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SUMMARY:Clinical Trials on Alzheimer's Disease (CTAD)
DESCRIPTION:The Clinical Trials on Alzheimer’s Disease conference (CTAD) is a meeting focused entirely on Alzheimer’s Disease Therapeutic Trials with key leaders in Alzheimer Disease research from Industry and Academia getting together and forming partnerships with the objective of speeding the development of effective treatments to fight the disease. \nThe 18th annual CTAD conference will be held in San Diego\, CA\, USA on December 1-4\, 2025.  \nLooking forward to seeing you in San Diego in 2025! \nFind out More
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/clinical-trials-on-alzheimers-disease-ctad-2/
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SUMMARY:Qualitative Methods in Clinical Trials
DESCRIPTION:The course introduces the key considerations when using qualitative methods in clinical trials. Throughout the three-day course\, delegates will learn about the theory\, relevance and value of qualitative research in all stages of a clinical trial as well as gain an appreciation of different types of qualitative methodology used in clinical trials. We will primarily focus on clinical trials but will also consider qualitative research as part of feasibility studies that can be used to test interventions in preparation for a large clinical trial.  \nBy the end of the course\, participants should: \n\nUnderstand how qualitative research can complement trial methodology at all stages of clinical trials\nAppreciate specific methodological issues such as ethical requirements and sampling challenges when designing qualitative research\nAppreciate how to generate\, manage and analyse qualitative data in a clinical trial\nUnderstand reporting requirements for qualitative research conducted as part of a clinical trial\n\nThe course will incorporate a range of activities (individual\, didactic\, and small group) and discussion to allow students to practice and enact learning. \nThe course is intended for anyone seeking an introductory course on the use of qualitative research in clinical trials including the theory\, relevance and value in all stages of clinical trials. \nThe course will comprise of lectures\, activities (individual\, didactic and small group) and discussion. \nExact timing and further details will be provided nearer the time\, though days will usually start around 09.00 and end at 16.30. \n\n\nCourse tutors\n\n\n\nPaul Leighton – Associate Professor in Health Services Research at the Centre of Evidence Based Dermatology \nKirsty Sprange – Assistant Professor of Clinical Trials at the Nottingham Clinical Trials Unit \nLouise Thompson – Associate Professor in Occupational Psychology\, Centre for Organisational Health and Development \nRachel Evley – Senior Qualitative Advisor in the NIHR Research Support Service and an Honorary Associate Professor in Anaesthesia & Critical Care \n\n\nCost\n\n\n\nEarly Bird rate: If you book on or before 6th November 2025\, you will be entitled to the Early Bird rate\, cost as follows: \n£195 for 3 days – Person residing in a low and middle income country\, as defined by DAC list\, at the time of registration.\n£312 for 3 days – University of Nottingham\, School of Medicine student or staff member\n£351 for 3 days – University of Nottingham student or staff member (NOT School of Medicine)\n£351 for 3 days – NHS employee\n£390 for 3 days – anyone who does not fall into any of the categories above \nStandard rate: Any bookings made after 6th November 2025 will be charged as follows: \n£255 for 3 days – Person residing in a low and middle income country\, as defined by DAC list\, at the time of registration.\n£408 for 3 days – University of Nottingham\, School of Medicine student or staff member\n£459 for 3 days – University of Nottingham student or staff member (NOT School of Medicine)\n£459 for 3 days – NHS employee\n£510 for 3 days – anyone who does not fall into any of the categories above \n\nFind out More
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/qualitative-methods-in-clinical-trials/
