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SUMMARY:ARUK Inspire Fund Information Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join Alzheimer’s Research UK find out more about the Inspire Fund.  \nWe’ll be sharing more detail on the aims\, remit and criteria of the Fund\, as well as the application process. \nWe’ll also be answering your questions live. \nThe webinar will be recorded and available to watch on demand. \nRegister to Attend
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/aruk-inspire-fund-information-webinar/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online
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SUMMARY:Catchup - Salon - Books that have made me a better researcher
DESCRIPTION:This weekly webinar series explores careers and research through live discussions\, guest speakers\, and interactive group chat. In this session\, host Adam Smith is joined by Marianne Coleman and Rebecca Williams to explore the books that have challenged\, motivated\, or quietly reshaped them as researchers.. \nSome books teach us new methods or sharpen our academic skills. Others\, often fiction\, quietly shift how we see people\, problems\, and possibilities. Together\, they shape how we think\, how we listen\, and how we approach the messy and human work of dementia research. It is not always the obvious titles that leave the deepest mark. So which books have challenged you\, motivated you\, or stayed with you long after the last page? Today\, we will explore how both practical guides and powerful stories can make us better researchers. \nSpeakers\n\nDr Marianne Coleman is a Research Fellow at the National Centre for Healthy Ageing in Melbourne. Marianne qualified as an orthoptist in 2008 from University of Liverpool. After some time in clinical practice\, she completed a Masters in Research at the University of Liverpool and then moved to Glasgow Caledonian University to study visual distortions arising in amblyopia for her PhD. After completing her PhD she moved to the University of Surrey in June 2016 to train in health services research and then on to The University of Melbourne in 2020. \nRebecca Williams is a PhD Student at University of Cambridge. Though originally from ‘up North’ in a small town called Leigh\, Rebecca did her undergraduate and masters at the University of Oxford before defecting/seeing the light (depends who you ask) to Cambridge for her doctorate (if ever you were going to feel like an imposter… it’s at these institutions). Now Rebecca spends the majority of her days collecting data from our wonderful volunteers\, and coding. In her spare time\, she is a big fan of crafting in all its forms\, and supporting children and young-people to seek careers in science. \nProgramme\nThe format of the event is a 30 minute livestream where the speakers will each present their thoughts on this topic for 10 minutes each\, the host will then ask questions and the livestream will end. The speakers will then join the online chat and interact with the audience\, answering questions and giving those who attended a chance to share their thoughts on the topic.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAvailable to join exclusivley in Dementia Researcher Communities – Online or in the App\n\nWatch the Recording
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/salon-books-that-have-made-me-a-better-researcher/
LOCATION:Dementia Researcher Communities App
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Fluid and Neuroimaging Biomarker Forum
DESCRIPTION:As part of a new pilot to explore alternatives to the traditional journal club\, this one-hour online session invites researchers working with fluid and neuroimaging biomarkers\, and those interested in the field. \nIn this first meeting we will focus on the research presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) in Toronto and Online. Join us to discuss the talks\, discoveries\, research challenges\, emerging methods\, and your own work. The format is informal and researcher-led – no presentations\, no pressure. \nOpen to anyone with something to share or discuss. Come along and help shape the future of how we connect and learn as a research community. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister to Attend
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/fluid-and-neuroimaging-biomarker-forum/
LOCATION:Dementia Researcher Communities App
CATEGORIES:Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250813T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250813T130000
DTSTAMP:20260617T194312
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SUMMARY:Catchup - Salon - Should I stay or should I go... does research need me?
