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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.

Science

Does ApoE in Neurons Drive Vulnerability in Alzheimer’s?

26/05/2021

Alz Forum

Study published May 6 in Nature Neuroscience makes the case that neuronal ApoE not only signals distress, but also may have a hand in killing the neurons.

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Blog – Respecting Your Betters

25/05/2021

Dr Yvonne Couch

The best mentors listen closely, help you learn about yourself, and provide whatever you need. Dr Yvonne Couch discusses what good mentoring looks like

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Podcast – Building Computers from Human Brain Cells

24/05/2021

Dementia Researcher

Dr Sam Moxon talks with Dr Eric Hill and Dr Paul Roach from Loughborough University, about their £3m Neu-ChiP Project, connecting stem cells & microchips

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Profile – Dr Paul Roach

21/05/2021

Dementia Researcher

Senior Lecturer in Biomaterials and Interface Science at Loughborough University working to interface biomaterials with computer chips.

Research News

We made it easier to find the podcast that can help

21/05/2021

Dementia Researcher

With over 120 episodes on a whole range or career and research topics, we have a show that can help you – and we just made it a lot easier to find what you need

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ARUK report calls for improvements in clinical trial systems

20/05/2021

Dementia Researcher

Alzheimer’s Research UK publishes a new report, calling for urgent improvements to how research is promoted and how clinical trails for dementia are delivered

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New insight into protein production in brain

20/05/2021

Dementia Researcher

Study led by UCL scientists reveals, a layer of genetic material involved in controlling the production of tau, and is important for Alzheimer’s Research.

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Profile – Dr Eric Hill, Loughborough University

20/05/2021

Dementia Researcher

Dr Eric Hill is a Reader in cellular and molecular neurobiology at Loughborough University, using stem cell models to study neuronal dysfunction and disease.

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Blog – How to nail your CV

19/05/2021

Dr Sam Moxon

Dr Sam Moxon provides a comprehensive guide on creating a great CV, suitable for academia and industry – guaranteed to get you on the shortlist.

Careers

Nature Peer Review Mentoring Programme

19/05/2021

Nature Careers Blog

Opportunities for ECRs to engage with the peer review and publication process can be few and far between. Nature has opened a new mentoring scheme to help.