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SUMMARY:Scholarship at Risk 1: Academic Freedom vs. Autocratic Repression
DESCRIPTION:The first of three free online Scholarship at Risk sessions from the School of Advanced Study\, University of London\, looking at what happens to research and researchers when academic freedom comes under pressure. \nThis opening session sets academic freedom against autocratic repression\, asking how scholarship is threatened when governments restrict what can be studied\, said and published\, and what that means for researchers everywhere. The series continues with sessions on ethical obligations towards research participants (12 November) and the principles of academic freedom (19 November). \nIt is part of the SAS Research Training programme. The questions it raises about the freedom to research\, and the responsibilities that come with it\, matter in every discipline\, including dementia research. \nBooking\nAll are welcome. The session is free\, but you need to book through the SAS event page. It runs online via Zoom\, and joining details are emailed to registered attendees 24 hours before it starts. Questions can go to kremena.velinova@sas.ac.uk. \n\nClick Here
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/scholarship-at-risk-1-academic-freedom-vs-autocratic-repression/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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SUMMARY:Postgrad LIVE Belfast
DESCRIPTION:A free postgraduate study fair in Belfast city centre\, run by FindAPhD. Meet universities face to face\, ask about funding\, and sit in on talks about applying for a Masters or PhD. \nIf you’re weighing up a Masters or a PhD\, a fair like this lets you talk to a lot of universities in one afternoon. Universities from both sides of the border are exhibiting\, including Queen’s University Belfast\, Ulster University\, Trinity College Dublin\, University College Dublin\, University College Cork\, the University of Galway and Dublin City University. They’re joined by the Universities of Birmingham\, Liverpool and Strathclyde\, Edinburgh Napier University and the London School of Economics\, plus the European University Institute and Campus France if you’re thinking about studying elsewhere in Europe. \nTalks\n\n11:15am to 12:15pm\, Postgrad 101: the basics of postgraduate study\, from the difference between an MRes and an MPhil to application deadlines\, start dates and funding.\n12:30pm to 1:15pm\, Covering the cost of your Masters: what you need to budget for\, and where the funding is.\n1:30pm to 2:30pm\, Writing a research proposal masterclass: what to include and what to leave out\, with tips from students who wrote successful PhD proposals.\n\nTalks are first come\, first served\, so there’s no need to book them separately. There’s also an “Ask Us Anything” zone\, where postgraduate advisers and former students answer questions on funding\, applications and student life. \nWhen you’re ready to start looking\, you can browse funded PhDs in dementia research on our jobs board. \nBooking\nThe fair is free\, but you need to register through FindAPhD\, and your ticket is emailed to you. The exhibition hall is open from 12pm to 3pm\, and the Postgrad 101 talk starts at 11:15am. The venue is the Assembly Buildings Conference Centre on Fisherwick Place\, a two-minute walk from the College Square East bus stop. \n\nClick Here
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/postgrad-live-belfast-2026/
LOCATION:Assembly Buildings Conference Centre\, 2-10 Fisherwick Place\, Belfast\, BT1 6DW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Roadshow,Training
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SUMMARY:NIHR Webinar: Reaching Those Often Missed
DESCRIPTION:Patient and public involvement is a prerequisite for all NIHR-funded research. It can make research more relevant and higher quality\, and help build trust in the research and its outcomes. But how do you do it well\, especially with groups who are often missed? This free NIHR webinar looks at one study that set out to do exactly that. \nThe webinar runs online on Wednesday 11 November 2026 at 10:00 UK time. \nAbout the session\nTwo nurse-led Violence Prevention Teams work in Welsh emergency departments\, supporting patients who have been injured in violence. The NIHR-funded EDVIPE study evaluated whether these teams reduce repeat attendance. The study was shaped from design to dissemination by people with lived experience. \nSpeakers Professor Simon Moore and Megan Hamilton will explain how the study reached underrepresented groups by working with Welsh Women’s Aid\, BAWSO and The Wallich\, alongside two lay co-investigators. They will cover: \n\nHow the UK Standards for Public Involvement were applied in practice\nWhat worked\, and what was harder\nHow public contributors directly changed the research questions and the interpretation of the findings\n\nAbout the series\nThis session is part of an NIHR webinar series that draws on the experiences of public contributors and researchers to showcase patient and public involvement in NIHR-funded research\, including lessons from when things did not go as well as intended. \nIf you are planning involvement in your own work\, our guides on incorporating EDI in patient and public involvement and practical approaches to patient and public involvement are a good place to start\, along with our round-up of patient and public involvement training courses. \n\nRegister on Zoom
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/nihr-webinar-reaching-those-often-missed/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online
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SUMMARY:Research Showcase - Outdoor Activities and Wellbeing in Dementia
DESCRIPTION:How can organised outdoor activities support the wellbeing of people living with dementia? And how does research change when people with dementia are collaborators rather than simply participants? \nThis livestream is part of the Dementia Researcher weekly Showcase series. Each week we host a 45 minute online session bringing researchers together to share their work\, methods and ideas. \nIn this session\, Mason McLeod will present their PhD research exploring how engagement with organised outdoor activities shapes perceptions of wellbeing among people living with dementia in the Scottish Highlands. \nUsing Participatory Action Research (PAR)\, Mason places people living with dementia at the heart of their research. They work with a Lived Experience Advisory Panel to guide the project\, ensuring that the voices\, experiences and priorities of people with dementia inform how the research is designed and conducted. \nMason will also discuss their work with two organisations providing structured outdoor activities for people living with dementia. Through in-depth qualitative research\, these settings will form comparative case studies examining how participation in outdoor activities can influence wellbeing and the experience of living with dementia within rural communities. \nMason is a PhD student at the Centre for Rural Health Sciences at the University of the Highlands and Islands. Their research brings together dementia\, rural health\, outdoor activity and participatory approaches to explore wellbeing while championing the right of people living with dementia to be actively involved in research. \nAttendees can expect a practical and research focused session with time for questions and discussion. \n\nRegister
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/research-showcase-outdoor-activities-and-wellbeing-in-dementia/
LOCATION:Dementia Researcher Communities App
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261114
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SUMMARY:SHARP & Scottish Lipid Forum
