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SUMMARY:Clinical Trials on Alzheimer’s Disease Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Clinical Trials on Alzheimer’s Disease (CTAD) Conference\, established in 2008\, has become a cornerstone event in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) clinical research. Designed by and for AD researchers\, CTAD’s mission is to create a platform that prioritizes substantive\, clinical research-focused dialogue and collaboration. By fostering an intimate and collegial environment\, CTAD has gained a reputation for facilitating impactful international collaborations and advancing the global AD research agenda. \nThe upcoming 18th annual Clinical Trials on Alzheimer’s Disease Conference (CTAD26) to be held in Boston (USA) on November 16-19\, 2026. CTAD26 will build on the momentum of previous years\, reflecting the rapid advancements in Alzheimer’s disease diagnostics and therapeutics that make this field one of the most dynamic in medical research today. \nCTAD26 also features thought-provoking roundtables and symposia that explore the latest advancements in AD research. Renowned clinicians and leaders from academia\, research centers\, patient coalitions\, and pharmaceutical companies engage in dynamic discussions on diverse topics\, from disease-modifying agents to gene therapy\, vaccines\, and multimodal interventions. \nFind out More
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/clinical-trials-on-alzheimers-disease-conference/
LOCATION:Boston Marriott Copley Place\, 110 Huntington Ave\, Boston\, MA\, MA 02116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:Qualitative AI Course: Generative AI in NVivo and MAXQDA
DESCRIPTION:How do you bring generative AI into qualitative analysis without letting the tools drive the method? This hands-on online course from NCRM shows you how to integrate AI capabilities into established qualitative software\, and what that means for your practice. \nThis is Module 3 of NCRM’s Navigating Qualitative AI course\, led by Dr Christina Silver. Through demonstrations\, guided exercises and discussion\, you’ll work with sample data to explore a series of analytic tasks\, and consider the methodological implications of using AI with different types of data and at different stages of qualitative analysis. The focus is on existing qualitative software\, using NVivo and MAXQDA as the core examples. \nSession 1: Principles of integrating AI tools into qualitative analysis (16 November\, 13:30–16:45) \n\nOverview of what established qualitative software can do\, with and without AI\nMaking sure your analytic methods drive the use of AI tools\nHands-on exercises using NVivo\n\nSession 2: Exploring MAXQDA’s AI tools for qualitative analysis (18 November\, 13:30–16:45) \n\nOverview of MAXQDA’s tools\nHands-on exercises bringing AI into a qualitative analysis process\, using literature\, transcripts and open-ended survey responses\n\nBy the end of the course participants will: \n\nUnderstand where AI tools can be used at different stages of the qualitative analysis workflow\nUnderstand the methodological consequences of using AI tools\, both the potential and the risks\nIdentify ways of using AI tools that keep the approach human-centred\n\nThe course is aimed at students and researchers interested in qualitative analysis\, in any sector or discipline. It is pitched at intermediate level. \nYou must have completed Module 1 before taking this module. Module 1\, Mindsets for considering the use of AI for Qualitative Research\, runs on 30 September and 1 October and again on 2 and 4 November. \nTHIS COURSE IS TAUGHT OVER TWO AFTERNOONS AND EQUATES TO ONE TEACHING DAY FOR PAYMENT PURPOSES. \nCost: \nThe fee per teaching day is: \n• £60 per day for students registered at any university\n• £150 per day for staff at academic institutions\, Research Councils researchers\, public sector staff\, staff at registered charity organisations and recognised research institutions\n• £350 per day for all other participants \nIn the event of cancellation by the delegate a full refund of the course fee is available up to two weeks prior to the course. No refunds are available after this date. \nFind out More
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/navigating-qualitative-ai-integrating-generative-ai-into-qualitative-analysis-online/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:ARUK London Network ECR and EDI Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Alzheimer’s Research UK London Network is bringing researchers together for a joint Early Career Researcher (ECR) and Equity\, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Day\, and its call for abstracts is now open. \nThis full-day\, in-person event in central London combines cutting-edge dementia science with equity\, diversity and inclusion in research. Keynote presentations sit alongside shorter talks selected from submitted abstracts\, giving ECRs from across the network a chance to share their work with a wider audience. \nDate: Wednesday 18 November 2026\nTime: 9am to 5pm (UK time)\nLocation: ISH Venues\, One Park Crescent\, International Students House\, 229 Great Portland Street\, London W1W 5PN\nAbstract deadline: End of September 2026 \nScientific keynotes\nMathieu Bourdenx\, University College London\nIsabelle Foote\, Queen Mary University of London\nJohanna Jackson\, Imperial College London \nEDI keynotes\nAfra Aabdien\, King’s College London\nFaiza Durrani\, Queen Mary University of London\nJean Hewitt\, University College London\nJatinderpal Kalsi\, Imperial College London \nCall for abstracts\nECRs from across the London Network are invited to submit an abstract for a short talk in one of two categories: scientific research relevant to dementia\, or work relevant to equity\, diversity and inclusion. Talk prizes will be awarded in both categories. \nWriting your first abstract? The ISTAART guide to abstracts covers what reviewers look for. And if the thought of standing up to present makes your stomach turn\, our blog on overcoming conference presentation anxiety is worth ten minutes of your time. \nSubmit your abstract \nRegistration – Places are booked through Eventbrite. \nRegister to attend
