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SUMMARY:Dementia and AI: Brain Health Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us in person to explore how AI is changing the game in dementia care and research! \n\n\n\nJoin us for a stimulating one-day event exploring the intersection of dementia and artificial intelligence\, supported by the Scottish Funding Council Brain Health ARC and organised in conjunction with the University of Strathclyde’s NeuraSearch Laboratory and NeuroAnalytics Laboratory. This event is designed for academics\, researchers\, clinicians\, and anyone interested in dementia and AI\, with a strong emphasis on the lived experience of people with dementia as users of technology and care. \nThe day will feature a morning session of talks covering two key themes: assistive technology\, and diagnosis and prognosis\, followed by lunch and afternoon workshops focused on grant writing\, project development and collaboration. \nThis is an excellent opportunity to share your ideas\, develop new projects\, and connect with like-minded researchers and practitioners from across Scotland\, fostering collaboration and innovation in dementia research and AI. \n\nRegister\nPLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A REGISTER OF INTEREST ONLY AND DOES NOT GUARANTEE A PLACE AT THE EVENT. APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED AFTER REVIEW OF REGISTRATIONS TO CONFIRM WHETHER THEY HAVE BEEN OFFERED A PLACE.
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/dementia-and-ai-brain-health-meeting/
LOCATION:University of Strathclyde\, 16 Richmond Street\, Glasgow\, Scotland\, G1 1XQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Good practice around PPIE
DESCRIPTION:Good practice around PPIE (Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement) and co-production- perspectives of people with lived experience of dementia \nHear from people with dementia and carers about how they want to be involved in research. Get ideas about how to build them into your research. Learn about the approaches that work and feel the best. Consider some of the complexities of involvement. \nA conversation based workshop which informs and inspires. \nAims and objectives \n\nLearn about what people with dementia and carers mean by PPIE and co-production\nConsider how PPIE and co-production might relate to technology and the different themes of BRIDGES\nDemonstrate and discuss best practice techniques to support the involvement of people with lived experience of dementia in research\nEnable participants to critically consider issues that might arise when working with people with dementia and carers\, together or separately\n\nWhat attendees will get out of it \n\nClear guidelines around PPIE and co-production in dementia research\nOpportunity to hear directly from people with dementia and carers\nIdeas about how to write about your approach to PPIE and co-production in any application you make to BRIDGES or other funding bodies for research funding\nEvidence of knowledge and engagement with lived experience that can be shared when applying to BRIDGES for research funding.\nFurther information about the ECR Masterclass programme taking place over summer 2026\n\n  \nTarget audience \n\nEarly career researchers (PDRAs\, PhDs\, Fellows or junior academics)\nThose new to involving people with dementia and carers in research\nThose considering applying to BRIDGES for research funding\n\nParticipation requirements & logistics \n\nDuration: 1.5 hours.\n\n\nCameras OFF required please for the duration of the presentation by people with dementia and carers; you will be invited to turn your camera on nearer to the end for Q&A\nTo find out more about our delivery partner\, please visit the Innovations In Dementia website.
