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SUMMARY:Neuromodulation: Bridging Minds\, Machines\, and Medicine
DESCRIPTION:International Neuromodulation Society (INS) \nINS is a nonprofit group of clinicians\, scientists and engineers dedicated to the scientific development and awareness of neuromodulation – the alteration of nerve activity through the delivery of electrical stimulation or chemical agents to targeted sites of the body. Founded in 1989 and based in San Francisco\, CA\, the INS educates and promotes the field through meetings\, its MEDLINE-indexed\, peer-reviewed journal Neuromodulation: Technology at the Neural Interface\, and chapter websites. \nThe Mission of the INS is to promote and disseminate the science\, education\, practice and accessibility of all aspects of neuromodulation. This multidisciplinary society believes that all scientists\, doctors\, bioengineers\, professions allied to medicine and industry partners who have a specialist interest in neuromodulation can work with this society to share science and encourage best practice for the good of humanity. \nThe Vision of the INS is to harness all scientific\, clinical and engineering endeavour throughout the world and to brand neuromodulation to encompass all neurological technologies that through electrical or chemical means improve the function of the impaired individual. \nThe Goals of the INS are: \n\nTo create a forum for clinicians\, basic scientists and bioengineers involved with neuromodulation through a combination of scientific meetings\, journal and interactive website\nTo create a family of affiliated neuromodulation national chapters to encourage growth and influence at national level\nTo encourage research and development into the conditions treated and the devices and techniques used\nTo encourage open dialogue with industry partners and health care authorities to improve understanding of these therapies\, the needs of patients\, service requirements and fair remuneration\nTo expand the worldwide access to neuromodulation by raising awareness of the both its clinical efficacy and cost effectiveness\n\nGet details on the Congress Meeting
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/neuromodulation-bridging-minds-machines-and-medicine/
LOCATION:The Lisboa Congress Centre\, Praça das Indústrias 1\, Lisbon\, 1300-307 Lisboa\, Portugal
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SUMMARY:Critical phenomenology\, motivated possibilities\, and anticipatory predicaments at older age
DESCRIPTION:Phenomenology of Dementia and Aging Network series – Monday\, May 11\, 2026\, from 14:00 to 15:30 CET (online via Zoom). \nThis time we are delighted to welcome Dr Jessie Stanier (UWE Bristol) who will present a talk entitled: \n“Critical phenomenology\, motivated possibilities\, and anticipatory predicaments at older age”. \nDr Jessie Stanier is Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at UWE Bristol (UK)\, with research specialisms in critical and feminist phenomenology\, age studies\, medical humanities\, and engaged methods. She is on the Executive Committee of the British Society of Phenomenology and is Associate Editor at Future Humanities. Her work has been funded by the Wellcome Trust and AHRC\, and has been published in the Phenomenology & Mind\, Puncta: Journal of Critical Phenomenology\, Journal of the British Society for Phenomenology\, Frontiers in Pain Research\, and the Patient Experience Journal. \nAs always\, everyone is welcome—please feel free to share this invitation with interested colleagues and networks. Please do not post the link on social media. \n\nIf you would like to join\, please reach out to edzwiza@uni-koeln.de
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/critical-phenomenology-motivated-possibilities-and-anticipatory-predicaments-at-older-age/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260512
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SUMMARY:Hot Brain 4: climate change and neurological disorders: mechanisms
DESCRIPTION:The Hot Brain 4 conference will focus on mechanisms of impacts of climate change on humans and on brain health in disease\, and how we can use an understanding of mechanisms to promote adaptation. \nThe conference is jointly organised by UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology and The Lancet Neurology. It follows on from successful meetings in 2023-2025. \nThe aims of the Hot Brain meetings are : \n\nto raise awareness about the risks of climate change for the brain in health and disease\nto consider the consequences of the impacts of climate change for neurological diseases and healthcare\nto nurture global collaborative research\, and to promote action against climate change and foster adaptation strategies.