Podcast – Alzheimer’s Research UK Conference Roundup 2025
Dementia ResearcherRebecca Williams, Gargi Roy, Donatella Di Rienzo & Dr Beth Williams bring you highlights and news from the 2025 Alzheimer’s Research UK Conference
Podcast – Stronger Together: Peer Support and Community
Learn how peer support boosts dementia research with host Dr Megan Readman and insights from Adam Smith, Dr Oz Ismail, & Josh Wright, representing key networks
Profile – Josh Wright, Alzheimer’s Research UK
Josh Wright is a Research Manager at Alzheimer’s Research UK his current focus is on managing the Blood Biomarker Challenge research grants.
Nominate for the David Hague Early Career Investigator of the Year Award
The Alzheimer’s Research UK David Hague Early Career Investigator of the Year Award is open for nominations until the 28th October
Profile – Quang Tran, Alzheimer’s Research UK
Science Communications Officer at Alzheimer’s Research UK. Making the exciting dementia research out there as engaging and as accessible as possible.
Defying Dementia: Live from the Lab Catchup
If you missed this exclusive livestream (broadcast on the 13/06/24) catch-up now for a a rare glimpse into the heart of the labs and the minds of the experts.
Podcast – Alzheimer’s Research UK Conference Roundup 2024
Dr Yvonne Couch, Dr Jodi Watt, Yasmin Bonsu & Dr Becky Carlyle bring you highlights and news from the 2024 Alzheimer’s Research UK Conference
Profile – Jess Tobin, Alzheimer’s Research UK
Science Communications Manager at Alzheimer’s Research UK. Translating our research and research from the wider field into accessible information
Ask a Dementia Researcher – Professor Selina Wray
Alzheimer’s Research UK caught up with Professor Selina Wray to chat about the current landscape for Women in Science for International Women’s Day.
Profile – Dr Leah Mursaleen, Alzheimer’s Research UK
Head of Research at Alzheimer’s Research UK playing a leading role in the implementation and delivery of ARUK’s research strategy and grant funding activities
Race Against Dementia Fellowships 2024 – Information
RAD Fellowship Info session and Q&A Livestream Recording. Learn how you could become a RAD Fellow in 2024 (with top Fellowship writing tips from Dr Amy Lloyd).
Alzheimer’s Research UK Annual Report 2023
Alzheimer’s Research UK Annual Report for 2023 providing highlights from across the charity’s work, raising over £50m for the first time.
A day in the life of a dementia researcher – Chris Albertyn
Meet Chris Albertyn, ARUK dementia scientists investigating is a new mouth spray with ingredients from the cannabis plant could help to ease the symptoms of AD
Catch-up – Lab Notes: Understanding Air Pollution & Dementia
Catch-up on the most recent ARUK Lab Notes session to hear from Dr Louise Kelly and Dr Jake Brooks talk about Air Pollution and Dementia.
Embedding Research into Clinical Practice
From the ARUK Clinical Conference in 2022 Dr Vanessa Raymont, Dr Roy Jones, Dr Emer MacSweeney & Carli Pirie discuss “Embedding research into clinical practice”
Profile – Dr Aoife Cosgrave, Alzheimer’s Research UK
Science Communications Officer for Alzheimer’s Research UK supporting the charity to communicate dementia research to a wider audience.
ARUK – The Economic Value of Dementia Research
New report from ARUK & Office of Health Economics quantifies the economic benefits from investment in dementia research and whats needed to sustain growth
Towards A Cure, Alzheimer’s Research UK 10 year strategy
Towards a Cure marks a pivotal moment both for everyone affected by dementia and for ARUK as they launch a new 10 year strategy
ARUK Lab Notes: Emerging treatments
Professors Fiona Ducotterd & Paul Brennan share the work taking place at UK’s specially-created Drug Discovery Alliance, recorded on 25 Apr.
Dementia Researcher Secures Funding to provide ECR Support
Dementia Researcher secures £1.1 million of funding from charity partners and the NIHR to enable a further 5 years of ECR support.
Ask Your Mentor Podcast
The Ask Your Mentor Podcast – with mentees interviewing their mentors, talking careers, lessoned leared and what they’ve learned that could help you.
Podcast – ARUK Conference Roundup 2023, Part Two
In part-two of our ARUK Highlights Podcast it’s all about the science. Dr Zara Franklin hosts with Dr Steven Quinn, Dr Szu-Han Wang & Dr Natalie Connor-Robson
Podcast – ARUK Conference Roundup 2023, Part One
The 1st of our 2-part special podcast recorded on location at the ARUK Conference in Aberdeen, in this show our four special guests discuss the ECR day.
