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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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In Focus: International Day of Women and Girls in Science

11/02/2019

Dementia Researcher

On 11 February, the United Nations, partners worldwide, women and girls will mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Why does it matter?

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Blog – Social activities are key to a good quality of life

11/02/2019

Dr Clarissa Giebel

Blog from Dr Clarissa Giebel, discussing Social Prescribing – It’s not only tablets that can make you feel better

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Scientist Focus: Rebecca Gabriele

08/02/2019

Dementia Researcher

Scientist Focus from Alzheimer’s Research UK: Rebecca Gabriele, King’s College understanding the function of BIN1, in Alzheimer’s disease

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How to include PPI in funding applications

07/02/2019

Dementia Researcher

The NIHR has launched a new interactive online course for public reviewers, researchers and research managers to help boost knowledge of patient and public involvement.

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An Antimicrobial Approach to Treating Alzheimer’s?

07/02/2019

Alz Forum

Brush, Floss, Take a Protease Inhibitor? Do periodontal bacteria cause some cases of Alzheimer’s disease? Scientists at one start-up think so.

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Clinical Research MOOC

07/02/2019

Adam Smith

The ‘Improving Healthcare Through Clinical Research’ online course starts on 11 February. In this course you will explore clinical research – its challenges and its huge benefits to modern healthcare.

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Minding your Ps and Qs

07/02/2019

Dementia Researcher

Blog by Claire Rosten, Research Methodologist, for the NIHR Research Design Service South East – Have you demonstrated the PRIORITY of your research topic and clearly defined the research QUESTION?

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Blog – Presenting to clinicians versus academics

07/02/2019

Dementia Researcher

Anna Volkmer shares practical advice for effective presentations, from tailoring slides to your audience to creating a clear and engaging story.

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The Life Scientist’s Guide To Cost-Saving In The Lab

06/02/2019

Dementia Researcher

In this Life Scientist’s Guide To Cost-Saving In The Lab, neuroscience PhD student Karolina Farrell from UCL shares her top tips for cutting costs (not corners) in the lab.

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Alzheimer’s Research UK – Dementia Attitudes Monitor

06/02/2019

Dementia Researcher

Blog shared from Hilary Evans for Alzheimer’s Research UK – New report published by Alzheimer’s Research UK shines a light on the UK’s attitudes towards dementia and research