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Alzheimer’s Research UK launches new ECR Programme

26/01/2022

Dementia Researcher

Alzheimer’s Research UK has developed a new programme that consists of refreshing existing activities & developing new support for ECRs.

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Profile – Dr Rosa Sancho, Alzheimer’s Research UK

26/01/2022

Dementia Researcher

Head of Research responsible for the implementation of their research strategy. managing funding programmes and partnerships

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Blog – Don’t Say the ‘D’ Word

26/01/2022

Nathan Stephens

Much has been done to improve dementia awareness, but in this blog Nathan discusses the narrative, and asks if this has been improved or could it be misleading?

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Christine’s Story – Coping as a Carer

25/01/2022

Alzheimer's Society

Christine talks about life as a Dementia Carer and finding the Support she needed – a new short film from Alzheimer’s Society reminding us why research is vital

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Profile – Dr Jill Fowler, The University of Edinburgh

24/01/2022

Dementia Researcher

Alzheimer’s Research UK Senior Research Fellow at The University of Edinburgh researching Stroke, Vascular dementia and Astrocytes

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How lab leaders can support students’ non-academic careers

24/01/2022

Nature Careers Blog

Nervous about advising junior lab colleagues who want to switch sectors? Don’t be, say scientists who have made the move. Shared from Nature Careers Blog

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Blog – The Blood Brain Barrier

24/01/2022

Dr Yvonne Couch

New blog from Dr Yvonne Couch discussing all things blood brain barrier, the history, how it works and why it is important for her research.

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Blog – What neuropathology can tell us about the brain diseases which lead to dementia

20/01/2022

Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali

Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali describes what neuropathology can tell us about the brain diseases which lead to dementia, and what this means for dementia diagnosis in life

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Blog – The highs and lows of scientific research

18/01/2022

Dr Beth Eyre

An insight into the highs and lows of scientific research – from Beth Eyre’s perspective as a third year PhD student in Neuroscience.

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Podcast – Cognitive Stimulation Therapy, ISTAART Research Perspectives

17/01/2022

Dementia Researcher

Fernando Peres & Dr Clara Domínguez Vivero talk with a CST expert and an Alzheimer’s Association Volunteer – exploring user and researcher perspectives