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SUMMARY:VasCog 2025 Conference
DESCRIPTION:Interest in the vascular causes of various brain disorders including Alzheimer’s disease\, vascular dementia\, mild cognitive impairment\, depression\, and other behavioural disorders has grown immensely over the last decade. Recent evidence suggests that these brain disorders may be delayed or even prevented by treatment of vascular risk factors such as hypertension and hypercholesterolemia. \nThe potential implications of these findings span a diverse arena of both scientific and clinical interest and it is increasingly apparent that a forum for discussion and education on vascular causes of various brain disorders is needed. Such a forum should also develop research strategies to address key issues in cerebrovascular disorders. \nThe International Society of Vascular Behavioural and Cognitive Disorders was founded to: \n\nBring diverse scientific and clinical research interests together for the study of vascular causes of various brain disorders.\nServe as an organization for the dissemination of this information\, patient advocacy and the training of researchers.\n\nSave the date for the VasCog 2025 Conference – University of southampton\, Southampton\, Hampshire\, UK – 15th – 18th September\, 2025 – Format: Master Classes\, Plenaries\, Symposia and Debates. \n\n\n\n\nRegistration and Abstract portal opening soon! \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/vascog-2025-conference/
LOCATION:University of Southampton\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Mouse Models for Human Disease
DESCRIPTION:This five-day workshop brings together a team of experienced mouse geneticists who will guide you through the process of designing and implementing a mouse research project plan and the subsequent data analysis. \nWhat will this workshop cover? \n\nMouse Genetics\nMouse Strain Generation\nConditional Transgenic Models\nSourcing and Archiving Mice\nExperimental Design\nBreeding Strategies\nPhenotyping Pipelines\nData Analysis\n\nWho is this workshop for? \nEarly career researchers (post-doctoral and PhD level) who are currently working in mouse genetics research laboratories or who intend to move into this field. \nTake a look at our video to hear what past attendees have to say and why the workshop was developed. \n\n\n\nAre bursaries available for this workshop? \nYes. If you wish to find out more about the bursaries available\, please indicate this in the expression of interest form and a member of the team will be in touch. \nPricing \nThere is a range of pricing options available to suit your needs: \n\n£2\,120 includes four nights’ accommodation (Monday to Thursday)\, transport to the Advance Training Centre\, lunch and refreshments throughout the week and a workshop evening meal\n£2\,255 includes five nights’ accommodation (Sunday to Thursday)\, transport to the Advance Training Centre\, lunch and refreshments throughout the week and a workshop evening meal\n£1\,300 lunch and refreshments throughout the week and a workshop evening meal (no accommodation or transport)\n\nApplications close on Sunday 31st August 2025\, and participants will be selected based on responses to the expression of interest questions. \nCorporate sponsorship \nCorporate Sponsorship of the Mouse Models for Human Disease Workshop is available. For further details\, please email training@har.mrc.ac.uk. \nRegister to Attend
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/mouse-models-for-human-disease/
LOCATION:MRC Harwell\, Becquerel Avenue\, Harwell\, Didcot\, Oxfordshire\, OX11 0RD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Alzheimer's Research UK London Science Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our in-person Science Day at the Royal Society. We will be bringing together researchers and clinicians for knowledge exchange in the Alzheimer’s field and opportunities to network with fellow institution members from across London. \nThe event will open with Professor Peter Giese\, lead organiser from King’s College London followed by a keynote speech and a series of insightful talks from our partners at UCL\, Imperial College London and Queen Mary. There will be networking opportunities throughout the day\, poster presentations\, prizes\, concluding with a drink’s reception. \nThere is no registration fee\, but all delegates MUST register for a place. The number of spaces is limited so please register as soon as possible. Participants are expected to attend the whole day. \nThe following speakers have been confirmed so far: \n\nProf Chris Miller – Kings College London\nDr Sam Barnes – Imperial College London\nProfessor Claudia Cooper and Dr Harriet Demnitz King – Queen Mary\nProfessor Gill Livingston – UCL\n\n———————————————————————— \nPLEASE NOTE: This event is ONLY open to Alzheimers Research UK London Network members. \nWe are welcoming poster abstracts\, please submit your abstract by completing this Google form by Monday 23rd June 2025\, 5pm. \nRegister to Attend