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date: SHARP & Scottish Lipid Forum Annual Meeting 2026\n12 – 13 November 2026 | Crieff Hydro Hotel \n\nWe are pleased to announce that this year’s SHARP and Scottish Lipid Forum Annual Meeting will take place on 12 and 13 November 2026 at Crieff Hydro Hotel. \nWe’re looking forward to another year of bringing together healthcare professionals\, researchers\, students\, and industry partners from across Scotland and beyond for two inspiring days of discussion\, learning\, and collaboration. \nThis year’s programme is being developed by Professor Mary Joan MacLeod\, Chair of SHARP\, and Dr Rosemary Clarke\, Chair of the Scottish Lipid Forum\, alongside the SHARP Executive Committee and contributions from our trustees. Together\, they are incorporating feedback from previous meetings to create a varied\, relevant\, and engaging programme. \nThe Annual Meeting provides a unique opportunity to explore how the latest evidence\, data\, national policy developments\, and research are shaping clinical practice. It is also an important forum for sharing experiences\, strengthening professional networks\, and encouraging collaboration across primary and secondary care. \nWhat to Expect \nDelegates can look forward to an engaging programme featuring expert lectures\, interactive workshops\, cutting-edge research presentations\, and excellent networking opportunities. The event is designed to encourage collaboration\, discussion\, and the exchange of ideas across disciplines and specialties. \nProgramme Focus \nThis year’s meeting will explore key topics shaping cardiovascular disease prevention\, lipid management\, and clinical practice. \nThe SHARP programme will include sessions on national data programmes and clinical audit\, the management of cardiovascular disease in patients with cancer\, and updates on emerging antithrombotic therapies. \nDelegates will also hear from speakers working across Scotland’s remote and rural communities\, who will share innovative approaches to care and discuss the challenges of delivering services in diverse settings\, including stroke care and the use of GLP-1 receptor agonists. \nThe Scottish Lipid Forum programme will address important questions in lipid care\, including the role of lipid management in older adults and where lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] currently fits within clinical practice. \nThe draft programme will be published shortly. \nWhy Attend \n\nJoin a diverse community of healthcare professionals from the UK and internationally\nLearn how policy and the latest research are influencing clinical practice\nShare best practice and clinical experience with colleagues\nContribute to discussions shaping future care and service delivery\nDiscover the latest developments in cardiovascular disease prevention and lipid management\nEarly career researchers and students will have the opportunity to present their work through the SHARP Prize and dedicated student presentation sessions\n\nStudent Ambassador Programme\nApplications are now open for the SHARP & Scottish Lipid Forum Student Ambassador Programme 2026. \nOur Student Ambassadors play an important role in supporting the delivery of the Annual Meeting and creating a welcoming and engaging experience for delegates\, speakers\, and presenters. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience at a national healthcare conference\, develop new skills\, and network with healthcare professionals from across Scotland and beyond. \nWhat will Student Ambassadors do? \nStudent Ambassadors will support a range of activities throughout the meeting\, including: \n\nSupporting Q&A sessions during the main programme\nWelcoming and assisting delegates throughout the meeting\nHelping attendees find workshops\, sessions\, and facilities\nSupporting speakers and session chairs where required\nAssisting with the Secondary School Education Day\nProviding general conference support to help ensure the smooth running of the event\n\nWho can apply? \nApplications are open to SHARP student members studying healthcare-related programmes\, including medicine\, nursing\, pharmacy\, allied health professions\, and other relevant disciplines. \nNot already a SHARP member? Student membership is free\, and you can join before applying. \nWe welcome applications from students across Scotland and encourage applicants from a range of healthcare disciplines and geographical areas. \nWhat do Student Ambassadors receive? \nSuccessful applicants will receive: \n\nFree day registration for the Annual Meeting\nOvernight accommodation\nReasonable travel expenses reimbursed\nInvitation to the conference drinks reception and dinner\nOpportunity to attend lectures\, workshops\, and research presentations\nValuable experience supporting a national educational conference\nNetworking opportunities with healthcare professionals\, researchers\, and fellow students from across the UK\nA certificate recognising their contribution\n\nAs places are limited\, applications will be reviewed by the SHARP organising team. All applicants will be notified of the outcome within 10 working days of the closing date. \nApplication deadline: Thursday 17 September 2026 \nApply for the SHARP Student Ambassador Programme \nStay Updated \nTo stay up to date and receive the latest announcements about the Annual Meeting\, including programme updates\, registration information\, and abstract submission deadlines\, become a SHARP member if you are not already. \nBecome a SHARP Member \nWe look forward to welcoming you to what promises to be another inspiring and highly collaborative meeting.
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/sharp-scottish-lipid-forum/
LOCATION:Crieff Hydro Hotel\, strathearn house\, Ferntower Rd\, Crieff\, Scotland\, PH7 3LQ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:MSD Protein Biomarker Roadshow London
DESCRIPTION:A one-day scientific symposium from Meso Scale Discovery (MSD) at UCL\, on protein biomarker research and ultra-sensitive assay technology. \nFrom Discovery to Focused Biomarker Panels brings together researchers from academia\, biotech and pharma to explore the latest advances in protein biomarker research\, from high-plex discovery through to focused panels. Speakers from MSD\, ProteinXI\, UCL\, Imperial College London and the Institute of Cancer Research will share how they use the technology in their own work\, and there is time over coffee and lunch to swap ideas and experiences. \nIt will be of particular interest if you are developing bespoke assays or using kit-based assays to detect biomarkers on the MSD platform. UCL researchers have access to MSD plate readers at the UK DRI facilities at the Institute of Neurology and the Cruciform Building\, so this is a good chance to find out more about the technology and what it can do. For background on where fluid biomarkers fit in dementia research\, see our pieces on dementia biomarkers and how we use biomarkers in dementia trials. \nProgramme\n\n9.00am Registration and coffee\n9.30am An Introduction to MSD: Exploring Immunoassay Technology across the Translational Continuum – Pankaj Oberoi\, Meso Scale Discovery\n9.50am The Molecular Pathogenesis of Huntington’s Disease and Development of Huntington Bioassays for Preclinical Therapeutic Applications – Dr Christian Landles\, UCL\n10.20am Measure What Others Miss: Ultrasensitive Protein Detection with S-PLEX – Joao Nunes\, Meso Scale Discovery\n10.50am Pharmacodynamic Biomarker Monitoring of Novel Cancer Therapeutics in Phase I Clinical Trials Using Meso-Scale Assays – Dr Karen Swales\, Institute of Cancer Research\n11.20am Coffee break\n11.50am An Introduction to ProteinXI: High Multiplex Assays with Absolute Quantitation at Scale – Dr Rudy van Eijsden\, ProteinXI\n12.20pm Using Multiplex Immunoassays to Understand Mucosal Immune Responses and Antibodies – Dr Ryan Thwaites\, Imperial College London\n12.50pm Building Robust Assays: Best Practices for Reliable\, Reproducible Results – John Butler\, Meso Scale Discovery\n1.10pm Networking lunch\n2.00pm Close\n\nRegistration\nThe symposium takes place in the Kennedy Lecture Theatre at the UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health\, 30 Guilford Street\, London WC1N 1EH\, on Thursday 12 November from 9am to 2pm. It is free to attend\, but please register in advance so the organisers can plan catering. \n\nClick Here
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/msd-protein-biomarker-roadshow-london/
LOCATION:UCL Institute of Child Health\, Kennedy Lecture Theatre\, 30 Guilford Street\, London\, Greater London\, WC1N 1EH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Roadshow,Symposium
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SUMMARY:Sleep in Neurodegenerative Disease - Dr Simon Schreiner
DESCRIPTION:In this Swiss Network for Dementia Research webinar\, Dr Simon Schreiner (University Hospital Zurich) will look at sleep in neurodegenerative disease\, from everyday clinical practice through to biomarkers and interventions. \nSleep–wake disturbances are common in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Dr Schreiner will set out how these problems present in clinic and how they are managed\, before turning to the growing evidence that sleep and neurodegeneration influence each other in both directions\, including findings from his own studies. \nThis webinar will focus on: \n\nthe clinical features and management of sleep–wake disturbances in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease\nthe two-way relationship between sleep and neurodegeneration\nsleep-based biomarkers for earlier detection\nsleep-targeted interventions that could support future disease-modifying approaches\n\nThe session is part of the Dementia Update – Clinical Series\, run with Swiss Memory Clinics for clinicians and healthcare professionals in dementia care. It is hosted by Dr Elena Wenz (Inselspital Bern)\, runs for 50 minutes including Q&A\, and is held in English. It starts at 12:00 Swiss time (11:00 UK time) and is free to attend\, with the joining link sent after registration. \nInterested in how sleep differs for women? Listen to our XXplored episode on women’s sleep and brain health. \n\nRegister
