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Dr Jodi Watt, narrating a new blog they wrote for the Dementia Researcher website. In this blog, Jodi offers essential advice for crafting a conference abstract that gets noticed. From understanding your audience and refining your pitch to managing submission logistics, Jodi shares candid insights, common mistakes to avoid, and practical tips for making every word count. Whether you're a first-timer or regular conference presenter, this guide will help you sharpen your skills and boost your chances of conference success. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-how-to-write-a-powerful-conference-abstract/ -- Dr Jodi Watt is a Postdoctoral Researcher at University of Glasgow. Jodi's academic interests are in both healthy ageing and neurodegenerative diseases of older age, and they are currently working on drug repurposing for dementia. Previously they worked on understanding structural, metabolic and physiological brain changes with age, as measured using magnetic resonance imaging. As a queer and neurodiverse person, Jodi is also incredibly interested in improving diversity and inclusion practices both within and outside of the academic context. -- Enjoy listening? We're always looking for new bloggers, drop us a line. http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk This podcast is brought to you in association with Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society and Race Against Dementia, who we thank for their ongoing support. -- Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/dementia_researcher/ https://www.facebook.com/Dementia.Researcher/ https://twitter.com/demrescommunity https://www.linkedin.com/company/dementia-researcher https://bsky.app/profile/dementiaresearcher.bsky.social

Dr Jodi Watt, narrating a new blog they wrote for the Dementia Researcher website.

In this blog, Jodi offers essential advice for crafting a conference abstract that gets noticed. From understanding your audience and refining your pitch to managing submission logistics, Jodi shares candid insights, common mistakes to avoid, and practical tips for making every word count. Whether you're a first-timer or regular conference presenter, this guide will help you sharpen your skills and boost your chances of conference success.



Find the original text, and narration here on our website.

https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-how-to-write-a-powerful-conference-abstract/

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Dr Jodi Watt is a Postdoctoral Researcher at University of Glasgow. Jodi's academic interests are in both healthy ageing and neurodegenerative diseases of older age, and they are currently working on drug repurposing for dementia. Previously they worked on understanding structural, metabolic and physiological brain changes with age, as measured using magnetic resonance imaging. As a queer and neurodiverse person, Jodi is also incredibly interested in improving diversity and inclusion practices both within and outside of the academic context.

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In this session, Dr Ece Bayram and Dr Karah Alexander talk about Researching with Under-Represented People. The Dementia Researcher Salon Webinars take place every Wednesday at 12 noon / 8.00pm UK Time. Join live in the dementia researcher community, watch the recordings immediatley after they happen - or wait 3 months for their release to YouTube. First broadcast in the Dementia Researcher Community - watch more recordings and join weekly sessions at: https://onelink.to/dementiaresearcher -- The importance of inclusivity in dementia research cannot be overstated, as it directly impacts the relevance and applicability of findings to diverse populations. In this salon session, we will explore the topic of researching with under-represented people, and examine the ethical dimensions and methodological challenges of engaging under-represented voices in our research efforts. By exploring how to effectively integrate these perspectives, we can enhance our understanding of dementia and its varied impacts across communities. This session aims to foster reflection, explore ways to overcome the challenges, and ensure research is truly inclusive. Speakers Ece Bayram is an Assistant Professor at the Movement Disorders Center, Department of Neurology, University of Colorado. Her current research is focused on sex, gender, ethnic and racial differences in neurodegenerative Parkinsonian diseases. Ece was recently was elected as the Communications Chair for the Lewy Body Dementias Professional Interest Area at ISTAART, and is also active in the Lewy Body Dementia Association as the last co-chair for the Outreach and Engagement Working Group. Karah Alexander recently completed her PhD from Emory University in May 2024. Her growing research explores health literacy and medical discrimination in Black Dementia Caregivers. She is also passionate about developing and conducting intervention research with psychoeducation programs that help optimize care provision among Black caregivers. Before the transition to a post-doctoral fellowship, Karah is currently gaining experience on the administration side of research, working as a clinical research coordinator for the 'Caregiver Bootcamp' program which aids caregivers in processing their loved one's dementia diagnosis and taking initial steps as a caregiver, and before, worked as Instructional Design Coordinator with the Rosalyn Carter Institute for Caregivers culturally tailoring their evidence-based 'Dealing with Dementia Program.' Programme The format of the event is a 30 minute livestream where the speakers will each present their thoughts on this topic for 10 minutes each, the host will then ask questions and the livestream will end. The speakers will then join the online chat and interact with the audience, answering questions and giving those who attended a chance to share their thoughts on the topic.

