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SUMMARY:Navigating Academia and Parenthood
DESCRIPTION:Planning a career in academia is challenging enough without the added pressure of starting a family. How do we balance grant writing\, international conferences\, short-term contracts\, and the desire to have children?  \n\nThe Organization for Human Brain Mapping – Student and Postdoc Special Interest Group (SIG) has panelists Professor Saad Jbabdi\, Dr. Isabella Breukelaar\, Dr. Michele Veldsman\, and Dr. Kevin Aquino discuss their experience balancing personal and professional life. This 1 hour webinar explores the intersection of academic careers and parenthood.\n\n\nRegister to Attend\n\n\n\nAbout our panelists:\nDr Saad Jbabdi is a father of one\, Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Senior Research Fellow at St Hilda’s college Oxford. After obtaining his PhD in 2006\, he became a parent during his Postdoc in 2013. That same year he was writing a Career Development Fellowship which was successful and subsequently allowed him to start his own lab. \nDr Isabella Breukelaar is a mum of two and a Postdoctoral Fellow working at the Brain Dynamics Centre\, Westmead Institute for Medical Research in Sydney Australia. She completed her PhD in 2019 at the University of Sydney and had her first baby in the second year of her Postdoc (August 2021). After taking just over half a year off\, she returned to work part-time before having her second child at the start of 2025. She returned to work at the end of last year. \nDr Michele Veldsman is a mum of two (aged 4 and 7). She had both her children during postdoctoral positions at The University of Oxford. She is now Director of Science and Technology for Axiomics Consulting and founder of Playroom Parenting. \nDr Kevin Aquino is a father of two and Chief Scientific Officer at BrainKey.ai. He had his first child during his third Postdoc position in 2018 and then his second four years later in his current role. \nTo find out more about the OHBM SP-SIG see here.
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/navigating-academia-and-parenthood/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Ask an expert
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SUMMARY:ISTAART AWARE PIA: Work / Life Balance Integration
DESCRIPTION:The ISTAART Alliance of Women Alzheimer’s Researchers (AWARE) PIA invites attendees to join a session focused on the realities of integrating work and life in research careers. \nDr Ines Moreno-Gonzalez will talk about the practical challenges she has encountered in her professional journey\, and the approaches she uses to manage both work and personal responsibilities. Drawing on her own experience\, she will offer observations and advice on maintaining balance over time. \nThe session will be moderated by Angela Gomez Arboledas and will include time for questions from attendees. \nThis session is open to anyone interested in the topic and aims to provide a space for sharing experiences and ideas. \nRegister to Attend
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/istaart-aware-pia-work-life-balance-integration/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online
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SUMMARY:Neurology 2025
DESCRIPTION:This two-day course (run by the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology) is designed for consultants and trainees at all levels in neurology and other neuroscience specialties\, from the UK\, Europe and worldwide\, and aims to provide a practical update on the hospital management of neurological diseases. The focus of the course is on everyday neurological practice which will include lectures and a neuroimaging quiz. Refreshments and buffet lunch provided. The course will be didactic\, but also entertaining and informative. \n CPD points applied for with the Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians for the main course. \nFind out More \n\nCourse fees: \n\nConsultant and associate specialists: £100 for 2 days\nClinical trainees and research fellows: £60 for 2 days\nUCL/UCLH Staff: £60 for 2 days\nStudents: £40 for 2 days\n\nDates: 10th and 11th June 2025 \nLocation: Goodenough College\, Mecklenburgh Square\, London WC1N 2AB \nEvent registratrion: Sign up here \nPfzier will be a sponsor of this event. \nProgramme  \nPlease note that speaker times and titles may change prior to this event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday 10th June\n\n\n\nTime\nTitle\nSpeaker\n\n\n9.25\nIntroduction\nDr Tabish Saifee\n\n\n09:30 – 10:10\nNovel cancer treatments and their effects on the nervous system\nDr Aisling Carr\n\n\n10:10 – 10:50\nHow to use neurophysiology for movement disorders\nDr Anna Latorre\n\n\n10:50 – 11:15\nBreak\n\n\n\n11:15 – 11:55\nRecognising and diagnosing the genetic leukodystrophies\nDr David Lynch\n\n\n11:55 – 12:35\nNeuroradiology quiz\nDr Kelly Pegoretti Baruteau\n\n\n12:35 – 13:35\nLunch\n\n\n\n13:35 – 14:15\nBecoming a Clinical Leader\nDr Gill Gaskin\n\n\n14:15 – 14:55\nMonogenic Parkinson’s disease and parkinsonism – the approach to diagnosis\nDr Francesca Magrinelli\n\n\n14:55 – 15:35\nRecognising and managing nodo-paranodopathies\nDr Simon Rinaldi\n\n\n15:35 – 16:00\nBreak\n\n\n\n16:00 – 16:40\nRemember the retina\nDr Zhaleh Khaleeli\n\n\n16:40 – 17:20\nNeurofibromatosis type 1 and NF2-for the general neurologist\nDr Una-Marie Sheerin \n\n\n\nDr Shazia Afridi\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday 11 June\n\n\n\nTime\nTitle\nSpeaker\n\n\n09:20 – 10:00\nWhat does a neurologist need to know about auditory disorders\nDr Nehzat Koohi\n\n\n10.00 – 10.40\nGenetic ataxia – the approach to diagnosis\nProf Paola Giunti\n\n\n10:40 – 11:00\nBreak\n \n\n\n11:00 – 11:40\nTreating migraine in 2025\nDr Tim Yates \n\n\n11:40-12:20\nNeurotoxicology\nDr Frederick Vonberg
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/neurology-2025/
LOCATION:University College London\, Gower Street\, London\, WC1E 6BT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Choosing the Best Journal for Your Paper
DESCRIPTION:Choosing the ‘right’ journal is essential for getting your research noticed by the right audience. However\, with so many options\, the process can be overwhelming. \nWe understand the challenge of finding the best fit for your work. That’s why we have developed a dedicated course\, Choosing the Best Journal for Your Paper\, designed to guide you through a clear\, step-by-step approach to selecting the most appropriate scholarly journals for your papers. \nIn this corresponding webinar\, you have the opportunity to join Nature Portfolio Editor\, Rafal Marszalek\, Chief Editor of Scientific Reports\, and experienced researcher Wade Petersen\, Senior Lecturer at Curtin University\, as they discuss how to navigate your options when choosing a journal. \nWhat you’ll learn\n\nKnow why and when you should start searching for the best journals\nChoose the most appropriate type of journal based on the content of your paper\nIdentify journals that reach your target audience\nEvaluate other factors when choosing your journal and how to interpret them\, including journal quality\, aims and scope\, publishing model\, cost of publication and additional services offered\nChoose which journal to submit to first\nUtilise pre-submission enquiries to check if a journal is the best fit.\n\nRegister to Attend
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/choosing-the-best-journal-for-your-paper/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Could research help predict how dementia symptoms progress?
