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Dr Becky Carlyle, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website. In this blog Becky reflects on what recent work in molecular neurodegeneration reveals about progress in dementia research. Drawing on developments in early diagnosis, cerebrospinal fluid staging, high throughput proteomics and large scale single cell data, she explains why the past five years have transformed what we can measure and understand. These advances give researchers new ways to define disease stages, identify meaningful sub groups and uncover cell specific vulnerabilities. She describes why this creates genuine momentum for targeted treatments and why the tools needed to match medicines to the right people at the right time are now within reach. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-a-scientific-christmas-message-of-hope/ -- 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 Join our community: https://onelink.to/dementiaresearcher

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

In this blog Becky reflects on what recent work in molecular neurodegeneration reveals about progress in dementia research. Drawing on developments in early diagnosis, cerebrospinal fluid staging, high throughput proteomics and large scale single cell data, she explains why the past five years have transformed what we can measure and understand. These advances give researchers new ways to define disease stages, identify meaningful sub groups and uncover cell specific vulnerabilities. She describes why this creates genuine momentum for targeted treatments and why the tools needed to match medicines to the right people at the right time are now within reach.

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

https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-a-scientific-christmas-message-of-hope/
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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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Dr Becky Carlyle - A Scientific Christmas Message of Hope

Dementia Researcher 27/11/2025 11:53 am

In this session Dr Lauren Walker from Newcastle University and Dr Daniel Ruiz Gabarre from the UKDRI at the University of Edinburgh to explore Working with Brain Tissue in Dementia Research. 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 -- Working with brain tissue brings dementia research into direct contact with the biological changes that underpin memory, identity, and decline. It offers insights no scan or model can fully replicate, but also raises complex practical, ethical, and emotional questions. How do we handle such precious material with care and purpose? And what can it really tell us about the diseases we are trying to prevent or treat? Today, we will explore the unique role of brain tissue in dementia research—and hear how our speakers are using it to answer some of the field’s most urgent questions. Speakers Dr Daniel Ruiz Gabarre - is a postdoctoral Research Fellow at University of Edinburgh within the UK Dementia Research Institute. His interests range widely from molecular biology and neurodegeneration to sociolinguistics and science communication. He is currently researching molecular mechanisms of Small vessel disease and its implication in vascular dementias, with a focus on preclinical models such as the Atp11B KO rat model. Dan is proud to introduce himself as gay, a pharmacist and neuroscientist. He is a member of PRISMA, a Spanish association defending gender, sexual and affective diversity in STEM and Innovation and he has contributed to the creation of an Equality Committee. Dr Lauren Walker - is an Alzheimer’s Research UK Fellow based at Newcastle University, specialising in the neuropathology of Lewy body dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. With a background in Physiological Sciences and Medical and Molecular Biosciences, she progressed through technical roles and a PhD to her current research focus on co‑pathologies in neurodegenerative disorders. A Sunderland AFC supporter and former dancer, Lauren combines rigorous clinicopathological techniques with a passion for teamwork and resilience in academic research. Programme The format of the event is a 60 minute livestream where the speakers will each present their thoughts on this topic for 10-15 minutes each, the host and audience are then invited to ask question, or join the livestream with their own contributions on the topic. -- Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/dementia_researcher/ https://www.facebook.com/Dementia.Researcher/ https://x.com/demrescommunity https://bsky.app/profile/dementiaresearcher.bsky.social https://www.linkedin.com/company/dementia-researcher -- Join our community and download our community app: https://onelink.to/dementiaresearcher

In this session Dr Lauren Walker from Newcastle University and Dr Daniel Ruiz Gabarre from the UKDRI at the University of Edinburgh to explore Working with Brain Tissue in Dementia Research.

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:

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Working with brain tissue brings dementia research into direct contact with the biological changes that underpin memory, identity, and decline. It offers insights no scan or model can fully replicate, but also raises complex practical, ethical, and emotional questions. How do we handle such precious material with care and purpose? And what can it really tell us about the diseases we are trying to prevent or treat? Today, we will explore the unique role of brain tissue in dementia research—and hear how our speakers are using it to answer some of the field’s most urgent questions.
Speakers

Dr Daniel Ruiz Gabarre - is a postdoctoral Research Fellow at University of Edinburgh within the UK Dementia Research Institute. His interests range widely from molecular biology and neurodegeneration to sociolinguistics and science communication. He is currently researching molecular mechanisms of Small vessel disease and its implication in vascular dementias, with a focus on preclinical models such as the Atp11B KO rat model. Dan is proud to introduce himself as gay, a pharmacist and neuroscientist. He is a member of PRISMA, a Spanish association defending gender, sexual and affective diversity in STEM and Innovation and he has contributed to the creation of an Equality Committee.