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/alzheimers-research-uk-london-science-day-2025/
LOCATION:The Royal Society\, 6-9 Carlton House Terrace\, London\, W1Y 5AG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:How to write your Methodology Chapter
DESCRIPTION:This online NCRM workshop aims to give participants a range of practical approaches they can adopt when writing about methodology in the social sciences. \nUsing a range of exercises throughout\, the course focuses on 20 or so writing strategies and thought experiments designed to provide more clarity and power to the often-difficult challenge of writing about methods. \nThe course also looks at common mistakes and how to avoid them when writing about methods. The focus throughout is on building confidence and increasing our repertoire of writing strategies and skills. \nThe course covers: \n\nA range of practical writing strategies for handling methodology\nThe challenges of writing a PhD methodology chapter or a methods section in a research paper\nWriting for qualitative and quantitative research approaches\nUnderstanding different audiences and the needs of different academic markets\n\nBy the end of the course participants will: \n\nBetter understand who and what ‘methodology writing’ is for\nKnow the differences and similarities between PhD methods chapters\, research paper methods sections and methods books\nUnderstand and reflect on 21 principles (or starting points) of best practice in methodology writing\nFocus writing on audience needs and expectations\nBe aware of common mistakes and misunderstandings and so avoid them\nReflect on the relationship between methodology writing and other parts of your manuscript\nTo develop learning and best practice through exercises and examples\n\nTarget Audience: \nPhD students\, post-docs and junior researchers in the social sciences working on their doctoral theses or supervising doctoral students. \nRegister to Attend
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/how-to-write-your-methodology-chapter/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:ADR UK 2025 Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Wales for the opportunity to engage with others about administrative data research.\nFrom crime and justice\, to education\, social care\, health and economic outcomes\, this conference will welcome discussion on a broad range of research\, as well as data linking and analysis methods\, public engagement and training. \nView call for abstracts and pre-conference workshops \nConference sub-themes \n\nData linking and analysis methods\, systems and innovations  \nEthics\, governance\, public engagement and involvement  \nResearch findings and impact  \nTraining and capacity building 
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/adr-uk-2025-conference/
LOCATION:Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama\, North Road\, Cardiff\, Wales\, CF10 3ER\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Catchup - Salon - The Role of Biomarkers in Neurodegeneration Trials
DESCRIPTION:In this Salon webinar we will explore the critical role biomarkers play in neurodegeneration trials\, and hear how researchers are using them to improve outcomes and accelerate discovery. We welcome back our resident biomarker expert Dr Ria Kodosaki from UCL and new Salon speaker Behnaz Bazrafshan from Golestan University of Medical Sciences to discuss the the role of biomarkers in neurodegeneration trials. \nBiomarkers are changing the way we design and deliver neurodegeneration trials. From identifying the right participants to tracking disease progression and treatment response\, they offer the promise of faster\, more targeted\, and more informative studies. But what are the challenges in choosing\, validating\, and using biomarkers effectively? And how are they shaping the future of dementia research? \nSpeakers\n\nDr Ria Kodosaki is a Research Fellow at the UCL Institute of Neurology and the UK Dementia Research Institute. Her work centres on validating blood-based biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis\, combining neurodegenerative disease research with translational diagnostics. \nBehnaz Bazrafshan is a PhD candidate in Molecular Medicine at the Golestan University of Medical Sciences in Gorgan\, Iran\, actively conducting research within the Medical Cellular & Molecular Research Center and affiliated with Mohsen Saeedi’s laboratory. She has a background in biotechnology and has authored or co‑authored around 18 publications on topics ranging from autoimmune disorders and asthma to genetic case studies. Additionally\, she serves as an officer for the Standing Committee of Public Health (SCOPH) in her institutional capacity. \nProgramme\nThe format of the event is a 60 minute livestream where the speakers will each present their thoughts on this topic for 10-15 minutes each\, the host and audience are then invited to ask question\, or join the livestream with their own contributions 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-role-of-biomarkers-in-neurodegeneration-trials-2/