DESCRIPTION:After a dementia diagnosis\, many people and their families want to know what to expect from the future. But right now\, doctors don’t have ways to predict how an individual’s dementia may progress. \nScientists are working to change this by studying how dementia develops in different people. By bringing together large datasets\, they hope to spot patterns and discover ways to predict how dementia may progress. This research could help give clearer answers about what can be expected after a diagnosis and improve the support available. \nJoin Dr Timothy Rittman and Dr Miriam Vignando as they share their latest research studying how dementia progresses. Hear how their work is helping to improve predictions and what this could mean for future research\, care and treatment. \nRegister to Attend \n\nDr Timothy Rittman is an Alzheimer’s Research UK Senior Research Fellow and a Consultant Neurologist at Addenbrooke’s Hospital. His research explores how dementia progresses over time and how we can better predict its course. By studying brain scans\, cognitive tests\, and clinical data\, his work aims to give people clearer answers about what to expect after a dementia diagnosis\, helping to improve care and support for those affected. \nDr Miriam Vignando is an Alzheimer’s Research UK Research Fellow at King’s College London. Her research hopes to uncover the reasons why some people are more likely to develop dementia faster than others when they have the same diagnosis. She will use powerful computer analysis to bring together brain imaging and clinical data from people with dementia\, to spot patterns in progression. Her work could help revolutionise the information doctors are able to give people when diagnosing dementia\, as well as how they deliver treatments.
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/could-research-help-predict-how-dementia-symptoms-progress/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public Discussion
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SUMMARY:Funding Opportunities in Low and Middle-Income Countries
DESCRIPTION:The ISTAART PIA to Elevate Early Career Researchers (PEERs) African Continent Group is pleased to invite you to our next webinar titled Funding Opportunities for Alzheimer’s Research in Low and Middle-Income Countries. \nDr Stefania Forner from the Alzheimer’s Association will address questions from researchers in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC)\, on making a research proposal competitive\, types of Alzheimer’s Association grants and mechanisms and how researchers can prove the feasibility of proposed projects. \nModerator: \n\nChukwuanugo Ogbuagu\, M.D.\, Ph.D.; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital\, Nnewi\, Nigeria\n\nSpeaker: \n\nStefania Forner\, Ph.D.; Director\, Medical & Scientific Relations\, Alzheimer’s Association\, United States\n\nAll global researchers are welcome to attend this educational webinar. \nWebinars are recorded and will be available for on-demand viewing approximately two weeks after the live event. \n\nRegister to Attend
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/funding-opportunities-in-low-and-middle-income-countries/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:UCL Institute for the Physics of Living Systems Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Institute for the Physics of Living Systems (IPLS) Annual Symposium will showcase the exciting interdisciplinary research performed by IPLS researchers and our collaborators. \nOur Symposium will take place on 11 June 2025 as an in-person event. \n \nOur goal in organising this symposium is to showcase the depth and breadth of research at the interface between physics\, mathematics\, computer science\, and biology in UCL. We aim to spur new collaborations within UCL and across London by presenting new interdisciplinary approaches to tackle complex biological questions. \nRegistration for this event is free but it is mandatory. We have limited spaces so please register early to avoid disappointment.\nRefreshments and lunch will be provided. \nPlease register by 10am on 2nd June 2025 for joining instructions. \n\nDirections: Enter UCL via the Malet Place gate (opposite Waterstones bookshop in Torrington Place). From there\, get into the first set of doors on your left (Roberts Building). Access to the Malet Place Engineering Building is via card operated turnstiles. Security staff will be available to assist non-UCL visitors. \nProgramme:\n08.50-09.00  Welcome and Introduction \nSession I\nChair: Jaime Agudo-Canalejo \n09.00-09.30  Title TBC\nAlexandra Olaya-Castro (IPLS\, UCL) \n09.30-10.00  Mechanistic principles of Rho GTPase patterning\nPeter Bieling (King’s College London) \n10.00-10.30  Statistical Insights into the Immune Receptor Code\nAndreas Mayer (IPLS\, UCL) \n10.30-11.00  Mechanical regulation of metastasis by the brain vasculature\nMarina Uroz (Francis Crick Institute) \n11.00-11.30  Break and Discussion \nSession II – Keynote Speaker\nChair: Kabir Husain \n11.30-12.30  Precision in a rush: decision making in early fly development and signaling pathways\nAleksandra Walczak (École Normale Supérieure\, Paris) \n12.30-13.30  Lunch and Discussion \nSession III\nChair: Nick Bell \n13.30-14.00  Enhanced sampling in biomolecular simulations\nEdina Rosta (IPLS\, UCL) \n14.00-14.30  Single-Molecule Mechanochemistry of Force-Sensing Proteins\nRafael Tapia-Rojo (King’s College London) \n14.30-15.00  Active control of focal adhesions and contractility in cells and tissues\nCarina Dunlop (IPLS\, UCL) \n15.00-15.30  Break and Discussion \nSession IV – Keynote Speaker\nChair: Kabir Husain \n15.30-16.30  Antigenic waves of viral-immune co-evolution\nThierry Mora (École Normale Supérieure\, Paris) \n16.30-17.00  Closing discussion
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/ucl-institute-for-the-physics-of-living-systems-symposium/
LOCATION:UCL – Malet Place Engineering Building\, 1.03 Lecture Theatre\, Torrington Place\, London\, WC1E 7JE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Symposium
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SUMMARY:Cognition and consumption: The role of alcohol in dementia
DESCRIPTION:Centre for Dementia June Seminar: “Cognition and consumption: The role of alcohol in dementia. Psychosocial and clinical considerations”. 11th June 2025 at 11:30am – 12:30pm. Presented by Dr Katy Jones and Dr Kaanthan Jawahar via Teams \nDr Katy Jones is an Assistant Professor of Applied Psychology in the School of Medicine at the University of Nottingham\, based in the Institute of Mental Health. She has over 18 years of experience studying alcohol and drug use and behaviour change across different settings\, and age groups. Her research includes mixed-methods and applied clinical health studies\, qualitative and feasibility research\, systematic reviews and meta-analyses. She is an integral member of the KLIFAD (Knowledge of Liver Fibrosis Affects Drinking) team\, contributing her psychological expertise to the development of interventions for alcohol-related liver disease. Dr Jones has co-authored chapters on substance use in later life for the Oxford Textbook of Old Age Psychiatry\, contributing to the field of addiction and ageing. \nDr Kaanthan Jawahar is a consultant liaison and neuropsychiatrist in the East Midlands\, heading up the Royal Derby Hospital’s Alcohol Care Team – a team which sees those with alcohol use disorders whilst they are in the general hospital for other clinical reasons. His team is key in tackling health inequalities within the acute hospital setting\, having decreased re-admission rates and length of stay over the last 2 years\, resulting in £1.2m in savings against operating costs of c. £600k. An academic old age and liaison psychiatrist by training\, he has a special clinical interest in the long-term neuropsychiatric complications of heavy drinking\, specifically alcohol-related brain damage (ARBD)\, for which his Alcohol Care Team provides an acute hospital diagnostic pathway. He is a director with the ARBD Network – a charitable organisation to raise awareness of ARBD amongst healthcare professionals and the public through education and information to improve clinical outcomes. \nDrs Jones and Jawahar will explore the complexity of alcohol and dementia. Jones will present the growing issue of alcohol use in later life\, methodological challenges with alcohol and dementia research\, and qualitative insights for brain health prevention messaging. Jawahar will move onto the clinical presentations within the ARBD spectrum\, touching on the nutritional deficiencies that arise\, how these interact with the cerebral environment\, and then drawing it together with a case study to highlight potential clinical challenges. \nAny questions\, please contact Nichole Veloso (nichole.veloso@nottingham.ac.uk) \nRegister to Attend
