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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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 – 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 – 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 – 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
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
Podcast – AAIC 2024 – Day Three
In this podcast we bring you highlights from day three of the AAIC. Hosted by Dr Amanda Heslegrave with Dr Darina Petrovsky, Dr Emily Ho and Meenakshi Menon
Podcast – AAIC 2024 – Day Two
Highlights from the second day of AAIC 2024. Hosted by Caitlyn Fastenau with guests Dr Balogun Wasiu, Dr Jessica Caldwell and Sophia Krix
Podcast – AAIC 2024 – Day One
Highlights from Day One of the AAIC 2024. Hosted by Dr Francesca Farina with special guests Dr Merci Best, Dr Tamlyn Watermeyer and Dr Annalise Rahman-Filipiak
ISTAART Relay Podcast – Nonpharmacological Interventions PIA
Join Dr. Keir Yong and Professor Arlene Astell in our final episode to explore innovative non-pharmacological interventions in dementia care..
ISTAART Relay Podcast – Atypical Alzheimer’s Disease PIA
Discover the latest in Atypical Alzheimer's research with Dr Diana Karamacoska & Dr Keir Yong. Insights on diagnosis, treatment & groundbreaking studies
ISTAART Relay Podcast – Partnering with Research Participants PIA
Join Dr Ece Bayram & Dr Diana Karamacoska as they discuss the importance of inclusive dementia and the Partnering with Research Participants PIA
ISTAART Relay Podcast – Lewy Body Dementias PIA
Explore Lewy body dementia research & the work of the ISTAART LBD PIA with Dr Jessica Caldwell & Dr Ece Bayram - sex differences, risk factors & collaboration
ISTAART Relay Podcast – Sex & Gender Differences in Alzheimer’s PIA
In this episode of our ISTAART Relay Podcast we hear from Dr Jessica Z. K. Caldwel representing the Sex and Gender Differences in Alzheimer's Disease PIA
ISTAART Relay Podcast – Immunity and Neurodegeneration PIA
The first of our ISTAART six-part Relay Podcast specials, in this show we hear from Caitlyn Fastenau representing the Immunity and Neurodegeneration PIA
Podcast – AAIC 2024 Preview
In this podcast we hear from Dr Claire Sexton, Alzheimer’s Association's Senior Director, Scientific Programs and Outreach to learn what they have planned for us at the AAIC
Podcast – At Breaking Point: Burnout in Academia
Join Dr Fiona McLean & guests as they tackle academic burnout, sharing personal stories and tips on boundaries, mentorship, work-life balance, and self-kindness
Podcast – Happiness as Medicine: Well-being in Dementia Care
In this podcast we meet 3 of the people behind the World Happiness Report to discuss their findings around the connection between well-being and dementia risk.
Food For Thought – Health and Nutrition with Dr Michael Klaper
Discover the power of a plant-based diet in preventing dementia! Dr Sam Moxon talks with Physician, NASA Advisor & Author Dr Michael Klaper
Podcast – DSAD-ADAD Conference Highlights
Explore DSAD-ADAD Conference highlights on the Dementia Researcher Podcast, focusing on Down Syndrome associated Alzheimer & autosomal dominant AD
Podcast – Leaving Home for Science: The Migration of Minds
Special Live Podcast recorded at AAIC Neuroscience Next, Trinity College Dublin with Dr Francesca Farina, Elul Lakew, Dr Claudia Suemoto & Prof Muireann Irish