LOCATION:Dementia Researcher Communities App
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:World Alzheimer Report 2025 launch
DESCRIPTION:Join Alzheimer’s Disease International for the launch of the World Alzheimer Report on 18 September 2025. This year is focusing on the essential\, yet often overlooked\, area of dementia rehabilitation. \nRehabilitation is a cornerstone of care for many long-term health conditions\, yet when it comes to dementia\, it remains strikingly missing from policy and healthcare practices. Presently\, very few national dementia plans include rehabilitation\, despite its potential to help people maintain independence\, stay connected to work and home life\, and ease pressure on carers. In a world where diagnostics are enabling diagnosis at earlier stages of the condition\, the role of rehabilitation services is only likely to grow. \nAhead of World Alzheimer’s Day\, join ADI CEO Paola Barbarino as she hosts the launch of ADI’s landmark report on dementia rehabilitation. This event offers an exclusive look at the report and will shine a light on global case studies from Australia\, Brazil\, and the UK\, welcoming global experts in this field who contributed to the report. \nSeize this opportunity to join in the emerging conversations on rehabilitation\, gaining insights on its benefits and applications\, as well as having your questions answered during the Q&A following the panel presentations. \nAI translations will be available in over 67 languages\, including Afrikaans\, Albanian\, Arabic\, Bengali\, Cantonese\, Chinese (Simplified)\, Chinese (Traditional)\, Croatian\, Czech\, Danish\, Dutch\, English\, Estonian\, Finnish\, French\, German\, Greek\, Gujarati\, Hebrew\, Hindi\, Hungarian\, Indonesian (Bahasa)\, Irish\, Italian\, Japanese\, Korean\, Malay\, Norwegian\, Persian\, Polish\, Portuguese\, Punjabi\, Romanian\, Russian\, Serbian\, Slovak\, Spanish\, Swahili\, Swedish\, Tagalog\, Tamil\, Thai\, Turkish\, Ukrainian\, Urdu\, Vietnamese and Welsh. \nRegister to Attend \n\nSpeakers\nMs Paola Barbarino\, CEO\, Alzheimer’s Disease International·Alzheimer’s Disease International. Paola is CEO of Alzheimer’s Disease International. Prior to this\, she was CEO of LIFE and occupied senior positions with Cass Business School\, Tate\, British Library and IIED. She is a Board Member of the World Dementia Council\, a Trustee of The Postal Museum and of Lauderdale House and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. Previously she was a Non-Executive Director of the Non-Communicable Disease Alliance (NCDA)\, a Trustee of Shelter\, the housing/homelessness charity\, and of MLA London. She holds a degree cum laude in Classics from Federico II Napoli University\, an MA in Field and Analytical Techniques in Archaeology and an MA in Library and Information Science both from University College London. \nMs Jackie Pool\, former Occupation Therapist and dementia rehabilitation advocate\, UK·Pool Activity Level (PAL) Instrument. Jackie Pool has over 40 years’ specialist dementia care experience as an occupational therapist working in health and social care in the statutory and in the independent sector across hospital\, community and care homes.   Her roles have included clinical practitioner\, educator\, researcher\, author and conference presenter. She is the author of the Pool Activity Level (PAL) Instrument: a reliable and valid assessment and care planning tool for use with people who are living with dementia and is also the author of the recently published book: From Dementia to Rementia. In addition\, she has contributed chapters to dementia-related books and has been published regularly in peer-reviewed Journals. \nJackie was part of the project management group led by Professor Linda Clare\, The Centre for Research in Ageing and cognitive Health (REACH)\, University of Exeter\, during the development and testing of the GREAT Cognitive Rehabilitation Programme.   She was responsible for developing and delivering the training and supervising the research therapists in the initial NIHR funded randomised control trial. Jackie also further developed the online training of the subsequent Alzheimer’s Society funded GREAT into Practice implementation study: supporting 15 organisations to develop their own GREAT Cognitive Rehabilitation Practitioners and to embed the approach within their services.   