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/cognition-and-consumption-the-role-of-alcohol-in-dementia/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online
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SUMMARY:Exploring lived experience with creative arts
DESCRIPTION:This spring the NIHR Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs) launch a new 2025 NIHR ARCs national #ARCseminar series. \nIn this series of three webinars\, they look at varied research exploring the power of creative arts to improve wellbeing and involvement in research of different communities. \n\nWednesday 7 May 2025 at 1pm: Improving mental health and wellbeing with creative arts\nWednesday 11 June 2025 at 1pm: Exploring lived experience with creative arts\nWednesday 9 July 2025 at 1pm: Creative arts for dementia\n\nFor more information and to book\, please see the Eventbrite Collection for the webinar series. \nAbout NIHR ARCs \nNIHR ARCs are the network of 15 NIHR Applied Research Collaborations (NIHR ARCs).  Funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)\, they are a research service close to the beating heart of health and social care. ARCs support applied health and care research across the country. \nTo find your local ARC\, see the NIHR ARCs website join our monthly national newsletter and follow us on Bluesky @nihrarcs.bsky.social and on X @NIHRARCs. \nIf you could also share on social media that would be fab: \n\nNIHR Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/posts/nihr-research_arcseminar-nihrarcs-activity-7306237776251809792-cpqt?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAn7KsgBegOcNDlpzjKDF_2TlTHlEtt4ONs\n@NIHRARCs on X https://x.com/NIHRARCs/status/1899822077319798827\n@NIHRresearch on X https://x.com/NIHRresearch/status/1900170082723979383\n@nihrarcs.bsky.social Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/nihrarcs.bsky.social/post/3lk6q2rl5uc2d
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/exploring-lived-experience-with-creative-arts/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Catchup - Salon - The Coaching Mindset
DESCRIPTION:A weekly webinar to discuss careers and research topics. These sessions combine livestreams\, guest speakers\, and group online chat to exchange ideas\, challenge\, influence\, inspire\, and educate. In this session Professor Michael Coleman from University of Cambridge and Dr Kalisha Bonds Johnson from Emory University go beyond the Lab to explore Coaching Skills for Better Research Leadership. \nIn the fast-paced world of dementia research\, technical expertise is essential—but what about the human side of leadership? Coaching skills—like active listening\, asking powerful questions\, and offering meaningful feedback—can transform how we mentor others\, collaborate with peers\, and even lead ourselves. But how do we develop these skills in an academic culture that often prioritises results over reflection? And how can adopting a coaching mindset help us build stronger teams\, foster resilience\, and navigate complex careers with greater clarity? Today\, we’ll explore why coaching isn’t just for managers—it’s a powerful tool for every researcher. \nSpeakers\nMichael Coleman – is the van Geest Professor of Neuroscience in the Department of Clinical Neurosciences\, University of Cambridge. Michael leads a team that comprises exceptional researchers from around the world\, who work across a variety of disciplines in a highly collaborative environment. His research sits at the interface between basic and clinical neuroscience\, translating advances in axon and synapse protection to treat and prevent neurodegenerative diseases. \nDr Kalisha Bonds Johnson is an Assistant Professor\, Tenure track at Emory University’s Nell Hodgson Woodruff  School of Nursing in Atlanta\, Georgia. Kalisha graduated with a PhD from Oregon Health & Science University in 2019. During her PhD program\, she  was funded through several mechanisms\, including the SAMHSA at American Nurses Association Minority Fellowship Program and the Jonas Foundation as a Veterans Healthcare Scholar. She is focussed on the decision-making processes regarding  healthcare services for African American persons living with dementia and how these decision-making processes affect the quality of life of African  American persons living with dementia and their families. Kalisha is passionate about supporting early career researchers to find their path into research\, and securing the funding they need. \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-the-coaching-mindset/
LOCATION:Dementia Researcher Communities App
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Research Updates on Engaging People with Lived Experience in Dementia Research
DESCRIPTION:The ISTAART Partnering with Research Participants PIA is pleased to invite you to a webinar titled Research Updates on Engaging People with Lived Experience in Dementia Research. How can Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias research be more responsive to the real-world experiences of those most affected? We explore how to engage people living with dementia and care partners in shaping research design from the ground up. \nSign up here to join us for the webinar on Thursday\, June 12 at 10 a.m. CT. \nModerator: \n\nAllison Gibson\, Ph.D.\, MSW; Saint Louis University\, School of Social Work\, United States\n\nSpeakers: \n\nMaria Mora Pinzon\, M.D.\, MS\, FACPM; Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute\, University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Medicine and Public Health\, United States\nEllen Tambor\, MA\, NIA Impact Collaboratory and Project Director\, Education Development Center (EDC)\, United States\n\nWebinars are recorded and will be available for on-demand viewing approximately two weeks after the live event. \nRegister to Attend
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/research-updates-on-engaging-people-with-lived-experience-in-dementia-research/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250613T130000
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SUMMARY:Fuel for Discovery: Introducing the Race Against Dementia Ignition Fund
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday 13th June at 12pm (BST) for a live information session and Q&A with Race Against Dementia\, introducing their exciting Ignition Fund. \nDesigned to support high-risk\, high-reward projects\, this fund is for dementia researchers with fresh\, bold ideas that have the potential to shift the landscape of prevention\, diagnosis\, treatment\, or fundamental understanding of the disease. \nWhether you’re looking to test a novel concept or expand your research in a new direction\, this session will give you everything you need to consider applying. Hear directly from Race Against Dementia\, ask your questions\, and explore whether this opportunity is right for you. \nSet a Reminder\n\nFunding call details and launch is currently scheduled for 2nd June
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/fuel-for-discovery-introducing-the-race-against-dementia-ignition-fund/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250617
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SUMMARY:Physics within the Cell
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to bring to your attention the workshop “Physics within the Cell” sponsored by the Institute of Physics (IoP) and taking place at the IoP headquarters in London\, UK on 16 June 2025. \nWe plan to bring together researchers working at the frontiers of physics and biology on topics such as cell division\, intracellular transport\, morphological changes and biomelecular condensate formation. \nConfirmed speakers are:  Dr Stefano Bo (King’s College London)\, Dr Dominika Gruszka\, (Oxford)\, Professor Anne Straube\, (Warwick)\, Professor Kostas Tokatlidis\, (Glasgow). \nInitial registration is open for both oral and poster presentations until 31 May under the link: https://iop.eventsair.com/pwtc2025/abstract-submission \nDetails of the registration fees will be available soon.
