News & Features

All the posts every put on our website. Blogs, Podcasts, Careers Support, News and all the good stuff that you wouldn’t want to miss. Only made possible thanks to funding from our amazing partners, NIHR, Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s Research UK, Alzheimer’s Society & Race Against Dementia.

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Blog – Why the Link Between Obesity & Dementia is Good News

04/12/2023

Dr Sam Moxon

Explore Dr Sam Moxon’s blog on the positive twist in obesity-dementia link. Discover how lifestyle choices can empower us against dementia.

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Profile – Dr Andy Northcott, University of West London

01/12/2023

Dementia Researcher

Senior Lecturer with a wide portfolio or research, exploring dementia friendly arts, everyday care, hospital admissions and support.

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Blog – The path less travelled

01/12/2023

Emily Spencer

Explore Emily Spencer’s journey from a bookish child to a PhD student at UCL, balancing research and impending motherhood, on her blog ‘The Path Less Travelled’

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ALZ Talks: 2023 Research Advancements

29/11/2023

Alzheimer's Association

Join Alzheimer’s Association with Dr Rebecca Edelmayer & Dr Percy Griffin for a discussion about recent advancements in Alzheimer’s research.

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A Future Without Alzheimer’s

28/11/2023

Dementia Researcher

The annual UC Irvine Dean’s Distinguished Lecture: Looking to a Future Without Alzheimer’s – hear from leading researcher sharing updates.

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Blog – The importance of good mentorship

28/11/2023

Dr Clarissa Giebel

Explore the value of mentorship with Dr Clarissa Giebel’s blog on finding guidance and inspiration at every stage, from PhD to senior leadership.

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Open Access – Challenging Assumptions Around Dementia

28/11/2023

Dementia Researcher

Open access book co-written by people living with dementia & carers exploring expectations surrounding dementia, what it ‘looks like’ and how they’re treated.

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Emily Spencer, University College London

27/11/2023

Dementia Researcher

PhD Student researching post-diagnostic support and advance care planning for people with dementia at University College London.

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Podcast – Improving Dementia Care Journeys

27/11/2023

Dementia Researcher

Dr Rahman-Filipiak hosts the Dementia Researcher Podcast with Diane Ty & Rajiv Ahuja, discussing a new Milken Institute report on dementia care navigators

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Blog – Tokenism and the challenges of diverse recruitment

24/11/2023

Dr Jodi Watt

Dr Jodi Watt’s blog offers a thought-provoking look at tokenism and its consequences in academic diversity and recruitment practices.

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Profile – Diane Ty, Milken Institute

23/11/2023

Dementia Researcher

Senior Director overseeing the Milken Institute Future Ageing Programme and its work at the intersection of healthy longevity and financial security.

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Wearable device aims to transform mobility in Parkinson’s

23/11/2023

Dementia Researcher

Exeter University & gaitQ’s wearable tech aims to transform mobility for Parkinson’s patients, enhancing independence and safety with a state-of-the-art device.