News & Features

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.

Profile 1 comment

Profile – Rachel Allen, University of the West of Scotland

19/12/2024

Dementia Researcher

Rachel Allen is about to start a PhD at Alzheimer Scotland Centre for Policy and Practice exploring career experiences of women living with young-onset dementia

Research News add comment

SHIMMER Trial Reports Positive Results

18/12/2024

Dementia Researcher

Exciting results from Cognition Therapeutics’ Phase 2 SHIMMER study of CT1812 for DLB: met safety endpoints & improved cognitive & motor functions. Details coming at January’s LBD Conference

Science add comment

NIHR Evidence – Brain training improved thinking, memory & attention in older people

17/12/2024

NIHR

Daily brain training boosts memory & thinking in older adults. Study shows benefits for 6,500+ people, even those at risk for Alzheimer’s. Start today! 🧠

Research News add comment

Learning from the ‘Crossing the line’ Project

15/12/2024

Dementia Researcher

Explore key insights from University of Worcester’s 18-month study on family carers of dementia patients. Discover our new educational resources to aid care.

Podcasts add comment

Podcast – International Symposium on ALS / MND Roundup 2024

13/12/2024

Dementia Researcher

Explore spirituality in dementia care with Dr Olivia Luijnenburg, sharing her research and journey as an NIHR x Alzheimer’s Society Dem Comm Fellow

Profile add comment

Profile – Dr Ahmad Al Khleifat, King’s College London

13/12/2024

Dementia Researcher

Dr Ahmad Al Khleifat is a Senior Research Fellow at King’s College London interested in Motor Neuron Disease, complex disease genetics and precision medicine

Research News add comment

PPI with policymakers & practitioners: NIHR Active-6 study

13/12/2024

NIHR

NIHR Webinar series, drawing on the experiences of public contributors and researchers, will showcase examples of patient and public involvement in research.

Podcasts add comment

Podcast – Grant Writing: Tips from Awardees & Reviewers

13/12/2024

Dementia Researcher

Panel discussion recorded at the Alzheimer’s Society ECR Retreat, with expert grant reviewers sharing their insiders tips

Guest blog add comment

Blog – Working on the road: Benefits of traveling to meet participants

13/12/2024

Amelia Robson

Driving long distances for research can be isolating, but Amelia shares how to make the most of it, from scenic views and wildlife to uplifting music and podcasts.

Profile add comment

Profile – Dr Megan Fowler, Flinders University

13/12/2024

Dementia Researcher

Dr Megan Fowler is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Flinders University investigating endogenous retroviruses and their role in Motor Neuron Disease

Profile add comment

Profile – Professor Eneida Mioshi, University of East Anglia

12/12/2024

Dementia Researcher

Prof Eneida Mioshi works at the University of East Anglia developing assessments & interventions to support families affected by dementia & motor neuron disease

Events add comment

ISTAART’s Annual Year in Review Webinar Series

12/12/2024

Alz Forum

ISTAART 2025 Year in Review webinars – 17 Professional Interest Areas spotlight the standout research from 2024 & look ahead at what is next for the field