancements in dementia research. This session brings together a renowned panel of leading experts to share cutting-edge insights and diverse perspectives. Engage in interactive discussion with speakers at the forefront of dementia research. \nRegister to Attend \n\nSpeakers\nProfessor Tara Spires-Jones\, University of Edinburgh\, UKDRI \nProf Tara Spires-Jones\, DPhil(Oxon)\, FMedSci runs a research group studying brain changes in ageing and neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer’s disease.  Her laboratory studies the synaptic connections between neurons\, which in a healthy brain allow learning and memory. The goal of the group is to understand the mechanisms of synapse degeneration and resilience in order to develop treatments that will promote recovery of brain function.  Dr Spires-Jones received her DPhil from the University of Oxford and was an Assistant Professor at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School before returning to the UK to join the University of Edinburgh in 2013. \nIn addition to her research\, Prof Spires-Jones is passionate about communicating scientific findings to the public and policy makers; increasing the rigour and reproducibility in translational neuroscience; promoting inclusivity and diversity in science; and supporting the career development of neuroscientists.  She is a founding member of the FENS-Kavli Network of Excellence\, which works to promote the future of European Neuroscience. She served as a member of the Scottish Science Advisory Council from 2016-2019 advising the Scottish Government on science policy\, and in 2024 was elected a Fellow of the UK Academy of Medical Sciences. Tara served as President of the British Neuroscience Association from 2023-2025. \n  \nProfessor Jonathan Schott\, University College London \nJonathan Schott is a Professor of Neurology at the Dementia Research Centre\, UCL Institute of Neurology\, and an Honorary Consultant Neurologist at UCLH. His clinical practice and research are centred on the dementias with a focus on early accurate diagnosis\, and detection of pre-symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease. He leads\, amongst others a major longitudinal study exploring cognitive ageing and brain health in the MRC British 1946 birth cohort\, and a study examining the utility of blood based biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease in NHS memory clinics. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology\, Fellow of the European Academy of Neurology\, Senior Fellow of the Higher Education academy\, MRC Investigator and an NIHR Senior Investigator. He has published more that 390 papers and co-edited the Oxford Textbook of Cognitive Neurology and Dementia. He is the recipient of the de Leon prize in neuroimaging and Bill Thies award for distinguished service from the US Alzheimer’s Association. He has a number of national and international leadership positions including chair emeritus of the International Society to Advance Alzheimer’s Research and Therapy\, chair of the Association of British Neurology Clinical Advisory Group\, member of the European Academy of Neurology Dementia Panel\, and Chief Medical Officer for Alzheimer’s Research UK. \nProfessor Carol Brayne CBE\, University of Cambridge \nProfessor Carol Brayne CBE is a Professor of Public Health Medicine and Co-Director of Cambridge Public Health Interdisciplinary Centre at the University of Cambridge. She is a medically qualified epidemiologist and public health academic. Her main research has been longitudinal studies of older people following changes over time with a public health perspective and focus on the brain. She is the lead principal investigator in the MRC CFA Studies and other population-based studies and has played a lead role in teaching and training in epidemiology and public health at Cambridge University. She is a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences and an NIHR Senior Investigator Emeritus. \nProfessor Henrik Zetterberg\,University of Gothenburg\, University College London\, UKDRI  \nProfessor Henrik Zetterberg\, MD\, PhD\, is a world-renowned expert in neurochemistry and fluid biomarkers for brain diseases\, particularly neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s disease. He is a Professor at the University of Gothenburg\, Sweden\, and University College London (UCL)\, UK\, and a senior consultant in clinical chemistry at Sahlgrenska University Hospital. He leads the UK DRI Fluid Biomarker Laboratory at UCL and is also a key member of the Hong Kong Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases. \nWith a background in molecular biology and medicine\, Professor Zetterberg has published over 2\,000 scientific articles and received numerous awards for his groundbreaking research. His work focuses on the development of biomarkers to diagnose and understand neurodegenerative diseases. \nProfessor Paresh Malhotra\, Imperial College London \nProfessor Paresh Malhotra is Head of the Division of Neurology at Imperial College London and Honorary Consultant Neurologist at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. He specializes in cognitive disorders caused by neurological diseases\, including Alzheimer’s disease\, stroke\, and neurodegeneration. After completing his undergraduate training at Oxford\, he undertook a PhD and clinical fellowship in cognitive neurology\, followed by specialist training and a clinical lectureship in London. \nProfessor Malhotra leads several research studies focused on the cognitive impacts of neurological conditions and the development of novel treatments. He is the lead investigator for an NIHR-funded Alzheimer’s disease trial and an Associate Member of the UK Dementia Research Institute. He also holds leadership roles in national dementia initiatives\, including as Deputy Chair of the Alzheimer’s Society Research Strategy Council. \nProfessor Katie Lunnon\, University of Exeter \nProfessor Katie is a leading expert in dementia