Profile – Dr Susan Mitchell, Alzheimer’s Research UK
Head of Policy at ARUK responsible for developing evidence-based policy to ensure people affected by dementia benefit from the progress in research.
Alzheimer’s Research UK 5-Year Research Strategy
Treatment, diagnosis, and prevention are the three priority areas Alzheimer’s Research UK are focusing on to make a difference to the lives of people affected by dementia.
New Paper Highlights Mentoring Success
New paper published in AMRC Open Research details the success of a mentoring scheme established by the ARUK Scotland and UCL Networks
Exploring gender composition of dementia researchers at different stages
New Alzheimer’s Research UK analysis published in AMRC Open Research this week explores gender disparities in dementia researcher careers
How to become a Race Against Dementia Fellow
Recently finished or about to finish your PhD? Watch this livestream recording to hear about Race Against Dementia Fellowships.
The Impact of Dementia on Women
New Alzheimer’s Research UK report shares how women are disproportionately affected across their life – as people and researchers.
Why is Alzheimer’s Research UK piloting narrative CVs?
What you need to know if you’re applying for Alzheimer’s Research UK funding in 2022 – get your narrative CV ready
6 Highlights from the 2022 ARUK Conference
Alzheimer’s Research UK’s annual conference showcased the latest dementia research findings, check out the highlights in this post.
Podcast – ARUK Conference Roundup 2022
This week we have a we have a special podcast recorded during last weeks Alzheimer’s Research UK Conference in Brighton – guest hosted by Dr Katy Bray.
Podcast – Exploring the New Alzheimer’s Research UK ECR Programme
Adam Smith interviews 3 of the people behind the new Alzheimer’s Research UK ECR Programme, to learn more about how they’re increasing their support for ECRs
Alzheimer’s Research UK ECR Strategy
Learn about the new Alzheimer’s Research UK ECR Strategy published in 2022 and how they’re focussing on support across all career stages
Alzheimer’s Research UK launches new ECR Programme
Alzheimer’s Research UK has developed a new programme that consists of refreshing existing activities & developing new support for ECRs.
Podcast – Why grants get funded and why they don’t
Dr Mike Daniels shares insights from his time observing the ARUK Grant Review Board, with top tips for anyone writing a grant application.
How ARUK’s mentorship scheme helped me
Dr Josie Fullerton discusses her experience of being paired with mentor Dr Ian Harrison, through an innovative ARUK Network mentoring scheme
Dementia Attitudes Monitor Update
Wave 2 of the Alzheimer’s Research UK Dementia Attitudes Monitor gives detailed insight into the UK’s attitudes towards and understanding of dementia
ARUK report calls for improvements in clinical trial systems
Alzheimer’s Research UK publishes a new report, calling for urgent improvements to how research is promoted and how clinical trails for dementia are delivered
Blog – My experience of the ARUK 2021 conference
Dr Beth EyreTwo years into her PhD and Beth Eyre hasn’t had an opportunity to attend a face to face conference. Beth reflects on the virtual ARUK 2021
ARUK – Celebrating Early Career Researchers
Last week Early Career Researchers played a significant role in the Alzheimer’s Research UK Conference. In this post ARUK celebrate their contribution.
Blog – Lab Reasearchers guide to PPI
Dr Katy Stubbs highlights how and why Lab-based researchers and can engage the public in their work, and how both will benefit.
How ARUK Makes Funding Decisions
Dr Lauren Walker discovers how Alzheimer’s Research UK donations support the most promising science – behind the veil of the grant review board.
Blog – Alzheimer’s Research UK Scotland Network: Growing Dementia Research in Glasgow
Dr Fiona KerrNew blog from Dr Fiona Kerr, and Dr Lorraine Work sharing news from the recent ARUK Scotland network meeting.
Blog – ARUK North-West Network ECR Day
New blog from Jo Sharpe – sharing news from the recent Alzheimer’s Research UK Network day in Manchester.
Blog – The Reading University ARUK Dementia Research Day 2019
Anne-Marie GreenawayNew blog from Anne-Marie Greenaway – sharing her key take-aways from the recent Alzheimer’s Research UK Network day in Reading.
Blog – Don’t just see, observe.
Josie FullertonDr Josie Fullerton shares her insights from behind the scenes of the ARUK grant review board, with helpful tips for writing your next grant application.