Dr Lauren Walker - is an Alzheimer’s Research UK Fellow based at Newcastle University, specialising in the neuropathology of Lewy body dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. With a background in Physiological Sciences and Medical and Molecular Biosciences, she progressed through technical roles and a PhD to her current research focus on co‑pathologies in neurodegenerative disorders. A Sunderland AFC supporter and former dancer, Lauren combines rigorous clinicopathological techniques with a passion for teamwork and resilience in academic research.
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The format of the event is a 60 minute livestream where the speakers will each present their thoughts on this topic for 10-15 minutes each, the host and audience are then invited to ask question, or join the livestream with their own contributions on the topic.
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Working with Brain Tissue in Dementia Research

Dementia Researcher 25/11/2025 8:55 pm

Dr Emma Law, narrating her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website. Emma reflects on a presentation at the European Alzheimer Disease Consortium that described a fully automated conversational agent to deliver the Cognitive Dementia Rating Scale in clinical trials. She explains how the CDR works, the domains it assesses, and the way scores are used to stage dementia. Emma then weighs the potential benefits of an automated AI version, such as standardisation and reduced subjectivity, against serious concerns about the loss of clinical skill, empathy, and responsiveness to emotion, especially when interviews are distressing for caregivers. She remains undecided, inviting readers to consider whether this future represents progress or a step towards a colder, more distant model of dementia care. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-the-cognitive-dementia-rating-cdr-scale-the-future-is-coming/ #DementiaResearch #ClinicalTrials #Research #TrialDelivery -- Dr Emma Law is Strategic Manager for the The Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network in Scotland. Emma has 13 years experience as a Clinical Trails Network Manager and over 35 years experience as a Nurse, many of which were spent in the delivery of Clinical Research Trials. Emma completed her PhD and is passionate about giving people living with dementia and their carers access to participate in 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 Join our community: https://onelink.to/dementiaresearcher

Dr Emma Law, narrating her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.

Emma reflects on a presentation at the European Alzheimer Disease Consortium that described a fully automated conversational agent to deliver the Cognitive Dementia Rating Scale in clinical trials. She explains how the CDR works, the domains it assesses, and the way scores are used to stage dementia. Emma then weighs the potential benefits of an automated AI version, such as standardisation and reduced subjectivity, against serious concerns about the loss of clinical skill, empathy, and responsiveness to emotion, especially when interviews are distressing for caregivers. She remains undecided, inviting readers to consider whether this future represents progress or a step towards a colder, more distant model of dementia care.

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

https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-the-cognitive-dementia-rating-cdr-scale-the-future-is-coming/

#DementiaResearch #ClinicalTrials #Research #TrialDelivery

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Dr Emma Law is Strategic Manager for the The Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network in Scotland. Emma has 13 years experience as a Clinical Trails Network Manager and over 35 years experience as a Nurse, many of which were spent in the delivery of Clinical Research Trials. Emma completed her PhD and is passionate about giving people living with dementia and their carers access to participate in research. 

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Dr Emma Law - The Cognitive Dementia Rating (CDR) Scale: The future is coming!

