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SUMMARY:Research Showcase - How Art Can Support Brain Health in Dementia Care
DESCRIPTION:Can the design of a care environment actively support people living with dementia. And what if artwork could do more than brighten a room by helping people navigate\, engage with\, and better understand the spaces around them. \nThis live-stream is part of the Dementia Researcher weekly Showcase series. Each week we host a 45 minute online session bringing researchers together to share their work\, methods\, and ideas. \nIn this session\, Sharron T. Mida will present her work on Art-Based Technologies Delivering Therapies for Aged-Care Residents Living with Cognitive Decline. Drawing on principles of neuroaesthetics\, saliency\, and perceptual neuroscience\, she will explore how carefully designed visual environments can support attention\, orientation\, and emotional wellbeing for people living with dementia. \nRather than viewing art as decoration\, Sharron proposes a new approach in which art becomes a continuous\, non-pharmacological therapeutic system integrated into the built environment. The session will explore how environmental design can help the ageing brain interpret and navigate space more effectively while enhancing quality of life in residential care. \nSharron T. MIDA is Founder and Creative Director of Tailored Art Works. Her work brings together art\, neuroscience\, and environmental design to develop innovative approaches that improve the everyday experiences of people living with cognitive decline. \nAttendees can expect an engaging and thought-provoking session with time for questions and discussion. \n\nRegister
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/research-showcase-how-art-can-support-brain-health-in-dementia-care/
LOCATION:Dementia Researcher Communities App
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Leading change
DESCRIPTION:Change is often handled like a technical exercise – plans\, timelines\, comms – when in reality\, successful change is powered by people. People don’t resist change itself; they resist what they believe they might lose because of it. \nLeading change is about addressing the emotional shift with the same focus as the operational one. Successful and long-lasting change depends on people adopting and sustaining new ways of thinking and working. \nFor leaders\, and the messengers of change\, it’s essential to share the message authentically and role model these new behaviours day to day\, even if they are not yet fully aligned or adjusted to the change themselves. \nThis is how the mindset and momentum for change cascades effectively across the complex health and social care system. \nBy attending this 60-min webinar\, you will: \n\nconsider how and why change initiatives can fail when we underestimate what true\, long-lasting change really requires\nexplore the importance of crafting and/or sharing a compelling change story to build early and ongoing understanding and alignment\ndiscover how to truly embed change by ensuring leaders translate the story into everyday communications and behaviours\n\nThis webinar is open to anyone working in or supporting health and care research via NIHR\, NHS\, UK universities and other publicly funded organisations. \n\nRegister
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/leading-change/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Communicating Science and Shaping Research: The role of PPIE
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the British Neuroscience Association\, with support from Alzheimer’s Research UK\, this online event will explore the importance of Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) in shaping research\, improving communication\, and building partnerships that lead to more impactful science. Whether you’re a researcher\, healthcare professional\, student or public contributor\, join us to discover how collaborative approaches can strengthen research from concept to impact. \n\nUnderstand the principles and value of Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE)\, including its role in improving the quality\, relevance and impact of neuroscience research.\nIdentify practical approaches to embedding PPIE throughout the research process\, drawing on real-world examples from both laboratory-based and clinical neuroscience research.\nDevelop the confidence to plan meaningful PPIE activities by recognising best practice\, understanding common challenges\, and identifying resources and opportunities to support future involvement.\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/communicating-science-and-shaping-research-the-role-of-ppie/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261001T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261001T140000
DTSTAMP:20260921T064706
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SUMMARY:Interventions and Prevention for MLTC