DESCRIPTION:This weeks Salon webinar brings us Dr Amy Lloyd from the University of Dundee and Dr Martha Pollard from the University of Edinburgh to reflect on the moments when researchers question their future in academia and ask\, “Should I stay or should I go?” Together\, they explore doubt\, purpose\, and what it means to find your place in dementia research. \nEvery researcher\, at some point\, asks the quiet question: should I stay or should I go? This often comes at key moments such as the end of a PhD\, when funding is uncertain\, or when finding a job feels almost impossible. When the pressure builds and the path ahead is unclear\, it is natural to question whether research is still the right fit. In dementia research\, where the need is great but the journey can be tough\, that question can weigh heavily. Today\, we will explore what keeps us going\, what pulls us away\, and how to decide if research still needs you and if you still need it. \nSpeakers\n\nDr Martha Pollard is a counsellor and mindfulness teacher\, and has returned to academia to undertake a second doctorate this time with a focus on freedom and dementia caring experiences. For her thesis\, she aims to find the crossover spaces between personal reflections and experiences\, philosophical frameworks\, and policy implications from both liberation theology and human rights perspectives. The underlying foundation of her intersecting interests is supporting compassionate action in dementia and health and social care. \nDr Amy Lloyd is a Race Against Dementia – ARUK Fellow at the University of Dundee. She studies how microglia\, the brain’s immune cells\, respond to Alzheimer’s disease\, using proteomics to track early changes in their behaviour. Her fascination with neurodegeneration began while working as a care assistant during her undergraduate degree. Now building her own lab\, she balances research with netball\, baking\, and looking after her rescue greyhound\, Percy. \nProgramme\nThe format of the event is a 30 minute livestream where the speakers will each present their thoughts on this topic for 10 minutes each\, the host will then ask questions and the livestream will end. The speakers will then join the online chat and interact with the audience\, answering questions and giving those who attended a chance to share their thoughts on the topic.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAvailable to join exclusivley in Dementia Researcher Communities – Online or in the App\n\nWatch the Recording
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/salon-should-i-stay-or-should-i-go-does-research-need-me/
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SUMMARY:ISN-ASN 2025 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The International Society for Neurochemistry (ISN) and the American Society for Neurochemistry (ASN) are pleased to invite you to ISN-ASN 2025 Meeting from August 19 to 22\, 2025.  \nOffering a stimulating and engaging experience for both established researchers and our rapidly expanding young academic community\, the Meeting will encompass the most important and emerging concepts in the field of modern molecular neurochemistry. See you in New York! \nRegister to Attend
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/isn-asn-2025-meeting/
LOCATION:North Javits Center\, 445 11th Ave\, New York\, NY\, NY 10001\, United States
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SUMMARY:Catchup - Salon - Advise for Job Hunting after your PhD
DESCRIPTION:This week’s Salon webinar brings us Dr Chloe Fawns-Ritchie and Ishita Virmani to share practical advice and personal experiences on job hunting after a PhD. Together\, they explore how to navigate uncertainty\, identify opportunities\, and take confident next steps in dementia research. . \nFinishing a PhD can feel like stepping off a cliff. For years\, your path was defined by deadlines\, supervisors\, and a clear research focus. Then suddenly\, it is up to you to decide what comes next. Job hunting after a PhD can be daunting. Where do you start? How do you stand out? And what if you are not sure what you want anymore? In dementia research\, the options are wide but not always obvious. Today\, we will explore practical advice for navigating this uncertain stage\, making confident choices\, and finding a role that fits your skills\, values\, and ambitions. \nSpeakers\n\nDr Chloe Fawns-Ritchie – is a Lecturer in Psychology at The University of Edinburgh. Her research focuses on the bidirectional relationship between cognitive function and health across the lifespan. Chloe has put a lot of thought into how you get the job you want in academia\, and how this goes beyond the interview. . \nIshita Virmani – is a Researcher at Medical University Innsbruck. They are working in the regulatory science group focussing on bridging the gaps between science and regulations. They are also participating in various European projects and contributing with my their background in Toxicology. \nProgramme\nThe format of the event is a 30 minute livestream where the speakers will each present their thoughts on this topic for 10 minutes each\, the host will then ask questions and the livestream will end. The speakers will then join the online chat and interact with the audience\, answering questions and giving those who attended a chance to share their thoughts on the topic.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAvailable to join exclusivley in Dementia Researcher Communities – Online or in the App\n\nWatch the Recording
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/salon-advise-for-job-hunting-after-your-phd/
LOCATION:Dementia Researcher Communities App
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250821T180000
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SUMMARY:Can GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Treat Alzheimer’s?
