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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 – Michelle Memran, Global Brain Health Institute

28/08/2025

Dementia Researcher

Michelle Memran is a Documentary Filmmaker, Advocate and Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health working to share stories and improbe brain health

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Blog – Career Decisions in Academia

28/08/2025

Rebecca Williams

Rebecca Williams shares why there is no ‘wrong path’ in academia or life, exploring career choices, fear of mistakes, and the value of diverse experiences.

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Plenary Perspectives: What We Learned at AAIC 2025

28/08/2025

Dementia Researcher

ISTAART Ambassadors Jinhak Kim, Xue-Rui Peng, Ziphozihle Ntwatwa, and Ireneaus Nyame share reflections on key AAIC 2025 plenary sessions in dementia research.

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Profile – Dr Elisa Di Rosa, University of Padova

26/08/2025

Dementia Researcher

Dr Elisa Di Rosa is an Associate Professor at University of Padova, Italy researching Cognitive and Affective disorders in aging and neurodegenerative disorders

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Blog – The role of a Research Nurse in Dementia trials

26/08/2025

Dementia Researcher

Jacqui Kerr shares her experiences as a research nurse in dementia trials, exploring daily responsibilities, challenges, and the hope research brings.

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Profile – Alex Kornhuber, Global Brain Health Institute

24/08/2025

Dementia Researcher

Alex Kornhuber is a Photographer, Carer and Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health telling meaningful stories through his photography

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Blog – What does it mean to be Perfect

19/08/2025

Dr Lindsey Sinclair

Dr Lindsey Sinclair questions whether aiming for perfection in research harms progress and wellbeing, suggesting excellence might be a healthier goal.

Building a Network When You’re the Only Dementia Researcher

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Building a Network When You’re the Only Dementia Researcher

We find the perfect people to help answer your questions

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Mobile Methods in Social Research

19/08/2025

National Centre for Research Methods

Explore walking, swimming, and driving as research methods. This NCRM webinar shows how mobile approaches reveal lived experience, access, and inclusion.

Partner Blogs

Nature publishing only positive reviews shows half the story

19/08/2025

LSE Impact Blog

Nature’s move to publish peer review reports for accepted papers is only partial openness, argues Bodo Stern, calling for true transparency.

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Blog – A Career from Nursing to Research

18/08/2025

Dementia Researcher

Lesley Cousland shares her journey from nursing to research, reflecting on dementia care, evidence-based practice, and inclusive opportunities for care homes.

Careers

Strong mentorship was essential for my career success

18/08/2025

Nature Careers Blog

JoAnn Trejo has turned mentoring into an evidence-based science, driven by her own exposure to inspiring mentors – share in Nature Careers