Blog – UCL ARUK Network Scientific Meeting
Did you miss the Alzheimer’s Research UK North-West Network early-careers research event? No worries, we have you covered.
Blog – Inside the ARUK grant review board
Three guest blogs from Early Career Researchers, on their visit as an observer at the recent ARUK Grant Review Board
Blog – Four takes on observing the ARUK grant review board – Take Four by Dr Nazira Albargothy
This is the third of three guest blogs from Early Career Researchers who observed the recent ARUK Grant Review Board
Blog – Four takes on observing the ARUK grant review board – Take Three by Dr Barbara Kramarz
This is the third of three guest blogs from Early Career Researchers who observed the recent ARUK Grant Review Board
Blog – Four takes on observing the ARUK grant review board – Take Two by Dr Hannah Scott
This is the second of three guest blogs from Early Career Researchers who observed the recent ARUK Grant Review Board
Blog – Four takes on observing the ARUK grant review board – Take One by Dr Kira Shaw
This is the first of three guest blogs from Early Career Researchers who observed the recent ARUK Grant Review Board
Blog – Manchester and North West Network Early-Career Researcher Conference
Adam SmithDid you miss the Alzheimer’s Research UK North-West Network early-careers research event? No worries, we have you covered.
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Exciting news! 🌟 Our conference session topics are here, covering cutting-edge research and innovation.
There’s something for everyone passionate about pushing boundaries in science. 🧬✨
Check out the full list of sessions and register now!
https://www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/research/for-researchers/research-conference/scientific-programme-2025/
Join us for #ARUKConf25 at @ICC_Birmingham on 25 & 26 Feb 2025 🔬
• Discover cutting-edge dementia research.
• Network with others in the dementia community.
• Grow by learning about new techniques, diagnostic tools, and innovative approaches
https://www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/research/for-researchers/research-conference/
🚨 Deadline alert!
Submit your dementia-related research abstract by Dec 13 for #Translation2025. Present a Flash Talk or Poster at our conference in March.
Don't miss out! 🔗 https://www.oxforduniversitystores.co.uk/conferences-and-events/department-of-psychiatry/events/dpuk-translation-2025
We're pleased to join the @BritishNeuro's Festive Symposium today for brilliant talks on the resilience of the brain!🧠 Come and say hi if you see us there!
📢Calling all dementia researchers!
Join us in Birmingham for #ARUKConf25, a premier event for collaboration and discovery.
Register now to secure your place!
#DementiaResearch #ARUKConference
Research Conference - Alzheimer's Research UK
Join us at the ICC Birmingham and online for the Alzheimer’s Research UK Conference 2025 to hear the latest findings in dementia research.
www.alzheimersresearchuk.org
📢 Abstracts open for #Translation2025!
Join @DementiasUK in London for 2 days of cutting-edge dementia research & ECR sessions. Submit your work by Dec 13.
Learn more: https://www.oxforduniversitystores.co.uk/conferences-and-events/department-of-psychiatry/events/dpuk-translation-2025
Alzheimer’s Research UK’s annual research conference is back with panels, presentations, and networking sessions.
Don’t miss it—sign up now!
#ARUKConf25
Research Conference - Alzheimer's Research UK
Join us at the ICC Birmingham and online for the Alzheimer’s Research UK Conference 2025 to hear the latest findings in dementia research.
www.alzheimersresearchuk.org
🧠 We can’t wait to see everyone next week at the @BritishNeuro Festive Symposium!
It’s your chance to connect with neuroscientists from academia, clinics, and industry as we explore The Resilient Brain.
🎟️ Make sure you’ve got your ticket! https://www.bna.org.uk/mediacentre/events/2024-festive-symposium-the-resilient-brain/
Observe our February 2025 Grant Review Board Meeting!
🌟 Open to final-year PhD to Senior Fellows
🗓️ Apply by 11 Dec 2024 (limited slots—may close early!)
Don’t miss out: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=LobwP03DdkWj6b1P9XoIwKSx64O2AdJNi2QeNMw0FddUMVlBMUY4VTI2NTVOUjhMWktRTjBRUVBMTC4u
🧠 Calling all Early Career Researchers in dementia!
Submit your abstract for #Translation2025 by Dec 13 & showcase your work at the conference in London. Flash Talks & Posters up for grabs!
Register now👉 https://www.oxforduniversitystores.co.uk/conferences-and-events/department-of-psychiatry/events/dpuk-translation-2025
