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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The lived experiences of early career researchers

01/05/2024

Dementia Researcher

Uncover the real challenges and innovative strategies of early career researchers in a new report ‘The Lives of Early Career Researchers’.

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Blog – The Genetic Culprit Behind Alzheimer’s

30/04/2024

Dr Dylan Williams

Discover Dr Dylan Williams’ latest research on ApoE and Alzheimer’s with surprising findings, & unravel how genetics could unlock the future of AD prevention.

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Profile – Professor Andrey Abramov, University College London

30/04/2024

Dementia Researcher

Professor Andrey Abramov is based at UCL exploring Mitochondria, reactive oxygen species and calcium signal in physiology and pathology of neurons & astrocytes

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Profile – Dr Dylan Williams, University College London

30/04/2024

Dementia Researcher

Principal Research Fellow within the MRC Unit for Lifelong Health and Ageing exploring Neuro-epidemiology and supprting Nottingham Forest.

Research Methods

Literature Review Resources

29/04/2024

The Queen's Nursing Institute

Explore a growing collection of resources for reviewing research literature, created by The Queen’s Nursing Institute with support from their forum members.

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Profile – Dr Lorina Naci, Trinity College Dublin

28/04/2024

Dementia Researcher

Associate Professor at Trinity College Dublin exploring biomarkers of Alzheimer’s combining imaging, clinical, neuropsychological and physiological assessments

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Blog – Life of an Undergraduate in Research

28/04/2024

Yasmin Bonsu

We’re pleased to welcome new blogger, Yasmin Bonsu who will be sharing stories and insights on her journey from undergraduate to a career in dementia research.

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Profile – Professor Muireann Irish, University of Sydney

28/04/2024

Dementia Researcher

Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at University of Sydney working on the neuroscience of dementia; early detection of younger-onset dementia

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Profile – Elul Lakew, Trinity College Dublin

26/04/2024

Dementia Researcher

Clinical psychologist & Global Brain Health Institute Fellow at Trinity College Dublin, learning new methods to support people living with dementia in Ethiopia

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Blog – Genetic Mystery Solved: The Importance of Collaboration

26/04/2024

Rebecca Williams

In this blog Rebecca Williams talks about exciting news from the MS research space, with insights on how collaboration is key to scientific breakthroughs

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The case for adaptive EDI strategies in the UK

25/04/2024

NIHR

Clinical research in the UK is on a mission to ensure everyone, regardless of who they are. This article from the UK NIHR talks to their latest work

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Profile – Dr Claudia Suemoto, University of Sao Paulo

25/04/2024

Dementia Researcher

Associate Professor of Geriatrics at University of Sao Paulo Medical School and Director of the Biobank for Aging Studies working on risk factors for dementia