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SUMMARY:Online Introduction to Clinical Trials
DESCRIPTION:Nottingham Clinical Trials Unit’s Online Introduction to Clinical Trials is a practical four-week course on how randomised clinical trials are designed and run. It runs from 2 to 27 November 2026\, entirely online through Microsoft Teams\, mixing self-paced recorded lectures with live tutor-led sessions. \nThe course is aimed at researchers planning or contributing to trials\, healthcare professionals in clinical research\, trial managers\, research nurses\, coordinators and data managers\, statisticians new to trials\, and postgraduate students interested in trial methodology. It focuses on large multicentre randomised trials\, covering both drug trials and complex interventions\, so it is a good fit for anyone working on\, or hoping to join\, a dementia trial team. \nWhat the course covers\nModule 1: Trial design looks at why trials are needed\, key design principles\, randomisation and control groups\, minimising bias\, choosing outcomes\, sample size\, and the place of qualitative research\, health economics and patient and public involvement. \nModule 2: Trial conduct covers protocol development\, regulatory\, ethical and governance approvals\, setting up multicentre trials\, recruitment and retention\, safety reporting\, data management and monitoring\, and how results are analysed\, interpreted and reported. \nThe course does not cover non-randomised or observational designs\, or trials of diagnostic tests. \nHow it works\nYou get 21 pre-recorded lectures\, 12 live one-hour sessions with NCTU tutors\, and supporting resources and activities. Materials are available before the start date so you can work at your own pace. The live sessions are optional but strongly encouraged\, and the course is content-rich\, so plan time to engage across the four weeks. \nCost and booking\nThe early bird rate has now closed. Standard rates are £227 for people living in a low or middle-income country (DAC list)\, £360 for University of Nottingham School of Medicine students and staff\, £410 for other University of Nottingham students and staff and for NHS employees\, and £450 for everyone else. Full refunds are available if you cancel more than two weeks before the start. \nBook through the University of Nottingham online store\, and send any questions to ctu@nottingham.ac.uk. NCTU also runs a short course on qualitative methods in clinical trials. \n\n 
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/online-introduction-to-clinical-trials-2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Open Data Fortnight: Unlocking Research Potential Through Open Data
DESCRIPTION:Liverpool John Moores University opens its Open Data Fortnight 2026 on Monday 2 November with a hybrid session on how openly available data can unlock research potential\, featuring dementia researcher Dr Davide Bruno. You can join in person at LJMU’s City Campus or online. \nThe opening session is a showcase of LJMU’s commitment to open data\, open research and research integrity. It is aimed at everyone\, whether you are new to open practices or already a seasoned advocate\, and is designed to inspire and connect researchers across disciplines. \nAlzheimer’s research without a big clinical dataset\nThe headline talk comes from Dr Davide Bruno\, who will share how openly available research data has let him carry out impactful Alzheimer’s disease research without access to large clinical research groups or hospital-based datasets. By making use of established open research databases\, he has been able to tap into valuable data resources\, develop new research questions and contribute to our understanding of dementia\, while significantly reducing the costs and barriers that usually come with collecting your own data. \nThat makes it a useful hour for any early career researcher who doesn’t have a cohort of their own. If data collection has worn you down\, you will recognise the exhausting reality of data collection\, and for the bigger picture on why sharing pays off\, read selfish reasons for open science. Before you dive into a shared dataset\, it is also worth knowing about dataset decay and the problem of sequential analyses on open datasets. \nDate\, time and venue\n\nDate: Monday 2 November 2026\nTime: 11am to 12pm UK time\nIn person: Training Room 3\, City Campus Library\, Liverpool John Moores University\nOnline: the session is also available to join remotely\n\nRegistration\nPlaces are booked through LJMU’s events system using the button below. \nMonday 2 November 2026\, 11am to 12pm UK time\, in person and online. \n\nRegister
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/open-data-fortnight-2026-unlocking-research-potential-through-open-data/
LOCATION:Liverpool John Moores University\, Byrom Street\, Liverpool\, Merseyside\, L3 3AF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Online
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SUMMARY:Co-producing Community-based Initiatives in Dementia Care