In this session, Dr Ece Bayram and Dr Karah Alexander talk about Researching with Under-Represented People.

The Dementia Researcher Salon Webinars take place every Wednesday at 12 noon / 8.00pm UK Time. Join live in the dementia researcher community, watch the recordings immediatley after they happen - or wait 3 months for their release to YouTube.

First broadcast in the Dementia Researcher Community - watch more recordings and join weekly sessions at:

https://onelink.to/dementiaresearcher
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The importance of inclusivity in dementia research cannot be overstated, as it directly impacts the relevance and applicability of findings to diverse populations. In this salon session, we will explore the topic of researching with under-represented people, and examine the ethical dimensions and methodological challenges of engaging under-represented voices in our research efforts. By exploring how to effectively integrate these perspectives, we can enhance our understanding of dementia and its varied impacts across communities. This session aims to foster reflection, explore ways to overcome the challenges, and ensure research is truly inclusive.

Speakers

Ece Bayram is an Assistant Professor at the Movement Disorders Center, Department of Neurology, University of Colorado. Her current research is focused on sex, gender, ethnic and racial differences in neurodegenerative Parkinsonian diseases. Ece was recently was elected as the Communications Chair for the Lewy Body Dementias Professional Interest Area at ISTAART, and is also active in the Lewy Body Dementia Association as the last co-chair for the Outreach and Engagement Working Group.

Karah Alexander recently completed her PhD from Emory University in May 2024. Her growing research explores health literacy and medical discrimination in Black Dementia Caregivers. She is also passionate about developing and conducting intervention research with psychoeducation programs that help optimize care provision among Black caregivers. Before the transition to a post-doctoral fellowship, Karah is currently gaining experience on the administration side of research, working as a clinical research coordinator for the 'Caregiver Bootcamp' program which aids caregivers in processing their loved one's dementia diagnosis and taking initial steps as a caregiver, and before, worked as Instructional Design Coordinator with the Rosalyn Carter Institute for Caregivers culturally tailoring their evidence-based 'Dealing with Dementia Program.'
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The format of the event is a 30 minute livestream where the speakers will each present their thoughts on this topic for 10 minutes each, the host will then ask questions and the livestream will end. The speakers will then join the online chat and interact with the audience, answering questions and giving those who attended a chance to share their thoughts on the topic.

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Dementia Researcher 14/04/2025 11:46 pm

