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SUMMARY:Research Showcase - Mapping Brain Ageing with Multimodal Imaging
DESCRIPTION:Why do people experience brain ageing so differently. And how can combining multiple types of brain imaging help us better understand Alzheimer’s disease and related symptoms. \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\, Dr Lily Cheng will present her research using computational modelling\, multimodal neuroimaging\, and biomarkers to investigate the biological diversity of brain ageing and Alzheimer’s disease. She will introduce SuperBigFLICA\, a semi-supervised multimodal data fusion framework that integrates amyloid PET\, tau PET\, grey matter density\, cortical thickness\, and pial surface area to identify patterns shared across imaging modalities. \nThe session will explore how these multimodal brain imaging patterns relate to cognition and neuropsychiatric symptoms\, while also discussing the opportunities and challenges of interpreting complex data fusion approaches in dementia research. \nLily Cheng is a Research Fellow at McLean Hospital in Belmont\, Massachusetts. Her research focuses on computational neuroscience\, multimodal neuroimaging\, and biomarkers to better understand heterogeneity in brain ageing\, Alzheimer’s disease\, and neuropsychiatric symptoms. \nAttendees can expect a research focused session with time for questions and discussion. \n\nRegister
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/research-showcase-mapping-brain-ageing-with-multimodal-imaging/
LOCATION:Dementia Researcher Communities App
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261014T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261014T204500
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SUMMARY:Research Showcase - Mapping Brain Pathology with Postmortem Imaging
DESCRIPTION:What can studying the brain after death reveal that conventional brain scans cannot? And could connecting highly detailed imaging directly with neuropathology help us develop better biomarkers for dementia? \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\, Dr Pulkit Khandelwal will present his research using high-resolution multimodal postmortem imaging to investigate structural changes across Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. His work uses ultra-high-resolution MRI of human brain tissue alongside computational methods to examine features including cortical thickness\, regional brain volume\, and structural change. \nBy linking these imaging measurements directly with neuropathological markers including tau\, TDP-43\, α-synuclein\, neuronal loss\, and gliosis\, Pulkit’s research aims to identify structural signatures associated with specific disease processes. This approach could help bridge the gap between conventional neuroimaging and gold-standard histopathology and support the development of more precise imaging biomarkers. \nPulkit is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital. His research combines neuroimaging\, neuropathology\, and computational image analysis to better understand structural changes across Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. \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-mapping-brain-pathology-with-postmortem-imaging/
LOCATION:Dementia Researcher Communities App
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261020T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261020T151500
DTSTAMP:20261011T225018
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SUMMARY:Inside a Successful MRC Research Application
DESCRIPTION:The Medical Research Council (MRC) is running a free online webinar on Tuesday 20 October 2026\, 2:00pm to 3:15pm (UK time)\, looking at how public partnerships shape strong research and what that looks like inside a funded application. \nMRC encourages its research community to involve people in helping to inform and improve research wherever that brings benefit to the research and to society. If you are thinking about applying for funding and want to get patient and public involvement right from the start\, this session offers a view from both the funder and a successful team. \nWhat the webinar covers\nThe session opens with an introduction to the MRC Centre of Research Excellence (MRC CoRE) model\, and why MRC uses maturity levels to assess public partnerships. \nPanel perspective: the vital role of public partnerships\nProfessor Marcus Munafò\, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost\, University of Bath \nCase study: inside a successful MRC CoRE application\nProfessor Peter Magill\, Director\, and team from the MRC Centre of Research Excellence in Restorative Neural Dynamics\, which is developing device-based treatments for brain conditions including Parkinson’s and dementia. \nPresentations are followed by questions to the panel. \nWho should attend\nThe webinar is aimed at researchers and at public involvement and engagement professionals. It will be especially useful for early career researchers preparing larger funding bids\, and for anyone curious about the role of a public advisor researcher in a research team. \nFurther reading from MRC\nBefore the session\, you may find it useful to look at the MRC public partnerships strategy and its examples of good practice for researchers. \nThe event is free\, and registration is open until the day of the webinar. \nRegister \n\nOrganised by the Medical Research Council. Full details on the UKRI event page.
