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UCL Movement Disorders Symposium

03/07/2024

Dementia Researcher

Catch-up on this Seminar and hear from international experts on recent discoveries and promising pathways to understand, monitor and treat movement disorders.

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Donanemab approved by the FDA for the Treatment of Early Symptomatic Alzheimer’s

03/07/2024

Dementia Researcher

With FDA Approval for Donanemab confirmed, it now has a new name…. welcome to Kisunla™ for the Treatment of Early Symptomatic Alzheimer’s Disease.

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Blog – Ultimate guide to making the most of the AAIC

03/07/2024

Dementia Researcher

Discover Dr Helena Gellersen’s comprehensive guide and insights on maximising your conference attendance and AAIC experiences. Read the blog now!

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Profile – Dr Helena Gellersen, DZNE

02/07/2024

Dementia Researcher

Postdoc Researcher working on identifying preclinical signatures of Alzheimer’s pathology as they manifest in changes to functional brain networks and cognition

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NIH Grants Process for Beginners

02/07/2024

Dementia Researcher

Are you new to working with the NIH grants process? If so, make plans to join your peers as the NIH walks through essential aspects of applying for funding.

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Podcast – At Breaking Point: Burnout in Academia

01/07/2024

Dementia Researcher

Join Dr Fiona McLean & guests as they tackle academic burnout, sharing personal stories and tips on boundaries, mentorship, work-life balance, and self-kindness

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Profile – Dr Ashleigh Vella, University of New South Wales

28/06/2024

Dementia Researcher

Post-doctoral Research Fellow exploring modifiable risk factors for dementia, using machine learning to predict all-cause dementia among LMICs

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Profile – Dr Marianne Chapleau, Life Molecular Imaging

28/06/2024

Dementia Researcher

Neuropsychologist turned Medical Science Liaison, with clinical and research experience. Paassionate about patient care & improving dementia diagnosis.

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Profile – Dr Aseel Mahmoud, University of Exeter

28/06/2024

Dementia Researcher

Postdoctoral Research Fellow currently working on the NIHR funded feasibility study of Recover from Delirium (RecoverED) intervention in community

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Blog – Perfectionism: The Why Matters

28/06/2024

Rebecca Williams

Discover how Rebecca Williams overcame the pressures of academic perfectionism and found joy in her work. Embrace your journey and redefine success!

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Revised criteria for diagnosis and staging of Alzheimer’s

27/06/2024

Dementia Researcher

Discover the latest updates in Alzheimer’s diagnosis & staging with revised criteria. Incorporating biomarkers, this framework bridges research & clinical care.

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New research to improve MND diagnosis, monitoring & research

27/06/2024

Dementia Researcher

MND Scotland has announced funding for a pioneering research project that could change the way motor neuron disease (MND) is diagnosed and monitored.