genomics at the University of Exeter Medical School\, where she has focused her research on the role of epigenetics\, particularly DNA methylation\, in dementia. She holds a BSc in Biochemistry & Pharmacology from the University of Southampton and a PhD in Neuroscience. \nHer research investigates genomic mechanisms in dementia\, including biomarkers for early Alzheimer’s disease\, mitochondrial dysfunction\, and neuroinflammation. Professor Katie has secured £3.5 million in grant funding and received several prestigious awards\, including the 2017 Alzheimer’s Research UK Young Investigator of the Year and the 2019 Cavanagh Prize. She is currently chair of the Alzheimer’s Research UK scientific advisory board. \n  \n\nProgramme\n\n\n\n\n\nTimings\nSession Title\nSpeaker\n\n\n08.30 – 09.15\nRegistration\n \n\n\n09.15-09.20\nWelcome\nDr Laura Ajram\n\n\n09.20  – 09.30\nIntroduction to Masterclass – overview of the day including instructions for workshop (10 min)\nProfessor Tara Spires-Jones\n\n\n09.30 – 10.00\nIntroduction to dementias – prevalence\, symptoms\, diagnosis\, progression\, prognosis\, diseases that cause dementia ( 30 min with questions)\nProfessor Jonathan Schott\n\n\n10.00-10.30\nLived experience of dementia – discussion with someone living with dementia and/or their carer/doctor (30 minutes with questions)\nTBC\n\n\n10.30 – 11.00\nCoffee break\n\n\n\n11.00-12.00\nRisk factors for dementias – genes\, environment\, lifestyle (1 hour lecture with questions)\nProfessor Carol Brayne\n\n\n12.00-13.00\nBiomarkers – bridging neuroscience and clinical advances (1 hour lecture with questions)\nProfessor Henrik Zetterberg\n\n\n13.00-13.45\nLunch break\n\n\n\n13.45-14.45\nAdvances in the Neuroscience underlying dementias – neuropathology\, mechanisms of degeneration\, new advances\, key knowledge gaps ( 1 hour lectures with questions)\nProfessor Tara Spires-Jones\n\n\n14.45- 15.45\nTherapeutic advances – current treatments\, clinical trials\, regulatory frameworks/policy ( 1 hour lecture with questions)\nProfessor Paresh Malhotra\n\n\n15.45-16.10\nCoffee break\n\n\n\n16.10-16.55\nWorkshop – group discussion of key questions of interest to the attendees (submitted in advance) 25 min discussion with 20 min for groups to summarise at the end of the discussion.\nProfessor Katie Lunnon\n\n\n16.55-17.00\nClose
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/bna-training-academy-dementia-masterclass/
LOCATION:Wellcome Collection\, 183 Euston Rd\, London\, NW1 2BE
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/BNA-e1634733086131.jpg
GEO:51.5260366;-0.1339651
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Wellcome Collection 183 Euston Rd London NW1 2BE;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=183 Euston Rd:geo:-0.1339651,51.5260366
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250604T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250604T210000
DTSTAMP:20260601T120856
CREATED:20250414T191540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T084915Z
UID:10001732-1749067200-1749070800@www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Catchup - Salon - The role of Nutrition in Dementia
DESCRIPTION:A weekly webinar to discuss careers and research topics. These sessions combine livestreams\, guest speakers\, and group online chat to exchange ideas\, challenge\, influence\, inspire\, and educate. In this session Dr Raysa El Zein from University of Westminster and Dr Vanessa De la Cruz-Góngora a GBHI Fellow and academic and the National Institute of Public Health in Mexico discuss the role ‘The role of nutrition in dementia‘. \nWe often think of dementia research in terms of genetics\, imaging\, or molecular pathways—but what about what’s on our plates? Nutrition plays a critical\, yet sometimes overlooked\, role in brain health across the lifespan. How do specific diets\, nutrients\, or deficiencies influence cognitive decline? Can what we eat slow\, or even prevent\, the onset of dementia? And how do we untangle the science from the trends to inform meaningful research and interventions? Today\, we’ll explore the growing evidence around nutrition and brain health\, and the opportunities it presents for dementia researchers to rethink prevention and care. \nSpeakers\nDr Vanessa De la Cruz-Góngora is a GBHI Fellow and researcher focused on nutrition in population at the National Institute of Public Health in Mexico. She is Professor of “Nutrition and Aging” course in the Master and Doctorate on Sciences in Nutrition program of the School of Public Health of Mexico. Her research interests on nutrition in population\, focuses on the epidemiology of micronutrient deficiencies and anemia; iron absorption and metabolism; nutrition and aging; nutrition and cognitive function in older adults; and the burden of chronic disease in populations (diabetes and stroke). \nDr Raysa El Zein is a Nutrition & Dementia researcher at University of Westminster with a focus on dietary ketosis and age related memory loss\, she is also a Public Health Nutritionist and Nutrition lecturer. Raysa believes in the power of food in disease prevention and maintenance of good quality of life. \nProgramme\nThe format of the event is a 30 minute livestream where the speakers will each present their thoughts on this topic for 10 minutes each\, the host will then ask questions and the livestream will end. The speakers will then join the online chat and interact with the audience\, answering questions and giving those who attended a chance to share their thoughts on the topic.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAvailable to join exclusivley in Dementia Researcher Communities – Online or in the App\n\nWatch the Recording
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/salon-the-role-of-nutrition-in-dementia/
LOCATION:Dementia Researcher Communities App
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/The-role-of-nutrition-in-dementia-web-1.png
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR