Bringing together early career researchers and established experts, to discuss a variety of career and research-related topics - exploring their work on Alzheimer's Disease and all forms of Dementia. Filter by topic using the buttons on the right to find the show that delivers what you need. Inside each show you will find contact details of our guests and a full transcript, reach out, ask questions and let us know what you think. Want to take part in a future recording? We are always on the lookout for new contributors, so if you would like to join a panel or record a podcast on your own area of research, just head to the forum to drop us a line, or email dementiaresearcher@ucl.ac.uk. You can subscribe to our podcasts through your favourite podcast app, SoundCloud, iTunes, Spotify + the rest. Just search for 'Dementia Researcher' or follow the links in the footer of this page.
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XXplored Podcast – The Midlife Transition: Menopause and the Brain
Laura Stankeviciute talks with Claudia Barth and Gillian Coughlan about how the midlife transition menopause shapes symptoms brain health and Alzheimer risk.
Podcast – Exploring Psychotherapy for People with Dementia
Dr Anna Volkmer talks with Dr Alys Griffiths, Sophie Jeffery, and Esther Whittlesea Reed about psychotherapy’s role in supporting people living with dementia.
Podcast – Navigating the Challenges of Young Carers in Dementia
Dr Anna Volkmer explores the experiences of young carers in dementia, with Dr Patricia Masterson Algar, Hannah Gardner, and Gareth & Euan Heslop.
XXplored Podcast – Why Sex Matters & What we’ve Ignored in Brain Ageing
Why do sex & gender matter in brain ageing? In XXplored, Dr Laura Stankeviciute talks women’s brain health with Prof Liisa Galea & Dr Maria Teresa Ferretti.
Podcast – Conference Lightning Talks: Preparation to Performance
Adam Smith hosts Sam Moxon, Lindsey Sinclair & Ece Bayram to share tips on preparing, structuring & performing lightning talks at conferences.
Podcast – The Road to AAIC Neuroscience Next 2026
Get the inside track on AAIC Neuroscience Next 2026. Manchester hosts a global hub with biomarker focus, abstract tips, and opportunities for ECRs.
Podcast – Caring, Connecting, Changing
Michelle Memran speaks with Alex Kornhuber and Sonata Mačiulskytė on how lived experience of caregiving reshapes dementia research and creativity.
Podcast – Failing Forward: What My Grant Rejection Taught Me
Grant rejection is part of research life. Fiona McLean speaks with Sarah Marzi, Kate Harris and Dayne Beccano-Kelly on lessons learned and resilience.
Podcast – AAIC 2025 – Day Four
Our final AAIC 2025 highlights podcast has Shea Andres, Joe Butler, Lindsey Sinclair & Harriet Demnitz-King recapping on the last days of this massive event
Podcast – AAIC 2025 – Day Three
This third AAIC 2025 highlights podcast has Connor Richardson, Richard Oakley, Sára Zsadányi & Tatiana Giovannucci with more news from the conference
Podcast – AAIC 2025 – Day Two
Our second AAIC 2025 highlights podcast recorded in Toronto brings together James Brady, Lucy Stirland, Isabel Castahno and Felix Wittmann to bring us an update
Podcast – AAIC 2025 – Day One
Tune-in to the 1st of our podcasts recorded at the AAIC 2025 in Toronto, Tamlyn Watermeyer, Emily Ho, Laura Stankeviciute & Joseph Russell share highlights
Watch now Dementia Researcher X ISTAART Relay Podcast Series
The 2025 ISTAART PIA Relay Podcast playlist is now live. Six global conversations on dementia research, featuring biomarkers, nutrition, equity, and more.
RELAY Podcast – Atypical Alzheimer’s Disease PIA
Dr Alexa Pichet-Binette speaks with Dr Colin Groot about atypical Alzheimer's, covering tau imaging, PCA, trial inclusion, & the work of ISTAART’s Atypical PIA
RELAY Podcast – Biofluid Based Biomarkers PIA
Dr Marta Del Campo joins Dr Colin Groot on the Relay Podcast to explore ISTAART, AAIC, plasma biomarkers, proteomics, and biofluid research in dementia trials
RELAY Podcast – Sensory Health and Cognition PIA
Prof Natalie Phillips explores the link between sensory health & dementia risk with Dr Marta del Campo in this RELAY podcast from ISTAART & Dementia Researcher
RELAY Podcast – Nutrition, Metabolism and Dementia PIA
Prof Owen Carmichael joins Prof Natalie Phillips to explore ISTAART, AAIC, nutrition, metabolism, dementia risk, and precision diets for brain health
RELAY Podcast – Diversity and Disparities PIA
Dr Shana Stites & Prof Owen Carmichael explore equity in dementia research, diverse participation, & building genuine community ties through ISTAART the D&D PIA
RELAY Podcast – Neuroimaging PIA
Meet Dr Alexa Pichet-Binette from the ISTAART Neuroimaging PIA, exploring PET, plasma biomarkers, and AAIC highlights in the last of this years RELAY podcasts
Podcast – Delirium and Dementia: Clearing the Fog of Misunderstanding
Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali explores delirium and dementia with Dr Ahmad Khundakar, Anna Wilson, and Professor Mani Krishnan to raise awareness and clear up confusion
Podcast – Dr Sarah Kate Smith, Brain Health & Dementia Prevention
Dr Sarah Kate Smith shares her research on brain health, risk reduction, and public involvement in dementia prevention in this final Minds in Motion Podcast.
Podcast – Clinical opportunity for Blood-based Biomarkers
Dr Amanda Heslegrave explores the rise of blood-based biomarkers in dementia with Dr Jay Amin & Dr Mark Roskey—challenges, tech, trials, ethics & potential
Podcast – Minds In Motion, Dr Pippa Collins, Frailty, Dementia, and End-of-life Care
Dr Pippa Collins talks frailty, dementia and end-of-life care—challenging norms, advancing research, and championing a compassionate palliative approach.
Podcast – Make Your Mark: Elevating Your Academic Visibility
🎙️ 🎧 Dr Anna Volkmer chats with Dr Warren Donnellan, Dr Alys Griffiths & Dr Joe Langley on using LEGO Serious Play to boost insight in dementia research.
Podcast – Building Insights Brick by Brick: Lego Serious Play
🎙️ 🎧 Dr Anna Volkmer chats with Dr Warren Donnellan, Dr Alys Griffiths & Dr Joe Langley on using LEGO Serious Play to boost insight in dementia research.
Podcast – ADPD 2025 Conference Highlights – Part 1
🎙️ Dr Amanda Heslegrave chats with Dr Loukia Katsouri, Dr Anna Mallach & Dr Imogen Swift sharing highlights from last weeks ADPD Conference
Podcast – ADPD 2025 Conference Highlights – Part 2
🎙️ Dr Isabel Castanho chats with Emma Garland, Martyna Matuszyk & Susan Rohde to share highlights, posters & stories from AD/PD 2025.
Podcast – Of Mice and Men… & Toxins: The Environmental Link to Dementia
Dr Sam Moxon talks with experts Dr Adam Schuller, Dr Savannah Rocha-Wrigley, and Megan Hager about how environmental toxins influence dementia.
Podcast – Minds In Motion, Dr Katie Breheny, Health Economics in Dementia Care
Discover the latest Minds in Motion podcast! Join Dr Lis Grey & Trevor Salomon as they explore health economics in dementia care with Dr Katie Breheny.
Podcast – Alzheimer’s Research UK Conference Roundup 2025
Rebecca Williams, Gargi Roy, Donatella Di Rienzo & Dr Beth Williams bring you highlights and news from the 2025 Alzheimer's Research UK Conference
Podcast – Primary Progressive Aphasia: Keeping Connections Alive
New Podcast! Learn how speech therapy helps people with Primary Progressive Aphasia stay connected. Listen now & support PPA Awareness Day – 4th April!