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/sleep-in-neurodegenerative-disease-dr-simon-schreiner/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online,Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261112T160000
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SUMMARY:Beyond Single Biomarkers: Expanding AD Testing
DESCRIPTION:A 60-minute live webinar on Thursday 12 November 2026 at 3pm (UK time) on multi-analyte blood biomarker testing in Alzheimer’s disease clinical research\, with experts from Taudia and Quantigen. \nBlood-based biomarkers are playing a growing part in Alzheimer’s clinical trials\, and choosing the right markers and testing strategy matters. Much of the attention so far has gone on single markers such as pTau217. This session looks at a validated 5-plex laboratory-developed test (LDT) that measures pTau-217\, Aβ40\, Aβ42\, NfL and GFAP at the same time\, and at how markers of neuronal injury and astrocytic activation can add to amyloid and tau to give a broader view of the disease. \nSpeakers from Taudia and Quantigen will cover the validation\, analytical performance and clinical utility of the assay. Participants will: \n\nLearn about Taudia’s SPLASH technology for ultrasensitive detection.\nGain a clear understanding of how Quantigen validated Taudia’s AD 5-plex assay.\nLearn the key differences between an LDT and an IVD assay.\nCompare a 5-plex biomarker test with single-biomarker testing for AD\, including the clinical rationale for each target.\nExplore when an LDT assay is the right choice for clinical research.\n\nThe webinar is designed for clinical researchers and trial sponsors\, and combines expert presentations with moderated discussion and live audience Q&A. For the wider picture on where blood tests are heading in the UK\, see UK experts’ guidance on who should get an Alzheimer’s blood test. \nThis educational webinar is supported by Taudia. \nBooking\nThe webinar runs online via Zoom. Register through the Zoom registration page to get joining details. \n\nClick Here
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/beyond-single-biomarkers-expanding-ad-testing/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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SUMMARY:Scholarship at Risk 2: Ethical Obligations Towards Research Participants
DESCRIPTION:The second of three free online Scholarship at Risk sessions from the School of Advanced Study\, University of London\, turning to what researchers owe the people who take part in their research. \nWhen research is carried out in difficult or dangerous settings\, the risks do not fall only on the researcher. This session looks at the ethical obligations researchers have towards their participants\, and how to protect the people whose knowledge and experience make the research possible. It follows the opening session on academic freedom and autocratic repression (9 November)\, and the series closes with the principles of academic freedom (19 November). \nIt is part of the SAS Research Training programme. Duty of care to participants is central to dementia research\, where many participants are living with cognitive impairment\, so the discussion will be relevant well beyond the humanities. \nBooking\nAll are welcome. The session is free\, but you need to book through the SAS event page. It runs online via Zoom\, and joining details are emailed to registered attendees 24 hours before it starts. Questions can go to kremena.velinova@sas.ac.uk. \n\nClick Here
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/scholarship-at-risk-2-ethical-obligations-towards-research-participants/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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SUMMARY:Par-Con\, the Parkinson’s UK community convention
DESCRIPTION:Par-Con is your Parkinson’s community convention about living well with Parkinson’s. Planned in collaboration with a team of people living with and connected to the condition\, Par-Con gives you the chance to learn from researchers\, healthcare professionals and the wider community. \nHear directly from trusted experts who can explain the latest research and opportunities\, guide you through a new diagnosis or changes in your symptoms\, and provide interactive sessions with tips to help manage your condition. \nWatch the highlights of Par-Con 2025 on YouTube. \nWhat should I expect at Par-Con? \nAs the leading European funder of Parkinson’s research\, we’re proud to offer Par-Con as an opportunity for you to find out the latest in cutting edge research\, alongside tips for living well with Parkinson’s today. \nPar-Con 2026 is a hybrid event\, with talks and panel sessions available online and in-person. You can choose to attend a single day\, or register for both days. \nJoin us in person and explore activities\, stalls and talks. All in an inclusive space for you to connect with others in the Parkinson’s community. \nOnline attendees can expect a range of sessions\, from talks on the latest research to trying taster activities from home. \nRegister
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/par-con-the-parkinsons-uk-community-convention/
LOCATION:The Vox\, Birmingham\, 2nd Floor Resorts World\, Pendigo Way\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B40 1PU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:Clinical Trials on Alzheimer’s Disease Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Clinical Trials on Alzheimer’s Disease (CTAD) Conference\, established in 2008\, has become a cornerstone event in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) clinical research. Designed by and for AD researchers\, CTAD’s mission is to create a platform that prioritizes substantive\, clinical research-focused dialogue and collaboration. By fostering an intimate and collegial environment\, CTAD has gained a reputation for facilitating impactful international collaborations and advancing the global AD research agenda. \nThe upcoming 18th annual Clinical Trials on Alzheimer’s Disease Conference (CTAD26) to be held in Boston (USA) on November 16-19\, 2026. CTAD26 will build on the momentum of previous years\, reflecting the rapid advancements in Alzheimer’s disease diagnostics and therapeutics that make this field one of the most dynamic in medical research today. \nCTAD26 also features thought-provoking roundtables and symposia that explore the latest advancements in AD research. Renowned clinicians and leaders from academia\, research centers\, patient coalitions\, and pharmaceutical companies engage in dynamic discussions on diverse topics\, from disease-modifying agents to gene therapy\, vaccines\, and multimodal interventions. \nFind out More
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/clinical-trials-on-alzheimers-disease-conference/
LOCATION:Boston Marriott Copley Place\, 110 Huntington Ave\, Boston\, MA\, MA 02116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:Caribbean Brain Health Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:Amagi Health is launching the Caribbean Brain Health Summit\, a week-long regional convening on brain health\, dementia and ageing\, based in Kingston\, Jamaica\, with activities across the Caribbean and its diaspora. \nThe summit marks the first year of a new regional initiative to put dementia\, ageing and brain health at the centre of Caribbean policy and practice. Rather than importing a model from elsewhere\, the aim is to surface and connect the work Caribbean people and organisations are already doing\, then build shared regional infrastructure to support it. \nIt’s deliberately broad. Alongside researchers and clinicians\, it brings in voices from business\, technology\, the creative sector\, civil society and communities\, including people living with dementia and carers managing care across islands and continents. Anchor activities will run in host countries and diaspora hubs\, supported by local organisations. \nWhy it matters for researchers\nThe Caribbean is ageing fast\, and it’s under-represented in global conversations about brain health and dementia. If your work touches on African Caribbean populations\, health inequalities or dementia risk reduction\, this is a chance to connect with the people building the region’s research and policy agenda from the ground up. \nThe summit is the public-facing start of the programme. A scientific meeting follows in Kingston in February 2027: the Population-Level Approaches to Dementia Risk Reduction (PLADRR) Meeting\, bringing together researchers\, clinicians and policymakers. It builds on the PLADRR meeting in Auckland in February 2025 and on the NIA and University of Michigan HCAP infrastructure\, with a focus on Caribbean and Caribbean diaspora researchers and early career researchers. There are opportunities there for UK-based researchers with existing Caribbean collaborations or diaspora-relevant work. \nGet involved\nRegister your interest on the summit website. Organisations that want to partner can complete the partner sign-up form and send their logo and digital assets to info@amagibrainhealth.org. \nFor the thinking behind the initiative\, Dr Ishtar Govia sets out the case in Caribbean360. \n\nClick Here