This year's AD/PD Conference was held in Vienna, Austria from the 1st to 5th April. In this second of a two-part special we bring you highlights from the last three days of the conference. The AD/PD Conference focuses on basic science and translational and clinical research bringing New insights on disease mechanisms and etiologies, the latest findings from clinical trials, innovative outlooks on therapy and prevention and advances in diagnostic markers. In this special on-location recording our guest host Dr Isabel Castanho, Instructor the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), Harvard Medical School talks with: Dr Emma Garland, Research Associate at The University of Sheffield. An early career researcher with a focus on Alzheimer’s, and an interest in protein pathogenesis, iPSC culture and inflammation in neurodegenerative disease. Susan Rohde, PhD Student at UMC Amsterdam. Susan is a Neurobiologist interested in (healthy) brain aging and related diseases, and currently work on the Dutch 100 Plus Study. Dr Martyna Matuszyk, Research Communications Officer at the Alzheimer’s Society. Supporting the charity to communicate dementia research with the public, having previously completed a PhD and Postdoc working on Alzheimer’s and MND. Here are just a few highlights from the discussion: 🧬 1. "This is why we do the science." A powerful and emotional talk from Trevor Salamon, sharing his wife's journey with young onset dementia, reminded the audience what it's all really about. 🧠 2. Can your gut give you Parkinson’s? Discover new research showing how toxic proteins may travel from the gut to the brain — and how mini organoids are helping researchers prove it. 🧫 3. Microglia, mice, and human brains… all pointing to the same gene? Explore how two researchers independently found SPP1 upregulated in Alzheimer’s immunotherapy studies — in both mice and humans. 🧪 4. PhD students are stealing the show From organoid development to cutting-edge methylation studies, early-career researchers are producing some of the most exciting work on display. 💬 5. "I saw your name on the poster and had to say hello" Hear how chance meetings, shared lab lines, and QR code posters are turning scientific conferences into hubs of unexpected connection. -- For more information on the event visit: https://www.adpd.kenes.com Full biographies on all our guests and a transcript can be found on our website: https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk -- Like what you see? Please review, like, and share our podcast - and don't forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode – and if you prefer to listen rather watch, you’ll find an audio version of our podcast on our website in you podcast app. -- This podcast is brought to you by University College London / UCLH NIHR Biomedical Research Centre in association with Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society and Race Against Dementia who we thank for their ongoing support. -- Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/dementia_researcher/ https://www.facebook.com/Dementia.Researcher/ https://www.twitter.com/demrescommunity https://www.bsky.app/profile/dementiaresearcher.bsky.social https://www.linkedin.com/company/dementia-researcher -- Download our new community app: https://onelink.to/dementiaresearcher Chapters 00:00 Introductions 03:52 100 Plus Study - Susan's presentation 07:05 How amyloid changes through disease - Emma's Poster 10:18 Importance of patient and carer voices 16:54 Brain and gut interactions 19:59 How mice respond to Lecanemab & new drug updates 25:55 Infections impacting Alzheimer's progression 28:26 Immunity, omics, AI and technology 33:19 Sharing cell lines and collaborations 35:57 Neuronal vulnrability & student research 39:32 Exploring peptides & student research 47:18 Networking 51:55 Roundup and Goodbyes

This year's AD/PD Conference was held in Vienna, Austria from the 1st to 5th April. In this second of a two-part special we bring you highlights from the last three days of the conference.

The AD/PD Conference focuses on basic science and translational and clinical research bringing New insights on disease mechanisms and etiologies, the latest findings from clinical trials, innovative outlooks on therapy and prevention and advances in diagnostic markers.

In this special on-location recording our guest host Dr Isabel Castanho, Instructor the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), Harvard Medical School talks with:

Dr Emma Garland, Research Associate at The University of Sheffield. An early career researcher with a focus on Alzheimer’s, and an interest in protein pathogenesis, iPSC culture and inflammation in neurodegenerative disease.

Susan Rohde, PhD Student at UMC Amsterdam. Susan is a Neurobiologist interested in (healthy) brain aging and related diseases, and currently work on the Dutch 100 Plus Study.

Dr Martyna Matuszyk, Research Communications Officer at the Alzheimer’s Society. Supporting the charity to communicate dementia research with the public, having previously completed a PhD and Postdoc working on Alzheimer’s and MND.

Here are just a few highlights from the discussion:

🧬 1. "This is why we do the science."
A powerful and emotional talk from Trevor Salamon, sharing his wife's journey with young onset dementia, reminded the audience what it's all really about.

🧠 2. Can your gut give you Parkinson’s?
Discover new research showing how toxic proteins may travel from the gut to the brain — and how mini organoids are helping researchers prove it.

🧫 3. Microglia, mice, and human brains… all pointing to the same gene?
Explore how two researchers independently found SPP1 upregulated in Alzheimer’s immunotherapy studies — in both mice and humans.

🧪 4. PhD students are stealing the show
From organoid development to cutting-edge methylation studies, early-career researchers are producing some of the most exciting work on display.

💬 5. "I saw your name on the poster and had to say hello"
Hear how chance meetings, shared lab lines, and QR code posters are turning scientific conferences into hubs of unexpected connection.
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For more information on the event visit:
https://www.adpd.kenes.com

Full biographies on all our guests and a transcript can be found on our website:
https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk
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Like what you see? Please review, like, and share our podcast - and don't forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode – and if you prefer to listen rather watch, you’ll find an audio version of our podcast on our website in you podcast app.
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ADPD 2025 Conference Highlights - Part 2

