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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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Blog – How PPIE involvement can Improve a Conference

28/03/2025

Dr Clíona Farrell

Guest blog by Dr Clíona Farrell on how PPIE made a research conference more inclusive, impactful, and accessible for all. A must-read for every scientist.

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Blog – What I Wish I Knew Before Working in Clinical Trials

26/03/2025

Dementia Researcher

New blogger Marian Montanha shares valuable insights from her first nine months in clinical trials, highlighting unexpected challenges and rewarding discoveries

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Integrating Tech & Social Care for Dementia Independent Living

25/03/2025

Alzheimer's Society

Four new research networks, funded by UKRI, NIHR & Alzheimer’s Society, are pioneering tech solutions to help people with dementia live independently longer.

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Profile – Dr Savannah Rocha-Wrigley, Colorado State University

25/03/2025

Dementia Researcher

Dr Savannah Rocha-Wrigley is a Postdoctoral Fellow at Colorado State University working on environmental toxin models of neurodegeneration.

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BBC Memories and Dementia Season

25/03/2025

Dementia Researcher

The BBC has launched a special new season across TV, iPlayer and Radio called Memories and Dementia: Starting the Conversation – led by Dr Punam Krishan

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Blog – Will Dementia Research Funding Weather the Financial Storm?

25/03/2025

Dr Sam Moxon

Dr Sam Moxon discusses how shifting government financial priorities might impact dementia research funding, can we weather the storm?

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Profile – Marian Montanha, Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network

24/03/2025

Dementia Researcher

Marian Montanha is a Clinical Studies Officer in the NHS – Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network in Scotland. Supporting delivery of clinical trials

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Profile – Dr Adam Schuller, Colorado State University

21/03/2025

Dementia Researcher

Dr Adam Schuller is a Postdoc at Colorado State University interested in glial activation and its involvement in the prodromal phases of neurodegeneration

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Blog – Stand-Up Scientists: Lessons from Comedy

20/03/2025

Rebecca Williams

Want to make your research talks more engaging? Rebecca Williams shares lessons from stand-up comedy to keep your audience hooked. 🎤🎭

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Training – UWL, Research methods in dementia

20/03/2025

Dementia Researcher

Advance your dementia research skills with UWL’s CPD course. Gain expertise in research methods, ethics, and evidence-based practice. Apply now!

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Profile – Megan Hager, Colorado State University

20/03/2025

Dementia Researcher

Megan Hager, Toxicology PhD Student & Research Assistant at Colorado State University researching neurodegeneration and the role of inflammatory cascades

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Mastering Your Alzheimer’s Society Grant Application

19/03/2025

Alzheimer's Society

Applying for an Alzheimer’s Society Grant? Watch these expert-led webinars for tips on crafting a strong proposal & career development section!