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Blog – Building a Successful Grant Application

17/05/2024

Anika Wuestefeld

Join Anika Wuestefeld for key insights on academic grant writing for early-career dementia researchers. Share tips, tricks, and network with peers!

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World Dementia Council Summit Transcript – March 2024

16/05/2024

Dementia Researcher

Read the trancript from the recent World Dementia Council Summit with leading experts sharing their thoughts on the state of diagnosis, treatments, care & more

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UK Dementia Care Costs Reach £42billion, Alzheimer’s Society

16/05/2024

Alzheimer's Society

New Alzheimer’s Society and Carnall Farrar report shows the current cost of dementia to the UK is forecast to be £42b in 2024, rising to £90b in 2040.

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Dementia Research Ethics Resources

16/05/2024

Dementia Researcher

Explore this new Dementia Research Ethics Resource from Dem Comm Fellows for ethical guidance in dementia studies. Essential for respectful, impactful research

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Sound as a Research Method

16/05/2024

National Centre for Research Methods

NCRM webinar recording featuring Dr Rishika Mukhopadhyay, Dr Elona Hoover & Dr Matilde Meireles exploring practical applications of sound as a research method.

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Blog – Should I consider my environmental impact in academia?

16/05/2024

Dr Jodi Watt

Explore the intersection of academia and environmental responsibility with Dr Jodi Watt as they reflect on sustainable practices in science.

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Profile – Natalie Edwards, Columbia University

13/05/2024

Dementia Researcher

PhD Student studing the independent and interactive contributions of cerebrovascular disease & neuroinflammation to Alzheimer’s in adults with Down syndrome

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Sleep may not clear brain toxins as previously thought

13/05/2024

UK DRI

Surprising new research from the UKDRI reveals that contrary to previous understanding, the brain’s ability to rid itself of toxins may be reduced during sleep

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Profile – Professor Jason Hassenstab, Washington University

12/05/2024

Dementia Researcher

Professor of Neurology & Director of the Cognitive Technology Research Laboratory & Cognition Core Lead for the Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer Network (DIAN)

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Blog – A Look Inside AAIC Neuroscience Next

10/05/2024

Sára Erzsebet Zsadányi

Sára Erzsebet Zsadányi shares news from last months AAIC Neuroscience Next Conference, a unique event with a fresh approach to engaging attendees.

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Blog – The illusion of choice when starting a family

09/05/2024

Emily Spencer

Explore Emily Spencer’s insights on balancing motherhood and academia, and the tough decisions involved – more family or postdoc planning next?

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DPUK Translation 2024 Early Career Workshop

09/05/2024

Dementias Platform UK

Recording of the ECR workshops delivered at the DPUK Translation 2024 conference – featuring speakers presenting on a range of career and research topics.

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