Dementia Researcher 11/04/2025 3:51 pm

This year's AD/PD Conference was held in Vienna, Austria from the 1st to 5th April. In this first of a two-part special we bring you highlights from the first three days of the conference. The AD/PD Conference focuses on basic science and translational and clinical research bringing New insights on disease mechanisms and etiologies, the latest findings from clinical trials, innovative outlooks on therapy and prevention and advances in diagnostic markers. In this special on-location recording our guest host Dr Amanda Heslegrave, Principle Investigator and Co-Lead of fluid biomarker laboratory from the UK Dementia Research Institute at University College London talks with: Dr Loukia Katsouri, Senior Research Fellow at the UCL Gatsby Foundation. Loukia studies the molecular mechanisms of tau propagation in Alzheimer’s disease. She aims to understand how the presence of tau is affecting the spread and the severity of the disease. Dr Anna Mallach, Research Fellow in the UK Dementia Research Institute at Imperial College London. Anna’s work focusses on understanding the role of cellular interactions in contributing to neurodegenerative diseases. Dr Imogen Swift, Research Scientist at Vesper Bio. Imogen is a neuroscience specialist focusing on biomarker and preclinical development in neurodegenerative therapeutics spanning frontotemporal dementia, Alzheimer's Disease. Here are just a few highlights from the discussion: 🧠 1. Can AI spot cognitive decline in mice before humans can? Discover how machine learning is transforming mouse model analysis to predict impairment – and the surprising gender and breeding effects researchers uncovered. 💊 2. Drug repurposing breakthroughs: affordable hope on the horizon? Find out why microglial activity, mitochondrial senescence, and asthma meds could be the future of dementia drug discovery – without starting from scratch. 🧬 3. Parkinson’s redefined – biologically, not clinically A bold proposal to ditch clinical diagnosis in Parkinson’s research in favour of biomarker-based subtyping. Could it revolutionise how trials are run? 🧫 4. Astrocytes take centre stage – and they might be phagocytosing synapses New data shows waves of astroglial activity and potential astro-microglial crosstalk in Parkinson’s disease – with serious implications for how we model disease. 🩸 5. Could a finger prick diagnose dementia? From dried blood spot kits to large-scale remote testing, hear how researchers are racing to make brain biomarker screening as simple as a home test. Watch the full show for these and more highlights from the first few days of this major international conference #ADPD #Conference -- For more information on the event visit: https://www.adpd.kenes.com Full biographies on all our guests and a transcript can be found on our website: https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk -- Like what you see? Please review, like, and share our podcast - and don't forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode – and if you prefer to listen rather watch, you’ll find an audio version of our podcast on our website in you podcast app. -- This podcast is brought to you by University College London / UCLH NIHR Biomedical Research Centre in association with Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society and Race Against Dementia who we thank for their ongoing support. -- Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/dementia_researcher/ https://www.facebook.com/Dementia.Researcher/ https://www.twitter.com/demrescommunity https://www.bsky.app/profile/dementiaresearcher.bsky.social https://www.linkedin.com/company/dementia-researcher -- Download our new community app: https://onelink.to/dementiaresearcher -- Chapters: 00:00 Introductions 03:50 AI spotting cognitive decline in mice 08:24 Drug repurposing breakthroughs 12:03 Lipidomics in dementia 14:43 Biologically defining Parkinson’s: the PET marker quest 16:48 Copathology and early diagnosis in Parkinson’s 19:38 Humanised mouse models mimic human amyloid patterns 27:02 Humanised mice and CAA: bridging to the clinic 30:26 Astrocytes and synapses 40:25 Biomarkers and Finger prick diagnosis for dementia 47:00 Roundup

This year's AD/PD Conference was held in Vienna, Austria from the 1st to 5th April. In this first of a two-part special we bring you highlights from the first three days of the conference.

The AD/PD Conference focuses on basic science and translational and clinical research bringing New insights on disease mechanisms and etiologies, the latest findings from clinical trials, innovative outlooks on therapy and prevention and advances in diagnostic markers.

In this special on-location recording our guest host Dr Amanda Heslegrave, Principle Investigator and Co-Lead of fluid biomarker laboratory from the UK Dementia Research Institute at University College London talks with:

Dr Loukia Katsouri, Senior Research Fellow at the UCL Gatsby Foundation. Loukia studies the molecular mechanisms of tau propagation in Alzheimer’s disease. She aims to understand how the presence of tau is affecting the spread and the severity of the disease.