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/caribbean-brain-health-summit-2026/
LOCATION:Kingston\, Jamaica\, Kingston\, Jamaica
CATEGORIES:Summit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T150000
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SUMMARY:Alzheimer's Insights Summit 4: From AI to Impact
DESCRIPTION:The fourth Alzheimer’s Insights Summit comes to Boston on the opening day of CTAD 2026. Under the theme “From AI to Impact: Accelerating Alzheimer’s Discovery\, Trials and Care”\, this half-day summit brings together researchers\, clinicians\, data scientists\, funders and industry to look at how artificial intelligence is moving from promise into practice across Alzheimer’s research. \nThe summit is co-hosted by the Alzheimer’s Disease Data Initiative (AD Data Initiative)\, StartUp Health\, the Clinical Trial Recruitment Lab at the USC Schaeffer Center\, and the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation’s Diagnostics Accelerator (ADDF DxA). \nIt runs from 11am to 3pm (Eastern Time) on Monday 16 November 2026 at the Sheraton Boston Hotel\, the same day the Clinical Trials on Alzheimer’s Disease (CTAD) conference opens in the city\, so it is well placed for anyone already travelling to CTAD. \nThe series runs alongside major Alzheimer’s meetings. The previous summit was held at AD/PD in Copenhagen in March 2026\, where finalists pitched for the $1 million Alzheimer’s Insights AI Prize. \nRegistration\nPre-registration is required. The form asks for your job title and organisational affiliation\, and any dietary requirements. Registering also gives the AD Data Initiative permission to photograph and record attendees at the event\, and to email you about it. \n\nRegister for the Alzheimer’s Insights Summit 4
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/alzheimers-insights-summit-4/
LOCATION:Sheraton Boston Hotel\, 39 Dalton Street\, Boston\, MA\, MA 02199\, United States
CATEGORIES:Summit
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261116T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261118T164500
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SUMMARY:Qualitative AI Course: Generative AI in NVivo and MAXQDA
DESCRIPTION:How do you bring generative AI into qualitative analysis without letting the tools drive the method? This hands-on online course from NCRM shows you how to integrate AI capabilities into established qualitative software\, and what that means for your practice. \nThis is Module 3 of NCRM’s Navigating Qualitative AI course\, led by Dr Christina Silver. Through demonstrations\, guided exercises and discussion\, you’ll work with sample data to explore a series of analytic tasks\, and consider the methodological implications of using AI with different types of data and at different stages of qualitative analysis. The focus is on existing qualitative software\, using NVivo and MAXQDA as the core examples. \nSession 1: Principles of integrating AI tools into qualitative analysis (16 November\, 13:30–16:45) \n\nOverview of what established qualitative software can do\, with and without AI\nMaking sure your analytic methods drive the use of AI tools\nHands-on exercises using NVivo\n\nSession 2: Exploring MAXQDA’s AI tools for qualitative analysis (18 November\, 13:30–16:45) \n\nOverview of MAXQDA’s tools\nHands-on exercises bringing AI into a qualitative analysis process\, using literature\, transcripts and open-ended survey responses\n\nBy the end of the course participants will: \n\nUnderstand where AI tools can be used at different stages of the qualitative analysis workflow\nUnderstand the methodological consequences of using AI tools\, both the potential and the risks\nIdentify ways of using AI tools that keep the approach human-centred\n\nThe course is aimed at students and researchers interested in qualitative analysis\, in any sector or discipline. It is pitched at intermediate level. \nYou must have completed Module 1 before taking this module. Module 1\, Mindsets for considering the use of AI for Qualitative Research\, runs on 30 September and 1 October and again on 2 and 4 November. \nTHIS COURSE IS TAUGHT OVER TWO AFTERNOONS AND EQUATES TO ONE TEACHING DAY FOR PAYMENT PURPOSES. \nCost: \nThe fee per teaching day is: \n• £60 per day for students registered at any university\n• £150 per day for staff at academic institutions\, Research Councils researchers\, public sector staff\, staff at registered charity organisations and recognised research institutions\n• £350 per day for all other participants \nIn the event of cancellation by the delegate a full refund of the course fee is available up to two weeks prior to the course. No refunds are available after this date. \nFind out More
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/navigating-qualitative-ai-integrating-generative-ai-into-qualitative-analysis-online/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261116T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261116T150000
DTSTAMP:20261107T004724
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T130204Z
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SUMMARY:Academic Practice and Ethics
DESCRIPTION:A free online session from the School of Advanced Study\, University of London\, on good academic practice and research ethics. \nThis session covers the principles of good academic practice and the ethical questions that come up in research\, from how you use and acknowledge other people’s work to the approvals and responsibilities that come with research involving people. \nIt is part of the SAS Research Training series\, which runs weekly through the autumn. Sessions are aimed at postgraduate researchers in the humanities\, but integrity and ethics are the foundation of research in every discipline\, dementia research included. \nBooking\nAll are welcome. The session is free\, but you need to book through the SAS event page. It runs online via Zoom\, and joining details are emailed to registered attendees 24 hours before it starts. Questions can go to kremena.velinova@sas.ac.uk. \n\nClick Here
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/academic-practice-and-ethics/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261117T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261117T190000
DTSTAMP:20261107T004724
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SUMMARY:Londonomics Network Annual Symposium 2026
DESCRIPTION:Are you an early career researcher (PhD student\, postdoc or early PI) working in bioinformatics? Then the Londonomics Network Annual Symposium 2026 is for you. Join a day of talks\, networking and career discussions at the Francis Crick Institute\, and present your work as a poster or talk to get fresh ideas and the chance to win prizes. \nThis year’s theme is multimodal data integration\, bringing together bioinformatics experts in omics\, genetics and image analysis. \nKeynotes\nTwo keynote speakers this year. Andreas Tiffeau-Mayer\, Associate Professor and group leader in quantitative immunology at UCL\, will open the symposium. Nicky Whiffin\, Associate Professor and group leader at the Big Data Institute and Centre for Human Genetics at the University of Oxford\, will begin the afternoon session. \nCareer mentorship session\nThe career mentorship session takes the format of an intimate Q&A\, with professionals spanning academia and industry\, including: \n\nSiqi Yin\, clinical bioinformatician\, NHS\nStuart Nunn\, recruiter\, Reed\nMarta Farré Belmonte\, group leader in evolutionary genomics\, Queen Mary University of London\n\nProvisional schedule\n\n9:00am – 9:30am: Registration\n9:30am – 10:00am: Keynote lecture 1\, Andreas Tiffeau-Mayer\n10:00am – 11:00am: Five short talks (10 + 2 mins)\n11:00am – 11:25am: Coffee break\n11:25am – 11:30am: BGI talk\n11:30am – 12:45pm: Six short talks (10 + 2 mins)\n12:45pm – 1:45pm: Lunch\, including an Ultima Genomics talk from 1:15pm\n1:45pm – 2:45pm: Keynote lecture 2\, Nicky Whiffin\n2:45pm – 3:30pm: Coffee break\n3:30pm – 4:30pm: Career mentorship session\n4:30pm – 5:15pm: Discussion session\n5:15pm – 5:30pm: Prize giving and wrap-up\n5:30pm – 7:00pm: Networking drinks\n\nSubmit an abstract\nAbstracts must be submitted by 17 October 2026. Successful applicants will be told by 24 October 2026 whether they have been selected for a short talk\, long talk or poster. \nNew to this? Read our guides to writing a powerful conference abstract\, giving a short conference talk and presenting a poster. \nSubmit your abstract \nRegistration\nAttendance is £45 per person. Capacity is limited\, so registration will close once all tickets have been allocated. The organisers don’t want the fee to be a barrier to anyone attending\, so a limited number of free tickets are available. To be considered\, email londonomics@outlook.com. \nRegister now \nMore details are on the Londonomics Network events page. \nThe symposium is supported by Ultima Genomics\, BGI\, Olink and Parse Biosciences.
