UK DRI launches major new cellular model platform
UK DRIMajor cell model initiative for Alzheimer’s Research, Led by Prof Julie Williams, iPSC Platform to Model Alzheimer’s Disease Risk (IPMAR)
Research News
Supporting patient and public involvement in research
NIHRExplore the updated NIHR resources and guidance for patient and public involvement in health and social care research – because PPI is essential.
Microglia Build Plaques to Protect the Brain
Alz ForumCould it be that microglia build plaques rather than bust them? Research has produced new evidence for this idea. Update from the Alz Forum
Drinking beetroot juice may promote healthy ageing
Dementia ResearcherDrinking beetroot juice promotes a mix of mouth bacteria associated with healthier brain function, suggests a new study by Prof Anni Vanhatalo
ARUK – Celebrating Early Career Researchers
Last week Early Career Researchers played a significant role in the Alzheimer’s Research UK Conference. In this post ARUK celebrate their contribution.
Getting involved in Dementia Research as a Clinician
Dr Zoe Clough, Old Age Psychiatrist and Clinical Researcher makes the case for why & how NHS staff should become involved in dementia research.
Useful & interesting podcasts which you may have missed
Adam SmithAdam Smith listens to a lot of podcasts, this month he once again shares his favourite new discoveries and what he has been listening to in the last month.
COBALT Trial Funded by NIHR and NHMRC
New trial from the NIHR and NHMRC will assess the clinical and cost-effectiveness of memantine in patients with dementia and Parkinson’s
Helping to shape the future of dementia research
Guest blog from the Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC) discussing their Open Research publishing platform and contribution to dementia research.
More useful & interesting podcasts which you may have missed
Podcasts from some of our new Instagram friends, neuroscience, careers and more. Here are some of the shows we have been listening to this week
International Day of Women and Girls in Science
We can all do our part to eliminate the stereotypes, gender bias & discrimination that hold women and girls back from careers in STEM
New Dementia Research Collection from NIHR Evidence
This Collection brings together NIHR research relating to dementia – everything from training to lifestyle, care mapping and more