Jackie is now retired as a practising Occupational Therapist but continues to actively campaign for occupational justice and the right of people with dementia to receive cognitive rehabilitation and reablement support. She is currently participating in the European wide research group: ReableDem\, focusing on providing a framework and toolkit for delivering reablement services and she is a contributor to the Alzheimer’s Disease International World Alzheimer’s Report on Rehabilitation. \nProfessor Linda Clare\, Professor of Clinical Psychology of Ageing and Dementia\, University of Exeter Medical School·University of Exeter Medical School. Linda Clare PhD ScD is Professor of Clinical Psychology of Ageing and Dementia at the University of Exeter Medical School. She is Director of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Policy Research Unit in Dementia and Neurodegeneration (DeNPRU Exeter)\, and dementia theme lead for the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration South-West Peninsula (PenARC). Her research aims to improve the lives of people who are living with dementia and progressive neurological conditions through a focus on promoting well-being\, developing rehabilitative approaches to optimise functional ability and independence\, and supporting family care. \nLinsa is particularly known for pioneering the application of cognitive rehabilitation approaches for people with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease\, and for leading the IDEAL cohort study of people with dementia and carers which focused on what makes it possible to experience a good quality of life with the condition. Linda has published over 350 scientific journal articles as well as translating research findings into practical resources for people living with dementia\, family members\, professionals and policymakers. Trained as a clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist\, she is an NIHR Senior Investigator and a Fellow of the British Psychological Society\, Academy of Social Sciences and Gerontological Society of America. \nProf Maria Aparecida Camargos Bicalho\, Associate Professor\, Department of Clinical Medicine UFMG Clinical medicine and Geriatrician·Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG). Maria Aparecida Camargos Bicalho\, MD\, PhD\, is an Associate Professor at the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG)\, Brazil\, and Vice-Coordinator of the Geriatrics Service at the University Hospital. Dr. Bicalho completed a postdoctoral fellowship in the genetics of Alzheimer’s disease at the University of Cologne\, Germany. She leads the Aging and Neurodegenerative Diseases research group\, holds a CNPq Level 2 Research Fellowship\, and focuses on aging\, Alzheimer’s disease\, and related neurocognitive disorders. \nGlenys Petrie & John Quinn
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/world-alzheimer-report-2025-launch/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public Discussion
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SUMMARY:Tackling Sex Bias in Research
DESCRIPTION:The Sex Inclusive Research Framework (SIRF) is a collection of resources to help assess if research proposals have taken sex into account in the design of experiments and analysis plans. \nEnsuring experiments are sex-inclusive is one part of designing a robust in vivo study that produces reproducible\, generalisable and meaningful results using the fewest number of animals. Many institutions are adopting sex-inclusive research policies to ensure research is robust and representative of the biology and health of the whole population. For example\, NC3Rs grant holders are required to use female and male animals in any studies they perform unless there is a strong justification to use only one sex. \nThis webinar will provide an overview of common misconceptions around using females and males simultaneously in research\, introduce SIRF and highlight how it can be used by researchers\, ethical review bodies and funders to help implement sex-inclusive research policies. \nSpeakers\n\nDr Natasha Karp\, AstraZeneca\, will run through common misconceptions around sex-inclusive research and introduce SIRF including how and why it was developed.\nDr Matt Leach\, Newcastle University\, will demonstrate how to use SIRF and highlight how it can be used as part of the ethical review process.\nDr Jacqui Marshall\, Cancer Research UK\, will use a case study to highlight how CRUK is working towards more inclusive research.\n\nRegister to Attend
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/tackling-sex-bias-in-research/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
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