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/physics-within-the-cell/
LOCATION:Institute of Physics\, 37 Caledonian Road\, London\, N1 9BU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250616T100000
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SUMMARY:Inclusion in dementia research
DESCRIPTION:DRNI are delighted to introduce our next webinar\, Inclusion in dementia research.\nTaking place at 10.00 am on Monday\, 16th June\, this extended webinar will feature three speakers as well as an expert panel discussion. \nTo register\, please go to: https://forms.office.com/e/JSFKiP3z7v \n\nIntroducing our speakers:  \nProfessor Naaheed Mukadam is Professor of Psychiatry at University College London\, where her research looks at inequalities in access to dementia services\, including interventions to encourage earlier help-seeking for dementia in South Asian people in the UK. She is also interested in the epidemiology of dementia\, particularly environmental risk factors\, dementia prevention and how these may differ by ethnicity. Professor Mukadam is a member of the European Consortium on Cross-Cultural Neuropsychology(ECCroN)\, an international group that aims to improve the assessment of culturally and linguistically diverse individuals across Europe. Professor Mukadam was also author on the 2024 “Dementia prevention\, intervention\, and care: 2024 report of the Lancet standing Commission”. \nThe title of Professor Mukadam’s presentation will be confirmed shortly. \nDr Sarah Cullum is an Associate Professor in Psychological Medicine at the University of Auckland and a Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry at Counties Manukau in Auckland\, New Zealand. She has over 20 years of clinical and research experience in dementia. Dr Cullum has led research on the epidemiology of dementia in Aotearoa New Zealand\, assessed ethnic disparities in access to care\, and co-developed a website to support carers in taking care of themselves and their family members living with dementia. She is currently an Atlantic Fellow at the Global Brain health Institute in Trinity College Dublin \nDr Cullum’s presentation is entitled Living with dementia in Aotearoa (LiDiA). Aotearoa New Zealand is a bicultural nation (Māori and European) with a growing population of Asian and Pacific peoples. Recent analysis of national routinely collected data suggests dementia prevalence is higher in Māori and Pacific peoples when compared with European and Asian\, and that inequities in dementia care for Māori\, Asian\, and Pacific people with dementia exist. The aim of this presentation is to describe the research and related activities that our multi-ethnic research group (LiDiA) undertook over a period of 8 years to finally obtain the funding required for the population-based IDEA (Impact of Dementia mate wareware and solutions for Equity in Aotearoa) programme which describes the extent and impact of dementia in NZ’s major ethnic groups. \nDr Georgia Richard is a Specialist Registrar in Neurology and an Irish Academic Clinician Training Programme Fellow. Her PhD project looks at cognition in long-term homeless adults. Dr Richard will present some preliminary findings from her PhD research\, titled Cognitive Impairment in People Experiencing Long-Term Homelessness\, Evidence and Relationships (CIPHER). Homelessness represents a critical public health crisis in Ireland and globally\, with the mean age of death for individuals experiencing homelessness in Ireland as low as 42 years. It is recognised that people experiencing homelessness (PEH) face disproportionately high rates of early cognitive impairment and dementia\, with significant personal and societal consequences. Despite this\, there has been limited research to date exploring the specific characteristics and associations of cognitive impairment within this population. This presentation seeks to address this gap by presenting\, for the first time\, detailed insights into the characteristics and associations of cognitive impairment among PEH in Ireland.
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/inclusion-in-dementia-research/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Our Future Health: Researcher Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Our Future Health is the world’s largest prospective cohort study. It is designed to enable aetiological and translational research so that researchers can find new ways to prevent\, detect\, and treat diseases. Offering unrivaled scale and statistical precision for research studies\, the programme will also facilitate sample access and recontact of participants for translational and implementation research. \nJoin the Our Future Health Researcher Webinar to learn more about our rich dataset and the research opportunities it enables. The webinar will cover: \n\nAn overview of the Our Future Health research programme\, the data available and the unique research opportunities it offers.\nDetails about the application process for data access.\nInformation about the types of research the resource will enable\, including qualitative research\, observational studies\, data-driven analyses\, and translational research.\nThe future opportunities for sample access and to recontact participants for follow-up research.\n\nWho Should Attend?  \n\nThe webinar is open to all researchers working\, or interested\, in health research and in exploring new methods to discover and test more effective ways to predict\, detect\, prevent and treat diseases.\n\nRegister to Attend
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/our-future-health-researcher-webinar/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250616T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250616T173000
DTSTAMP:20260601T120040
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SUMMARY:Cognitive Assessment in Ambulatory Settings
DESCRIPTION:Join the ISTAART Cognition & Neurophysiology PIAs to explore the use of digital cognitive assessment tools—including TabCAT and the NIH Toolbox—for clinical and research purposes in remote ambulatory settings. \nThe session will feature expert presentations followed by a live Q&A. \n🎙 Moderators: \nKun Hu & Yang Jiang \n👩‍🏫 Speakers: \nJulie Hook\, Emily Paolillo & Katherine Possin \n💬 Panelists: \nSebastian Moguilner\, Heather Snyder\, Malavika Tampi & Görsev Yener \nRegister to Attend
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/cognitive-assessment-in-ambulatory-settings/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250618T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250618T180000
DTSTAMP:20260601T120040
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SUMMARY:UCL Neuroscience Symposium 2025
DESCRIPTION:In 2025\, the UCL Neuroscience Domain is celebrating 17 years since its launch by hosting a special edition of the renowned UCL Neuroscience Symposium. This is a fantastic opportunity to find out more about the latest research in neuroscience at UCL. \nOver 600 UCL neuroscientists are expected to attend\, and delegates will have the chance to create new cross-disciplinary links and foster collaboration between basic and clinical researchers\, discover new research applications and meet potential industry partners. \n\n\n\n\nImportant points to note\nTarget audience \nThis event is open to all\, however\, the programme is particularly relevant to researchers (PhD students\, postdocs\, research associates and Principal Investigators) working on any aspect of neuroscience within UCL\, partner NHS organisations or other institutions / organisations. \nDue to the popularity of the event\, entry is only guaranteed for those that have pre-registered. \nA limited number of tickets will also be made available to: \n\nUCL BSc/MSc students on neuroscience-related courses.