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/londonomics-network-annual-symposium-2026/
LOCATION:Francis Crick Institute\, 1 Midland Road\, London\, NW1 1ST\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Symposium
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SUMMARY:UK Dementia Congress 2026
DESCRIPTION:The UK Dementia Congress marks its 20th year at Doncaster Racecourse on Tuesday 17 and Wednesday 18 November 2026\, bringing together everyone involved in dementia care to learn\, share and be inspired. \nOrganised by Dementia Community\, publishers of the Journal of Dementia Care\, UK Dementia Congress is the largest annual multi-disciplinary dementia event and exhibition in the UK. This anniversary programme puts the voices of people affected by dementia centre stage\, alongside practitioners\, researchers\, commissioners and care providers. \nProgramme highlights \n\nAn opening session on inclusion and getting dementia care right for every community\nA debate on whether social care is fit for the future of dementia care\nThe Tom Kitwood Memorial Address\, looking back over 20 years of Congress and ahead to what comes next\nTalks\, workshops and an exhibition\, with plenty of time for networking\n\nIf you are working on care\, services or patient and public involvement\, it is a rare chance to hear directly from people with lived experience and the practitioners putting research into practice. \nConcessionary tickets are available for students\, people living with dementia\, family carers and people on a low income\, and there are reduced rates for small organisations. On the evening of 17 November there is also a 20th anniversary dinner and Dementia Disco. \nGoing on your own? Our introvert’s survival guide to conferences and tips on professional networking will help you make the most of it. \nView the Programme | Book Tickets
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/uk-dementia-congress-2026/
LOCATION:Doncaster Racecourse\, The Grandstand\, Leger Way\, Doncaster\, Yorkshire\, DN2 6BB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261117T160000
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SUMMARY:An Introduction to FTD Neuropathology
DESCRIPTION:What does frontotemporal dementia look like at the level of the brain tissue itself? In the next ON-FIRE Conversations webinar\, Professor Tammaryn Lashley from University College London gives an introduction to the neuropathology of FTD. \nFrontotemporal dementia is a family of conditions that change behaviour\, language and movement\, and it often affects people at a younger age than other dementias. Underneath that clinical variety sits a range of different protein pathologies\, and understanding them is key both to diagnosis and to developing treatments. Professor Tammaryn Lashley uses post-mortem brain tissue to study FTD and other neurodegenerative diseases\, and this session will offer insights relevant to both clinical and research settings. \nIf you are new to the field\, Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali’s blog on what neuropathology can tell us about the brain diseases which lead to dementia is a good primer. You can also get to know Tammaryn a little better in her Balancing Act interview. \nAbout ON-FIRE\nThe ON-FIRE Conversations Series is run by the Open Network for Frontotemporal dementia Inflammation REsearch (ON-FIRE) study\, led by Dr Maura Malpetti at the University of Cambridge. Funded by Race Against Dementia\, the study is collecting blood samples and clinical data from people with FTD at sites across the UK to find the best ways to measure inflammation in the disease. Hear more about FTD research in our ISTAART Relay podcast with Maura. \nThe webinar is open to everyone\, not just ON-FIRE collaborators. \nTuesday 17 November 2026\, 3pm to 4pm UK time\, online via Zoom. Register in advance using the button below. \n\nRegister
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/introduction-to-ftd-neuropathology/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="University of Cambridge":MAILTO:jmd205@cam.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261118T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261118T170000
DTSTAMP:20261107T004724
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SUMMARY:ARUK London Network ECR and EDI Day 2026
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \nDate: Wednesday 18 November 2026\nTime: 9am to 5pm (UK time)\nLocation: ISH Venues\, One Park Crescent\, International Students House\, 229 Great Portland Street\, London W1W 5PN\nAbstract deadline: End of September 2026 \nScientific keynotes\nMathieu Bourdenx\, University College London\nIsabelle Foote\, Queen Mary University of London\nJohanna Jackson\, Imperial College London \nEDI keynotes\nAfra Aabdien\, King’s College London\nFaiza Durrani\, Queen Mary University of London\nJean Hewitt\, University College London\nJatinderpal Kalsi\, Imperial College London \nCall for abstracts\nECRs 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. \nWriting 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. \nSubmit your abstract \nRegistration – Places are booked through Eventbrite. \nRegister to attend
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/aruk-london-network-ecr-and-edi-day-2026/
LOCATION:ISH Venues\, One Park Crescent\, International Students House\, 229 Great Portland Street\, London\, Greater London\, W1W 5PN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference,Networking
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261118T164500
DTSTAMP:20261107T004724
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SUMMARY:AAV Gene Therapy Symposium 2026
DESCRIPTION:A full day symposium bringing together AAV gene therapy work from across UCL\, spanning vector development\, preclinical studies and clinical experience. Wednesday 18 November 2026 at Coram House\, London\, with a call for poster abstracts closing at midnight on Monday 5 October 2026. \nThe 2026 Pan-UCL Symposium showcases the breadth of adeno-associated virus gene therapy expertise across the university\, with keynote talks from UCL speakers\, interactive panel sessions\, networking and symposium prize awards. The day runs from 10:00 to 16:45 and is followed by a reception. \nIt is hosted by the Genetic Therapy Accelerator Centre\, set up in 2022 as a joint initiative between UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology and the UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health\, and directed by Professor Francesco Muntoni. The centre develops RNA\, AAV and cellular myology therapies for neurological and neuromuscular disorders\, with Professor Jo Ng leading the AAV team. \nFor anyone working on the genetics of neurodegeneration\, this is a chance to see how vector work moves from bench to clinic inside one institution. If you have been following gene editing and the treatment possibilities it opens up\, or work on genetically determined Alzheimer’s\, the delivery problem is the same one. \nEvent details\n\nDate: Wednesday 18 November 2026\nTime: 10:00–16:45\, followed by a reception and networking\nVenue: Coram House\, 41 Brunswick Square\, London WC1N 1AZ\nCost: free\, but pre-booking is essential\nAccess: a UCL or NHS ID card is needed to get into the building\n\nCall for poster abstracts\nUCL attendees are invited to submit an abstract of up to 200 words for a poster presentation on the day\, with eligibility for the UCL AAV Symposium poster prize. The highest scoring abstracts are selected for short oral poster presentations\, and everyone will hear by email by mid-October 2026 whether their abstract has been accepted. \nThe deadline is midnight on Monday 5 October 2026. Abstracts go by email to genetictherapyaccelerator@ucl.ac.uk. \nIf your work has not previously been declared or protected\, check any confidential information or data with UCL Ventures before presenting it. \nOrganising committee\nProfessor Francesco Muntoni\, Professor Paul Gissen\, Dr Jenny McIntosh\, Professor Jo Ng\, Professor Ahad Rahim\, Professor Trevor Smart\, Dr Pamela Tranter\, Professor Jaqui Van Der Spuy and Professor Simon Waddington. \nRegistration and enquiries\nRegistration opens on Eventbrite and is due to be announced shortly. For enquiries contact genetictherapyaccelerator@ucl.ac.uk or the event coordinator\, Sophie Ostler\, at s.ostler@ucl.ac.uk. \nView the event on the UCL website \n\nThe Genetic Therapy Accelerator Centre is based at the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology and works across UCL to take genetic therapies for neurological and neuromuscular conditions towards the clinic. \n 
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/pan-ucl-aav-gene-therapy-symposium-2026/
LOCATION:Coram House\, 41 Brunswick Square\, London\, WC1N 1AZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Symposium
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SUMMARY:Research Showcase - Can Language Help Detect Cognitive Decline Earlier?