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/public-partnerships-inside-a-successful-mrc-research-application/
LOCATION:Online via Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T124500
DTSTAMP:20261011T225018
CREATED:20260824T174715Z
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SUMMARY:Research Showcase - Wearable Technology in Depression and Dementia
DESCRIPTION:What can wearable technology tell us about the everyday experiences of older people living with depression or dementia? Could continuously collected data reveal changes that conventional clinical assessments miss? \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\, Dr Ta-Wei Guu will explore how wearable technologies can be used to better understand behavioural patterns\, sleep disturbances\, and responses to treatment in older people experiencing depression and dementia. \nThe session will consider how data collected outside traditional clinical settings could provide a more continuous picture of changes in behaviour and health over time. Ta-Wei will also discuss plans to develop a technology-enabled longitudinal cohort\, using wearable technology to study ageing populations and investigate how patterns observed over months and years might inform future research and clinical practice. \nDr Ta-Wei Guu is a Consultant Psychiatrist and Assistant Professor based at CMUBH in Taiwan\, with an affiliation to the Institute of Psychiatry\, Psychology & Neuroscience at King’s College London. His work brings together psychiatry\, ageing research\, and digital technologies to explore new approaches to understanding mental health and dementia in later life. \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-wearable-technology-in-depression-and-dementia/
LOCATION:Dementia Researcher Communities App
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T133000
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SUMMARY:Young onset dementia care within mental health wards
DESCRIPTION:People with young onset dementia are disproportionately represented within mental health inpatient services\, yet support for these people on mental health wards remains one of the least understood areas of dementia care. \nThe Young Dementia Network webinar on Wednesday 21st October 2026 at 12.30-1.30pm will be led by Emma Wolverson\, Professor of Ageing and Dementia at the Geller Institute of Ageing and Memory\, University of West London. She will provide a unique insight into who is admitted into mental health wards\, what leads up to their admission\, the aims of admission\, how long younger people with dementia typically stay\, and what happens when they leave. \nDrawing on findings from the FIND ME study\, the presenters will introduce practical co-produced resources designed to support people living with dementia and family members when admission is being considered. \nThe webinar will also feature first-hand accounts from a family carer and a member of ward staff\, offering honest reflections on the challenges\, opportunities and realities of care within these settings for people with young onset dementia. \nTo register\, please visit the website: The care of people with young onset dementia within mental health wards – Young Dementia Network \n\nRegister
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/young-onset-dementia-care-within-mental-health-wards/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T124500
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SUMMARY:Research Showcase - Building Digital Maturity in Care Homes
DESCRIPTION:How well is technology embedded into everyday life in UK care homes? And what needs to change for digital approaches to genuinely support residents\, staff and services? \nThis livestream guest hosted by Dr Anglea Carter is part of the Dementia Researcher weekly Showcase series\, guest hosted by Dr Angela Carter. Each week we host a 45 minute online session bringing researchers together to share their work\, methods and ideas. \nIn this session\, Dr Maria Drummond will present work from Embedding Technology in Care Homes: Progress towards Digital Maturity (ETECH-DM)\, a 30-month mixed-methods study examining digital maturity in care homes across the UK. \nMaria will explore how technology is currently being used in everyday care home life\, the barriers and enablers influencing digital development\, and how technology could support person-centred care\, staff wellbeing and service delivery. Drawing on sociotechnical perspectives\, the project will work with the sector to co-design practical tools and guidance to help care homes navigate digital transformation. \nThe session will also introduce findings and learning from the project’s UK-wide survey of older adult care homes\, mapping digital infrastructure\, technology use\, workforce readiness\, leadership approaches and priorities for future development. \nMaria is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Glasgow and Team Leader for ENRICH Scotland\, which works to support research within care home settings and strengthen collaboration between researchers\, care home staff\, residents and families. \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-building-digital-maturity-in-care-homes/
LOCATION:Dementia Researcher Communities App
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261104T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261104T124500
DTSTAMP:20261011T225018
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SUMMARY:Research Showcase - Why Communities Matter in Digital Health Research
DESCRIPTION:How do we make sure digital health research reflects the people it is intended to support? And what happens when communities are involved in research rather than simply being studied? \nThis livestream is guest hosted by Victoria Greer and 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\, Anisha Ramjuttun will explore the importance of public engagement and community involvement in digital health research. Drawing on their work within an NHS research study using technologies including sensors\, wearable devices and sleep mats to monitor people’s health in their own homes\, Anisha will consider how researchers can communicate this work and involve a wider range of communities in shaping it. \nThe session will draw on Anisha’s experience of community outreach across Surrey and working with lived experience groups. They will discuss the importance of making research understandable and relevant to different audiences\, building relationships beyond traditional research settings\, and creating opportunities for people to contribute their knowledge and experiences. \nAnisha is a Research Assistant at Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. Their work combines digital health research with public engagement\, with a particular interest in ensuring different communities have opportunities to understand\, participate in and influence 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-why-communities-matter-in-digital-health-research/
LOCATION:Dementia Researcher Communities App
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261111T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261111T124500
DTSTAMP:20261011T225018
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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;TZID=Europe/London:20261118T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261118T124500
DTSTAMP:20261011T225018
CREATED:20260924T085313Z
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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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