\n\nHot Brain 4 will focus on mechanisms of impacts of climate change on humans and on brain health in disease\, and how we can use an understanding of mechanisms to promote adaptation. \nRegister via Eventbrite to attend either in person or online \nIn-person venue: Kennedy Lecture Theatre\, Institute of Child Health\, 30 Guilford Street\, London\, WC1N 1EH\, United Kingdom \nConference Programme \nView the draft programme here: \n\n\nHot Brain 4 Programme.pdf\n\n\nPoster exhibition and competition \nWe invite interested researchers and practitioners\, who are intending to attend in person\, to submit a poster that reflects work you are doing around climate change and sustainability in relation to health care or health research. Please indicate your intention to submit a poster when you register on Eventbrite\, or contact the organiser (see further information below). You will need to submit an abstract for your poster or a draft poster to the organiser as a pdf document by 7 April 2026. A panel will view the posters and select 8. You will be notified by 15 April and the final version of the poster should be submitted by 27 April 2026 and will be displayed at the event on 12 May 2026. The best two posters will be awarded a certificate denoting the planting of twenty trees in the UCL Grove. \nLinks\n\nClimate change and brain health : Hot Brain 3 conference report in The Lancet Neurology\, 2025\nION news item on Hot Brain 3\, 2025\nION news item on Hot Brain 2\, 2024\nFaculty sustainability blog post on Hot Brain conference\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/hot-brain-4-climate-change-and-neurological-disorders-mechanisms/
LOCATION:UCL – Kennedy Lecture Theatre\, Institute of Child Health - Main Building\, 30 Guildford Street\, London\, Greater London\, WC1N 1EH\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Inaugural SENSE meeting
DESCRIPTION:Sensory\, motor and perceptual disturbances are common and often life-limiting consequences of brain disorders. These disturbances do not neatly adhere to medical specialities\, posing particular challenges to diagnosis and treatment. More broadly\, these brain-based disturbances offer insights regarding both vulnerability and adaptability of our sensory and motor systems. \nThis inaugural SENSE meeting will showcase research across the senses. We will introduce the sensoria: from visual and auditory\, to proprioceptive (the ‘sixth sense’) and vestibular systems (the ‘silent sense’) alongside systems relevant to eye\, gait and balance control. We will present emerging findings informing understanding of mechanisms underlying imbalance\, spatial disorientation and altered perception. We will share translation of research to improve diagnostics and treatment across scales: from individual patients\, to working across NHS eye\, movement and cognitive clinics\, UK Biobank and international initiatives. \n\nFind out more
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/inaugural-sense-meeting/
LOCATION:33 Queens Square\, Basement Lecture Theatre. 33 Queens Square\, London\, Greater London\, WC1N 3BG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Experience as Expertise: Collaborative Research in Dementia
DESCRIPTION:Dementia UK is hosting a research webinar exploring how people with lived experience can be meaningfully involved throughout dementia research. \nThe session will highlight how collaboration between researchers\, Dementia UK’s Lived Experience Advisory Panel and Admiral Nurses can support richer research and help lay the foundations for better dementia care. \nSpeakers include Katya Sion\, Assistant Professor at Maastricht University\, George Rook\, Chair of Dementia UK’s Lived Experience Advisory Panel\, and Admiral Nurses Fran Mada and Sophie Dodsworth\, who work in young onset dementia. \nThis webinar is open to anyone interested in collaborative research\, lived experience involvement\, and the future of dementia research and care. \n\nRegister
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/experience-as-expertise-collaborative-research-in-dementia/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online
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SUMMARY:Tau Global Conference
DESCRIPTION:Leading experts will convene for the Tau Global Conference to collaborate and discuss key issues impacting the tau research community. This hybrid conference provides a forum for members of academia\, industry\, philanthropy and government to drive breakthroughs in tau research and treatment. We will dive into cutting-edge work on biomarkers\, drug development and emerging therapies — from cell biology to clinical translation. \nThis event brings together three major organizations dedicated to advancing research in this space: the Alzheimer’s Association\, Cure PSP and the Rainwater Charitable Foundation. \nResearch Themes\nAll are invited to submit abstracts on the latest findings and ideas in tau research. Applicable themes include: \n\nBiomarkers — Neuroimaging\nBiomarkers — Non-Neuroimaging\nClinical Manifestations\nDrug Development — Cell / In-Vitro / Animal Model\nDrug Development — Human\nRisk and Environmental Factors\nGenetics\nMolecular and Cell Biology\nNeuropathology\nOther\n\nRead the full guidance for submitting an abstract (PDF). \nScientific Program Committee\n\nKristin Wildsmith\, Chair\nBenjamin Wolozin\, Chair\nGünter Höglinger\nAimee Kao\nCristian Lasagna Reeves\nMaura Malpetti\nLarisa Reyderman\nChihiro Sato\nTara Spires Jones\nRobby Weimer\n\n\nRegister to Attend