DESCRIPTION:Could subtle changes in how we understand language help identify cognitive decline before more obvious symptoms emerge? And could figurative language provide a sensitive new approach to detecting mild cognitive impairment? \nThis livestream is part of the Dementia Researcher weekly Showcase series. Each week we host a 45 minute online session bringing researchers together to share their work\, methods and ideas. \nIn this session\, Millennium Soibifaa Iyobuchiebomie will present her research exploring figurative language assessment as a potential tool for the early detection of mild cognitive impairment (MCI). \nLanguage-related difficulties can be among the early signs of cognitive change. Millennium’s research investigates whether assessing the way people interpret figurative and non-literal language could reveal subtle changes that may not be captured by more conventional cognitive assessments. \nShe will discuss the thinking behind this approach\, how figurative language can be assessed\, and its potential as an accessible and sensitive measure for identifying people experiencing early cognitive change. \nMillennium is a PhD student at Sheffield Hallam University with a background in sociology and psychology. Her research interests include mild cognitive impairment\, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia\, neuropsychology and brain health\, with a particular focus on improving early detection and supporting timely intervention. \nAttendees can expect a practical and research focused session with time for questions and discussion. \n\nRegister
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/research-showcase-can-language-help-detect-cognitive-decline-earlier/
LOCATION:Dementia Researcher Communities App
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261118T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261118T180000
DTSTAMP:20261107T004724
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SUMMARY:Milner Seminar: Focus on Neurodegeneration
DESCRIPTION:An in-person seminar at the Milner Therapeutics Institute in Cambridge\, with two talks on neurodegeneration from disease mechanisms through to new treatments\, followed by an hour of networking. \nThe Milner Seminar series brings together speakers from academia and industry. This session focuses on neurodegeneration: how inflammation in the brain and the body can be measured and tracked into clinical trials\, and how universities and industry can work together to get treatments developed. It’s held in person to encourage informal discussion\, so it’s a good chance to meet people working across the Cambridge neurodegeneration and drug discovery community. \nWhen\nWednesday 18th November – 16:00 to 18:00 \nWhere\nLecture Theatre\, Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre\, Puddicombe Way\, Cambridge CB2 0AW \nProgramme\n\n16:00 – Dr Maura Malpetti (Department of Clinical Neurosciences\, University of Cambridge): fingerprinting brain and peripheral inflammation in neurodegeneration\, from discovery to trials\n16:30 – John Skidmore (ALBORADA Drug Discovery Institute\, University of Cambridge): building bridges between academia and industry to develop treatments for neurodegenerative diseases\n17:00 – Networking and refreshments\n18:00 – Close\n\nRelated reading\nFor more on the themes of the talks\, read about the role of inflammation in Alzheimer’s disease\, or hear Fiona Ducotterd on a career in dementia drug discovery. \nOrganiser\nOrganised by the Milner Therapeutics Institute\, University of Cambridge. Questions go to events@milner.cam.ac.uk. \n\nRegister
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/milner-seminar-focus-on-neurodegeneration-2026/
LOCATION:Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre\, University of Cambridge\, Puddicombe Way\, Cambridge\, CB2 0AW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking,Seminar
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SUMMARY:NIHR Doctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowship Masterclass - Part Two
DESCRIPTION:Applying for an NIHR Doctoral or Postdoctoral Fellowship on a mental health or neuroscience topic? Part Two of this online masterclass from the NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) focuses on the research project at the heart of your application\, ahead of the Cohort 4 deadlines in December 2026 and January 2027. \nPart Two runs online on Thursday 19 November 2026\, from 10:00 to 11:30 UK time. \nWhat Part Two covers\nThis session is about presenting your research project convincingly\, covering: \n\nThe scientific abstract\nThe lay summary\nThe detailed research plan\n\nIt follows Part One on Thursday 5 November 2026\, which works through the rest of the application: your narrative CV\, supervision\, patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE)\, training and budget. Both sessions share one registration form\, so it is worth signing up for the pair. \nWhy attend\n\nGuidance from NIHR RSS experts on how to structure and strengthen your proposal.\nAdvice tailored specifically to mental health and neuroscience applications.\nTime to prepare with confidence before the deadlines arrive.\n\nWho should attend\nThe masterclass is for researchers planning to apply for an NIHR Doctoral or Postdoctoral Fellowship in mental health or neuroscience in Cohort 4. It is delivered by the RSS Hub at King’s College London and partners. You can find more fellowship and grant opportunities in our funding calls listings. \n\nRegister on Microsoft Forms
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/nihr-fellowship-masterclass-part-two/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261122T235900
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SUMMARY:Cognitive Neurology Association Annual Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Cognitive Neurology Association (CNA) holds its 2nd Annual Summit at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) in Bengaluru\, India\, from Friday 20 to Sunday 22 November 2026\, under the banner “The ABC of Dementia”. \nThe ABC stands for anti-amyloid therapies\, brain health and clinical management of dementia. Neurologists and researchers from India and abroad will come together for plenary lectures\, hands-on workshops\, case-based discussions and original research presentations\, with a strong focus on what happens as disease-modifying treatments move out of trials and into real-world clinics. \nThe summit is led by CNA President Dr Amitabha Ghosh\, Vice President Dr Atanu Biswas and Organising Secretary Dr Suvarna Alladi. \nWhat’s covered\nAlongside the anti-amyloid sessions\, the programme includes dedicated sessions on: \n\nGenetic and young onset dementias\nNeurorehabilitation\nDementia policy\nMultidisciplinary care\n\nSubmitted research spans clinical presentation\, biomarkers and diagnostics\, basic science\, psychosocial factors and care\, treatment\, and public health and epidemiology. If you want some background before you go\, our podcast taking a closer look at lecanemab\, donanemab and amyloid and our summary of the World Alzheimer Report 2026 on dementia clinical trials are a good place to start\, and there’s more on co-producing young onset dementia research on the site. \nInternational speakers\n\nMaria C. Carrillo\, Chief Science Officer\, Alzheimer’s Association (USA)\nLenny Shallcross\, Executive Director\, World Dementia Council (UK)\nAida Suárez-González\, Principal Research Fellow\, University College London (UK)\nYogesh Shah\, Chief Medical Officer\, Broadlawns Medical Center (USA)\nSanjiv Sharma\, Senior Lecturer\, University of Liverpool (UK)\n\nThe full scientific programme is available on the summit website. \nRegistration\nThe summit is in person only. Regular registration runs until 31 October 2026\, after which spot registration applies at a higher rate. Students and residents pay ₹2\,360 as CNA members or ₹3\,540 as non-members\, at the same rate throughout\, and need a certificate from their head of department or supervisor. Consultants pay ₹5\,900 (members) or ₹8\,260 (non-members) at the regular rate\, rising to ₹7\,080 and ₹9\,440 for spot registration. All fees include 18% GST. \nAbstract submission for the summit has now closed. \nRegular registration closes on Saturday 31 October 2026. \n\nRegister Now
