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SUMMARY:Research Showcase - Strengthening Family Connections Through Reminiscence
DESCRIPTION:How can families maintain meaningful connections with loved ones living with dementia after they move into a care home. And how can reminiscence help make visits more engaging and rewarding for everyone involved. \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\, Connor McDonald will present findings from his PhD\, a collaborative Action Research study exploring family-centred reminiscence during care home visits for people living with dementia. Working alongside family members\, the project co-developed a new approach to using reminiscence as a way of strengthening and preserving relationships. \nThe session will explore how collaboration with families shaped the intervention\, what was learned through the co-design process\, and how reminiscence can support meaningful interaction and connection within care home settings. \nConnor is an early career researcher at the University of the West of Scotland whose research focuses on dementia care\, family involvement\, and collaborative approaches to improving the experiences of people living with dementia and those closest to them. \nAttendees can expect a thought provoking and discussion-led session with time for questions and conversation. \n\nRegister
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/research-showcase-strengthening-family-connections-through-reminiscence/
LOCATION:Dementia Researcher Communities App
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Research Showcase - Genetic Determinants of Cognitive Heterogeneity in Parkinson’s Disease
DESCRIPTION:Why do some people with Parkinson’s disease develop dementia while others do not. And how do genetic differences influence cognitive outcomes across the disease. \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\, Dr Esra Demir Unal will present her research exploring the genetic factors that contribute to cognitive heterogeneity in Parkinson’s disease. Her work investigates how rare monogenic variants\, polygenic risk\, and genetic loci associated with Alzheimer’s disease influence susceptibility to dementia and cognitive decline. \nBy combining insights from monogenic Parkinson’s disease with broader genetic risk profiles\, the research aims to improve understanding of why cognitive outcomes vary between individuals and identify pathways that may support earlier prediction and more personalised approaches to care. \nEsra is an Assistant Professor at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University\, specialising in neurogenetics and neurodegenerative disease. Her research focuses on the genetic architecture of dementia and Parkinson’s disease\, with an emphasis on understanding the biological mechanisms underlying cognitive impairment. \n\nRegister
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/research-showcase-genetic-determinants-of-cognitive-heterogeneity-in-parkinsons-disease/
LOCATION:Dementia Researcher Communities App
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Research Showcase - Investigating White Matter Hyperintensities in People at Risk of Alzheimer's
DESCRIPTION:What can white matter hyperintensities tell us about Alzheimer’s disease risk. And could these changes in the brain help explain why some people are more vulnerable to cognitive decline than others. \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\, Cameron Heyman will present a high-level summary of his PhD research investigating white matter hyperintensities (WMHs) in people at increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease dementia. The talk will explore the cognitive impacts of WMHs\, the factors associated with their development\, and what they may reveal about the earliest stages of dementia risk. \nDrawing together findings from his doctoral research\, Cameron will discuss how understanding WMHs may improve our knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease progression and help identify opportunities for earlier detection and intervention. \nCameron is a PhD student at the University of Auckland whose research focuses on the cognitive impacts and risk factors of white matter hyperintensities in people at increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease dementia. \nAttendees can expect a research-focused session with time for questions and discussion. \n\nRegister
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/research-showcase-investigating-white-matter-hyperintensities-in-people-at-risk-of-alzheimers/
LOCATION:Dementia Researcher Communities App
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Alzheimer's Research UK New Network's Funding Call and Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, 12 August at 12pm BST for an information session about Alzheimer’s Research UK’s call for Expressions of Interest to lead a new Dementia Research Network. \nJoshua Wright\, Senior Research Manager – Engagement at Alzheimer’s Research UK\, will introduce the call\, explain what ARUK is looking for and answer questions from prospective applicants. \nThe new Networks will bring researchers together across disciplines\, institutions and career stages around a clear scientific theme\, challenge or capability. Successful Networks could receive up to £200\,000 per year for up to five years\, beginning in January 2027. \nThe session will cover: \n\nThe aims and scope of the call\nWho is eligible to lead a Network\nWhat makes a strong Network theme and proposal\nLeadership\, ECR\, PPIE and EDI expectations\nFunding and eligible activities\nThe Expression of Interest and selection process\n\nThere will also be an opportunity to put your questions directly to Joshua during the live Q&A. \nSet a Reminder
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/alzheimers-research-uk-new-networks-funding-call-and-qa/
LOCATION:YouTube & Twitter LIVE
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Research Showcase - Mapping Brain Ageing with Multimodal Imaging
DESCRIPTION:Why do people experience brain ageing so differently. And how can combining multiple types of brain imaging help us better understand Alzheimer’s disease and related symptoms. \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\, Dr Lily Cheng will present her research using computational modelling\, multimodal neuroimaging\, and biomarkers to investigate the biological diversity of brain ageing and Alzheimer’s disease. She will introduce SuperBigFLICA\, a semi-supervised multimodal data fusion framework that integrates amyloid PET\, tau PET\, grey matter density\, cortical thickness\, and pial surface area to identify patterns shared across imaging modalities. \nThe session will explore how these multimodal brain imaging patterns relate to cognition and neuropsychiatric symptoms\, while also discussing the opportunities and challenges of interpreting complex data fusion approaches in dementia research. \nLily Cheng is a Research Fellow at McLean Hospital in Belmont\, Massachusetts. Her research focuses on computational neuroscience\, multimodal neuroimaging\, and biomarkers to better understand heterogeneity in brain ageing\, Alzheimer’s disease\, and neuropsychiatric symptoms. \nAttendees can expect a research focused session with time for questions and discussion. \n\nRegister
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/research-showcase-mapping-brain-ageing-with-multimodal-imaging/
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