Dr Anna Mallach, Research Fellow in the UK Dementia Research Institute at Imperial College London. Anna’s work focusses on understanding the role of cellular interactions in contributing to neurodegenerative diseases.

Dr Imogen Swift, Research Scientist at Vesper Bio. Imogen is a neuroscience specialist focusing on biomarker and preclinical development in neurodegenerative therapeutics spanning frontotemporal dementia, Alzheimer's Disease.

Here are just a few highlights from the discussion:

🧠 1. Can AI spot cognitive decline in mice before humans can?
Discover how machine learning is transforming mouse model analysis to predict impairment – and the surprising gender and breeding effects researchers uncovered.

💊 2. Drug repurposing breakthroughs: affordable hope on the horizon?
Find out why microglial activity, mitochondrial senescence, and asthma meds could be the future of dementia drug discovery – without starting from scratch.

🧬 3. Parkinson’s redefined – biologically, not clinically
A bold proposal to ditch clinical diagnosis in Parkinson’s research in favour of biomarker-based subtyping. Could it revolutionise how trials are run?

🧫 4. Astrocytes take centre stage – and they might be phagocytosing synapses
New data shows waves of astroglial activity and potential astro-microglial crosstalk in Parkinson’s disease – with serious implications for how we model disease.

🩸 5. Could a finger prick diagnose dementia?
From dried blood spot kits to large-scale remote testing, hear how researchers are racing to make brain biomarker screening as simple as a home test.

Watch the full show for these and more highlights from the first few days of this major international conference #ADPD #Conference
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For more information on the event visit:
https://www.adpd.kenes.com

Full biographies on all our guests and a transcript can be found on our website:
https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk
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Like what you see? Please review, like, and share our podcast - and don't forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode – and if you prefer to listen rather watch, you’ll find an audio version of our podcast on our website in you podcast app.
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This podcast is brought to you by University College London / UCLH NIHR Biomedical Research Centre in association with Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society and Race Against Dementia who we thank for their ongoing support.
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ADPD 2025 Conference Highlights - Part 1

Dementia Researcher 11/04/2025 3:32 pm

Dr Yvonne Couch, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website. In this practical blog, Yvonne shares personal insights and lessons learned from her own journey writing fellowship applications. From figuring out the right time to apply, to choosing a niche research idea and navigating funding options, Yvonne offers encouragement, honesty, and a few cautionary tales — including a key tip on valuing your own salary. Whether you're just considering a fellowship or already knee-deep in planning one, this is essential reading for early career researchers. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-writing-your-first-fellowship/ -- Dr Yvonne Couch is an Alzheimer's Research UK Fellow and Associate Professor at the University of Oxford. Yvonne studies the role of extracellular vesicles and their role in changing the function of the vasculature after stroke, aiming to discover why the prevalence of dementia after stroke is three times higher than the average. It is her passion for problem solving and love of science that drives her, in advancing our knowledge of disease. Yvonne writes about her work, academic life, and careers as she takes a new road into independent research. -- Enjoy listening? We're always looking for new bloggers, drop us a line. http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk This podcast is brought to you in association with Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society and Race Against Dementia, who we thank for their ongoing support. -- Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/dementia_researcher/ https://www.facebook.com/Dementia.Researcher/ https://twitter.com/demrescommunity https://www.linkedin.com/company/dementia-researcher https://bsky.app/profile/dementiaresearcher.bsky.social

Dr Yvonne Couch, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.

In this practical blog, Yvonne shares personal insights and lessons learned from her own journey writing fellowship applications. From figuring out the right time to apply, to choosing a niche research idea and navigating funding options, Yvonne offers encouragement, honesty, and a few cautionary tales — including a key tip on valuing your own salary. Whether you're just considering a fellowship or already knee-deep in planning one, this is essential reading for early career researchers.

Find the original text, and narration here on our website.

https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-writing-your-first-fellowship/

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Dr Yvonne Couch is an Alzheimer's Research UK Fellow and Associate Professor at the University of Oxford. Yvonne studies the role of extracellular vesicles and their role in changing the function of the vasculature after stroke, aiming to discover why the prevalence of dementia after stroke is three times higher than the average. It is her passion for problem solving and love of science that drives her, in advancing our knowledge of disease. Yvonne writes about her work, academic life, and careers as she takes a new road into independent research.