\n\nTo confirm authenticity of your registration\, please use your UCL/NHS email address when registering (i.e. do not use gmail\, hotmail etc). \nIf you are affiliated to the Francis Crick Institute please use your primary organisation’s address. \nIf you are under 18\, please note you must be accompanied by an adult. \nAccess \nWe want to make this event as inclusive as possible. \n\nAccess to the IOE\, UCL’s Faculty of Education and Society and all the event space (on Level One) we will be using within it is step-free\, with enough room to manouevre wheel chairs and mobility aids\nThe main lecture theatre (the Logan Hall) has a hearing assistance system\nThere are nearby accessible toilets\nWe can provide for a range of dietary requirements\n\nPlease let us know when registering if you have any access or dietary requirements so we can try to make reasonable adjustments. Alternatively you can email NeuroscienceSymposium@ucl.ac.uk. \nView the full Accessibility Guide for IOE\, UCL’s Faculty of Education and Society \nPhotography \nThere will be photographs taken during the symposium. In registering for this symposium you are agreeing that your image may be used in future UCL promotional material. \nContinuing Professional Development (CPD)\nThis is not an accredited CPD event but the learning hours can be logged as part of your CPD record. A certificate of attendance is available to all attendees via UCL Life Learning for the purpose of recording learning hours. Please contact email: neurosciencesymposium@ucl.ac.uk after the Symposium if you would like a certificate. \nPrivacy\nWe are collecting your name\, email address\, job information\, and information about any dietary requirements and access requirements in order to administer your event attendance. Your data will be used by the conference planning team solely for the purpose of managing the UCL Neuroscience Symposium. \nPlease refer to our Event Attendee Privacy Notice for more information. \nPlease note that Eventbrite is a third-party service that is not owned or managed by UCL. You should refer to Eventbrite’s terms and conditions of privacy policy as we do not accept any responsibility or liability for their policies. \nEventbrite operates in the USA and subscribes to the EU-US Privacy Shield\, which commits subscribers to adhering to European standards of data protection. For further details\, please see: \n\nEventbrite terms and conditions\nEventbrite privacy policy\n\nThe UCL Research Coordination Office will remain responsible for your personal data as data controller and all queries should be directed to RCOcomms@ucl.ac.uk. \nCancellation policy\nNotice of cancellation must be given by email: neurosciencesymposium@ucl.ac.uk by Monday 2 June\, 5pm. \nContact\nIf you have any questions about the event\, please email: NeuroscienceSymposium@ucl.ac.uk
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/ucl-neuroscience-symposium-2025/
LOCATION:UCL – Faculty of Child Education and Society\, 20 Bedford Way\, London\, Greater London\, WC1H 0AL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250618T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250618T133000
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SUMMARY:Young Dementia Network: Supporting the autonomy of people with young onset dementia
DESCRIPTION:Autonomy and independence are cornerstones for how most of us want to live our lives\, a hope that doesn’t change with the onset of dementia. However\, dementia can bring issues and impacts that affect people’s autonomy. Our webinar on Wednesday 18th June 2025 at 12.30-1.30pm will explore some practical ideas and resources that can support ways in which autonomy can be maintained for younger people with dementia. \nLinda Clare\, Professor of Clinical Psychology of Ageing and Dementia at University of Exeter\, will draw on her research to describe the elements that make it possible to experience a good quality of life when living with dementia. Some of the tools and resources that have emerged from this research offer practical ways to promote autonomy and choice in people’s lives and will also be touched on – including the ‘Living with dementia toolkit’\, ‘My life today’ and ‘My life\, my goals’. Finally an action plan manifesto directed at others to support autonomy and created by people with dementia and carers’ will be shared. \nThe second half of the webinar will be a conversation between Rachael Litherland\, Director\, Innovations in Dementia and Allison Batchelor and Chris Norris\, who both live with young onset dementia\, building on the ideas around empowerment\, autonomy and choice raised in Linda’s presentation. They will discuss the making of the co-produced resource ‘My life\, my goals’ – a practical guide full of hope to help people to set and reach their goals. Allison and Chris will also discuss what autonomy and choice means to them. \nRegister to Attend
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/young-dementia-network-supporting-the-autonomy-of-people-with-young-onset-dementia/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Ask an expert,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250618T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250618T133000
DTSTAMP:20260601T120040
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SUMMARY:Supporting the autonomy of people with young onset dementia
DESCRIPTION:Autonomy and independence are cornerstones for how most of us want to live our lives\, a hope that doesn’t change with the onset of dementia. However\, dementia can bring issues and impacts that affect people’s autonomy. Our webinar on Wednesday 18th June 2025 at 12.30-1.30pm will explore some practical ideas and resources that can support ways in which autonomy can be maintained for younger people with dementia.   \nLinda Clare\, Professor of Clinical Psychology of Ageing and Dementia at University of Exeter\, will draw on her research to describe the elements that make it possible to experience a good quality of life when living with dementia. Some of the tools and resources that have emerged from this research offer practical ways to promote autonomy and choice in people’s lives and will also be touched on – including the ‘Living with dementia toolkit’\, ‘My life today’ and ‘My life\, my goals’. Finally an action plan manifesto directed at others to support autonomy and created by people with dementia and carers’ will be shared. \nThe second half of the webinar will be a conversation between Rachael Litherland\, Director\, Innovations in Dementia and Allison Batchelor and Chris Norris\, who both live with young onset dementia\, building on the ideas around empowerment\, autonomy and choice raised in Linda’s presentation. They will discuss the making of the co-produced resource ‘My life\, my goals’ – a practical guide full of hope to help people to set and reach their goals. Allison and Chris will also discuss what autonomy and choice means to them. \nRegister to Attend
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/supporting-the-autonomy-of-people-with-young-onset-dementia/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250618T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250618T150000
DTSTAMP:20260601T120040
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SUMMARY:Improving the lives of laboratory zebrafish
DESCRIPTION:Zebrafish are commonly used in biological and biomedical research and interest in how to maintain and promote higher standards of welfare for this species continues to grow. In this webinar\, Professor Robert Gerlai will explore how an ethological approach\, grounded in an understanding of zebrafish behaviour and ecology\, can improve care of zebrafish in the laboratory and scientific outcomes. He will share findings from pilot studies focused on improving the welfare of zebrafish within his laboratory by investigating tank size\, stocking density and handling methods. Robert will also place emphasis on the importance of having high standards of animal welfare for improving reproducibility and reducing variability and animal numbers. \nThis webinar is the first in an upcoming series focused on evidence-based welfare refinements for laboratory animals. Aimed at everyone working with research animals\, the series highlights topics with practical relevance to support positive change in day-to-day practice. \nAbout the speaker\nRobert holds the position of John Carlin Roder Distinguished Professor in Behavioural Neuroscience at the Department of Psychology at the University of Toronto (Mississauga campus). He is a leading figure in neurobehavioral genetics and zebrafish behavioural neuroscience research. He has published over 350 papers in peer reviewed scientific journals in addition to several book chapters and books\, which together have been cited over 25\,000 times. Robert has received numerous awards and recognitions\, including selection