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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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New study discovers how neurons die in Alzheimer’s disease

15/09/2023

Dementia Researcher

New study led by Professor Bart De Strooper discovers Neurons are triggered into programmed cell death following exposure to amyloid plaques and tau tangles.

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Guest Blog – Beyond the manuscript: disentangling academic authorship

15/09/2023

Dr Gaia Brezzo

Dr Gaia Brezzo demystifies academic authorship. Sharing her experience to discuss key roles, navigating grey areas, and avoiding disputes – essential for ECRs.

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Capacity & Consent to Research Resources

14/09/2023

Dementia Researcher

A new resource from Cardiff University with resources to support researchings dealing with consenting people into research with impaired capacity.

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Guest Blog – Demystifying the PhD

13/09/2023

Beth Eyre

Uncover the complexities of a UK PhD with Dr. Beth Eyre’s blog “Demystifying the PhD.” From funding to stages, it’s your go-to guide for a doctoral journey.

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NIHR Academy Mentoring Programme

12/09/2023

NIHR

The NIHR Academy provides postdoc Academy Members with career development support through its mentoring programme – Closes 20th October

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Raymond and Cynthia’s Vow – ‘Facing things together’

12/09/2023

Alzheimer's Society

Raymond and Cynthia James have been married for 55 years. They share the story of how they met and how their relationship has helped them face his diagnosis

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Guest Blog – Population Studies: Examples of how they are helping

11/09/2023

Dr Connor Richardson

Read Connor’s blog on CFAS! Learn about a decline in dementia, challenges in MCI diagnosis, and dementia’s complex neuropathology. A must for ageing research!

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Catch-up – Lab Notes: Understanding Air Pollution & Dementia

08/09/2023

Alzheimer's Research UK

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.

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UK joins Horizon Europe under a new bespoke deal

08/09/2023

Dementia Researcher

UK scientists will have access to the world’s largest research collaboration, Horizon Europe, the UK has secured a bespoke deal to allow the participation.

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Podcast – The Hidden Support: Dementia Researchers’ Partners

08/09/2023

Dementia Researcher

In this podcast we meet some of the unsung heroes behind dementia researchers – three husbands. Insights into support, and a fun quiz hosted by Adam Smith

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How Parenthood Contributes to Gender Gaps in Academia

07/09/2023

eLife

This eLife paper explores gender differences in parenthood & academic achievements and explores the influence of work-family conflict and partner support

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Balancing Act – Professor Tammaryn Lashley

07/09/2023

Dementia Researcher

In this no-holds-barred interview Professor Tammaryn Lashley provides a candid, comprehensive picture of her day-to-today past & present as a mother & academic.