DESCRIPTION:Recent research suggests that GLP 1 analogs—a class of drugs used to control blood sugar—may also protect brain health\, improve memory\, and slow neurodegeneration. \nJoin Paul Edison\, MBBS\, PhD\, FRCPI\, professor of neuroscience at Imperial College London\, for a discussion on the science behind GLP 1 drugs and their potential role in Alzheimer’s treatment. Dr. Edison will review what GLP 1 analogs are\, how they work in the brain\, results from early studies\, and what’s next for this promising research. \nRegister to Attend
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/can-glp-1-weight-loss-drugs-treat-alzheimers/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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SUMMARY:Plenary Perspectives: What We Learned at AAIC 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday 27 August at 2pm BST as a panel of ISTAART Ambassadors — Jinhak Kim\, Xue-Rui Peng\, Nikitha Shiva Kumar\, Vita Mithi\, Ziphozihle Ntwatwa\, and Ireneaus Nyame — share their perspectives on the main plenary sessions from this year’s Alzheimer’s Association International Conference. \nAcross five days\, AAIC 2025 featured world-leading researchers presenting on the biggest questions in dementia research\, from biomarkers and tau pathology to the gut-brain axis\, sleep\, prevention\, and brain resilience. \nOur speakers will reflect on talks by: \n🔹Sylvia Villeneuve on biomarker and clinical trajectories in preclinical Alzheimer’s\n🔹Katerina Akassoglou on neurovascular interactions in Alzheimer’s\n🔹Maria Grazia Spillantini on the many facets of tau pathology\n🔹Inhee Mook-Jung on the gut-brain axis in Alzheimer’s\n🔹Juan Fortea on Alzheimer’s in Down syndrome\n🔹Sharon Naismith on the role of sleep in MCI and Alzheimer’s\n🔹Katrin Andreasson on restoring hippocampal glucose metabolism\n🔹Gill Livingston on dementia prevention\n🔹Tony Wyss-Coray on brain resilience and ageing \nWhether you attended AAIC or not\, this discussion will give you a concise and engaging overview of the latest thinking from the conference’s headline sessions. \n\n\n\nWatch on YouTube LIVE
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/plenary-perspectives-what-we-learned-at-aaic-2025/
LOCATION:YouTube Livestream
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250827T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250827T160000
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SUMMARY:ISTAART Town Hall Online Meeting
DESCRIPTION:All ISTAART members are invited to attend a town hall for the new membership year. \nThis event will showcase PIA achievements and set the vision for the upcoming year. Members will have the opportunity to share their thoughts. \nWednesday\, August 27\, 9-10 a.m. CDT \nRegister here to receive meeting information
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/istaart-town-hall-online-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250827T210000
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SUMMARY:Catchup - Salon - Colab Lab: Making Multidisciplinary Work\, Work
DESCRIPTION:This Salon webinar brings together Laura Rooney from the Alzheimer’s Society and Dr Emma Law from The Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network in Scotland to explore the realities of managing and working within multidisciplinary teams. With backgrounds spanning clinical trials\, mental health\, behavioural science\, and research delivery\, they share their experiences of navigating different disciplines\, building effective collaborations\, and making progress in complex research environments. . \nDementia is a complex condition\, and tackling it requires more than one lens. Neuroscientists\, clinicians\, social scientists\, data analysts\, artists—when these voices come together\, the possibilities expand. But working in multidisciplinary teams is not always easy. Different languages\, priorities\, and ways of thinking can lead to misunderstanding or friction. So how do we make these collaborations work? How do we manage diverse teams in a way that brings out the best in everyone? Today\, we will explore what it takes to thrive in multidisciplinary research and why it matters more than ever in dementia. \nSpeakers\n\nLaura Rooney is Lead Research Nurse for the Alzheimer’s Society. With a decade of experience workin in Cancer Trials Delivery\, Laura recently started to work at Alzheimer’s Society leading the first dementia research nurse programme in England\, Wales and Northern Ireland. This is a £3m pilot project\, which will embed 10 dedicated dementia research nurses into NHS settings across the UK to accelerate recruitment into research studies. \nDr Emma Law is Strategic Manager for the The Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network in Scotland. Emma has 13 years experience as a Clinical Trails Network Manager and over 35 years experience as a Nurse\, many of which were spent in the delivery of Clinical Research Trials. Emma completed her PhD and is passionate about giving people living with dementia and their carers access to participate in research. \nProgramme\nThe format of the event is a 30 minute livestream where the speakers will each present their thoughts on this topic for 10 minutes each\, the host will then ask questions and the livestream will end. The speakers will then join the online chat and interact with the audience\, answering questions and giving those who attended a chance to share their thoughts on the topic.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAvailable to join exclusivley in Dementia Researcher Communities – Online or in the App\n\nWatch the Recording
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/salon-colab-lab-making-multidisciplinary-work-work/
LOCATION:Dementia Researcher Communities App
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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