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/aruk-london-network-ecr-and-edi-day-2026/
LOCATION:ISH Venues\, One Park Crescent\, International Students House\, 229 Great Portland Street\, London\, Greater London\, W1W 5PN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference,Networking
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SUMMARY:AAV Gene Therapy Symposium 2026
DESCRIPTION:A full day symposium bringing together AAV gene therapy work from across UCL\, spanning vector development\, preclinical studies and clinical experience. Wednesday 18 November 2026 at Coram House\, London\, with a call for poster abstracts closing at midnight on Monday 5 October 2026. \nThe 2026 Pan-UCL Symposium showcases the breadth of adeno-associated virus gene therapy expertise across the university\, with keynote talks from UCL speakers\, interactive panel sessions\, networking and symposium prize awards. The day runs from 10:00 to 16:45 and is followed by a reception. \nIt is hosted by the Genetic Therapy Accelerator Centre\, set up in 2022 as a joint initiative between UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology and the UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health\, and directed by Professor Francesco Muntoni. The centre develops RNA\, AAV and cellular myology therapies for neurological and neuromuscular disorders\, with Professor Jo Ng leading the AAV team. \nFor anyone working on the genetics of neurodegeneration\, this is a chance to see how vector work moves from bench to clinic inside one institution. If you have been following gene editing and the treatment possibilities it opens up\, or work on genetically determined Alzheimer’s\, the delivery problem is the same one. \nEvent details\n\nDate: Wednesday 18 November 2026\nTime: 10:00–16:45\, followed by a reception and networking\nVenue: Coram House\, 41 Brunswick Square\, London WC1N 1AZ\nCost: free\, but pre-booking is essential\nAccess: a UCL or NHS ID card is needed to get into the building\n\nCall for poster abstracts\nUCL attendees are invited to submit an abstract of up to 200 words for a poster presentation on the day\, with eligibility for the UCL AAV Symposium poster prize. The highest scoring abstracts are selected for short oral poster presentations\, and everyone will hear by email by mid-October 2026 whether their abstract has been accepted. \nThe deadline is midnight on Monday 5 October 2026. Abstracts go by email to genetictherapyaccelerator@ucl.ac.uk. \nIf your work has not previously been declared or protected\, check any confidential information or data with UCL Ventures before presenting it. \nOrganising committee\nProfessor Francesco Muntoni\, Professor Paul Gissen\, Dr Jenny McIntosh\, Professor Jo Ng\, Professor Ahad Rahim\, Professor Trevor Smart\, Dr Pamela Tranter\, Professor Jaqui Van Der Spuy and Professor Simon Waddington. \nRegistration and enquiries\nRegistration opens on Eventbrite and is due to be announced shortly. For enquiries contact genetictherapyaccelerator@ucl.ac.uk or the event coordinator\, Sophie Ostler\, at s.ostler@ucl.ac.uk. \nView the event on the UCL website \n\nThe Genetic Therapy Accelerator Centre is based at the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology and works across UCL to take genetic therapies for neurological and neuromuscular conditions towards the clinic. \n 
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/pan-ucl-aav-gene-therapy-symposium-2026/
LOCATION:Coram House\, 41 Brunswick Square\, London\, WC1N 1AZ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Research Showcase - Can Language Help Detect Cognitive Decline Earlier?
DESCRIPTION:Could subtle changes in how we understand language help identify cognitive decline before more obvious symptoms emerge? And could figurative language provide a sensitive new approach to detecting mild cognitive impairment? \nThis livestream 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\, Millennium Soibifaa Iyobuchiebomie will present her research exploring figurative language assessment as a potential tool for the early detection of mild cognitive impairment (MCI). \nLanguage-related difficulties can be among the early signs of cognitive change. Millennium’s research investigates whether assessing the way people interpret figurative and non-literal language could reveal subtle changes that may not be captured by more conventional cognitive assessments. \nShe will discuss the thinking behind this approach\, how figurative language can be assessed\, and its potential as an accessible and sensitive measure for identifying people experiencing early cognitive change. \nMillennium is a PhD student at Sheffield Hallam University with a background in sociology and psychology. Her research interests include mild cognitive impairment\, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia\, neuropsychology and brain health\, with a particular focus on improving early detection and supporting timely intervention. \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-can-language-help-detect-cognitive-decline-earlier/
LOCATION:Dementia Researcher Communities App
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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