Dementia Researcher 25/11/2025 11:34 am

In this episode of the Dementia Researcher - Xxplored Women’s Brain Health podcast, host Dr Laura Stankeviciute speaks with Professor Claudia Barth from Charite University and Dr Gillian Coughlan from Harvard Medical School to examine the midlife transition, menopause and its significance for women’s brain health. Together they outline what the menopause truly involves across the early, late, and post stages, and explain how hormonal change affects brain structure, energy use, mood, and cognition. They also explore why this period may coincide with greater vulnerability to later Alzheimer’s disease and discuss the role of early or surgical menopause, symptom severity, and gaps in existing research cohorts. The episode highlights the need for richer reproductive data, real time biomarker studies, and closer collaboration with digital health tools to better capture women’s lived experiences. It reflects a growing wave of research and public interest aimed at improving understanding, support, and evidence based care during this important life stage. Takeaways ● Menopause is a long transition shaped by fluctuating hormones. ● Cognitive and mood symptoms reflect changes in brain networks. ● Earlier menopause is linked with increased later Alzheimer’s risk. ● Major research cohorts lack detailed reproductive data. ● New real time studies are beginning to track symptoms and biomarkers. ● Digital tools will be key for future research. ● Better global representation is needed across studies. ● Momentum is building to close long standing gaps in women’s health. Find bios on all our speakers, a full transcript of the show and more on our website at https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk - Follow us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/dementia_researcher/ https://www.facebook.com/Dementia.Researcher/ https://www.twitter.com/demrescommunity https://www.linkedin.com/company/dementia-researcher https://www.bsky.app/profile/dementiare…archer.bsky.social -- Download and Register with our Community App: https://www.onelink.to/dementiaresearcher -- Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Menopause and Research Focus 07:25 Understanding Menopause: Definitions and Stages 16:27 Menopause and Alzheimer's Disease: A Critical Connection 22:43 Understanding Menopause and Brain Health 25:21 Historical Blind Spots in Alzheimer's Research 26:38 The Importance of Reproductive Variables 31:46 Biomarkers and Methodologies in Women's Health Research 35:28 Industry Collaboration in Research 39:00 Personal Reflections on Women's Brain Health

In this episode of the Dementia Researcher - Xxplored Women’s Brain Health podcast, host Dr Laura Stankeviciute speaks with Professor Claudia Barth from Charite University and Dr Gillian Coughlan from Harvard Medical School to examine the midlife transition, menopause and its significance for women’s brain health.

Together they outline what the menopause truly involves across the early, late, and post stages, and explain how hormonal change affects brain structure, energy use, mood, and cognition. They also explore why this period may coincide with greater vulnerability to later Alzheimer’s disease and discuss the role of early or surgical menopause, symptom severity, and gaps in existing research cohorts.

The episode highlights the need for richer reproductive data, real time biomarker studies, and closer collaboration with digital health tools to better capture women’s lived experiences. It reflects a growing wave of research and public interest aimed at improving understanding, support, and evidence based care during this important life stage.

Takeaways

● Menopause is a long transition shaped by fluctuating hormones.
● Cognitive and mood symptoms reflect changes in brain networks.
● Earlier menopause is linked with increased later Alzheimer’s risk.
● Major research cohorts lack detailed reproductive data.
● New real time studies are beginning to track symptoms and biomarkers.
● Digital tools will be key for future research.
● Better global representation is needed across studies.
● Momentum is building to close long standing gaps in women’s health.

Find bios on all our speakers, a full transcript of the show and more on our website at https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk
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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Menopause and Research Focus
07:25 Understanding Menopause: Definitions and Stages
16:27 Menopause and Alzheimer's Disease: A Critical Connection
22:43 Understanding Menopause and Brain Health
25:21 Historical Blind Spots in Alzheimer's Research
26:38 The Importance of Reproductive Variables
31:46 Biomarkers and Methodologies in Women's Health Research
35:28 Industry Collaboration in Research
39:00 Personal Reflections on Women's Brain Health

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XXplored - The Midlife Transition: Menopause and the Brain

Dementia Researcher 21/11/2025 12:00 pm

Dr Peter Connelly narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher. Cognitive tests are central to dementia assessment, but Peter argues we rely on them far more than we should. He traces the history from early intellectual testing through tools such as CAPE and MMSE to modern complex batteries and laboratory measures supported by artificial intelligence. Across clinic and research, he highlights how scores can be misleading when training is poor, scoring is inconsistent, or guessing alters results, especially when small changes are treated as evidence that treatments work or fail. Throughout, he stresses that cognitive scores often relate poorly to what really matters for people with dementia which is how well they manage everyday tasks such as shopping, finances, driving, medication, and meal preparation. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-cognitive-testing/ -- Dr Peter Connelly is a retired Old Age Psychiatrist who spent much of his career in Tayside, helping to establish clinical trials for dementia and neuroprogressive disorders in Scotland. Now working with the Scottish Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network, he combines professional insight with personal experience as a former carer. In retirement, he enjoys music, golf, and time with his grandchildren. -- 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 Join our community: https://onelink.to/dementiaresearcher

Dr Peter Connelly narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher.

