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SUMMARY:Better conversations: getting to the root of communication
DESCRIPTION:Better conversations: getting to the root of communication – 17 June 2026\n\n\n\nTime: 11.00am – 12.30pm \nAim: To better understand communication for people living with MND and ways to support conversation. \nBy the end of this webinar\, participants will have: \n\na wider understanding of communication change in MND\nconsidered what is meant by conversation\nhad an introduction to how conversation works\nexplored the barriers and facilitators to conversation\nbeen introduced to the Better Conversations MND resource.\n\nSpeakers: Professor Steven Bloch\, MRSCLT and Sophie Stribbbling\, MRCSLT \nView speaker biographies \n\nRegister
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/better-conversations-getting-to-the-root-of-communication/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:NIHR PGfAR October 2026 Funding Opportunity Webinar
DESCRIPTION:An information session and Q&A for prospective applicants to the October 2026 Programme Grants for Applied Research (PGfAR) funding opportunity – “NIHR PGfAR and Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) partnership for research to drive transformational change in the health and care of children and young people” \nThe webinar will run from 2:30pm – 4:00pm \nLink to the funding opportunity: https://www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/programme-grants-applied-research-october-2026/2026345-2026346-2026347 \nIf you require any reasonable adjustments please get in touch with us ahead of the webinar at pgfar@nihr.ac.uk \nRegister
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/nihr-pgfar-october-2026-funding-opportunity-webinar/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Creative Dementia: Sharing Good Practice Conference
DESCRIPTION:Creative Dementia Arts Network are organising this event to share best practice of the use of arts in dementia care\, alongside a book launch \n\n\n\n\nThe event\, organised by the Creative Dementia Arts Network will include a launch of The Creative Dementia Practice Handbook: Arts for Health and Wellbeing and will have many of the 24 wonderful authors attending\, some of whom will present their chapter topics or lead dance\, poetry and music workshop. We are proud to be partnered for this event with National Activity Providers Association (NAPA)\, the UK’s leading activity and engagement charity. \n\nRegister
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/creative-dementia-sharing-good-practice-conference/
LOCATION:Watershed\, 1 Canon's Road\, Bristol\, BS1 5TX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Industry MasterClass in Drug Discovery and Development
DESCRIPTION:Taking therapeutics for neurodegeneration from concept to trial \nJoin leading experts from academia\, biotech\, pharma and drug development for a practical one day MasterClass exploring how discoveries in neurodegeneration can move from early target selection through to clinical trial strategy. \nThis in person event will examine the key stages of the drug discovery and development process\, from identifying and validating targets\, discovering and optimising leads\, and navigating regulatory and commercial considerations\, through to preparing for trial delivery. \nThe programme will bring together speakers from organisations including AstraZeneca\, MSD\, Lundbeck\, AbbVie\, Novartis\, Roche\, Eisai\, Cervevance\, Isomorphic\, Denali\, AstronautX\, JNJ\, Advent\, Lilly and BMS. \nDiscussions will be hosted by Prof. Sarah Tabrizi and Prof. Mike Hanna from UCL. \nKeynote\nThe Journey from an Academic Discovery to a TrialKaterina AkassoglouGladstone Institute and Founder\, Therini Bio \nCo organisers\nFiona DucotterdAlzheimer’s Research UK UCL Drug Discovery Institute \nJim RayBelfer Neurodegeneration Consortium\, MD Anderson \nWhat will be covered\nAttendees will discuss: \n\nHow targets are selected to progress in biotech and pharma\nHow leads are discovered and optimised into therapeutics\nHow discoveries move from hit to candidate to formulation\nHow regulatory and commercial considerations are navigated\nHow to move towards a clinical trial\nHow value is created for patients\, providers and the pharmaceutical industry\nWhere the field is heading next\n\nEvent details\nDate: Friday 10 July 2026Time: 8.30 am to 6.30 pmLocation: Mary Ward House\, LondonFormat: In personCapacity: Limited places available \nWho should attend\nThis MasterClass is designed for researchers\, clinicians\, industry professionals\, funders\, translational scientists and anyone interested in how neurodegeneration therapeutics move from discovery science towards development and trial readiness. \nRegistration is now open.A practical\, high level course on translating neurodegeneration drug discovery into development strategy.