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Enjoy listening? We're always looking for new bloggers, drop us a line. http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk

This podcast is brought to you in association with Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society and Race Against Dementia, who we thank for their ongoing support.

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Dr Yvonne Couch - Writing Your First Fellowship

Dementia Researcher 10/04/2025 9:36 pm

Bernie McInally narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher. In this updated blog, Bernie McInally examines the heightened dementia risk among LGBTQ+ individuals, driven by factors like minority stress, social isolation, and health inequalities. Drawing on the latest ENRICH Scotland care home survey, he reveals the lack of structured LGBTQ+ support and calls for targeted action—through training, dedicated roles, inclusive research practices, and stronger community engagement. Bernie argues this isn’t just a gap in research, it’s a call for systemic change in care environments. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-lgbtq-and-higher-dementia-risk/ -- Bernie McInally is a Clinical Studies Officer at NHS Lothian and the Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network. Bernie's background is in Nursing, working in Mental Health and with Older People. He retired from full time NHS clinical work, and is now back working in Clinical Research supporting delivery of the Enabling Research in Care Homes (ENRICH) Scotland. He is passionate about research delivery, and opening access to people in all communities. -- Enjoy listening and reading our blogs? We're always on the look out for new contributors, drop us a line and share your own research and careers advice dementiaresearcher@ucl.ac.uk This podcast is brought to you in association with the NIHR, Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society and Race Against Dementia, who we thank for their ongoing support. -- Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/dementia_researcher/ https://www.facebook.com/Dementia.Researcher/ https://twitter.com/demrescommunity https://www.linkedin.com/company/dementia-researcher https://bsky.app/profile/dementiaresearcher.bsky.social

Bernie McInally narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher.

In this updated blog, Bernie McInally examines the heightened dementia risk among LGBTQ+ individuals, driven by factors like minority stress, social isolation, and health inequalities. Drawing on the latest ENRICH Scotland care home survey, he reveals the lack of structured LGBTQ+ support and calls for targeted action—through training, dedicated roles, inclusive research practices, and stronger community engagement. Bernie argues this isn’t just a gap in research, it’s a call for systemic change in care environments.

Find the original text, and narration here on our website.

https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-lgbtq-and-higher-dementia-risk/

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Bernie McInally is a Clinical Studies Officer at NHS Lothian and the Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network. Bernie's background is in Nursing, working in Mental Health and with Older People. He retired from full time NHS clinical work, and is now back working in Clinical Research supporting delivery of the Enabling Research in Care Homes (ENRICH) Scotland. He is passionate about research delivery, and opening access to people in all communities.

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Enjoy listening and reading our blogs? We're always on the look out for new contributors, drop us a line and share your own research and careers advice dementiaresearcher@ucl.ac.uk

This podcast is brought to you in association with the NIHR, Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society and Race Against Dementia, who we thank for their ongoing support.

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Bernie McInally - LGBTQ+ and higher dementia risk

Dementia Researcher 10/04/2025 11:00 am

Ajantha Abey narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher. In this blog, Ajantha provides an exclusive look into the inner workings of an Alzheimer's Research UK (ARUK) grant review panel. Highlighting the structured and rigorous process of evaluation, Ajantha outlines key criteria considered essential by reviewers such as feasibility, innovation, training environment, and impact planning. The article identifies recurring strengths and weaknesses found in grant applications, offering valuable guidance for early-career researchers aiming to enhance their chances of funding success. This behind-the-scenes perspective demystifies the grant application process and underscores the importance of clear writing, well-justified methodologies, contingency planning, and alignment with funders’ priorities. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-what-happens-in-a-grant-review-panel/ -- Ajantha Abey is a PhD student in the Kavli Institute at University of Oxford. He is interested in the cellular mechanisms of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other diseases of the ageing brain. Previously, having previoulsy explored neuropathology in dogs with dementia and potential stem cell replacement therapies. He now uses induced pluripotent stem cell derived neurons to try and model selective neuronal vulnerability: the phenomenon where some cells die but others remain resilient to neurodegenerative diseases. -- Enjoy listening and reading our blogs? We're always on the look out for new contributors, drop us a line and share your own research and careers advice dementiaresearcher@ucl.ac.uk This podcast is brought to you in association with Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society and Race Against Dementia, who we thank for their ongoing support. -- Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/dementia_researcher/ https://www.facebook.com/Dementia.Researcher/ https://twitter.com/demrescommunity https://www.linkedin.com/company/dementia-researcher https://bsky.app/profile/dementiaresearcher.bsky.social

Ajantha Abey narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher.