Cognitive tests are central to dementia assessment, but Peter argues we rely on them far more than we should. He traces the history from early intellectual testing through tools such as CAPE and MMSE to modern complex batteries and laboratory measures supported by artificial intelligence. Across clinic and research, he highlights how scores can be misleading when training is poor, scoring is inconsistent, or guessing alters results, especially when small changes are treated as evidence that treatments work or fail. Throughout, he stresses that cognitive scores often relate poorly to what really matters for people with dementia which is how well they manage everyday tasks such as shopping, finances, driving, medication, and meal preparation.

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

https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-cognitive-testing/

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Dr Peter Connelly is a retired Old Age Psychiatrist who spent much of his career in Tayside, helping to establish clinical trials for dementia and neuroprogressive disorders in Scotland. Now working with the Scottish Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network, he combines professional insight with personal experience as a former carer. In retirement, he enjoys music, golf, and time with his grandchildren.

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Dr Peter Connelly - Cognitive Testing

Dementia Researcher 19/11/2025 4:24 pm

In this session Laura Rooney from the Alzheimer’s Society and Dr Emma Law from The Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network in Scotland to explore the realities of managing and working within multidisciplinary teams. With backgrounds spanning clinical trials, mental health, behavioural science, and research delivery, they share their experiences of navigating different disciplines, building effective collaborations, and making progress in complex research environments. 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 -- Dementia is a complex condition, and tackling it requires more than one lens. Neuroscientists, clinicians, social scientists, data analysts, artists—when these voices come together, the possibilities expand. But working in multidisciplinary teams is not always easy. Different languages, priorities, and ways of thinking can lead to misunderstanding or friction. So how do we make these collaborations work? How do we manage diverse teams in a way that brings out the best in everyone? Today, we will explore what it takes to thrive in multidisciplinary research and why it matters more than ever in dementia. Speakers Laura Rooney is Lead Research Nurse for the Alzheimer's Society. With a decade of experience workin in Cancer Trials Delivery, Laura recently started to work at Alzheimer’s Society leading the first dementia research nurse programme in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. This is a £3m pilot project, which will embed 10 dedicated dementia research nurses into NHS settings across the UK to accelerate recruitment into research studies. Dr Emma Law is Strategic Manager for the The Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network in Scotland. Emma has 13 years experience as a Clinical Trails Network Manager and over 35 years experience as a Nurse, many of which were spent in the delivery of Clinical Research Trials. Emma completed her PhD and is passionate about giving people living with dementia and their carers access to participate in research. Programme The format of the event is a 30 minute livestream where the speakers will each present their thoughts on this topic for 10-15 minutes each, the host and audience are then invited to ask question, or join the livestream with their own contributions on the topic. -- Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/dementia_researcher/ https://www.facebook.com/Dementia.Researcher/ https://x.com/demrescommunity https://bsky.app/profile/dementiaresearcher.bsky.social https://www.linkedin.com/company/dementia-researcher -- Join our community and download our community app: https://onelink.to/dementiaresearcher

In this session Laura Rooney from the Alzheimer’s Society and Dr Emma Law from The Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network in Scotland to explore the realities of managing and working within multidisciplinary teams. With backgrounds spanning clinical trials, mental health, behavioural science, and research delivery, they share their experiences of navigating different disciplines, building effective collaborations, and making progress in complex research environments.

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:

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Dementia is a complex condition, and tackling it requires more than one lens. Neuroscientists, clinicians, social scientists, data analysts, artists—when these voices come together, the possibilities expand. But working in multidisciplinary teams is not always easy. Different languages, priorities, and ways of thinking can lead to misunderstanding or friction. So how do we make these collaborations work? How do we manage diverse teams in a way that brings out the best in everyone? Today, we will explore what it takes to thrive in multidisciplinary research and why it matters more than ever in dementia.
Speakers

Laura Rooney is Lead Research Nurse for the Alzheimer's Society. With a decade of experience workin in Cancer Trials Delivery, Laura recently started to work at Alzheimer’s Society leading the first dementia research nurse programme in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. This is a £3m pilot project, which will embed 10 dedicated dementia research nurses into NHS settings across the UK to accelerate recruitment into research studies.

