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SUMMARY:2026 Tauopathy Challenge Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Established in 2023 by the Rainwater Charitable Foundation\, the Tauopathy Challenge Workshop is a funding program that convenes interdisciplinary experts around a single topic to address unmet needs in the primary tauopathies. \nTauopathies\, a class of neurodegenerative diseases characterized by the abnormal accumulation of pathologic forms of the tau protein\, represent a significant health challenge. While the pathological role of tau protein aggregates in neurodegeneration is well-established\, the precise molecular mechanisms driving their formation and neurotoxicity remain elusive. \nYou can learn more about our 2024 winners and the 2025 workshop here. \n2026 Topic\nEach year a new topic is selected as the focus for the workshop. The 2026 Tauopathy Challenge Workshop will focus on employing advanced biophysical and bioanalytical approaches to probe the structural and thermodynamic properties of tau protein\, its modifications\, and interactions with other pathologies. \nBy gaining a deeper understanding of these molecular characteristics with the most current technology\, the workshop aims to identify potential therapeutic approaches and biomarker targets for development. Below is a non-exhaustive list of research topics. Note: broad screening approaches-alone without mechanism connection are not encouraged to apply. \n• The molecular architecture and dynamics of misfolded tau with and without copathologies;\n• The impact of protein-membrane interactions on tauopathies;\n• Validating computational approaches that model protein aggregation;\n• Novel approaches for studying post-translational modifications of tau;\n• Determining which physiologically relevant cofactors and modifications drive tau pathology;\n• How do changes in tau pathology inform the status of disease progression. \nApplications are Now Open\nTo submit an LOI to the 2026 Tauopathy Challenge Workshop: \n\nLog In or Create an Account\n\nNOTE: Please only click the hyperlinks provided in this section when applying. The “Grantee Portal” link at the top of our website should not be used for the Tauopathy Challenge Workshop. \n\nOnce logged in\, click Apply at the top left of the screen next to the Home icon.\nEnter access code “WORKSHOP26” in the box at top of the page and click Enter Code. (Password is case sensitive and includes space.)\nClick the Apply button at the top right of the LOI description.\nAnswer questions in application.\nClick Save if you’d like to return to the LOI later.\nClick Submit when you have completed the form. Once you’ve submitted the LOI\, you’ll receive an automated email confirmation.\n\nWho Can Apply\nOur aim is to convene leaders across multiple disciplines including structural biology\, metabolomics\, proteomics\, biochemistry\, spectroscopy and biophysics to posit new insights on tau pathology. To be eligible for consideration\, applicants must: \n• Hold a faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor or above\, or be an industry leader.\n• Have an independent laboratory space and be able to hold independent funding as confirmed by their institution.\n• Work at an academic\, medical\, research institution or company anywhere in the world. \nSpecial consideration will be given to junior scientists (Assistant professor-level). \nProcess\nThe RCF uses a letter of interest (LOI) process to solicit novel proposals from the research community. Through the LOI process\, up to 12 participants are selected to move forward and invited to attend the 2-day in person workshop and then to apply for research grants providing up to $500\,000 in direct costs over two years; up to four awards will be funded\, pending budget availability. \nImportant Dates\n\n\n\n\nLetter of Intent Submission Dates\nJuly 15 – September 2\, 2025\n\n\nLetter of Intent Notification Date\nOctober 15\, 2025\n\n\nWorkshop Date / Location\nJanuary 26-28\, 2026 / Dallas\, TX\n\n\nPost-workshop Grant Notification Date\nJuly 15\, 2026\n\n\nStart of Post-workshop Grant Term\nSeptember / October 2026
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/2026-tauopathy-challenge-workshop/
LOCATION:Dallas\, Texas\, USA
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Festival of Genomics and Biodata
DESCRIPTION:The UK’s largest life sciences event is back! \n\n\n Now celebrating its 11th year\, the Festival has long been the annual get-together for the UK life sciences community. And with more speakers and sessions than ever before\, the 2026 edition is bigger and better than ever! \n\nAs the genomics sector has expanded\, so has its impact. \n\n\nThe Festival now covers a diverse array of topics beyond genomics\, including AI\, biodata\, cancer diagnostics\, drug discovery\, genomic medicine\, proteomics\, multi-omics\, single-cell\, spatial and so much more.  \nSo no matter which area of the life sciences you work in\, there’s almost certainly something for you. \n\nA Purpose Beyond Profit… \n\n\nThis Festival is\, and always has been\, about prioritising social impact over profitability. Each year we’re breaking the myth that the best life sciences events are hidden behind a high paywall. You can learn more about the story of the Festival here. \nBy bringing the community together under one roof\, we’re attempting to maximize the development opportunities available to clinicians and scientists. Offering industry leading content across 16 extensive theatres\, supported by amazing speakers\, post-event recordings (for attendees only)\, and a whole host of unique features\, we’re here to do exactly that. \nFind out more
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/festival-of-genomics-and-biodata/
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SUMMARY:127th British Neuropathological Society meeting
DESCRIPTION:The View\, Royal College of Surgeons of England\, Lincoln’s Inn Fields\, London \nThe British Neuropathological Society is delighted to invite you to join the 127th British Neuropathological Society meeting. \nThe next Annual Scientific Meeting of the British Neuropathological Society will be held from 28th – 30th January 2026.  We will return for the fourth year in a row to The View in Lincoln’s Inn Fields\, in the heart of London.  Part of The Royal College of Surgeons of England\, The View is a modern purpose-built conference and event space with spectacular views of London. \nSYMPOSIUM Wednesday 28th January\nTHEME – From Threads to Therapies: The Tau Story in Neurodegeneration. \nSPEAKERS \n\nProf Michel Goedert (MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology\, University of Cambridge)\nDr Marc Busche (UK Dementia Research Institute at UCL and Honorary Consultant Psychiatrist at Queen Square National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery)\,\nDr Steph Fowler (University of Oxford)\nProf Henrik Zetterberg (UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology)\n\n\nDOROTHY RUSSELL MEMORIAL LECTURE Wednesday 28th January\nSpeaker – Prof Tamas Revesz\n\nCLINICAL UPDATE SESSION Friday 30th January\nTheme – Muscle and Nerve pathology \nSPEAKERS \n\nGuiseppe Lauria (University of Milan)\nSebastian Bradner (UCL)\nAshirwad Merve (GOSH/UCL)\n\n**Full meeting programme to follow** \n\nCALL FOR ABSTRACTS\nAbstracts are invited for consideration as orals\, posters and posters with flash talk.  The submission deadline is Friday 31st October 2025 and notifications will be sent out in early-December. \nPlease click here to submit your abstract. \nMEETING REGISTRATION\nPlease click here to register now.
