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SUMMARY:Annual Stephen Hawking MND Lecture
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Stephen Hawking MND Lectures were launched in 2017 – and are now an established and important part of the Association’s calendar. \nThe aim of the Annual Stephen Hawking MND Lecture is to bring current research in motor neurone disease to members of the multidisciplinary team and demonstrate how this might feed into their practice. Lectures are led by experts in their field\, and these engaging and popular events attract hundreds of health and social care professionals\, including delegates from across Europe. The lectures are held in the evening and online to make attendance as open as possible. \nOur thanks to the Stephen Hawking Foundation for their funding support. \nRegistrations open for the 2025 Annual Stephen Hawking MND Lecture:\nThe genetics of motor neurone disease: why does genetics matter for people living with MND?\nWe are delighted to announce that Professor Ammar Al-Chalabi\, Professor of Neurology and Complex Disease Genetics\, will deliver this year’s lecture. The session will explore the role of genes in MND\, including: \n\nthe relevance of genetics for anyone living with MND\, and their family members\, including unaffected relatives\nhow genetic testing may help predict or diagnose MND\nhow genetic knowledge is shaping treatments\nhow to discuss genetics in your practice and how to support people with and affected by MND with genetics-related decisions.\n\nThe lecture will take place as a hybrid event on 4 November 2025\, and it is open to both health and social care professionals and people with MND. It will be live-streamed online and delivered in person at the Royal Society of Medicine in London\, where attendees will also have the opportunity to join an evening reception for drinks and networking. \nPlease note that in-person places are limited due to venue capacity and will be allocated on a first-come\, first-served basis. Don’t miss out – visit the link below to book your place! \nRegister to Attend \n\nThe genetics of motor neuron disease: why does genetics matter for people living with MND? \nDate: Tuesday 4 November 2025\nTime: 7.00 pm – 9.00 pm (UK GMT) \nLocation: This is a hybrid event\, you can attend in-person or online. \n\nAttend in person at 1 Wimpole Street\, Royal Society of Medicine\, followed by a drinks reception\nAttend online with the event live streamed
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/annual-stephen-hawking-mnd-lecture-2/
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SUMMARY:Catchup - Salon Debate - Funding Dementia: Prevent or Treat?
DESCRIPTION:Should prevention get more funding than cure in dementia research? Join Dr Sarah Page and Luis Tojo for a live debate on 5 Nov at 12pm and cast your vote. \n\nDebate Motion: \nThis House believes that prevention should receive more research funding than cure in dementia.\n\nPrevention strategies\, from lifestyle interventions to early detection\, are increasingly recognised as being important in dementia policy. But should they take precedence over efforts to develop treatments or find a cure? This debate will explore whether shifting funding towards prevention is a smart investment or a risky diversion of resources. \n\nSpeaker For the Motion:\nSarah Page is Programme Lead for Occupational Therapy at Manchester Metropolitan University. Her work centres on dementia\, later-life wellbeing\, and person‑centred occupational approaches\, especially exploring how everyday environments and routines support quality of life as dementia progresses. \nSpeaker Against the Motion:\nLuis Tojo is Senior Commercial Manager at UCLPartners\, specialising in health innovation and strategic partnerships. He works to accelerate translation of research into practice by brokering collaborations\, supporting commercialisation\, and helping navigate innovation pathways between NHS\, academia\, and industry. \n\nWhat to Expect\nJoin us for a live online debate where our speakers will present opposing views on the continued relevance of animal models in dementia research. The session will include: \n\n10-minute opening statements from each speaker\nModerated discussion\nAudience Q&A\nLive vote before and after the debate to see if opinions shift\n\nThis is your chance to explore how research priorities are set\, and whether funding dementia prevention over cure is a step forward or a step too far. \n\n\nWatch the Recording
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/salon-debate-funding-dementia-prevent-or-treat/
LOCATION:Dementia Researcher Communities App
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Swiss Dementia Forum 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Swiss Dementia Forum 2025\, organized by the Swiss Network for Dementia Research\, is a national event that unites professionals from across the dementia research and care fields. It brings together researchers\, clinicians\, caregivers and stakeholders from various sectors\, including neurologists\, geriatricians\, neuropsychologists\, neuroscientists\, care scientists\, as well as experts from industry\, start-ups\, policy and advocacy organizations. \nWhy attend the Swiss Dementia Forum? \n\nPresent your research: Showcase your findings through a poster presentation or a lightning talk.\nEarn continuing education credits: Collect credits while expanding your knowledge in dementia research and care.\nLearn from experts: Gain insights from international keynote speakers and prominent national voices on the latest advancements in dementia research and care.\nExpand your network: Connect with researchers\, clinicians and industry leaders to foster interdisciplinary collaborations.\n\nOur mission is to foster interdisciplinary exchange\, offer fresh insights into dementia research and care and create a platform for collaboration. By bridging disciplines\, we aim to accelerate the translation of research into practice while enhancing the understanding of patients’ needs\, leading to more effective and tailored approaches in dementia care. \nRegister to Attend