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/good-practice-around-ppie/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T153000
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SUMMARY:Vignette Workshop: Addressing Inequalities in Dementia Care
DESCRIPTION:Do you work in health or social care and support people living with dementia? This interactive\, face to face workshop invites professionals to explore inequalities in dementia care through structured vignette discussions. \nWorking in small groups\, attendees will review written case scenarios and collaboratively identify challenges and practical solutions to reduce inequalities experienced by people living with dementia. \nThis Equadem Network + session offers a valuable opportunity to reflect on real world situations\, share perspectives\, and contribute to improving care approaches across services. \nWhen\nWednesday 20th May – 13:30 to 15:30 – Registration from 13:00 \nWhere\nUniversity of Liverpool \nWho Should Attend\nThis workshop is open to anyone aged 18 and over\, based in England\, and working in health or social care or local authorities with people living with dementia. \nThis includes\, but is not limited to:GPs\, physiotherapists\, clinical psychologists\, psychiatrists\, occupational therapists\, nurses\, orthoptists\, carers\, support workers\, and those working in day care\, home care\, residential care\, or commissioning roles. \nWhat to Expect\n\nGroup based discussion of dementia care scenarios\nIdentification of inequalities and barriers\nCollaborative problem solving\nShared learning across disciplines\n\nRefreshments\nTea\, coffee\, and biscuits will be available during registration. \nReimbursement\nParticipants will receive a £30 shopping voucher as a thank you for their time. \nContact\nEquademnetworkplus@liverpool.ac.ukemma.williams2@liverpool.ac.uk \n\nRegister
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/vignette-workshop-addressing-inequalities-in-dementia-care/
LOCATION:University of Liverpool\, Walker Lecture Theatre\, Engineering Building University of Liverpool\, Liverpool\, L69 3BX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T130000
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SUMMARY:Imaging Data Harmonisation
DESCRIPTION:Following the success of our ‘Connecting Expertise: Imaging Data’ webinar in March\, HDR UK Wales invites you to a focused\, one-hour session dedicated to turning ideas into action. \nMeeting Focus \nThe session will provide the opportunity to explore how we can enable federated analysis for disease identification and progression across nations. We will specifically look at potential collaboration strategies for funding opportunities\, including: \n\nAdvancing AI-driven diagnostics: Focusing on brain imaging\, foetal ultrasounds\, and more.\nDeveloping collaborative grant applications. Including Large-Scale Pilots of AI and GenAI for Medical Imaging | Shaping Europe’s digital future and MRC: partnership grant: applicant-led – UKRI.\nScaling imaging research across the UK and Europe.\n\nWho Should Attend? \nWhether you attended our previous webinar or are a researcher\, clinician\, PhD student\, or data scientist new to the network\, we want your expertise. \nAttendees are encouraged to come prepared to briefly discuss their ongoing imaging work or potential project proposals. \n\nDate: Thursday 21st May 2026\nTime: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM\nLocation: Online (MS Teams) \nClick here for the link to join the webinar\n*We will send a reminder email to all registered attendees one day before the webinar with a link to join.
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/imaging-data-harmonisation/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:The NIHR Industry Hub: Delivery infrastructure experts
DESCRIPTION:In our last webinar we introduced you to the Industry Hub – the driving force powering our new national pathway for commercial clinical trial delivery\, which is already improving speed\, predictability\, and delivery performance for commercial sponsors. \nIn this webinar\, Dr Maria Koufali\, NIHR Life Sciences Industry Director\, will explain more about how the Hub coordinates the NIHR infrastructure into a single\, accountable national operating model for commercial clinical research. You will learn how this new national approach ensures sponsors get rapid\, standardised feasibility\, accelerated study set-up\, coordinated approvals (contracts\, costing\, pharmacy\, imaging) and active recruitment management with real-time oversight and escalation. \nYou will hear from representatives about the unique strengths and capabilities of each of the following families of our research delivery infrastructure: \n\nCommercial Research Delivery Centres | Rory Davidson\, Operations Programme Manager\nExperimental Cancer Medicine Centres | Sharan Sandhu\, Network Delivery Lead\nHealthTech Research Centres | Nathaniel Mills\, Chief Operating Officer\nClinical Research Facilities | Tanya Turgoose\, Industry Operations Manager\nResearch Delivery Network | Emma Chambers\, Head of Specialist Commercial Services\n\nRegister now to learn more about our end-to-end support. \n\nRegister
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/the-nihr-industry-hub-delivery-infrastructure-experts/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T131500
