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Why Some Alzheimer’s Drugs Work Better Than Others

16/04/2025

UK DRI

New research reveals why some Alzheimer’s drugs are more effective—lecanemab binds better to toxic proteins in early-stage disease, offering key insight.

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Study explores links between sports brain injury & dementia

15/04/2025

Dementia Researcher

Retired contact-sport athletes aged invited to join a pioneering study exploring sport-related brain injury and dementia risk led by Trinity College Dublin.

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New Study Exposes Sexism in Dementia Research Careers

15/04/2025

Dementia Researcher

Over half of women ECRs in dementia research report experiencing sexism, a new global study reveals. Read the full paper and access the data on our website.

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Blog – Writing Your First Fellowship

10/04/2025

Dr Yvonne Couch

Dr Yvonne Couch shares wisdom (and warnings) on writing your first fellowship application — from timing and ideas to funding and salary tips.

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Profile – Dr Emma Garland, The University of Sheffield

10/04/2025

Dementia Researcher

Dr Emma Garland is a Research Associate at The University of Sheffield researching Alzheimer’s disease protein pathogenesis.

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Practical Approaches to Patient & Public Involvement in Research

10/04/2025

NIHR

Explore practical ways to embed meaningful patient & public involvement in your research, with expert insights, lived experience, and real-world examples.

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Blog – LGBTQ+ and higher dementia risk

10/04/2025

Dementia Researcher

Bernie McInally explores why LGBTQ+ individuals face higher dementia risks—and what care homes and research need to do better.

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How do I explain the publication gap I ended up with after a hostile manager?

09/04/2025

Nature Careers Blog

Academic bullying can derail careers—experts share advice on navigating CV gaps, finding allies, and reclaiming your path after toxic lab experiences.

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Profile – Susan Rohde, Amsterdam UMC

09/04/2025

Dementia Researcher

Susan Rohde is a Neurobiologist and PhD Student at UMC Amsterdam interested in brain aging and related diseases working on the Dutch #100plusStudy

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Blog – What happens in a grant review panel

08/04/2025

Dr Ajantha Abey

Ajantha Abey shares insider insights into the critical factors that make grant applications succeed or fail—essential reading for early-career researchers.

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Living Alone with Dementia: Addressing Hidden Inequalities

07/04/2025

Dementia Researcher

Explore vital insights into inequalities facing those living alone with dementia in this impactful report from NIHR DeNPRU at Exeter. Read more here.