as the North American recipient of the 2024 IQ Consortium/AAALAC International Global 3Rs Award for his work on refinements to zebrafish handling. \n\nRegister to Attend \n\n\nTalk abstract\nHow to improve the life of zebrafish in our laboratories? The importance of the ethological approach – Professor Robert Gerlai \nIn the past\, the zebrafish was viewed as an egg-production factory\, and most maintenance conditions were geared towards efficient and cost-effective mass-production of embryos. However\, by now the zebrafish has become popular in most subdisciplines of biology\, well beyond embryology\, and in both basic research and biomedical\, translational\, studies. With this increased interest has come the realisation that numerous aspects of zebrafish maintenance conditions and experimental procedures employed in our laboratories may be suboptimal for this species. In this talk\, I argue that systematic analyses\, which parametrically manipulate environmental factors and measure their effects\, are needed. I also argue that the starting points of these analyses should be information gathered about the natural habitat (ecology) and the natural behaviour (ethology) of the zebrafish. I present a theoretical example for why keeping zebrafish under unnatural conditions may lead to elevated error variation in the laboratory\, and how this translates to reduced replicability and reproducibility of experimental results. I also present a couple of experimental examples for the first pilot studies we have conducted in my laboratory on improving conditions for\, and procedures with\, zebrafish: 1\, optimization of tank volume and fish density in zebrafish housing; and 2\, human handling methods. I argue that better understanding of the ethology and ecology of the zebrafish and optimization of maintenance conditions and of some common experimental procedures should reduce error variation\, increase statistical power\, and thus allow the investigators to use fewer animals in their studies. I conclude that what is humane and good for these fish is also good for the experimental biologist.
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/improving-the-lives-of-laboratory-zebrafish/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250618T210000
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SUMMARY:Catchup - Salon - The Importance of Equity\, Diversity and Inclusion
DESCRIPTION:A weekly webinar to discuss careers and research topics. These sessions combine livestreams\, guest speakers\, and group online chat to exchange ideas\, challenge\, influence\, inspire\, and educate. In this session\, we hear from Dr Hamied Haroon & Dr Yolanda Ohene from The University of Manchester on the importance of equity\, diversity and inclusion. \nEquity\, diversity and inclusion aren’t just values to aspire to—they’re essential to good science. In dementia research\, where lived experience\, culture\, and context deeply shape how diseases are understood and addressed\, who is at the table matters. But how do we ensure our work reflects the diversity of the communities we serve? How do we move from statements of intent to real structural change? Today\, we’ll explore why embracing equity\, diversity\, and inclusion isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s the key to making dementia research more innovative\, impactful\, and just. \nSpeakers\n\nDr Yolanda Ohene is a neuroimaging researcher at The University of Manchester\, developing MRI techniques to study the blood-brain barrier in Alzheimer’s disease. With a background in physics and medical imaging\, she is also a committed advocate for equity\, diversity\, and inclusion in science. \n​Dr Hamied Haroon is a Research Fellow in Biomedical Magnetic Resonance Imaging at The University of Manchester\, where he develops advanced MRI techniques to detect early signs of dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases. Born with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease\, he has transformed personal challenges into a distinguished career in science and advocacy. As the founder and chair of the National Association of Disabled Staff Networks (NADSN)\, Dr Haroon champions equity\, diversity\, and inclusion across academia and the public sector\, striving to improve opportunities for disabled professionals. \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-the-importance-of-equity-diversity-and-inclusion/
LOCATION:Dementia Researcher Communities App
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:NIHR Associate PI Scheme
DESCRIPTION:In our June webinar you will hear how the research community\, including life science companies like Novartis\, are benefiting from using the NIHR Associate Principal Investigator (PI) Scheme.  \nThe panel will share their experiences of taking part in the scheme to deliver studies and provide opportunities to develop health and care professionals to become the principal investigators of the future. You will also hear how the scheme has already delivered significant results for multiple studies across a variety of settings and therapeutic areas. \nIf you’re not able to join the live session\, you can still register and watch on demand. \nWEBINAR: Boost recruitment and build future research capacity using the Associate Principal Investigator Scheme \nThursday 19 June 2025\nBST 14:00 – 15:00 \nYou will hear from: \n\nJonathan Wadsley\, Consultant Clinical Oncologist\, Sheffield Teaching Hospital\, and long-standing champion of the Associate PI Scheme.\nGregg Baillie\, Strategy and Operations Country Head UK\, Novartis.\nLaura Parkes\, Portfolio Team Lead\, Novartis.\nDr Krishnaraj Rathod\, Consultant Interventional Cardiologist at The Barts Health NHS Trust\, Clinical Senior Lecturer at The William Harvey Research Institute and Queen Mary University of London (Associate PI alumni and champion).\n\nWant to know more? \nIf you would like to know more before you register\, you can read our latest story featuring Novartis: \nCase study: Why the Associate PI scheme is\nkey to boosting UK clinical research \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/nihr-associate-pi-scheme/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250619T160000
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SUMMARY:Our Future Health: Researcher Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Our Future Health is the world’s largest prospective cohort study. It is designed to enable aetiological and translational research so that researchers can find new ways to prevent\, detect\, and treat diseases. Offering unrivaled scale and statistical precision for research studies\, the programme will also facilitate sample access and recontact of participants for translational and implementation research. \nJoin the Our Future Health Researcher Webinar to learn more about our rich dataset and the research opportunities it enables. The webinar will cover: \n\nAn overview of the Our Future Health research programme\, the data available and the unique research opportunities it offers.\nDetails about the application process for data access.\nInformation about the types of research the resource will enable\, including qualitative research\, observational studies\, data-driven analyses\, and translational research.\nThe future opportunities for sample access and to recontact participants for follow-up research.\n\nWho Should Attend?  \n\nThe webinar is open to all researchers working\, or interested\, in health research and in exploring new methods to discover and test more effective ways to predict\, detect\, prevent and treat diseases.\n\nRegister to Attend
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/our-future-health-researcher-webinar-2/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:UK MLTC Symposium 2025
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for the UK the Multiple Long-Term Conditions (MLTC) Symposium 2025: Transforming understanding of MLTC in hospital. \nThis free virtual event hosted on Zoom will be held between 1400 and 1700 on Thursday 19 June 2025 and promises to be an excellent opportunity to learn more about the key findings and impact of the ADMISSION Research Collaborative. We will also explore next steps for maximising the value of the MLTC data that have been generated\, compiled and curated. The full programme will be available shortly. \nRegister to Attend