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SUMMARY:Londonomics Deep Dive: Xenium spatial transcriptomics with 10x Genomics
DESCRIPTION:The London Omics Network is pleased to hosting Roman Laddach\, a bioinformatician from 10x Genomics\, who will provide an interactive session on Xenium to answer questions about bioinformatic workflows\, analyses\, and topics you may have! Current topics raised include: quality checks\, cell segmentation and cell type annotations. Got other analytical challenges? Come by to ask and gain insight into how to tackle them. Packages and code will be signposted\, and refreshments will be provided at the end of the session\, where people can network and discuss their projects. \nPractical information: \n\nPlease bring a fully charged laptop (essential)\nRegistration must be completed using an academic (.ac.uk) email address. Sign-ups using non-academic emails will be cancelled.\n\nDue to limited capacity and high demand\, we will be actively managing attendance: \n\nIf you can no longer attend\, please cancel your registration as soon as possible\nUnconfirmed bookings may be released 72 hours before the event to allow others from the waitlist to attend\n\nTickets available here: https://www.ticketsource.com/londonomics-network/londonomics-deep-dive-xenium-spatial-transcriptomics-with-10xgenomics/e-dljmva
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/londonomics-deep-dive-xenium-spatial-transcriptomics-with-10x-genomics/
LOCATION:Francis Crick Institute\, 1 Midland Road\, London\, NW1 1ST\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Leadership in Action: Global Brain Health Satellite Sessions
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Global Brain Health Institute’s (GBHI) 10 year milestone\, five global sites are hosting Leadership in Action: Global Brain Health Satellite Sessions in May 2026. \nThese locally led events\, organized by Atlantic Fellows in collaboration with regional partners\, highlight innovative\, community driven approaches to advancing brain health equity around the world. \nThis webinar marks the culmination of these efforts. Participants will hear directly from fellows and partners leading each Satellite Session\, sharing insights from local programs\, partnerships\, and innovations across diverse global settings. \nThe session will also explore: \n\nThe origins of GBHI’s interdisciplinary model\nHow value based leadership has shaped a global community of fellows\nThe philanthropic vision behind building an equity focused movement in brain health\n\nSatellite Sessions will take place in Uganda\, the Oceania region\, Peru\, France and Francophone countries\, and Argentina\, each reflecting regional priorities and cross sector collaboration. \nTogether\, these efforts highlight a decade of progress and point toward new ideas\, partnerships\, and action for the future of global brain health. \nThis webinar is part of GBHI’s 10 year anniversary events at UCSF\, taking place May 18 to 21\, 2026. \nFor questions\, please contact Camellia Latta at camellia.latta@ucsf.edu \n\nRegister
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/leadership-in-action-global-brain-health-satellite-sessions/
LOCATION:In-person and Online\, Harvard University\, Boston Campus\, 25 Shattuck St\, Boston\, MA 02115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Cognitive Rejuvenation through OSK
DESCRIPTION:Restoring seemingly lost bodily functions in age and age-related disorders has\, over recent years\, transitioned from the realm of science fiction to tangible research questions with high translational potential. Among the available approaches\, partial cellular reprogramming has emerged as one of the most promising strategies to promote tissue regeneration and restore cellular function\, while at the same time preserving cellular identities. However\, whether this approach bears fruit to rejuvenate cognitive processes has remained unknown until recently. \nIn this talk\, Prof. Johannes Gräff will highlight recent findings from his laboratory\, which show that partial reprogramming of engram neurons – bona fide memory trace cells – by OSK-mediated gene therapy leads to cognitive rejuvenation. This intervention reverses the expression of senescence and disease-related cellular hallmarks in aged mice and models of Alzheimer’s disease (AD)\, re-establishes aberrant epigenetic-transcriptional patterns pertaining to synaptic plasticity and counteracts AD-typical neuronal hyperexcitability. Importantly\, irrespective of the brain area targeted or the behavioural paradigm employed\, engram reprogramming also restores learning and memory capacities to levels comparable of healthy young animals. These results posit that partial reprogramming of defined cell populations in the brain can be translationally exploited for cognitive restoration in aging and disease. \nEvent details: \n• Date: 28.05.2026\n• Time: 16:00\n• Duration: 45 minutes (includes Q&A)\n• Location: Online (link to be provided upon registration)\n• Costs: Free of charge \nReferent: Prof. Johannes Gräff\, EPFL \n\nRegister
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/cognitive-rejuvenation-through-osk/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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