DESCRIPTION:Join the EMPOWER Dementia Network+\, the University of Worcester and Greenisland Golf Club for an afternoon on co-producing community-based initiatives in dementia research and care. \nThis free partnership event shares best practice on co-producing community-based support. It brings together people living with dementia\, family carers\, community organisations\, researchers\, practitioners and members of the public to explore how working together can help people affected by dementia to live meaningful lives. \nAt its heart is the EMPOWER-funded project Developing and implementing Meeting Centres in Northern Ireland: A Co-production Approach to Community-based Support. \nThe day will include\n\nLunch\, served at 12 noon\nPresentations and learning from the Meeting Centres project\nA table-top discussion on co-production and community-based support\nCreative activities and workshops exploring what empowerment and living meaningfully mean in the context of dementia\nCommunity stalls showcasing local initiatives supporting people affected by dementia\nTime for networking and sharing learning\n\nWho should come\nAll are welcome: researchers\, community groups\, people living with dementia and their friends\, family and carers\, health practitioners\, local businesses\, and anyone passionate about or interested in dementia care and research. \nPlaces are limited\, so register as early as you can. Registering also helps the organisers plan catering and any accessibility requirements you may have. \nQuestions about the event can go to Dr Shirley Evans at shirley.evans@worc.ac.uk or to the EMPOWER Dementia Network+ at EMPOWER_Dementia_Network@kcl.ac.uk. \n\nClick Here
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/co-producing-community-based-initiatives-in-dementia-care/
LOCATION:Greenisland Golf Club\, 156 Upper Road\, Greenisland\, County Antrim\, BT38 8RW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Barcelona Blood-Brain Barrier Conference – B4 2026
DESCRIPTION:The blood-brain barrier (BBB) separates the blood circulation from the brain tissue. However\, despite its name\, the BBB is far from a static\, impenetrable barrier. Instead\, this highly dynamic structure responds to and regulates the complex requirements of brain function. \nTo advance our knowledge of how the BBB impacts health and disease\, the 3rd edition of the Barcelona Blood-Brain Barrier Conference will bring together scientists from across the globe to discuss emerging topics in BBB physiology\, pathology and translational research. This interdisciplinary event will incorporate neuroscience\, vascular biology\, protein engineering\, bioengineering\, and nanomedicine to provide a unique platform to foster collaboration and address challenges shaping the future of this field. \nIn the name of the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) and the Institut Químic de Sarrià (IQS)\, we look forward to welcoming you to the vibrant and historic city of Barcelona to take part in these lively discussions\, make lasting connections\, and push the boundaries of the field forward. \nEvent Details
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/barcelona-blood-brain-barrier-conference-b4-2026/
LOCATION:PRBB\, Carrer del Doctor Aiguader\, 88\, Ciutat Vella\, Barcelona\, 08003\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:Research Showcase - Why Communities Matter in Digital Health Research
DESCRIPTION:How do we make sure digital health research reflects the people it is intended to support? And what happens when communities are involved in research rather than simply being studied? \nThis livestream is guest hosted by Victoria Greer and 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\, Anisha Ramjuttun will explore the importance of public engagement and community involvement in digital health research. Drawing on their work within an NHS research study using technologies including sensors\, wearable devices and sleep mats to monitor people’s health in their own homes\, Anisha will consider how researchers can communicate this work and involve a wider range of communities in shaping it. \nThe session will draw on Anisha’s experience of community outreach across Surrey and working with lived experience groups. They will discuss the importance of making research understandable and relevant to different audiences\, building relationships beyond traditional research settings\, and creating opportunities for people to contribute their knowledge and experiences. \nAnisha is a Research Assistant at Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. Their work combines digital health research with public engagement\, with a particular interest in ensuring different communities have opportunities to understand\, participate in and influence research. \nAttendees can expect a practical and research focused session with time for questions and discussion. \n\nRegister
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/research-showcase-why-communities-matter-in-digital-health-research/
LOCATION:Dementia Researcher Communities App
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Neuro 2026
DESCRIPTION:CurePSP and PSPA are excited to announce Neuro2026: The PSP and CBD International Research Symposium\, set to take place at the Hilton Bankside in London\, United Kingdom\, on November 5-6\, 2026. This event aims to bring together experts from all over the world to share the latest scientific breakthroughs.  \nThe symposium will showcase PSP and CBD research conducted by distinguished neuroscientists and is open to all researchers interested in preclinical and clinical neuroscience. The two-day program will feature discussions and presentations covering multiple themes including earlier diagnosis for PSP and CBD\, industry perspectives and clinical trial updates\, preclinical models for therapeutic development\, improving the patient experience for those with PSP and CBD and more. \nThe full agenda will be posted in spring 2026. \nThis event is technical and is intended for a medical and research audience.  \nFor questions\, email events@curepsp.org. \nCall for Abstracts \n\n\nNeuro2026 will include poster presentations selected from submitted abstracts. The Call for Abstracts will open in spring 2026 and close by mid-summer. Specific dates and additional poster presentation details will be announced here soon.