Dr Emma Law is Strategic Manager for the The Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network in Scotland. Emma has 13 years experience as a Clinical Trails Network Manager and over 35 years experience as a Nurse, many of which were spent in the delivery of Clinical Research Trials. Emma completed her PhD and is passionate about giving people living with dementia and their carers access to participate in research.
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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 10-15 minutes each, the host and audience are then invited to ask question, or join the livestream with their own contributions on the topic.
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Colab Lab: Making Multidisciplinary Work, Work

Dementia Researcher 18/11/2025 8:02 am

Join Professors Nathan Davies and Claudia Cooper, co leads of the @alzheimerssociety Doctoral Training Centre for Integrated Dementia Care (I-Care), to learn more about their funded PhD studentships and a Clinical Training Fellowships starting in October 2026. In this webinar you will: • Hear an overview of the ICare DTC and its mission to improve compassionate, continuous and inclusive dementia care from diagnosis through to end of life • Learn about the research themes, partner institutions and example projects across dementia care, under served populations, personalised care and end of life care • Find out what is on offer for students, including stipends, fees, research costs, career development support and cohort activities • Understand eligibility, what we are looking for in applicants, and how the selection and matching process will work • Have the chance to ask questions about the programme, projects and application process How to join: The webinar takes place on Thursday 11 December 2025 from 12:00 to 13:00 GMT. If you are unable to attend, you can email questions in advance to dementiaresearcher@ucl.ac.uk

Join Professors Nathan Davies and Claudia Cooper, co leads of the @alzheimerssociety Doctoral Training Centre for Integrated Dementia Care (I-Care), to learn more about their funded PhD studentships and a Clinical Training Fellowships starting in October 2026.

In this webinar you will:

• Hear an overview of the ICare DTC and its mission to improve compassionate, continuous and inclusive dementia care from diagnosis through to end of life
• Learn about the research themes, partner institutions and example projects across dementia care, under served populations, personalised care and end of life care
• Find out what is on offer for students, including stipends, fees, research costs, career development support and cohort activities
• Understand eligibility, what we are looking for in applicants, and how the selection and matching process will work
• Have the chance to ask questions about the programme, projects and application process

How to join:

The webinar takes place on Thursday 11 December 2025 from 12:00 to 13:00 GMT.

If you are unable to attend, you can email questions in advance to dementiaresearcher@ucl.ac.uk

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Alzheimer's Society I-Care DTC: Funded PhD and Clinical Fellowship Opportunities

Dementia Researcher 17/11/2025 7:46 pm

Adam Smith narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher. In this blog Adam offers clear guidance for people seeking their first research assistant role. It explains how building a visible online presence, following authors whose work you admire, reaching out for short conversations, and engaging with communities can help you stand out. It also covers job alerts, broadening the types of roles you consider, attending webinars and conferences, volunteering for small tasks, and preparing strong applications by matching the person specification. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://communities.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/c/undergradudate/if-you-just-left-university-you-probably-got-some-336de1da-5d76-48f5-8027-0408ad5bb8a6 -- Adam Smith was born in the north, a long time ago. He wanted to write books, but ended up working in the NHS, and at the Department of Health.  He is now Programme Director in the Office of the NIHR National Director for Dementia Research (which probably sounds more important than it is) at University College London. He has led a number of initiatives to improve dementia research (including this website, Join Dementia Research & ENRICH), as well as pursuing his own research interests. In his spare time, he grows vegetables, builds Lego & spends most of his time drinking too much coffee and squeezing technology into his house. -- 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 Join our community: https://onelink.to/dementiaresearcher

Adam Smith narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher.

In this blog Adam offers clear guidance for people seeking their first research assistant role. It explains how building a visible online presence, following authors whose work you admire, reaching out for short conversations, and engaging with communities can help you stand out. It also covers job alerts, broadening the types of roles you consider, attending webinars and conferences, volunteering for small tasks, and preparing strong applications by matching the person specification.

