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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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New UK-Swiss bilateral funding for clinical trials to open in 2025

12/12/2024

NIHR

New NIHR £8m funding will soon be available for joint Swiss-UK clinical trials and to support early-career research capacity strengthening.

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South West Dementia Brain Bank 40th Anniversary

11/12/2024

Dementia Researcher

Celebrating 40 years the SW Dementia Brain Bank shares its journey, achievements, and future impact. Watch the talks from Prof Patrick Kehoe & Dr Laura Palmer

Careers

How a biochemistry department used redacted job applications to achieve gender parity

10/12/2024

Nature Careers Blog

Anonymizing job applications before shortlisting helped to boost the number of women appointed – Article shared from Nature Careers

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Announcing new global leaders in dementia research

10/12/2024

Alzheimer's Society

Alzheimer’s Society, Alzheimer’s Association and GBHI announces the newest recipients of the Pilot Awards for Global Brain Health Leaders

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Blog – Dementia Winter Care

10/12/2024

Dr Sam Moxon

Dr Sam Moxon reveals the hidden winter challenges for people living with dementia, urging compassion, connection, & understanding during cold, isolating months