Podcast – International Lewy Body Dementia Conference Highlights 2025 – Part One
Join Dr Josh Harvey, Athina Grigoriou, Dr David Koss & Dr Joe Kane as they share highlights from the Lewy Body Dementia Conference 2025 in the 1st of two shows
Podcast – International Lewy Body Dementia Conference Highlights 2025 – Part Two
🎧 Part two from the 2025 Lewy Body Dementia Conference! Dr Sterre de Boer talks with Salomón Salazar-Londoño, Dr Lauren Walker & Dr Felipe Botero Rodriguez.
Podcast – Viva La Success: Acing Your PhD Thesis Defence
Unlock the secrets to PhD success with our Viva La Succes episode! Expert insights and empowering personal stories to help you ace your defence with confidence
Podcast – Minds In Motion, Dr Lis Grey, Service Evaluation & Intervention Development
Explore Dr Lis Grey's research on dementia and Parkinson's care on our latest Minds in Motion podcast. Tune in for insights on improving patient services!
Podcast – 2024 End of Year Reflections
Join our festive podcast special! Host Adam Smith & our regular bloggers talk about their year, some of their favourite christmas traditions and the year ahead
Podcast – International Symposium on ALS / MND Roundup 2024
Explore spirituality in dementia care with Dr Olivia Luijnenburg, sharing her research and journey as an NIHR x Alzheimer's Society Dem Comm Fellow
Podcast – Grant Writing: Tips from Awardees & Reviewers
Panel discussion recorded at the Alzheimer's Society ECR Retreat, with expert grant reviewers sharing their insiders tips
Podcast – Minds In Motion, Dr Olivia Luijnenburg, Spirituality in Dementia Care
Explore spirituality in dementia care with Dr Olivia Luijnenburg, sharing her research and journey as an NIHR x Alzheimer's Society Dem Comm Fellow
Podcast – Stronger Together: Peer Support and Community
Learn how peer support boosts dementia research with host Dr Megan Readman and insights from Adam Smith, Dr Oz Ismail, & Josh Wright, representing key networks
Podcast – Decoding Familial British Dementia
Aitana Sogorb Esteve hosts Charlie Arber & Sam Crawford discussing stem cell research and insights into rare familial British dementia and Race Against Dementia
Podcast – Alzheimer Europe Conference Highlights 2024 – Part Two
2nd of a our 2-part podcast special, with highlights from the Alzheimer Europe Conference, with Megan Polden, Aisling Flynn, Emma Law and Lukas Duffner
Podcast – Alzheimer Europe Conference Highlights 2024 – Part One
1st of a 2-part podcast special, with news from last weeks Alzheimer Europe Conference, with Megan Readman, Fiona Carragher, Andy Northcott & Sébastien Libert
Podcast – ISFTD Conference 2024 Highlights
Listen to the Dementia Researcher podcast for key highlights from the ISFTD conference, with expert insights news on the latest frontotemporal dementia research
Podcast – The Epigenetic Equation
Discover cutting-edge epigenetics and Alzheimer's research in our latest podcast. Tune in for expert insights & thoughtful discussion on this fascinating field
Podcast – Prioritising People in Co-Produced Research
Discover how co-produced research is transforming dementia studies by prioritising lived experiences. Tune in for insights, challenges, and practical tips
Podcast – Listening & Supporting Dementia Researchers
Explore the challenges and support needs of early career dementia researchers. Insights, recommendations, and actionable solutions discussed. Tune in now!
Podcast – AAIC 2024 – Day Four
We've reached the end of this years AAIC, and to close out our highlights podcast are Quang Tran, Dr Shea Andrews, Dr Joe Butler and Roberto A. Guzmán Hernández
