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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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Profile – Dr Andrew Kiselica, University of Georgia

09/04/2026

Dementia Researcher

Dr Andrew Kiselica is an Associate Professor at the University of Georgia studying early Alzheimer’s detection, rural screening and dementia risk.

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Blog – How Site Initiation Visits work and why they matter

08/04/2026

Dementia Researcher

Jacqui Kerr explains how Site Initiation Visits prepare research teams, ensure compliance, and set the foundation for safe, high quality clinical trials.

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How to jump off science’s productivity treadmill

08/04/2026

Nature Careers Blog

Why do scientists avoid the work that matters most A Nature Careers podcast explores procrastination fear identity and life choices in research

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Profile – Professor Vibe G. Frokjaer, University of Copenhagen

08/04/2026

Dementia Researcher

Professor Vibe G Frokjaer, Clinical Professor at University of Copenhagen, studies brain architecture of mood disorder risk to improve prevention and treatment.

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Blog – The Motherhood Penalty and Career Progression

01/04/2026

Dr Becky Carlyle

Dr Becky Carlyle reflects on motherhood, academia, and career impact, exploring real challenges and small changes that could support working parents.

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Why labs need a napping room to help you work, rest and play

01/04/2026

Nature Careers Blog

A 30-minute snooze can boost creativity and help banish burnout, says neuroscientist Joseph Jebelli, author of The Brain at Rest.

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Parkinson’s Research Gaps Exposed

01/04/2026

Dementia Researcher

New report finds Parkinson’s research overlooks prevention and care. Explore where funding goes, what is missing, and why it matters.

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Profile – Kirsty Hynes, Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network

01/04/2026

Dementia Researcher

Kirsty Hynes is a Clinical Studies Officer at ENRICH Scotland supporting care home research, with a background in mental health nursing and a love of running.

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Podcast – ADPD 2026 Conference Highlights – Part Two

30/03/2026

Dementia Researcher

AD/PD 2026 reflections continue with new insights on biomarkers, personalised medicine, and future treatments shaping dementia research.

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Podcast – ADPD 2026 Conference Highlights – Part One

29/03/2026

Dementia Researcher

Conference highlights from AD/PD 2026 in Copenhagen, exploring biomarkers, AI, co pathology, and future treatments in dementia research.

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MND Association: Rethinking Grief Support

27/03/2026

Dementia Researcher

Webinar from the MND Association explores a new digital grief triage tool, asking when support is needed and how to guide people to the right help.

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DEMON Webinar Recording: Decoding Neurodegeneration with Proteomics

26/03/2026

DEMON Network

Dr Jacob Vogel explores how proteomics is revealing new insights into Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, linking biology, biomarkers, and clinical prediction.