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/cognitive-neurology-association-annual-summit-2026/
LOCATION:NIMHANS (National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences)\, Hosur Road\, Bengaluru\, Karnataka\, 560029\, India
CATEGORIES:Conference,Summit
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261120T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261120T170000
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SUMMARY:Australian Young Onset Dementia Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:How do we close the gap between young onset dementia research and the support people actually receive? The Australian Young Onset Dementia Conference brings researchers\, clinicians\, service providers and people with lived experience together at the University of Canberra for a one-day meeting on research\, post-diagnostic support and policy. \nHosted by the Centre for Ageing Research and Translation (CARAT) and the UC Research Institute for Sport and Exercise (UCRISE)\, the day opens with a personal reflection from dementia advocate Bill Yeates on what hope means for someone living with dementia. Professor Mary Pat Sullivan (Nipissing University\, Canada) then describes building Rare Dementia Support Canada – you can hear more about the UK work it partners with in our Rare Dementia Support Impact study podcast – and Carola Renders\, director of the Dutch Knowledge Centre for Young Onset Dementia\, explains how the Netherlands connects practice\, education and research. \nThe second plenary features Associate Professor Samantha Loi (University of Melbourne) on service development at the Royal Melbourne Hospital\, Associate Professor Elissa Burton (Curtin University) on young onset dementia research in Western Australia\, and Professor Muireann Irish (University of Sydney) on a new framework for the early detection of frontotemporal dementia\, followed by a panel discussion. \nThe afternoon splits into concurrent streams covering blood biomarkers\, digital biomarkers\, primary progressive aphasia rehabilitation\, young people in nursing homes\, family counselling\, peer support and lived experience perspectives\, closing with networking from 5pm. For more on involving people with lived experience in this field\, read our blogs on co-producing young onset dementia research and shaping young onset dementia support with the public. \nWhen\nFriday 20th November – 08:00 to 17:00 Canberra time (21:00 Thursday 19th to 06:00 Friday 20th November UK time) \nWhere\nAnn Harding Centre\, University of Canberra\, 24 University Drive\, Bruce\, ACT 2617\, Australia \nWho Should Attend\nResearchers\, healthcare professionals\, community and disability service providers\, policy makers\, and people with living experience of young onset dementia. \nCost\nEarly bird and standard registration rates are available – see the registration page for current fees. \nOrganiser\nOrganised by the Centre for Ageing Research and Translation (CARAT) and the UC Research Institute for Sport and Exercise (UCRISE) at the University of Canberra. For more information\, email ucageing@canberra.edu.au. \n\nRegister
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/australian-young-onset-dementia-conference-2026/
LOCATION:Ann Harding Centre\, University of Canberra\, 24 University Drive\, Bruce\, ACT\, 2617\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:Chronic Traumatic Brain Injury Research Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The first annual Virtual International Chronic Traumatic Brain Injury Research Symposium\, hosted by Mount Sinai\, brings together the international TBI\, dementia and neurodegeneration research communities for a day of talks\, data and discussion. \nThe forum puts early career researchers front and centre\, with the aim of building global networks and collaborations across fields that are increasingly linked. If you want to understand why brain injury increases the risk of dementia\, this is a good place to hear where the science stands. \nThe keynote is from Professor David Sharp\, UK Dementia Research institute\, Imperial College London. The programme also features: \n\nPre-clinical and clinical research talks\nA trainee data showcase\nA discussion of the classification of post-traumatic neurodegeneration (PTND)\, an area now with its own ISTAART Professional Interest Area\nA mentor-mentee roundtable\n\nBooking\nThe symposium runs online on Friday 20 November 2026\, 10am to 5pm EST (3pm to 10pm UK time)\, and is open to researchers worldwide. You are welcome to join for a single session or the whole day. Register through Zoom using the button below. Questions can go to chronictbi_symposium@googlegroups.com. \n\nClick Here
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/chronic-traumatic-brain-injury-research-symposium/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online,Symposium
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mount Sinai":MAILTO:chronictbi_symposium@googlegroups.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20261121T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20261121T140000
DTSTAMP:20261107T004724
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SUMMARY:Dementia Prevention & Risk Reduction - CDRA Scientific Meeting
DESCRIPTION:How do we turn what we know about dementia risk into prevention that works in the real world? The Chinese Dementia Research Association’s Annual Scientific Meeting brings clinicians\, researchers and health professionals together in Hong Kong\, and online\, to explore dementia prevention and risk reduction. \nThe morning opens with a keynote from Professor Gill Livingston (University College London)\, who leads The Lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention\, Intervention and Care\, on bridging evidence and real-world practice in dementia prevention\, care and risk reduction. Dr Allen Ting-chun Lee (The Chinese University of Hong Kong) follows with a keynote on moving from dementia risk factors to preventive interventions\, drawing on evidence from Hong Kong. \nAfter the AGM and a tea break\, Professor Wai-chi Chan (The University of Hong Kong) gives a sponsored symposium. The meeting closes with the Tse Cheuk Ng Tai Prize in Dementia Research session\, including a reflection from 2025 prize winner Ms Hui Jiang\, a PhD candidate at The Chinese University of Hong Kong\, and a presentation by the 2026 prize winner. Onsite delegates are invited to stay for lunch. \nWhen\nSaturday 21st November – 09:00 to 14:00 Hong Kong time (01:00 to 06:00 UK time) \nWhere\nHotel ICON\, 17 Science Museum Road\, Tsim Sha Tsui East\, Kowloon\, Hong Kong – or join online \nWho Should Attend\nClinicians\, researchers\, health professionals and students working in dementia\, particularly those interested in prevention\, risk factors and translating evidence into practice. \nCost\nFree for CDRA members\, onsite or online. For non-members\, online attendance is free and onsite attendance is HK$200\, which includes a one-off CDRA membership application. The registration deadline is 18 November for onsite attendance and 20 November for online attendance. \nOrganiser\nOrganised by The Chinese Dementia Research Association. For more information\, email cdra.hk09@gmail.com. \n\nRegister
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/cdra-annual-scientific-meeting-2026/
LOCATION:Hotel ICON\, 17 Science Museum Road\, Tsim Sha Tsui East\, Kowloon\, Hong Kong\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Conference,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261123T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261123T170000
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SUMMARY:UKARFF Early Career Researcher Event 2026
