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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Podcast – Exploring the New Alzheimer’s Research UK ECR Programme
Adam Smith interviews 3 of the people behind the new Alzheimer's Research UK ECR Programme, to learn more about how they're increasing their support for ECRs
Podcast – Cognitive Stimulation Therapy, ISTAART Research Perspectives
Fernando Peres & Dr Clara Domínguez Vivero talk with a CST expert and an Alzheimer’s Association Volunteer - exploring user and researcher perspectives
Podcast – Why grants get funded and why they don’t
Dr Mike Daniels shares insights from his time observing the ARUK Grant Review Board, with top tips for anyone writing a grant application.
Podcast – Blogs 2021, Thriving not just Surviving
The last of our special themed podcasts sharing some of the narrated blogs we’ve published throughout the year - in this show we focus wellbeing
Podcast – Blogs 2021, The Importance of Care
Special podcasts sharing a collection of narrated blogs published throughout the year - in this show we focus on dementia care & psychosocial interventions
Podcast – Blogs 2021, Involving People in Research
Special themed podcast sharing some of the narrated blogs published through the year, in this show we focus on involving people living with dementia in research
Podcast – Blogs 2021, Reading in to the Science
Special themed podcasts sharing narrated blogs we’ve published throughout the year - in this show we focus on Alzheimer's Biology and the Science
Podcast – Blogs 2021, Essentials For New Researchers
1st of 5 special podcasts sharing some of the narrated blogs we’ve published throughout the year, in this show we focus on career essentials for new researchers
Podcast – Highlights from the Year, 2021 Round-up
Seasons Greetings! The Dementia Researcher Podcast rounds-off the year with look back over shows from 2021 - what a great year!
Social Audio – Perpetual Postdoc, Breaking the Cycle
Catch-up on this Spaces discussion, 4 Professors share their tips & experiences for any postdocs who are feeling stuck, ready to progress or looking for change
Podcast – Perpetual Postdoc – A chat about academic careers that Important People Need to Hear
Yvonne, Kritika, Kamar and Sarah talk about academic career challenges and contemplate what needs to happen in order for things to change.
Podcast – Perpetual Postdoc – Avoiding being an Ostrich, Tricky Conversations About Academia
Four postdocs discuss some of the things they love about academic life and some of the major obstacles they face - hear the painful truth about life in academia
Podcast – Perpetual Postdoc – 20/20 Hindsight, Tips from Perpetual Post-Docs
All this week we're focussing on support for postdocs. In this 1st or 3 podcasts our guests share their experiences in academia providing some sage advice
Podcast – MSc Complete, reflecting with Morgan Daniel
We've been following Morgan Daniel as she studies for her MSc in Dementia & Neuroscience. Adam Smith catches up with Morgan to reflect on the year.
Food For Thought, the Gut Microbiome & Dementia with Dr Alan Desmond
In this 'Food for Thought' podcast, Dr Sam Moxon interviews Dr Alan Desmond discussing connections between the Gut Microbiome & Alzheimer's
Methods Matter Podcast – Qualitative Secondary Analysis
Leah Fullegar, Dr Kahryn Hughes & Dr Anna Volkmer discuss Qualitative Secondary Analysis exploring the value of this method, how to use it and challenges
Methods Matter Podcast – Multilevel Modelling
Dr Jacqueline Mogle & leading research methods expert Professor Bill Brown discuss Multilevel Modelling. Listen to learn how to put this method into practice
Methods Matter Podcast – Qualitative Longitudinal
Leah Fulleger talks to Methods expert Dr Kahryn Hughes & Dementia Researcher Professor Andrew Clark on how to put Qualitative Longitudinal Methods into practice
Methods Matter Podcast – Social Network Analysis
Introducing new research methods & how to use them. Leah Fulleger talks with Dementia Researcher Dr Anne-Nicole Casey & Methods expert Dr David Griffiths
Methods Matter Podcast – Qualitative Interviews
A guide to research methods, in collaboration with the NCRM. Leah Fulleger talks with Dementia Researcher Dr Jemima Dooley & Dr Kahryn Hughes
Podcast – A Brain Health & Dementia Research Strategy for Scotland
Professor Craig Ritchie & Jim Pearson share details on the Scottish Brain Health and Dementia Research Strategy and how it supports for ECRs
Podcast – Literature meets science – Finding the Right Words
Dr Claire Sexton talks with Cindy Miller & Professor Bruce Miller about their new book, which brings together Neuroscience and a story family and dementia
Podcast – Meet the new Race Against Dementia ARUK Fellows
Meet the new Race Against Dementia ARUK Research Fellows, discussing their plans what attracted them to this Fellowship and share their tips for others applying
Podcast – Supporting Social Care Research & Building Capacity
A discussion about social care research, with a researcher & 2 funders, Alzheimer's Society & the NIHR. Exploring how they're bringing new capacity to the field
Podcast – Recommendations from the UK APPG on Dementia
Alzheimer's Society leads a discussion exploring the findings of the investigation undertaken by UK All Party Parliamentary Group on Dementia
Podcast – Supporting Early Career Researchers, ISTAART & UCL Survey Launch
Dr Anna Volkmer talks with colleagues from the ISTAART PIA to Elevate Early Career Researchers, as they launch their Worldwide Dementia ECR Survey.
