In this podcast we learn what to expect from the upcoming AAIC Neuroscience Next Conference, a global, no-cost event that aims to support and showcase the next generation of Alzheimer’s and dementia researchers and clinicians. Adam Smith, Dementia Researcher Programme Director is join by some of the people behind making it all happen. Dr Igor Fontana, Alzheimer’s Association Director, Scientific Conference Programming. Dr Francesca Farina, Assistant Professor at the University of Chicago and Global Brain Health Institute at Trinity College Dublin, and Dr Kaitlin Seibert, Assistant Professor of ..read more

Last week we were in Liverpool for this years Alzheimer’s Research UK Conference. Hearing from researchers talking about their work and to learn about the latest discoveries in dementia research. In the show guest host Dr Yvonne Couch the University of Oxford talks with Dr Becky Carlyle, Alzheimer’s Research UK Senior Research Fellow & Yasmin Bonsu, Undergraduate placement Student both from the University of Oxford and Dr Jodi Watt, Postdoctoral Research Analyst from University of Glasgow. -- For more information on the event and the great work of Alzheimer’s Research UK visit https://www ..read more

The Minds in Motion Podcast from Dementia Researcher in association with the NIHR Applied Research Collaborations and Alzheimer’s Society, brings together NIHR Dem Comm Research Fellows, to talk about their research and careers. In this first series, five of the Dem Comm Fellows each take a turn as co-host and guest. Alongside the researchers we have the incredible Trevor Salomon, Alzheimer’s Society Volunteer & Vice-Chairperson of the European Dementia Carers Working Group as our permanent co-host and anchor. -- In this last show of the season Trevor is joined by Dr Megan Polden from the ..read more

The Minds in Motion Podcast from Dementia Researcher in association with the NIHR Applied Research Collaborations and Alzheimer’s Society, brings together NIHR Dem Comm Research Fellows, to talk about their research and careers. In this first series, five of the Dem Comm Fellows each take a turn as co-host and guest. Alongside the researchers we have the incredible Trevor Salomon, Alzheimer’s Society Volunteer & Vice-Chairperson of the European Dementia Carers Working Group as our permanent co-host and anchor. -- In this show Trevor is joined by Dr Chris Poyner from the University of Birmi ..read more

The Minds in Motion Podcast from Dementia Researcher in association with the NIHR Applied Research Collaborations and Alzheimer’s Society, brings together NIHR Dem Comm Research Fellows, to talk about their research and careers. In this first series, five of the Dem Comm Fellows each take a turn as co-host and guest. Alongside the researchers we have the incredible Trevor Salomon, Alzheimer’s Society Volunteer & Vice-Chairperson of the European Dementia Carers Working Group as our permanent co-host and anchor. -- In this show Trevor is joined by Dr Rasa Mikelytė from University of Kent and ..read more

The Minds in Motion Podcast from Dementia Researcher in association with the NIHR Applied Research Collaborations and Alzheimer’s Society, brings together NIHR Dem Comm Research Fellows, to talk about their research and careers. In this first series, five of the Dem Comm Fellows each take a turn as co-host and guest. Alongside the researchers we have the incredible Trevor Salomon, Alzheimer’s Society Volunteer & Vice-Chairperson of the European Dementia Carers Working Group as our permanent co-host and anchor. -- In this show Trevor is joined by Dr Megan Rose Readman from The University of ..read more

The Minds in Motion Podcast from Dementia Researcher in association with the NIHR Applied Research Collaborations and Alzheimer’s Society, brings together NIHR Dem Comm Research Fellows, to talk about their research and careers. In this first series, five of the Dem Comm Fellows each take a turn as co-host and guest. Alongside the researchers we have the incredible Trevor Salomon, Alzheimer’s Society Volunteer & Vice-Chairperson of the European Dementia Carers Working Group as our permanent co-host and anchor. -- In this show Trevor is joined by Dr Neil Chadborn from University of Nottingh ..read more

This year's AD/PD Conference was held in Lisbon, Portugal from the 5th to 9th March. In this second of a two-part special we bring you highlights from the last few days of the conference. The AD/PD Conference focuses on basic science and translational and clinical research bringing New insights on disease mechanisms and etiologies, the latest findings from clinical trials, innovative outlooks on therapy and prevention and advances in diagnostic markers. In this special on-location recording our guest host Dr Emily Maguire, Senior Research Associate from the UK Dementia Research Institute at Ca ..read more

This year's AD/PD Conference was held in Lisbon, Portugal from the 5th to 9th March. In this first of a two-part special we bring you highlights from the first three days of the conference. The AD/PD Conference focuses on basic science and translational and clinical research bringing New insights on disease mechanisms and etiologies, the latest findings from clinical trials, innovative outlooks on therapy and prevention and advances in diagnostic markers. In this special on-location recording our guest host Dr Amanda Heslegrave, Senior Research Associate and Co-Lead of fluid biomarker laborato ..read more

In this episode of the Dementia Researcher Podcast, host Emily Spencer, a PhD student at University College London, discusses the challenges and triumphs of balancing a demanding career in academia with motherhood. Guests Dr. Laura Prato and Dr. Aisling McFall share their experiences of working during pregnancy, maternity leave, and returning to work. They discuss the unique challenges of short-term contracts in academia and the societal guilt associated with returning to work after having a child. They also highlight the importance of supportive teams and flexible working arrangements in faci ..read more