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/uk-mltc-symposium-2025/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Symposium
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SUMMARY:Get behind #Red4Research Day
DESCRIPTION:What is #Red4Research?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n#Red4Research brings together all those participating\, supporting\, and undertaking research. On the front line and behind the scenes incredible research teams collectively work on health and social care research. The R&D community is innovative\, flexible and dynamic. Research doesn’t just happen though\, people make it happen – research participants\, patients\, professionals\, volunteers and regulatory bodies all collectively working together. \nIn collaboration with the health and care sectors and voluntary organisations the R&D community has achieved a phenomenal amount. It has \n\nimproved patient outcomes\nchanged clinical management\, policies and guidelines\nprovided life-saving diagnostics\, procedures and treatments\nevaluated a range of novel and repurposed therapeutics demonstrating that large platform trials are feasible\nundertaken rapid evidence appraisals\nimproved our understanding of health and human diseases\ndeveloped and delivered COVID-19 vaccines at an unprecedented speed\nestablished rapid ethical review processes\nstreamlined and aligned regulatory approval processes\nadvanced the international research agenda\nenhanced capacity building\nprovided real-time visualization of data to inform decision making\nreduced research waste through coordinated research activity and data sharing\n\n#Red4Research Day on Friday 20th June 2025 aims to get as many people as possible wearing red to demonstrate their support and appreciation for all those participating\, undertaking and supporting research. It is an opportunity to showcase and celebrate the phenomenal work\, learning legacy and innovative treatments/systems/techniques that have arisen from R&D. \n#Red4Research Day began in 2020. It is not country\, group or organisation specific but powered by the collective efforts. Research isn’t undertaken by individuals working in isolation\, it is collegial\, made possible by people around the world working together. The #Red4Research campaign has been supported by people across the world in countries such as Africa\, America\, Australia\, Chile\, China\, India\, Italy\, Malaysia\, Spain\, USA as well as the UK. \n\n\n\n\nWhat is involved?\n\n\n\n\nThe #Red4Research concept is very simple. Wear something red\, it can be any item of clothing\, then download/print or make a placard saying #Red4Research\, take a photo and post it on social media with the #Red4Research hashtag. \nIt’s all about positivity\, creativity and support in the face of adversity. #Red4Research is completely inclusive – anyone\, any age\, anywhere can participate – children\, adults\, even pets! Hopefully people might have a bit of fun along the way raising the profile and work of all those involved in the process. \nSally Humphreys – #Red4Research Day Founder\nChair of R&D Forum RMWG\, NHS Research Nurse\, PhD Student at University of Hertfordshire \n\n\n\nThere are a number of resources free to download: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSocial Media Resources\n\n#Red4Research English Resources: \n\nPlacard\nEmail Signature\nBluesky Header\nFacebook Header\nLinkedIn Header\nX Header\n\n#Red4Research Video Background  \n#Red4Research Welsh Resources: \n\nEmail Signature\nBluesky Header\nFacebook Header\nLinkedIn Header\nX Header\n\n#Red4Research Resources for Logos\n \nA range of social media templates have been designed which enable you to add your own organisational logo and share across social media platforms like Facebook\, Instagram and X. \nTo use these: \n\nInsert your photo behind the template\nAdd your logo and text on top of the template\nPost on social media using #Red4Research\n\n \n \n\nFacebook Photo and Quote Template\nInstagram Photo Square Template\nInstagram Phone and Quote Landscape Template\nLinkedIn Photo and Quote Template\nX Photo and Quote Template\n\nMaking your social media accessible \n#Red4Research aims to be an inclusive event.  When using the #Red4Research hashtag please capitalise the first letter of every word (CamelCase). This means that the words in the hashtag are read out correctly by screen readers. It also makes them easier to read for everyone else. \nEach social media platform provides accessibility guidance to help make your social media accessibility friendly: \nFacebook accessibility features\nInstagram accessibility features\nX (Twitter) accessibility features\nTikTok accessibility features
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/get-behind-red4research-day/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public Discussion
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SUMMARY:Sex and Gender Differences in Alzheimer's Disease & Sleep and Circadian Rhythms
DESCRIPTION:This ISTAART session will explore how sex and gender differences\, along with sleep and circadian rhythms\, influence the development and progression of Alzheimer’s disease. \nAttendees will gain insights from molecular and animal models to human studies and clinical research\, offering a comprehensive overview of current findings. The event will conclude with a live Q&A session\, giving participants the chance to engage with the speakers. \nModerator: Negin Sattari \nSpeakers: Sara Mednick & Rebecca C. Thurston \nPanelist: Bryce Mander \nThis is the second instalment in the series organised by the Sex and Gender Differences in Alzheimer’s Disease and Sleep and Circadian Rhythms PIAs. \n👉 Registration is now open
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/sex-and-gender-differences-in-alzheimers-disease-sleep-and-circadian-rhythms/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250623
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SUMMARY:Health Studies User Conference 2024
DESCRIPTION:This free conference\, organised by the UK Data Service in collaboration with UCL and the National Centre for Social Research\, will be held online. Do you use UK quantitative studies from the UK Data Service for health-related research\, such as the Health Survey for England\, Scottish Health Survey\, National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles\, Psychiatric Morbidity Surveys\, Understanding Society\, Birth Cohort Studies and many more? \nSubmissions are now open for the Health Studies User Conference 2025. \nThis free conference\, organised by the UK Data Service in collaboration with UCL and the National Centre for Social Research\, will be held online on 23 June 2025. \nThe programme will contain a mixture of papers from data producers and researchers who have used the data. We are delighted to announce that this year’s keynote speaker is Oyinlola Oyebode\, Professor of Public Health and Centre Lead Public Health and Policy\, Queen Mary University of London. \nTake a look at the Health Studies User Conference 2024 programme and slides to see what was presented last year. You can also view a video summary of the 2023 conference. \nWe would like to invite offers of research presentations based on the analysis of the health studies. Abstracts from researchers at all stages of their career\, including PhD students\, are welcome. \nPlease send offers of a paper using the online submission form by midnight on Sunday 6 April. By submitting your abstract you are agreeing to your information being shared with our conference partners. \nWe will evaluate all abstracts and notify authors after the selection process. A detailed programme of presentations will be provided prior to the conference. \nConference booking is open but the programme will not be available until after the call for papers deadline. \nFollow the event on Bluesky: #UKDSHealth25
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/health-studies-user-conference-2024/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:Wellcome - AI x BIO