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/industry-masterclass-in-drug-discovery-and-development/
LOCATION:Mary Ward House\, 5 - 7 Tavistock Place\, London\, Greater London\, WC1H 9SN\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:MND EnCouRage UK
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in the latest MND research? Would you like to connect with others in the MND community and MND researchers? \nYou’re invited to MND EnCouRage on 15 July! \nMND EnCouRage is open to anyone affected by MND\, including people living with MND\, family and friends\, carers\, healthcare professionals\, and volunteers. \nWhat can you expect?\n\nThe chance to hear from dedicated and passionate early career researchers.\nThe opportunity to connect with researchers and scientists in the MND research field.\nRound table discussions with researchers and others in the MND community.\nComplimentary accommodation at the Burleigh Court Hotel\, Loughborough on 14 and 15 July (if required).\n\nHow can I take part?\nRegistration for MND EnCouRage 2026 is now open! Click the button below to register. \n\nRegister\nPlaces at the event are limited. If the number of registrations exceeds the places available\, all names will be entered into a ballot. \nIf you have any questions\, please get in touch with the MND EnCouRage team at encourage@mndassociation.org
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/mnd-encourage-uk-3/
LOCATION:Burleigh Court Hotel\, Burleigh Court\, The Roundabouts\, Walls Quarry\, Stroud\, Gloucestershire\, GL5 2PF\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Grant Writing Workshop for Clinicians & Health Researchers
DESCRIPTION:The Centre for Chronic Disease Control\, LMIC co-lead organisation of the National Institute for Health and Care Research Global Health Research Centre for Multiple Long-Term Conditions is organising a workshop on grant writing for clinicians and public health researchers in Kochi\, Kerala\, from August 17-21\, 2026. This workshop is part of the capacity-building endeavours under the ‘Research Capacity Strengthening’ work package of the Centre. \nGrant writing is an essential skill for clinician-scientists and public health researchers who want to turn important yet unanswered research questions into funded projects. It is also important to build collaborations and sustain research activities to address priority clinical and public health research questions. In a milieu of intense competition for limited research funding\, the following skills are crucial for clinicians and public health researchers: \n\n\n\n\n(a) frame a clear clinical or public health problem;\n(b) propose a rigorous and feasible methodology/approach;\n(c) articulate clear and precise outcomes and impact and\n(d) convincingly communicate all these within the word- or page-limit is essential. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the workshop\n\n\n\n\nThis 5-day in-person workshop on grant writing will not only equip participants with the aforementioned skills but also provide an opportunity to seek guidance on their proposals from seasoned researchers with a track record of securing funding from national and international donors\, as well as to interact with grantors and grantees. The workshop will comprise a mix of short lectures\, practical exercises\, small-group work\, one-on-one mentoring sessions\, and panel discussions with funders and grant recipients. Participants will also have dedicated time to work on their proposal and receive feedback. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho should apply?\n\n\n\n\nThis workshop is designed for early- and mid-career clinician-scientists and public health researchers based in India who are interested in applying for grants to national or international funding agencies within the next 6-12 months. We particularly welcome applications from those who have not been successful in securing research funding in the past. We welcome applicants from diverse clinical and public health domains (non-communicable diseases\, multiple long-term conditions\, mental health\, digital health\, implementation science\, maternal and child health\, health systems\, environmental health\, etc.). \n\n\n\n\n\n\nKey learnings & Outcomes\n\n\n\n\nBy the end of the workshop\, participants will be able to \n\n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the grant funding landscape for clinical and public health research in India and globally\nDevelop a clear problem statement\nDraft compelling\, specific aims/objectives\nDesign robust methods and implementation plans\nPrepare realistic budgets and work plans\nAddress ethics\, equity\, and community engagement\nReceive individualised feedback on their draft proposal from experienced mentors\n\n\n\n\n\nDevelop a near-ready concept note or mini-proposal for a future grant call \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDuration of the workshop\n\n\n\n\n5 days (August 17-21\, 2026) \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFee to attend the workshop:\n\n\n\n\nThe workshop is free of cost to attend for all participants. A limited number of bursaries are available to support travel to and/or stay in Kochi. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to apply?\n\n\n\n\nInterested candidates should apply through this link before 5.00 PM on June 25\, 2026. Please upload a single PDF named “Grant_writing_workshop_your full name” containing the following: \n\n\n\n\na) 2-page CV \nb) Statement of interest in attending the workshop (one-page max) \nc) Concept note on the future grant application (one-page max) and \nd) Support letter from the head of the institution or organisation (see the REDCap link above for the template) \n\nRegister
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/grant-writing-workshop-for-clinicians-health-researchers/
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SUMMARY:Endosomal-lysosomal network dysfunction in neurodegeneration
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Harden Conference on ‘Endosomal-lysosomal Network Dysfunction in Neurodegeneration’ will be the first focused UK based conference bringing together world-leading researchers in endosomal-lysosomal biology and neurodegenerative research. \nAlterations in the endosomal-lysosomal system are emerging as key features underlying pathogenesis in several neurodegenerative and neurological disorders\, and has generated significant interest as to whether this pathway can be targeted for early-stage diagnostics and therapeutics. \nThis meeting aims to generate new insight into the latest advances in the endosomal-lysosomal system to enhance the rate of discovery in neurodegenerative research. Researchers from all career stages across the academic and industrial sectors will come together to exchange ideas\, share cutting edge methodologies and technical knowledge\, and formulate new collaborations. This meeting will also facilitate the establishment of an ongoing network of researchers interested in the endosomal-lysosomal system to push forward diagnostic and therapeutic strategies in this rapidly moving area of research. \nSession Topics:\nSession 1: Endosomal-lysosomal membrane organisation\nSession 2: Organellar Crosstalk between the endosomal lysosomal network\nSession 3: Cutting edge methodologies for investigating the endosomal lysosomal network\nSession 4: Endosomal-lysosomal dysfunction in neurodegeneration\nSession 5: Proteostasis and protein pathology\nSession 6: Non-neuronal mechanisms for neurodegeneration \nPanel Sessions:\nPanel Discussion: Biomarkers and therapeutic targets/strategies for the endo-lysosomal pathway\nPanel Dicussion: Experimental assessment of endocytic biology – pitfalls\, new and better methods\nCareer Development sessions \nProgramme Coordinators:\nNatalie Connor-Robson\, Cardiff University\nPete Cullen\, Bristol University\nKirsty McMillan\, University of Liverpool \nOral communication slots are available at this meeting. All attendees\, particularly researchers in the early stages of their career\, are invited to submit a poster abstract for consideration as an oral communication. \nRegister to Attend
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/endosomal-lysosomal-network-dysfunction-in-neurodegeneration/
LOCATION:Solent Hotel & Spa\, Rookery Avenue\, Whiteley\, Fareham\, Hampshire\, PO15 7AJ\, United Kingdom
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