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/swiss-dementia-forum-2025/
LOCATION:University of Bern\, Hochschulstrasse 4\, Bern\, 3012 Bern\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:Driving research excellence through supporting postdoctoral talent
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Driving research excellence through supporting postdoctoral talent workshop! Join us at the Hilton York on November 6\, 2025 at 9:30am for a day filled with case studies and insightful discussions on the value of supporting and enabling our postdoctoral community. \nThis high-level workshop is designed for senior leaders\, (A)PVC-Rs\, research culture leaders\, and research directors to examine the critical role of postdoctoral researchers in delivering high quality research. It aims to contribute meaningfully to the wider sector conversation on People\, Culture and Environment and to help institutions to better support their R&I staff and enhance research excellence. \nThrough interactive sessions and panel discussions\, the event will spotlight innovative approaches and recent research on key issues such as redeployment\, fixed-term contracts\, precarity\, and career development—offering practical insights and sector-leading interventions. \n\n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\nFrances Burstow\, Nik Ogryzko\, UKRI\nRichard Emes\, Nottingham Trent University\, Chair of Concordat strategy group\nKathryn North\, Sharon Henson\, C-DICE\nEmma Day\, Vitae\nNoam Tal-Perry ARRC\, University of Cambridge\nFiona McBride\, Prosper\, University of Liverpool\nRichard Graham\, REC Hurdle\nGeorgina Enfield\, Thrive\, University of Liverpool\nCaroline Ang\, MInDS\, University of Bath\nFleur Hughes\, University of York\nEmma Spary\, University of Leeds\n\n\nRegister to Attend
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/driving-research-excellence-through-supporting-postdoctoral-talent/
LOCATION:Hilton Hotel York\, 1 Tower Street\, York\, YO1 9WD\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Postmortem Imaging
DESCRIPTION:The ISTAART Neuroimaging PIA is hosting a webinar\,  on Postmortem Imaging. This webinar will discuss the latest advances in postmortem imaging in the field of ADRD and how they are integrated into various research projects at different institutions. \nJoin us on Thursday\, November 6 at 9 a.m. C.T. \nModerators:  \n\nSamuel Lockhart\, Ph.D.; Perceptive Inc. United States\nLaura Wisse\, Ph.D.; Lund University\, Sweden\n\nSpeakers:  \n\nLaura Jonkman\, Ph.D.; Amsterdam UMC\, Netherlands\nPulkit Khandelwal\, Ph.D.; University of Pennsylvania\, United States\n\nPanelists:  \n\nMahsa Dadar\, Ph.D.; McGill University\, Canada\nPaul Yushkevich\, Ph.D.; University of Pennsylvania\, United States\n\nWebinars are recorded and will be available for on-demand viewing approximately two weeks after the live event. alz.org/research-webinars \n\nRegister to Attend
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/postmortem-imaging/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online
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SUMMARY:WiNUK Awards 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Women in Neuroscience UK (WiNUK) Awards are back! Join us in celebrating women for their contributions to the neuroscience community and beyond\, through awards such as the Rising Star Award\, the Mentorship Award\, the Equality\, Diversity & Inclusion Award\, and more. \nVisit our WiNUK Awards 2025 page for more details on speakers and tickets. 
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/winuk-awards-2025/
LOCATION:King’s College London\, Strand\, London\, Greater London\, WC2R 2LS\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Annual Centre for Preventive Neurology Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our second annual symposium which celebrates the Centre for Preventive Neurology (CPN) at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL). The CPN is committed to improving the early detection of neurodegenerative diseases including Parkinson’s disease\, multiple sclerosis\, and dementia; exploring causal pathways\, genetic and environmental factors; testing simple interventions to prevent or delay neurological disease onset; and creating diverse clinical cohorts within East London. \nWe are honoured to host Professor Siddharthan Chandran from the UK DRI as our keynote speaker\, who will present a talk on healthy brain ageing. \nWe are delighted to showcase the cutting-edge research carried out within the CPN\, addressing themes of ‘Determinants of health and disease’\, ‘Pathways for early detection’ and ‘Personalised intervention and research design’\, including a presentation on ‘Stories from multiple sclerosis peer researchers’. Finally\, we will be holding a panel discussion of ‘Implementing research findings in the real world’. \nThis event is designed for anyone working in the health and research field. Please note that this event will not offer a hybrid option\, making it an ideal opportunity for in-person engagement and networking. Food and drinks will be provided at this event\, including breakfast pastries\, coffee\, a lunch buffet and a drinks reception. \nRegister to Attend
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/annual-centre-for-preventive-neurology-symposium/
LOCATION:QMUL Graduate Centre\, Mile End Road\, London\, Greater London\, E1 4NS\, United Kingdom
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