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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Blog – Journey to a PhD: How to write a standout CV and Cover Letter

09/10/2024

Dr Clíona Farrell

Crafting the perfect PhD application? Read Dr Clíona Farrell’s blog for expert tips on writing a standout CV and cover letters to land your ideal position

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Profile – Dr Subhashisa Swain, University of Oxford

08/10/2024

Dementia Researcher

Dr Subhashisa Swain is a physiotherapist and epidemiologist and NIHR / Alzheimer’s Society Dem Comm Fellow at University of Oxford

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Blog – Journey to a PhD: How to get there

07/10/2024

Dr Clíona Farrell

From undergrad confusion to securing a PhD, Dr Clíona Farrell shares her journey and offers tips on navigating the competitive path to a research career

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Profile – Dr Lukas Duffner, Alzheimer Europe

05/10/2024

Dementia Researcher

Dr Lukas Duffner is a Project Officer with Alzheimer Europe having recently completed his PhD exploring dementia risk reduction at Maastricht University

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ISTAART PIA Journal Clubs

04/10/2024

Alzheimer's Association

ISTAART is excited to share that November is dedicated to ISTAART Journal Clubs. Ten Professional Interest Areas (PIAs) are hosting – register today

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Blog – The Best of Both Worlds

04/10/2024

Emily Spencer

Emily Spencer reflects on her decision to return to work after 9 months of maternity leave, navigating challenges of academia, finances, and parenthood

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Blog – Mimicking Dementia: What is Functional Cognitive Disorder?

03/10/2024

Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali

Discover how Functional Cognitive Disorder mimics dementia but differs in key ways. Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali explains the challenges of diagnosis and treatment.

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Race Against Dementia Fuels Grownbreaking Research

02/10/2024

Dementia Researcher

Race Against Dementia delivers a new £4.2 million funding programme, designed to fuel the race against one of the world’s most devastating conditions.

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Blog – Developing ‘Core Outcomes’ for MCI Research

02/10/2024

Dementia Researcher

Discover how Victoria Gabb and colleagues are developing ‘core outcomes’ for mild cognitive impairment research. Follow their journey and learn why it matters