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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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Podcast – Three Researchers. One Disease. Lewy Body Dementia

29/01/2026

Dementia Researcher

In this podcast episode we explore Lewy body dementia with Ece Bayram, Joe Kane & David Koss discussing diagnosis research challenges and why awareness matters

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Blog – Never Truly Known, The Reality of Lewy Body Dementia

29/01/2026

Dr Sam Moxon

A moving blog from Dr Sam Moxon on Lewy body dementia, diagnosis uncertainty, family experience, and why awareness matters even without clear answers

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Study maps symptom links in Lewy body dementia

29/01/2026

Dementia Researcher

New research uses network analysis to show how Lewy body dementia symptoms connect, highlighting visual hallucinations and bladder symptoms as central features.

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New report warns of major rise in dementia across Europe

28/01/2026

Dementia Researcher

A new Alzheimer Europe report estimates dementia across Europe could rise by almost two thirds by 2050, increasing pressure on health, care, and research.

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Blog – Alzheimer’s to Lewy Body Disease – Expanding our Research Horizons

27/01/2026

Dr Ajantha Abey

From Alzheimer’s to Lewy body disease, Dr Ajantha Abey explains why looking beyond single diagnoses matters & how shared pathology can shape research and trials

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Could an MRI scan detect Lewy body dementia sooner?

26/01/2026

Dementia Researcher

New research uses brain scans to spot Lewy body dementia earlier. John O’Brien and Elena Herrero explain how imaging could improve diagnosis and care.

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Blog – Recognising Dementia with Lewy Bodies in Clinical Practice

26/01/2026

Dr Peter Connelly

Recognising dementia with Lewy bodies in clinical practice. Peter Connelly explains key symptoms clinicians should look for beyond memory loss.

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Depression later in life may signal Parkinson’s or Lewy body dementia

26/01/2026

Dementia Researcher

A Danish study of 17,711 people found late life depression was more common before Parkinson’s and Lewy body dementia, suggesting early neurodegenerative change.

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Lewy Body Dementia Research Year in Review

24/01/2026

Dementia Researcher

Lewy Body Dementia Association webinar reviewing 2025 advances in Lewy body dementia research including diagnostics biomarkers and clinical trials

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£2.4m national trial to rethink swallowing care

23/01/2026

Dementia Researcher

The University of Bradford has £2.4m from NIHR to lead a clinical trial to improve care for swallowing difficulties, including dementia.

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Blog – Why you should Start Writing Blogs

22/01/2026

Rebecca Williams

Rebecca Williams reflects on how blogging shaped her PhD journey, built confidence, and helped her find her voice as a researcher.

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SPIN-D Network + Flexible Funding 2026 Explained

22/01/2026

Dementia Researcher

Round two of SPIN D Flexible Funding is open. This session explains the schemes, eligibility, PPI expectations and tips to shape a strong application.