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/tau-global-conference-2/
LOCATION:Grand Hyatt Washington\, 1000 H St NW\, Washington\, WA\, DC 20001\, United States
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SUMMARY:Good practice around PPIE
DESCRIPTION:Good practice around PPIE (Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement) and co-production- perspectives of people with lived experience of dementia \nHear from people with dementia and carers about how they want to be involved in research. Get ideas about how to build them into your research. Learn about the approaches that work and feel the best. Consider some of the complexities of involvement. \nA conversation based workshop which informs and inspires. \nAims and objectives \n\nLearn about what people with dementia and carers mean by PPIE and co-production\nConsider how PPIE and co-production might relate to technology and the different themes of BRIDGES\nDemonstrate and discuss best practice techniques to support the involvement of people with lived experience of dementia in research\nEnable participants to critically consider issues that might arise when working with people with dementia and carers\, together or separately\n\nWhat attendees will get out of it \n\nClear guidelines around PPIE and co-production in dementia research\nOpportunity to hear directly from people with dementia and carers\nIdeas about how to write about your approach to PPIE and co-production in any application you make to BRIDGES or other funding bodies for research funding\nEvidence of knowledge and engagement with lived experience that can be shared when applying to BRIDGES for research funding.\nFurther information about the ECR Masterclass programme taking place over summer 2026\n\n  \nTarget audience \n\nEarly career researchers (PDRAs\, PhDs\, Fellows or junior academics)\nThose new to involving people with dementia and carers in research\nThose considering applying to BRIDGES for research funding\n\nParticipation requirements & logistics \n\nDuration: 1.5 hours.\n\n\nCameras OFF required please for the duration of the presentation by people with dementia and carers; you will be invited to turn your camera on nearer to the end for Q&A\nTo find out more about our delivery partner\, please visit the Innovations In Dementia website.
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/good-practice-around-ppie/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Reframing Dementia\, Distress and Inpatient Care
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the University of West London on May 14\, 2026\, at 6:00 PM for an inspiring talk from Professor Emma Wolverson. Professor of Ageing and Dementia at the Geller Institute of Ageing and Memory. \n\n\nAs a clinical academic\, my programme of research challenges negative perceptions of dementia by focusing on people’s strengths and by supporting the clinical teams who care for them. My goal is to empower teams to develop and deliver evidence-based care to improve experiences and outcomes for people living with dementia and their families\, enabling health and social care professionals to respond to an individual’s needs with skill and empathy. My research programme draws on positive psychology to deliver this evidence. Building on these foundations\, my current National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) funded research programme focuses on the dementia crisis – particularly when a crisis leads to an emergency admission within an inpatient mental health ward\, a setting which cares for the most unwell\, vulnerable\, and high-risk people living with dementia. Being admitted can be frightening and overwhelming for both the person and their family. Stays are often long\, and many people do not return home afterwards. \nInpatient mental health wards for people living with dementia are an invisible and highly stigmatised setting where research has historically been absent\, and where the evidence base for high-quality care is lacking. In response\, my research is working directly with families and frontline clinical teams in these under-resourced ward settings to transform cultures of care and to improve safety and well-being during and following a crisis. \nThis forms the basis of my distinctive body of work\, which seeks to understand dementia through a lens of hope and possibility and\, in so doing\, drive practical\, evidence-based care in health and social care settings where it is most needed. \nYour data will be used to administer the event. Please read our privacy notice here \n\nRegister
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/reframing-dementia-distress-and-inpatient-care/
LOCATION:University of West London\, Saint Mary's Road\, London\, W5 5RF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public Discussion
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