In this blog, Ajantha provides an exclusive look into the inner workings of an Alzheimer's Research UK (ARUK) grant review panel. Highlighting the structured and rigorous process of evaluation, Ajantha outlines key criteria considered essential by reviewers such as feasibility, innovation, training environment, and impact planning. The article identifies recurring strengths and weaknesses found in grant applications, offering valuable guidance for early-career researchers aiming to enhance their chances of funding success. This behind-the-scenes perspective demystifies the grant application process and underscores the importance of clear writing, well-justified methodologies, contingency planning, and alignment with funders’ priorities.

Find the original text, and narration here on our website.

https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-what-happens-in-a-grant-review-panel/

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Ajantha Abey is a PhD student in the Kavli Institute at University of Oxford. He is interested in the cellular mechanisms of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other diseases of the ageing brain. Previously, having previoulsy explored neuropathology in dogs with dementia and potential stem cell replacement therapies. He now uses induced pluripotent stem cell derived neurons to try and model selective neuronal vulnerability: the phenomenon where some cells die but others remain resilient to neurodegenerative diseases.

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Enjoy listening and reading our blogs? We're always on the look out for new contributors, drop us a line and share your own research and careers advice dementiaresearcher@ucl.ac.uk

This podcast is brought to you in association with Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society and Race Against Dementia, who we thank for their ongoing support.

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Ajantha Abey - What Happens In a Grant Review Panel

Dementia Researcher 08/04/2025 11:58 am

Dr Becky Carlyle, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website. This time Becky's blog addresses the complex but essential role of mentorship in career and leadership development, particularly within academia. She underscores the importance of selecting mentors suited to specific professional needs, such as grant writing, overcoming imposter syndrome, or navigating career transitions. Becky advocates for clear, goal-oriented mentoring relationships and highlights the significant benefits of peer mentoring. She shares personal experiences of impactful mentorship, emphasising the value of both formal and informal mentoring arrangements in fostering career progression and personal well-being. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-choose-your-mentors/ -- Dr Becky Carlyle is an Alzheimer's Research UK Senior Research Fellow at University of Oxford, and has previously worked in the USA. Becky writes about her experiences of starting up a research lab and progressing into a more senior research role. Becky's research uses mass-spectrometry to quantify thousands of proteins in the brains and biofluids of people with dementia. Her lab is working on various projects, including work to compare brain tissue from people with dementia from Alzheimer’s Disease, to tissue from people who have similar levels of Alzheimer’s Disease pathology but no memory problems. Becky is also a mum, she runs, drinks herbal tea's and reads lots of books. Find Becky on LinkedIn -- Enjoy listening? We're always looking for new bloggers, drop us a line. http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk This podcast is brought to you in association with Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society and Race Against Dementia, who we thank for their ongoing support. -- Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/dementia_researcher/ https://www.facebook.com/Dementia.Researcher/ https://twitter.com/demrescommunity https://www.linkedin.com/company/dementia-researcher https://bsky.app/profile/dementiaresearcher.bsky.social

Dr Becky Carlyle, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.

This time Becky's blog addresses the complex but essential role of mentorship in career and leadership development, particularly within academia. She underscores the importance of selecting mentors suited to specific professional needs, such as grant writing, overcoming imposter syndrome, or navigating career transitions. Becky advocates for clear, goal-oriented mentoring relationships and highlights the significant benefits of peer mentoring. She shares personal experiences of impactful mentorship, emphasising the value of both formal and informal mentoring arrangements in fostering career progression and personal well-being.

Find the original text, and narration here on our website.
https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-choose-your-mentors/
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Dr Becky Carlyle is an Alzheimer's Research UK Senior Research Fellow at University of Oxford, and has previously worked in the USA. Becky writes about her experiences of starting up a research lab and progressing into a more senior research role. Becky's research uses mass-spectrometry to quantify thousands of proteins in the brains and biofluids of people with dementia. Her lab is working on various projects, including work to compare brain tissue from people with dementia from Alzheimer’s Disease, to tissue from people who have similar levels of Alzheimer’s Disease pathology but no memory problems. Becky is also a mum, she runs, drinks herbal tea's and reads lots of books. Find Becky on LinkedIn

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This podcast is brought to you in association with Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society and Race Against Dementia, who we thank for their ongoing support.

