New NIHR Open Access policy
NIHRThe NIHR has launched a new Open Access policy, requiring all peer-reviewed articles from research they funded to be made immediately open access under an open licence.
Profile – Alan Richardson, Alzheimer’s Society
Dementia ResearcherFormer carer and Research Network Volunteer for Alzheimer’s Society providing lived experience input into the Society’s research funding programme, reviewing grant applications and monitoring our grants as well as getting involved in lots of dementia research.
Alzheimer’s Innovation Readiness Index 2021
Alzheimer’s Disease International and the Global Coalition on Aging (GCOA) has launched a new report called the 2021 Alzheimer’s Innovation Readiness Index (AIRI), which evaluates 10 European countries on how well they are addressing Alzheimer’s disease.
Want to host a podcast? We need you for Methods Matter Season 2
We’re looking for an early career researcher to host the second season of our Methods Matter podcast – No experienbce needed, but you need to be a great listner, with enthusiasm and an inquiring mind.
Profile – Cherie Nyota, Alzheimer’s Society
Research Engagement Office for Alzheimer’s Society coordinating patient and public involvement, and working alonside Research Network volunteers, who are all affected by dementia to support researchers.
Donanemab Phase 3 Puts Plasma p-Tau, Remote Assessments to the Test
Donanemab, Aducanumab, Lecanemab and Gantenerumab its all just Monoclonal Antibodies to me! News from CTAD via Alz Forum.
Guest Blog – Job Hunting after Grad School
Morgan DanielIn the last post from Morgan Daniel’s MSc journey blogs, she discusses job hunting, the challenges, ups and downs and a few things she learned along the way.
Potentially long-lasting effects of the pandemic on scientists
Nature Careers BlogA new paper by Jian Gao, Northwestern University reveals that while the COVID-19 pandemic’s initial impacts on scientists’ research time seem alleviated, there has been a decline in the rate of initiating new projects.
Guest Blog – Another year, another Liverpool Dementia Conference!
Dr Clarissa GiebelDr Clarissa Giebel reflects and updates on the recent Liverpool Dementia & Ageing Research Conference, available to watch back now on the NIHR ARC MWC YouTube Channel.
UK Government to invest £375 million in neurodegenerative disease research
A £375 million investment to improve understanding and treatment for a range of neurodegenerative diseases, including £50 million for motor neurone disease (MND / ALS)