DESCRIPTION:The Interventions and Prevention workstream’s third Community of Practice webinar takes place on Thursday 1 October\, 1300–1400\, via Microsoft Teams. \nThis webinar will discuss “Interventions and prevention for MLTC: making sense of a complex landscape”. Professor Simon Fraser (University of Southampton) will present the workstream’s recent paper on interventions to prevent and treat multiple long-term conditions and their consequences across the life course: concepts and definitions\, and lead an expert discussion panel. \nAs a public health doctor building on his past experience as a GP\, Professor Simon Fraser’s research aims to understand and address the determinants\, burden\, inequalities and adverse outcomes associated with chronic disease. He has a particular interest in kidney disease and in multiple long-term conditions (multimorbidity). \nSimon qualified in medicine from Southampton in 1992. After ten years as a full time Principal in General Practice in Southampton\, he joined the Wessex Public Health training programme while continuing as a part time GP. He completed his doctoral degree in 2014 on the epidemiology of chronic kidney disease\, with a particular interest in inequalities and health literacy. \nSign up using the link below and a Teams link will follow. \nRegister \n\nPlease contact Gayle Cain (gayle.cain@newcastle.ac.uk) with any questions. \nInterventions and Prevention workstream\, Multiple Long-Term Conditions (MLTC) Cross-NIHR Collaboration (CNC)
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/interventions-and-prevention-for-mltc-making-sense-of-a-complex-landscape/
LOCATION:Online via Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261001T170000
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SUMMARY:Inflammation in Alzheimer's and Cancer: Swanton and Tanzi
DESCRIPTION:Two of the biggest names in cancer and Alzheimer’s genetics\, Professor Charles Swanson and Professor Rudolph Tanzi\, come together for an open discussion on the role of inflammation in both diseases. Hosted online by Consilium Scientific on Thursday 1 October 2026 at 5pm (UK time). \nAlzheimer’s disease and cancer both place a heavy load on patients\, carers and health systems in an ageing population. Up to 82 million people worldwide are predicted to be living with Alzheimer’s by 2030\, and around 26 million people are diagnosed with cancer each year. Understanding the molecular changes that start these diseases and drive them forward is key to preventing them\, spotting them early and\, where possible\, treating them. \nEvidence is building that inflammation plays a central part in both. Having each built careers on the genetics of their disease\, Swanson and Tanzi have more recently turned their attention to the role of inflammation. In this conversation they will compare and contrast how it works in cancer and Alzheimer’s\, look at what might set it off\, including environmental pollution\, and share their thinking on prevention\, early detection and possible routes to new treatments. \nThe speakers\nProfessor Charles Swanson is a clinician-scientist\, Group Leader at the Francis Crick Institute and Professor of Cancer Medicine at UCL. He is known internationally for his work on cancer evolution and tumour heterogeneity\, particularly in lung cancer\, and leads the TRACERx study tracking how cancers evolve in patients. He and colleagues published a landmark paper showing how air pollutants promote lung cancer through inflammation. \nProfessor Rudolph Tanzi is Director of the Genetics and Aging Research Unit and the McCance Center for Brain Health at Massachusetts General Hospital\, and the Joseph P. and Rose F. Kennedy Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School. He discovered many Alzheimer’s genes\, including the first three\, is a member of the National Academy of Medicine\, and has co-authored more than 750 papers. He has also played keyboards on albums by Aerosmith\, Joe Perry and Johnny Depp. \nBackground reading\n\nHill\, W.\, Lim\, E.L.\, Weeden\, C.E. et al. Lung adenocarcinoma promotion by air pollutants. Nature 616\, 159–167 (2023).\nButovsky\, O.\, Rosenzweig\, N.\, Kleemann\, K.L. et al. Immune dysfunction in Alzheimer disease. Nat. Rev. Neurosci. (2025).\n\nJoining details are sent to the Consilium Scientific mailing list. Sign up using the link below. \nRegister \nAdd to calendar: \nhttps://addcal.co/e/yhkmwi5d3wuf \n\nConsilium Scientific is a non-profit research organisation working to improve how clinical evidence is generated and to drive health policy change in the UK and internationally.
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261003T100000
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SUMMARY:ARUK London Network - Dementia Open Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to learn more about dementia and the research taking place across London? \nJoin the Alzheimer’s Research UK London Network Centre for a free\, interactive Open Day at Imperial College London. Researchers from Imperial College London\, UCL\, King’s College London and Queen Mary University of London will share the latest developments in dementia research. \nWhether you are living with dementia\, supporting someone with the condition\, studying the subject or simply interested in learning more\, everyone is welcome. \nDuring the day\, you can: \n\nExplore interactive information stalls suitable for all ages\nMeet dementia researchers and other attendees\nHear from expert scientists about their work\nLearn about recent advances in dementia research\nAsk questions and make new connections\n\nLunch and refreshments will be provided. \nDate: Saturday 3 October 2026Time: 10.00am–4.00pmVenue: SAF foyer and SAF Lecture Theatre G34\, South Kensington Campus\, Imperial College LondonCost: Free\, but registration is required \nThe Dementia Open Day is organised by the Alzheimer’s Research UK London Network Centre\, bringing together researchers from Imperial College London\, UCL\, King’s College London and Queen Mary University of London. \nCall for stall holders\nAre you a dementia researcher in London? The organisers are looking for researchers and teams to host stalls at this year’s Open Day. \nStalls run from 1pm to 4pm\, and the organisers are particularly keen on interactive\, hands-on activities that bring current dementia research to life in an accessible way. Visitors will include people living with dementia\, carers\, families\, students and members of the public\, so it is a great chance to share your work with an audience well beyond the lab. If you are new to this kind of thing\, this blog on public engagement and academia is a good place to start. \nIf you would like to host a stall\, complete this short Google Form as soon as possible. \n\nClick Here
