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Learn How the MND Association is fighting MND

30/07/2024

Dementia Researcher

Read the new report from the MND Association – learn about their work on translational research, work funded, partnerships and about new trial designs.

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Exposure to Wildfire Smoke Greatly Raises Risk of Dementia

30/07/2024

Alzheimer's Association

Wildfire smoke may be particularly hazardous to brain health, according to a 10-year study of more than 1.2 million southern Californians.

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Profile – Dr Merci Ngozi Best, University of Michigan

29/07/2024

Dementia Researcher

Dr Merci Best is a Research Fellow at University of Michigan studying neuronal structure and function in Alzheimer’s, FTD and progressive supranuclear palsy

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Blog – Navigating challenging conversations in academia

29/07/2024

Dr Jodi Watt

Dr Jodi Watt discusses effective communication in academia. Learn to support colleagues with empathy—read the latest blog for practical tips!

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Blood Test may improve Alzheimer’s diagnosis in primary care

28/07/2024

Alzheimer's Association

Research reported at AAIC shows blood tests can be 90% accurate in diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease and could be use in primary care and memory clinics.

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EU regulator rejects Lecanemab

26/07/2024

Dementia Researcher

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has rejected a licence for Lecanemab – a drug shown to work on clearing amyloid plaques.

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Profile – Roberto Guzmán-Hernández, Temple University

26/07/2024

Dementia Researcher

Great cook and Graduate Research Assistant at Temple University exploring the effects of aggregated tau on endothelial and cerebrovascular dysfunction

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Profile – Dr Sarah King, University of Osaka

26/07/2024

Dementia Researcher

Reader in Behavioural Neuroscience researching Molecular and Behavioural Neuroscience and about to go on a new adventure to University of Osaka

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Profile – Kemba Hadaway-Morgan, Cardiff University

26/07/2024

Dementia Researcher

PhD Student exploring how social workers understand & perceive race & ethnicity in the context of dementia care for people from the African Caribbean Population

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Blog – News from the Trisomy 21 Research Society Conference

26/07/2024

Dr Clíona Farrell

Insights from the T21RS conference on Alzheimer’s in Down syndrome from Dr Clíona Farrell. Latest research & inclusivity highlights. #Alzheimers #DownSyndrome

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Blog – Ethical review process guided by people with dementia

24/07/2024

Dr Sarah Griffiths

Explore the vital role of dementia patients in navigating the ethical review process. Learn how effective PPIE leads to successful NHS ethics applications.