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

https://communities.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/c/undergradudate/if-you-just-left-university-you-probably-got-some-336de1da-5d76-48f5-8027-0408ad5bb8a6

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Adam Smith was born in the north, a long time ago. He wanted to write books, but ended up working in the NHS, and at the Department of Health.  He is now Programme Director in the Office of the NIHR National Director for Dementia Research (which probably sounds more important than it is) at University College London. He has led a number of initiatives to improve dementia research (including this website, Join Dementia Research & ENRICH), as well as pursuing his own research interests. In his spare time, he grows vegetables, builds Lego & spends most of his time drinking too much coffee and squeezing technology into his house.

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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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Adam Smith - Finding Your First Research Assistant Role

Dementia Researcher 17/11/2025 12:46 pm

Dr Yvonne Couch, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website. In this blog, Yvonne examines how competition influences scientific work, using research on tenure, prestige, field evolution, and the pressures created by short funding cycles. She outlines how incentives in academia shape behaviour at every career stage and explains how systems geared toward rapid output and visible productivity can reshape what counts as valuable or creative work. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-competition-in-science/ -- Dr Yvonne Couch is a Research 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 Join our community: https://onelink.to/dementiaresearcher

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

In this blog, Yvonne examines how competition influences scientific work, using research on tenure, prestige, field evolution, and the pressures created by short funding cycles. She outlines how incentives in academia shape behaviour at every career stage and explains how systems geared toward rapid output and visible productivity can reshape what counts as valuable or creative work.

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

https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-competition-in-science/

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Dr Yvonne Couch is a Research 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 - Competition in Science

Dementia Researcher 14/11/2025 9:52 am

In this session, Adam Smth welcomes Dr Chloe Fawns-Ritchie and Ishita Virmani to share practical advice and personal experiences on job hunting after a PhD. Together, they explore how to navigate uncertainty, identify opportunities, and take confident next steps in dementia research.  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 -- Finishing a PhD can feel like stepping off a cliff. For years, your path was defined by deadlines, supervisors, and a clear research focus. Then suddenly, it is up to you to decide what comes next. Job hunting after a PhD can be daunting. Where do you start? How do you stand out? And what if you are not sure what you want anymore? In dementia research, the options are wide but not always obvious. Today, we will explore practical advice for navigating this uncertain stage, making confident choices, and finding a role that fits your skills, values, and ambitions. Speakers Dr Chloe Fawns-Ritchie - is a Lecturer in Psychology at The University of Edinburgh. Her research focuses on the bidirectional relationship between cognitive function and health across the lifespan. Chloe has put a lot of thought into how you get the job you want in academia, and how this goes beyond the interview. Ishita Virmani - is a Researcher at Medical University Innsbruck. They are working in the regulatory science group focussing on bridging the gaps between science and regulations. They are also participating in various European projects and contributing with my their background in Toxicology. 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. -- Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/dementia_researcher/ https://www.facebook.com/Dementia.Researcher/ https://x.com/demrescommunity https://bsky.app/profile/dementiaresearcher.bsky.social https://www.linkedin.com/company/dementia-researcher Join the Dementia Researcher Community: https://onelink.to/dementiaresearcher

In this session, Adam Smth welcomes Dr Chloe Fawns-Ritchie and Ishita Virmani to share practical advice and personal experiences on job hunting after a PhD. Together, they explore how to navigate uncertainty, identify opportunities, and take confident next steps in dementia research. 

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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Finishing a PhD can feel like stepping off a cliff. For years, your path was defined by deadlines, supervisors, and a clear research focus. Then suddenly, it is up to you to decide what comes next. Job hunting after a PhD can be daunting. Where do you start? How do you stand out? And what if you are not sure what you want anymore? In dementia research, the options are wide but not always obvious. Today, we will explore practical advice for navigating this uncertain stage, making confident choices, and finding a role that fits your skills, values, and ambitions.

Speakers

Dr Chloe Fawns-Ritchie - is a Lecturer in Psychology at The University of Edinburgh. Her research focuses on the bidirectional relationship between cognitive function and health across the lifespan. Chloe has put a lot of thought into how you get the job you want in academia, and how this goes beyond the interview.

Ishita Virmani - is a Researcher at Medical University Innsbruck. They are working in the regulatory science group focussing on bridging the gaps between science and regulations. They are also participating in various European projects and contributing with my their background in Toxicology.

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.
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Advise for Job Hunting after your PhD

Dementia Researcher 12/11/2025 11:00 am

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