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 – Unlocking the lecturing toolkit; preparing your first lecture

14/01/2024

Dr Gaia Brezzo

Elevate your lecturing craft (and keep your students awake) with Dr Gaia Brezzo’s expert tips on delivering your first engaging and impactful lecture.

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Blog – When to say “no” to new opportunities

11/01/2024

Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali

Gain insights on setting professional limits with Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali’s blog on why it’s crucial to say “no” to certain opportunities (and when to say yes).

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Blog – Biofluid-based biomarkers PIA Year in Review Recap

10/01/2024

Dr Aitana Sogorb Esteve

Dr Aitana Sogorb-Esteve reflects on the ISTAART Biofluid-based biomarkers PIA Year in Review webinar, sharing the latest developments from the field.

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Profile – Marija Taneska, Alzheimer’s Society

10/01/2024

Dementia Researcher

Research Evidence Officer supporting three Alzheimer’s Society Centers of Excellence, in addition to the IDEAL, PriDem and NIDUS Studies.

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Podcast – Crossing Borders: Exploring the Blood-Brain Barrier

08/01/2024

Dementia Researcher

Explore the secrets of the blood-brain barrier and Dementia in this podcast hosted by Dr Fiona McLean with special guests Dr Sophie Morse and Dr Kate Harris.

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Dementia Researcher Annual Report

05/01/2024

Dementia Researcher

We’re pleased to share our annual report, demonstrating our reach and achievements over the past year, and plans for 2024.

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Blog – Who am I? Navigating identity as a parent

04/01/2024

Emily Spencer

Explore Emily Spencer’s journey as she intertwines PhD pursuits with new motherhood, challenging norms & reshaping identity. 🌟 #ParentingInAcademia

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Sustainability in the lab: How to make your science greener

04/01/2024

Dementia Researcher

Lyndsey Fletcher writes for Front Line Genomics discussing the importance of sustainability and exploring ways to make your lab and science greener.

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Blog – The Economics of Dementia

01/01/2024

Dementia Researcher

Uncover the hidden economic impact of dementia in the UK with PhD Student Hannah Hussain’s blog, revealing costs and solutions for a sustainable future.

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Profile – Dr Kate Harris, Newcastle University

01/01/2024

Dementia Researcher

Kate is an Alzheimer’s Research UK Fellow working on finding new drug targets for neurodegenerative disease in neuroinflammaton

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Profile – Dr Sophie Morse, Imperial College London

31/12/2023

Dementia Researcher

Working at the UK Dementia Research Institute exploring the use of focused ultrasound technologies to stimulate glia against dementia & to support drug delivery

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Digital training improves quality of life for care residents

28/12/2023

Dementia Researcher

New research led by University of Exeter and King’s College London shows digital training programme improves quality of life for care residents with dementia.