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/aruk-dementia-open-day-2026/
LOCATION:Sir Alexander Fleming Building\, Imperial College London\, Imperial College Road\, South Kensington Campus\, London\, Greater London\, SW7 2AZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Showcase
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SUMMARY:International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders
DESCRIPTION:The International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders brings together clinicians\, researchers\, healthcare professionals\, trainees and industry representatives working across Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders. \nTaking place in Seoul\, the 2026 Congress will provide opportunities to hear about current research\, clinical practice and emerging approaches to diagnosing\, treating and supporting people affected by movement disorders. \nThe theme for the 2026 scientific programme is Understanding Aging in Movement Disorders\, examining how ageing influences disease mechanisms\, clinical presentation\, progression\, treatment and care. \nAbout the Congress\nThe annual Congress is organised by the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society\, a global professional society representing clinicians\, scientists and other healthcare professionals working in movement disorders. \nThe meeting aims to support the exchange of scientific and clinical knowledge\, encourage international collaboration and improve the diagnosis\, treatment and care of people living with Parkinson’s disease and related conditions. \nThe programme includes more than 60 educational and scientific sessions\, with content suitable for researchers and professionals at foundational\, intermediate and advanced levels. \nProgramme highlights\nThe Congress programme includes plenary lectures\, therapeutic sessions\, parallel presentations\, teaching courses\, applied skills sessions\, video-based case discussions\, oral presentations and e-posters. \nTopics relevant to dementia and neurodegeneration researchers include: \n\nAgeing and comorbidities in parkinsonism\nCognitive impairment in Parkinson’s disease\nNon-motor features of Parkinson’s disease\nEarly and prodromal Parkinson’s disease\nGenetics of Parkinson’s disease\nTau disorders\, including progressive supranuclear palsy and corticobasal degeneration\nNeuroimaging of parkinsonian disorders\nArtificial intelligence in movement disorders\nDigital health assessment\nPsychiatric complications in Parkinson’s disease\nMeasuring cognitive impairment\nSleep and parasomnias\nPalliative care in movement disorders\nEmerging therapeutics and clinical trial findings\n\nDelegates will also be able to attend sessions involving real patients and clinical cases\, the MDS Video Challenge\, Presidential Lectures and the MDS Keynote and Clinical Breakthroughs session. \nWorkshops and networking\nSpecial-interest workshops will cover clinical research methodology\, neurosurgery and paediatric movement disorders. \nThe Clinical Research Methodology Workshop will examine common methodological problems in movement disorders research and offer practical guidance on study design\, outcome measures and the interpretation of findings. \nNetworking events are planned for young delegates\, health professionals\, women working in movement disorders and basic scientists. Attendees can also take part in regional meetings\, society group meetings and other opportunities to connect with the international movement disorders community. \nAccessibility\nScientific sessions will offer real-time AI-generated captions and translations in more than 60 languages. \nWho should attend?\nThe Congress is aimed at: \n\nClinical and basic science researchers\nNeurologists and other clinicians\nNurses and allied health professionals\nResearch coordinators\nPsychologists and therapists\nPhD students\, trainees\, fellows and early career researchers\nProfessionals working in pharmaceutical and biotechnology organisations\n\nRegistration\nEarly registration rates are available until 30 July 2026. Regular registration will run from 31 July to 10 September 2026\, with onsite rates applying from 11 September. \nReduced registration rates are available for students\, junior participants\, basic scientists\, non-physician health professionals and eligible members living in low- and middle-income countries. \nRegistration includes access to scientific sessions\, e-poster sessions\, the exhibition\, delegate materials\, the Welcome Ceremony\, the MDS Video Challenge\, morning coffee breaks and recordings of plenary sessions following the meeting. Travel and accommodation are not included. \nVisit the event website for the full programme\, registration fees and travel information: \nhttps://www.mdscongress.org/ \n\nDates: 4–8 October 2026\nLocation: COEX Convention and Exhibition Center\, Seoul\, Republic of Korea\nOrganiser: International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society\nFormat: In person\nEarly registration deadline: 30 July 2026
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/international-congress-of-parkinsons-disease-and-movement-disorders/
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CATEGORIES:Conference
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