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/neuro-2026/
LOCATION:Hilton Bankside\, 2-8 Great Suffolk St\, London\, SE1 0UG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Symposium
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SUMMARY:NIHR Doctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowship Masterclass - Part One
DESCRIPTION:Applying for an NIHR Doctoral or Postdoctoral Fellowship on a mental health or neuroscience topic? This two-part online masterclass from the NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) is designed to help you build a competitive application ahead of the Cohort 4 deadlines in December 2026 and January 2027. \nPart One runs online on Thursday 5 November 2026\, from 10:00 to 11:30 UK time. \nWhat Part One covers\nPart One walks you through the application itself\, section by section\, covering: \n\nYour narrative CV\nSupervision and your support team\nPatient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE)\nYour training and development plan\nYour budget\n\nPart Two\, on Thursday 19 November 2026\, turns to the research project itself: the scientific abstract\, the lay summary and the detailed research plan. Both sessions share one registration form\, so it is worth signing up for the pair. \nWhy attend\n\nGuidance from NIHR RSS experts on how to structure and strengthen your proposal.\nAdvice tailored specifically to mental health and neuroscience applications.\nTime to prepare with confidence before the deadlines arrive.\n\nWho should attend\nThe masterclass is for researchers planning to apply for an NIHR Doctoral or Postdoctoral Fellowship in mental health or neuroscience in Cohort 4. It is delivered by the RSS Hub at King’s College London and partners. You can find more fellowship and grant opportunities in our funding calls listings. \n\nRegister on Microsoft Forms
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/nihr-fellowship-masterclass-part-one/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online
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SUMMARY:Dementia Connect Basel 2026
DESCRIPTION:Dementia Connect Basel brings researchers and healthcare professionals together for a day of exchange between research and clinical practice in Basel. Co-organised by the Swiss Network for Dementia Research and Prof. Marc Aurel Busche of Universitäre Altersmedizin Felix Platter\, the meeting is designed to link the city’s memory clinics with its research institutes. \nThe scientific highlight is a keynote lecture from Prof. Henrik Zetterberg (University College London) on biofluid biomarkers in Alzheimer’s disease. His work has been central to developing fluid biomarkers for dementia and moving them into clinical use. \nParticipants are invited to contribute to the programme through short talks or poster presentations\, a good opportunity for early career researchers to share ongoing work and meet potential collaborators. The poster session runs alongside the afternoon coffee break. \nClinical site visit\nResearchers can join an optional clinical site visit at Felix Platter Hospital before the main programme\, with a behind-the-scenes look at diagnostics\, patient pathways and care in a specialist memory clinic. The tour is aimed at non-clinical researchers. Places are limited\, with priority given to local experts. \nProgramme – 6 November 2026\nChair: Prof. Marc Aurel Busche\, Universitäre Altersmedizin Felix Platter Basel \n\n09:15–09:30 Site visit registration\n09:30–11:00 Clinical site visit\n11:00–11:15 Dementia Connect registration (all other participants)\n11:15–12:00 Keynote: Biofluid biomarkers in Alzheimer’s disease – Prof. Henrik Zetterberg\, University College London\n12:00–13:00 Networking lunch\n13:00–15:00 Scientific exchange session: short talks from researchers\, healthcare professionals and industry\, including ProMental\, a pragmatic multidomain programme for dementia prevention (PD Dr. Anton Gietl\, University Psychiatric Hospital of Zurich)\n15:00–17:00 Poster session and coffee break\n\nAll sessions take place in the Auditorium Basilea\, Universitäre Altersmedizin Felix Platter\, Burgfelderstrasse 101\, 4055 Basel. \nKey dates\n\nTalk abstract submission: closed\nPoster abstract submission: 16 October 2026\nRegistration: 30 October 2026\n\nAttendance is free of charge. Continuing education credits are available from SVNP (6)\, SFGG (3) and SNG (6)\, with SGPP to be confirmed. \nRegister or submit a poster abstract \nFind out more
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/dementia-connect-basel-2026/
LOCATION:Universitäre Altersmedizin Felix Platter\, Burgfelderstrasse 101\, Basel\, 4055\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Networking
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