DESCRIPTION:The UK Ageing Research Funders’ Forum (UKARFF) is bringing early career researchers in ageing together for a day of talks\, posters and a funders’ panel in central London\, and registration is open until 30 September. \nCo-organised by BBSRC\, ESRC\, the Health Foundation and the Vivensa Foundation\, the day features a keynote speaker\, a panel of UKARFF funders\, short talks and poster presentations from ECRs\, and plenty of time to network. UKARFF brings together organisations that fund research into the mechanisms of ageing\, age-related disease\, and health and social care for older adults. \nDate: Monday 23 November 2026\nTime: 9.30am to 5pm (UK time)\nLocation: The Health Foundation\, 8 Salisbury Square\, London EC4Y 8AP\nRegistration and abstract deadline: Wednesday 30 September 2026\nCost: Free \nWho can attend\nThe event is for ECRs working on ageing\, which the organisers define as final-year PhD students and postdocs with up to ten years’ research experience\, allowing for career breaks\, parental leave and the impact of COVID-19. Places are limited\, and priority goes to researchers funded by UKARFF members who are willing to present their work. \nRegistering is an expression of interest\, not a confirmed place. The organisers will confirm allocations by 16 October 2026\, so don’t book travel before then. \nPresenting your work\nWhen you register you can put yourself forward for a talk or a poster by submitting a title and abstract\, also by 30 September. A panel from BBSRC\, ESRC\, the Health Foundation and the Vivensa Foundation will pick presenters to give a good spread of topics\, studies\, career stages and speakers. There are prizes for the best poster and the best talk\, each helping the winner present their work at a conference in their field. You can also send in questions for the funders’ panel in advance. \nWriting the abstract? The ISTAART guide to abstracts covers what reviewers look for\, and our guest blog on how to sell your conference poster will help you make the most of the day if you’re selected. \nTravel and data\nTravel is expected to be covered by your own funder where there’s no other way to claim it back\, so check with them before booking anything. Your registration details are shared with any UKARFF member you list an affiliation with\, and with the selection panel. General questions go to admin@vivensafoundation.org.uk. \nAnswer every question on the form\, as your registration isn’t complete until it’s fully filled in. \nRegister your interest
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/ukarff-early-career-researcher-event/
LOCATION:The Health Foundation\, 8 Salisbury Square\, London\, Greater London\, EC4Y 8AP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Forum,Networking
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261207T133000
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SUMMARY:AI for Survey Researchers: A Three-Workshop Online Series
DESCRIPTION:Large language models are now part of everyday research\, but most of us meet them through chatbot interfaces that hide how they work\, where our data goes and what decisions are being made on our behalf. This three-part online series from the National Centre for Research Methods (NCRM)\, led by Dr Paulo Serôdio\, takes survey researchers from how LLMs generate text right through to agentic AI and autonomous research workflows. \nEach half-day workshop runs online from 9:30am to 1:30pm (UK time) and combines explanation with live demonstrations and practical exercises built around survey research scenarios. If you have been experimenting with tools like ChatGPT in your own work (see our blog on ChatGPT in academia)\, this is a chance to understand what is going on under the bonnet. \nThe three workshops\nWorkshop 1: How large language models work (Monday 23 November 2026) \n\nTokens\, training\, alignment and inference\nOpen-weights versus closed-weights models\, and data security\nReproducibility challenges and the limits of chatbot interfaces for research\n\nWorkshop 2: Context engineering (Monday 30 November 2026) \n\nPrompt design and optimisation\nRetrieval-augmented generation (RAG)\, API-based workflows and batch processing\nMemory\, tool-calling\, MCP servers and evaluation engineering\n\nWorkshop 3: Agentic AI and harness engineering (Monday 7 December 2026) \n\nThe agentic AI ecosystem\, from IDE-native agents to orchestration tools\nHarness engineering\, SDKs\, memory and token economics\nOversight\, auditability and research transparency\n\nFor a taste of where agentic AI is heading in our own field\, listen to our podcast on Agentic AI and the Future of Dementia Research. \nWhat you will learn\nBy the end of the series participants will be able to: \n\nExplain how LLMs generate text\, and what model architecture\, training and alignment mean for research practice\nTell open-weights and closed-weights models apart and weigh up their data governance implications\nOptimise prompts and build evaluation pipelines to check LLM outputs\nMake structured API calls\, manage parameters and use retrieval-augmented generation where it fits\nMap the agentic AI ecosystem and explain how platforms orchestrate memory\, tools and context\nDesign human-in-the-loop safeguards and audit protocols for agentic research workflows\n\nWho should attend\nThe series is for survey researchers\, methodologists and quantitative social scientists in academia and government who use\, or are thinking about using\, large language models in their research. It is pitched at entry level and open to every career stage\, from doctoral students to senior investigators. If you are newer to survey work\, our Methods Matter podcast on surveys and questionnaires is a good primer. \nNo programming experience or software installation is needed for Workshop 1. Workshops 2 and 3 build on the concepts from Workshop 1\, and Workshop 3 is easier if you are comfortable reading code\, though you will not need to write any. Having API access to a commercial LLM provider will help for Workshops 2 and 3\, and setup guidance is sent in advance. \nNCRM recommends attending all three\, but you are welcome to join individual workshops. \nCost\nThe fee for the series is £150\, and it stays the same however many of the workshops you attend. A full refund is available if you cancel up to two weeks before the course; no refunds are given after that. \nRegister \n\nOrganised by the National Centre for Research Methods\, University of Southampton. Full details on the NCRM course page.
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/ai-for-survey-researchers-online/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261123T133000
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SUMMARY:How to Apply for a PhD
DESCRIPTION:A free online webinar from jobs.ac.uk for anyone weighing up a PhD or getting ready to apply. \nWhether you are still deciding if a PhD is right for you or are ready to start applying\, this interactive session walks through the key steps\, from exploring your options and finding the right opportunity to putting together a strong application. It is hosted by Chris Thompson\, PhD Placements Manager at the University of Warwick\, who completed his own PhD in 2019 and has spent several years supporting undergraduate\, master’s and PhD students with their next steps. \nWhat the session covers\n\nThinking through the project idea\nWeighing up your supervision options\nWhere to find PhDs\nBuilding a support team\nWriting your application\nDealing with rejection\n\nThe session is not specific to dementia\, but the advice applies to anyone looking at a PhD in our field. To get a sense of what comes after an offer\, read our guide to the stages of a PhD\, and for practical pointers on applying\, see our blog on making your PhD application stand out. You can also browse the funded PhDs currently on our jobs board. \nBooking\nThe webinar runs on Monday 23 November 2026\, 12:30 to 1:30pm GMT\, on Microsoft Teams. It is free\, but you need to register through the Teams event page. \n\nClick Here
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/how-to-apply-for-a-phd-jobs-ac-uk-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online,Training
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