Food For Thought, Eating for brain health with Dr Neal Barnard
Dr Sam Moxon interviews Dr Neal Barnard a leading expert on nutrition and founding president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.
Podcast – Investigating the ubiquitin proteasome system
Professor Selina Wray talks with ECRs from the Imperial College, UK Dementia Research Institute & UCL discussing their work on the ubiquitin proteasome system.
Podcast – AAIC 2021 Round-up – Live Plenary
Recording from the live AAIC 2021 Round-up plenary - Hosted by Dr Rebecca Edelmayer & Dr Percy Griffin from Alzheimer's Association
Blog – AAIC 2021 Round-up
In a change to our usual AAIC review format, Adam Smith has narrated his blog sharing top stories from the week, discusses the platform and his own highlights.
ISTAART PIA Relay Podcast – Claudio Babiloni & Joe Kane
Dr Claudio Babiloni (Electrophysiology) is back to interview Dr Joe Kane (Lewy body Dementia) discussing their work, ISTAART and hot topics
ISTAART PIA Relay Podcast – Betty Tijms & Claudio Babiloni
Dr Betty Tijms (Neuroimaging) interviews Dr Claudio Babiloni (Electrophysiology) discussing their work, ISTAART and hot topics in the field.
ISTAART PIA Relay Podcast – Jennifer Whitwell & Betty Tijms
In the third show Professor Jennifer Whitwell (Atypical AD PIA) interviews Dr Betty Tijms (Neuroimaging PIA) discussing their work, and hot topics in the field.
ISTAART PIA Relay Podcast – Zahinoor Ismail & Jennifer Whitwell
Professor Zahinoor Ismail (Neuropsychiatric Syndromes) talks to Professor Jennifer Whitwell (Atypical AD) discussing their work & hot topics
ISTAART PIA Relay Podcast – Joe Kane & Zahinoor Ismail
The Relay Podcast is back for a second season - Dr Joe Kane (Lewy body dementia) talks with Professor Zahinoor Ismail (Neuropsychiatric Syndromes)
Podcast – AAIC 2021 Preview
Adam Smith talks with Dr Claire Sexton, Alzheimer's Associations Director, Scientific Programs and Outreach to hear what they have planned for AAIC 2021
Podcast – Diagnosing Dementia – Now and in the Future
How is dementia diagnosed now, and how could that change with new fluid biomarkers - Adam Smith talk with a Neurologist, Psychiatrist and Scientist.
Social Isolation and Loneliness – ISTAART Research Perspectives Special
For #LonelinessAwarenessWeek, this special 'Research Perspectives' blog and podcast see's journalist and GHBI Fellow, Fernando Peres discover more about social Isolation and Loneliness in dementia, talking to someone living through the problems and a leading research expert.
Podcast – Cochrane Dementia Group
Dr Anna Volkmer is joined by Dr Terry Quinn & Dr Jenny McCleery editors of Cochrane Dementia Group. Discussing the work of Cochrane & systematic reviews.
Podcast – Building Computers from Human Brain Cells
Dr Sam Moxon talks with Dr Eric Hill and Dr Paul Roach from Loughborough University, about their £3m Neu-ChiP Project, connecting stem cells & microchips
Podcast – COVID-19 Care Home Research
Dr Clarissa Giebel hosts Professor Adam Gordon, Dr Ramona Backhaus and Paul Marlow talking about their research on COVID-19 and Care Homes
Podcast – BNA Festival Roundup
Professional Louise Serpell leads the conversation in discussing the science from this months British Neuroscience Associations Festival.
Podcast – NIHR Evidence Dementia Collection
Dr Emily Oliver hosts a discussion about the new NIHR Evidence Dementia Collection - for anyone who might use them, patients, carers, clinicians.
Podcast – ARUK Conference Roundup
Part 2 of our ARUK Conference Special. Dr Yvonne Couch with Beth Eyre, Dr Aitana Sogorb Esteve, Dr Lucy Russell and Michelle Naessens sharing their highlights
Podcast – ARUK Conference ECR Day Roundup
Part 1 ARUK Conference Special. Dr Fiona Calvert talks with Mica Clarke, from UCL, Katy Hole from Bath & Dr Yvonne Couch from Oxford sharing ECR Day highlights
Podcast – Logopenic Progressive Aphasia and its characterisation
Dr Anna Volkmer talks with with Shalom Henderson and Dr Siddharth Ramanan discussing their work on Logopenic Variant Primary Progressive Aphasia
Podcast – Studying for an MSc in Dementia & Neuroscience
Dr Prerana Sabnis talks to dementia researchers from across the world to understand what motivated them, the career path they took, and comes next
Podcast – PhD Supervisors – The good, the great and the rest
The relationship between Student & Supervisor is very important. In this podcast we discuss what good looks like, what can go wrong, and how to deal with it.