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/127th-british-neuropathological-society-meeting/
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SUMMARY:From Berlin to Breakthroughs: The Life of Dr. Lewy
DESCRIPTION:Join the Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA) for a special live-stream event commemorating the birthday of Dr. Friedrich Lewy\, the pioneering neurologist whose discovery of Lewy bodies transformed the field of neurodegenerative disease.  \nThis inaugural webinar of LBDA’s 2026 Community Webinar Series: Insights\, Innovations & Everyday Impact\, will explore the lesser-known history of Dr. Lewy’s life and scientific contributions\, shaped by the sociopolitical forces of his time. Through expert-led storytelling and historical insight by Dr. Patrick Emanuell Mesquita Sousa-Santos\, we will reflect on how Dr. Lewy’s legacy continues to inform today’s understanding of Lewy body dementia (LBD) and inspire future innovation in care and research. \nKey Takeaways: \n\nAttendees will gain a deeper understanding of Dr. Friedrich Lewy’s life\, including the sociopolitical challenges that shaped his scientific path and personal identity—offering a richer context for his groundbreaking discovery of Lewy bodies.\nDiscover how historical context deepens our understanding of neurodegenerative disease research and highlights the enduring relevance of Dr. Lewy’s legacy in shaping today’s clinical and scientific advancements.\n\nRecommended Reading: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10927365 \nIn addition to virtual access\, the event will be broadcast for a live viewing party at the Leighton Auditorium in the Siebens Building at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester\, Minnesota. We invite local attendees to join us in person for this special gathering of community\, history\, and shared purpose. \nClick for location information: https://ce.mayo.edu/LBDA \n“From Berlin to Breakthroughs: The Life of Dr. Lewy” is sponsored by GE Healthcare. \nFor questions or more information\, please contact Rachel T. Rose\, Education Manager at rrose@lbda.org \nRegister to Attend
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/from-berlin-to-breakthroughs-the-life-of-dr-lewy/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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SUMMARY:World Lewy Body Day – Reform Club Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the birth date of Dr Frederich Lewy for an exclusive private networking reception at the prestigious Reform Club\, one of London’s most historic and distinguished institutions. \nGuests will enjoy drinks and a selection of canapés while networking in the grandeur of this iconic setting\, renowned for its architectural beauty and heritage as a home of progressive thought. \nPlaces are strictly limited to ensure an intimate and distinguished experience. \nRegister to Attend
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/world-lewy-body-day-reform-club-reception/
LOCATION:The Reform Club\, 104 Pall Mall\, London\, Greater London\, SW1Y 5EW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:Catchup - Mapping Dementia Risk Through Genes and Environment
DESCRIPTION:Why do some people develop Alzheimer’s disease while others with similar backgrounds do not. How do genetics interact with environment and social factors to shape individual risk. This session tackles these questions by looking at dementia risk as a whole system rather than a single cause. \nThis livestream is part of the Dementia Researcher weekly Showcase series. Each week we host a 45 minute online session that brings researchers together to share their work\, ideas\, and approaches. \nIn this session\, Dr Shea Andrews will introduce his research programme at UCSF\, which integrates genetic\, environmental\, and social risk factors to develop dementia risk assessment tools for personalised medicine in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. He will focus on genetic exposome approaches\, showing how combining large scale genetic data with real world exposure information can improve how we predict risk\, understand disease mechanisms\, and tailor prevention strategies. \n\nShea is an Assistant Professor at the University of California San Francisco\, specialising in genetics and genomics. Attendees can expect a clear and research focused talk that bridges population science and personalised medicine\, with time for questions and discussion at the end.\n\n\n\n\nWatch the Recording
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/research-showcase-mapping-dementia-risk-through-genes-and-environment/
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