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Dr Becky Carlyle - Choose your Mentors

Dementia Researcher 04/04/2025 7:00 am

Yasmin Bonsu, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website. In this blog Yasmin discusses her emotional journey after securing an unexpected teaching job offer post-graduation. Initially conflicted, she explores the notion of success beyond rigid expectations, realising that unplanned paths can offer profound personal and professional growth. Yasmin emphasises the value of teaching as an opportunity to inspire diversity in science, develop essential communication skills, and contribute positively to others' journeys. Ultimately, she advocates for embracing uncertainty as a powerful source of new opportunities. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-embracing-unplanned-opportunities/ -- Yasmin Bonsu is an an undergraduate student from the University of Manchester currently undertaking a placement year at Wade-Martins Lab at Oxford University. Yasmin is investigating the activity of proteoforms of the granin family in cortical neurons insulted with oligomerised amyloid beta. Her goal is to finish her placement year, earn her bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, and then pursue a PhD in clinical neuroscience. Through Yasmin's blogs we'll gain insights on life as an undergraduate, and hopefully inspire others to pursue a career in dementia research. @yasminnnx2 -- Enjoy listening? We're always looking for new bloggers, drop us a line. http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk This podcast is brought to you in association with Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society and Race Against Dementia, who we thank for their ongoing support. -- Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/dementia_researcher/ https://www.facebook.com/Dementia.Researcher/ https://twitter.com/demrescommunity https://www.linkedin.com/company/dementia-researcher https://bsky.app/profile/dementiaresearcher.bsky.social

Yasmin Bonsu, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.

In this blog Yasmin discusses her emotional journey after securing an unexpected teaching job offer post-graduation. Initially conflicted, she explores the notion of success beyond rigid expectations, realising that unplanned paths can offer profound personal and professional growth. Yasmin emphasises the value of teaching as an opportunity to inspire diversity in science, develop essential communication skills, and contribute positively to others' journeys. Ultimately, she advocates for embracing uncertainty as a powerful source of new opportunities.

Find the original text, and narration here on our website.

https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-embracing-unplanned-opportunities/

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Yasmin Bonsu is an an undergraduate student from the University of Manchester currently undertaking a placement year at Wade-Martins Lab at Oxford University. Yasmin is investigating the activity of proteoforms of the granin family in cortical neurons insulted with oligomerised amyloid beta. Her goal is to finish her placement year, earn her bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, and then pursue a PhD in clinical neuroscience. Through Yasmin's blogs we'll gain insights on life as an undergraduate, and hopefully inspire others to pursue a career in dementia research. @yasminnnx2

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Enjoy listening? We're always looking for new bloggers, drop us a line. http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk

This podcast is brought to you in association with Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society and Race Against Dementia, who we thank for their ongoing support.

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Yasmin Bonsu - Embracing Unplanned Opportunities

Dementia Researcher 02/04/2025 7:00 am

This week we're talking about PhD'ing as a Mature Student with guest speakers Ellice Parkinson and James Watson. The Dementia Researcher Salon Webinars take place every Wednesday at 12 noon / 8.00pm UK Time. Join live in the dementia researcher community, watch the recordings immediatley after they happen - or wait 3 months for their release to YouTube. First broadcast in the Dementia Researcher Community - watch more recordings and join weekly sessions at: https://onelink.to/dementiaresearcher --

This week we're talking about PhD'ing as a Mature Student with guest speakers Ellice Parkinson and James Watson.

The Dementia Researcher Salon Webinars take place every Wednesday at 12 noon / 8.00pm UK Time. Join live in the dementia researcher community, watch the recordings immediatley after they happen - or wait 3 months for their release to YouTube.

First broadcast in the Dementia Researcher Community - watch more recordings and join weekly sessions at:

https://onelink.to/dementiaresearcher
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PhD'ing as a Mature Student

Dementia Researcher 31/03/2025 10:53 am

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