DESCRIPTION:Our new conference will showcase advances in artificial intelligence and machine learning in biology\, and the potential of these emerging approaches for medical science. \nThe meeting will focus on modelling and designing DNA\, RNA\, proteins and cells\, as well as efforts to produce data at scale for model training. Modelling and machine learning in drug development and medical imaging\, in addition to Al-enabled advances in spatial omics and multi-omics methodologies will be further highlighted. \nWe welcome abstracts on the conference themes and work broadly related to AI in biology. Selected abstracts will be featured in the main sessions alongside talks from invited global experts. Other submitted work may be presented as lightning talks and posters. \nThis exciting meeting is aimed at academia and industry-based researchers from computer\, biomedical and biological sciences. By offering plenty of opportunities for face-to-face networking\, the conference will support the exchange of ideas across the field and help to establish interdisciplinary collaborations. \nProgramme\nThe conference will start on Monday 23 June 2025 at 10:00 BST and close on Wednesday 25 June 2025 at approximately 16:45 BST. \nDiscussions will focus on a variety of exciting topics\, including \n• Modelling\, designing and engineering DNA and RNA\n• Modelling\, designing and engineering proteins\n• Modelling\, designing and engineering cells\n• Designing precision molecules and therapeutics\n• Spatial omics and multi-omics\n• Imaging and pathology – clinical foundation models \n\nDownload the draft porgramme 31 March 2025 (149 KB) \n\nRegister / Find out More
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/wellcome-ai-x-bio/
LOCATION:Wellcome Genome Campus\, Hixton\, Saffron Walden\, CB10 1SA
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:ISTAART Guide to AAIC: Posters
DESCRIPTION:Planning to present a scientific poster at AAIC 2025? This practical session is designed to help ISTAART members prepare effectively. \nProfessor Fiona Ducotterd\, member of the AAIC 2025 Scientific Program Committee\, will walk attendees through key information\, including poster logistics\, presentation tips\, and what to expect during the conference. This session is particularly useful for those new to AAIC\, or anyone looking to present with confidence. \nThe session will include time for questions and is open to all ISTAART members preparing posters for AAIC 2025. \nRegister to Attend
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/istaart-guide-to-aaic-posters-3/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250625
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SUMMARY:BSG Annual Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the British Society of Gerontology 54th Annual Conference\, 25-27 June 2025\, University of Surrey\, Guildford\, UK. \nThe British Society of Gerontology Annual Conference attracts around 400 delegates from around the world\, comprising academics and others interested in a wide range of issues related to ageing. In 2025 the conference will be held at the University of Surrey\, Stag Hill campus. Whilst the University of Surrey has a long-history of research\, knowledge exchange and public engagement about ageing\, it now hosts the Centre of Excellence on Ageing\, established in 2023\, with its partner the Global Initiative on Ageing Foundation (GIA) under the auspices of the United Nations (UN). This multi and inter-disciplinary centre brings together over 60 fellows at the university whose work addresses a wide range of ageing related topics and issues. \nThe conference theme this year will be ‘Care\, Creativity\, Connection and Change’. We hope this will inspire debate and discussion on the interrelationship between these different\, but connected\, areas of ageing and social gerontology. To help explore our theme our confirmed keynote speakers are Professor Helen Manchester (University of Bristol)\, Professor Julienne Meyer (City University) and Dr Jo-Pei Tan (Manchester Metropolitan University). Building on the strengths of recent BSG conferences\, the University of Surrey Conference will include keynote addresses\, flagship symposia\, opportunities to engage with the BSG Special Interests Groups (SIGs) and several\, themed special events.  \nThe University of Surrey is based in Guildford\, in the heart of the Surrey Hills National Landscape\, an area of importance and status akin to a national park. Accommodation will be available on the University’s Manor Park campus and there are a range of hotels and guest houses locally for those who prefer to stay off-site. The conference dinner will take place on campus on the Thursday evening. The town of Guildford has excellent transport links for national and international travellers – London Waterloo is 40 mins by train and Heathrow and Gatwick airports are within easy reach via public transport. \nIn addition to the main conference\, the Emerging Researchers in Ageing (ERA) pre-conference session on 23rd  and 24th June 2025\, will give early career researchers (ECRs) the opportunity to present their research\, engage in workshops\, and network with other ECRs. It welcomes presentations on ageing-related topics from early career researchers at all stages. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to the University of Surrey in June 2025! \nRegister to Attend \n\nKey Deadlines & Dates\n\n13th November 2024 – Abstract Submission Opened\n\n\n17th January 2025 – Symposium Submission Deadline\n\n\n24th January 2025 – Abstract Submission Deadline\n\n\n31st March 2025 – Abstract Notifications\n\n\n25th April 2025 – Early Bird Registration Deadline\n\n\n1st May 2025 – Registration Deadline\n\n\n\n25th-27th June 2025 –  British Society of Gerontology 54nd Annual Conference\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbstract Submission\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are delighted to announce that the Abstract submissions portal for the 54th Annual Conference of the British Society of Gerontology hosted by the University of Surrey from 25th – 27th June 2025 is NOW LIVE . \nAbstract Submission Deadline: Friday 24th January 2025 \nPlease use the following link to submit an abstract through Oxford Abstracts. \nImportant: please read the information below before submitting an abstract  \nThe conference in 2025 is being organised as an ‘in person’ event at the University of Surrey. The conference welcomes paper\, symposium\, and poster submissions from academics\, researchers\, practitioners\, educators\, policy-makers\, the third sector\, students\, and those interested in researching ageing and later life. \n Please note\, the process for submitting an abstract to the Emerging Researchers in Ageing (ERA) Pre-Conference Event will be handled separately. If you would like to be contacted about submitting an ERA Pre-Conference Event abstract when the call for papers comes out\, please register your interest here. Please note that there will be a small additional charge if you wish to attend the Emerging Researchers in Ageing Pre-Conference Event alongside the main conference.  \n Conference theme and streaming papers  \nThe conference theme is ‘Care\, Creativity\, Connection and Change’ and papers that address this theme are encouraged. However\, we do not want to be overly prescriptive. A non-exclusive list of areas typically covered at BSG conferences include the following:  \n\nAgeing in a global context\nWork and retirement\nBusiness\, ageing and community\nSocial care\nHealth and ageing\nTheories\, methods and critical perspectives\nEnvironments for ageing\nSocial participation\, citizenship and the welfare state\nConnections and relationships\nInequalities in ageing and inclusive ageing\nTechnology and ageing\nArts and Culture\n\nYou will not be asked to submit your paper against a stream\, as we know it is not always straightforward choosing one topic area. Instead\, the organisers will prioritise streaming papers in sessions with papers on similar topics wherever possible.  \nAccepted presenters will be required to register by the early bird deadline of Friday 25th April 2025 in order to secure their place in the programme. \nFor any queries about the 2025 Annual Conference\, please contact bsgconference2025@britishgerontology.org
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/bsg-annual-conference-2025/
LOCATION:University of Surrey\, 388 Stag Hill\, Guildford\, Surrey\, GU2 7XH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference
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