LOCATION:Nottingham Clinical Trials Unit\, Applied Health Research Building\, School of Medicine\, University of Nottingham\, University Park\, Nottingham\, NG7 2RD\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Early Career Stage Researcher Winter Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Our 2025 ECR Symposium builds on the success of our ECR symposium and is a free\, in-person\, one-day event based at Durham University. \nIt will bring together early career stage researchers (ECR)\, established academics and industrialists to explore the power of interdisciplinary life sciences research and foster new collaborations. \nRegister here: https://forms.office.com/e/cQHTFSVZjH \n\nWhat is an ECR?  \nFor the BSI ECR group we include undergraduates\, Masters\, PhDs\, PDRAs\, Fellows and academics in the first few years of their first academic role. Although the symposium is organised by ECR for ECRs\, attendees are welcome to attend from across all levels\, from undergraduates to senior academics. The event will provide an opportunity to share and learn about fascinating discoveries within biomathematics\, biophysics\, biological chemistry\, chemical biology and bioengineering.   \nSubmitting an Abstract  \nPresentations at the symposium will include keynote lectures as well as ECR short talks\, flash presentations and posters selected from abstracts. To submit an abstract or to register as an attendee\, please complete the online registration form: https://forms.office.com/e/cQHTFSVZjH \nDecoding Life with AI & Computational Tools:  Dr Matteo Degiacomi (Edinburgh) \nUnravelling Biology Through Biophysics: Prof. Gail McConnell (Strathclyde)  \nAdvances in Biomolecular Discovery: Dr Dimitry Ghilarov (Oxford)\nSymposium Timings\nLocation: John Snow College Hub Hall\, Durham University  \nStart Time: 9.30 am (3 December 2025)  \nEnd Time: 5.30 pm (3 December 2025)  \nWhat is included: All refreshments and food during the symposium times.  \nWhat is not included: Accommodation or travel (for attendees).  \n\nRegistration link:  https://forms.office.com/e/cQHTFSVZjH 
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/early-career-stage-researcher-winter-symposium/
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SUMMARY:Introduction to the clinical diagnosis of bvFTD
DESCRIPTION:ON-FIRE Conversations: an introduction to the clinical diagnosis of bvFTD \nThe ON-FIRE study team hosts Dr Richard Bevan-Jones\, who is introducing the clinical diagnosis of the behavioural variant of frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD). \nIf you are curious to learn more about this topic\, have questions\, or share your own expertise in the discussion\, join this ON-FIRE conversation. \nRegister to Attend
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/introduction-to-the-clinical-diagnosis-of-bvftd/
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SUMMARY:Catchup - Debate - Is capping hours a cure or a constraint for research burnout?
DESCRIPTION:Should research working hours be capped to reduce burnout? Join Dr Vanessa De la Cruz and Dr Wasiu Balgun for a live debate on 3rd December at 8.00 pm GMT. Watch\, ask questions\, and cast your vote. \n\nDebate Motion: \nThis House would cap the number of hours researchers can work each week to reduce burnout.\n\nBurnout is a growing concern in academic research\, affecting wellbeing\, productivity\, and retention. Proposals to cap working hours aim to address these issues directly\, but could mandatory limits restrict flexibility and individual autonomy? This debate explores whether structured caps are a viable solution\, or if alternative approaches are better suited to supporting researchers’ wellbeing. \n\nSpeaker For the Motion:\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). \nSpeaker Against the Motion:\nDr Wasiu Balogun is a Postdoctoral Associate at University of Pittsburgh. Originally from from Nigeria\, he completed his PhD in Malaysia\, and is currently working in the Karikari fluid biomarker lab\, developing and testing potential biomarkers in human fluids. His motto is work hard and play more. \n\nWhat to Expect\nJoin us for a live online debate where our speakers will present opposing views on the continued relevance of animal models in dementia research. The session will include: \n\n10-minute opening statements from each speaker\nModerated discussion\nAudience Q&A\nLive vote before and after the debate to see if opinions shift\n\nJoin us to consider how we balance ambition\, productivity\, and wellbeing in academic life\, and whether formal change is necessary to reduce burnout\, or if other solutions lie ahead. \n\n\nWatch the Recording
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/salon-debate-is-capping-hours-a-cure-or-a-constraint-for-research-burnout/
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