Podcast – Stronger Together: Peer Support and Community
Dementia ResearcherLearn how peer support boosts dementia research with host Dr Megan Readman and insights from Adam Smith, Dr Oz Ismail, & Josh Wright, representing key networks
Profile – Josh Wright, Alzheimer’s Research UK
Josh Wright is a Research Manager at Alzheimer’s Research UK his current focus is on managing the Blood Biomarker Challenge research grants.
Alzheimer’s Research UK Awards – Open for Nominations
Submit your nominations now for the ARUK David Hague Early Career Investigator of the Year Award and Jean Corsan Prize for best scientific paper.
Nominate for the David Hague Early Career Investigator of the Year Award
The Alzheimer’s Research UK David Hague Early Career Investigator of the Year Award is open for nominations until the 28th October
Profile – Quang Tran, Alzheimer’s Research UK
Science Communications Officer at Alzheimer’s Research UK. Making the exciting dementia research out there as engaging and as accessible as possible.
Defying Dementia: Live from the Lab Catchup
If you missed this exclusive livestream (broadcast on the 13/06/24) catch-up now for a a rare glimpse into the heart of the labs and the minds of the experts.
Podcast – Alzheimer’s Research UK Conference Roundup 2024
Dr Yvonne Couch, Dr Jodi Watt, Yasmin Bonsu & Dr Becky Carlyle bring you highlights and news from the 2024 Alzheimer’s Research UK Conference
Profile – Jess Tobin, Alzheimer’s Research UK
Science Communications Manager at Alzheimer’s Research UK. Translating our research and research from the wider field into accessible information
Ask a Dementia Researcher – Professor Selina Wray
Alzheimer’s Research UK caught up with Professor Selina Wray to chat about the current landscape for Women in Science for International Women’s Day.
Profile – Dr Leah Mursaleen, Alzheimer’s Research UK
Head of Research at Alzheimer’s Research UK playing a leading role in the implementation and delivery of ARUK’s research strategy and grant funding activities
Race Against Dementia Fellowships 2024 – Information
RAD Fellowship Info session and Q&A Livestream Recording. Learn how you could become a RAD Fellow in 2024 (with top Fellowship writing tips from Dr Amy Lloyd).
Alzheimer’s Research UK Annual Report 2023
Alzheimer’s Research UK Annual Report for 2023 providing highlights from across the charity’s work, raising over £50m for the first time.
A day in the life of a dementia researcher – Chris Albertyn
Meet Chris Albertyn, ARUK dementia scientists investigating is a new mouth spray with ingredients from the cannabis plant could help to ease the symptoms of AD
Catch-up – Lab Notes: Understanding Air Pollution & Dementia
Catch-up on the most recent ARUK Lab Notes session to hear from Dr Louise Kelly and Dr Jake Brooks talk about Air Pollution and Dementia.
Embedding Research into Clinical Practice
From the ARUK Clinical Conference in 2022 Dr Vanessa Raymont, Dr Roy Jones, Dr Emer MacSweeney & Carli Pirie discuss “Embedding research into clinical practice”
Ask Your Mentor Podcast – Dr Aitana Sogorb-Esteve
Shania Ibarra chats with Dr Aitana Sogorb-Esteve, talking lessons from her career, from Spain to London and to being a RAD Fellow & UKDRI Emerging Leader
Profile – Dr Aoife Cosgrave, Alzheimer’s Research UK
Science Communications Officer for Alzheimer’s Research UK supporting the charity to communicate dementia research to a wider audience.
Ask Your Mentor Podcast – Dr Ian Harrison
Dr Josie Fullerton interviews her brilliant mentor Dr Ian Harrison. Talking life, careers, baking, research + much more. In association with ARUK
ARUK – The Economic Value of Dementia Research
New report from ARUK & Office of Health Economics quantifies the economic benefits from investment in dementia research and whats needed to sustain growth
Ask Your Mentor Podcast – Dr Julie Simpson
Dr Aisling McFall interviews her incredible mentor Dr Julie Simpson. Talking life, careers & research + much more. In association with Alzheimer’s Research UK
Ask Your Mentor Podcast – Professor Heather Mortiboys
Dr Nikoleta Daskoulidou interviews her brilliant mentor Professor Heather Mortiboys, talks life, careers & research. In association with Alzheimer’s Research UK
Towards A Cure, Alzheimer’s Research UK 10 year strategy
Towards a Cure marks a pivotal moment both for everyone affected by dementia and for ARUK as they launch a new 10 year strategy
Ask Your Mentor Podcast – Dr Steven Quinn
Join Dr Melissa Salazar as she interviews Dr Steven Quinn, uncovering valuable lessons & discoveries. Presented by Dementia Researcher & Alzheimer’s Research UK
ARUK Lab Notes: Emerging treatments
Professors Fiona Ducotterd & Paul Brennan share the work taking place at UK’s specially-created Drug Discovery Alliance, recorded on 25 Apr.
Ask Your Mentor Podcast – Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali
In this episode of Ask Your Mentor in association with Alzheimer’s Research UK, PhD Student Lizzie English chats with her mentor Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali
Ask Your Mentor Podcast – Dr Josie Fullerton
In this episode of Ask Your Mentor in association with Alzheimer’s Research UK, Alex Mellor interviews mentor Dr Josie Fullerton.
Ask Your Mentor Podcast – Professor Patrick Lewis
In this episode of Ask Your Mentor, Dr Chris Henstridge talks to his mentor Professor Patrick Lewis, matched through the ARUK Mentoring Programme.
Dementia Researcher Secures Funding to provide ECR Support
Dementia Researcher secures £1.1 million of funding from charity partners and the NIHR to enable a further 5 years of ECR support.
Ask Your Mentor Podcast
The Ask Your Mentor Podcast – with mentees interviewing their mentors, talking careers, lessoned leared and what they’ve learned that could help you.
Ask Your Mentor Podcast – Dr Martina Bocchetta
In this episode of Ask Your Mentor, PhD Student Rebecca Williams talks to her mentor Dr Martina Bocchetta, matched through the ARUK Mentoring Programme.
Podcast – ARUK Conference Roundup 2023, Part Two
In part-two of our ARUK Highlights Podcast it’s all about the science. Dr Zara Franklin hosts with Dr Steven Quinn, Dr Szu-Han Wang & Dr Natalie Connor-Robson
Podcast – ARUK Conference Roundup 2023, Part One
The 1st of our 2-part special podcast recorded on location at the ARUK Conference in Aberdeen, in this show our four special guests discuss the ECR day.
Profile – Dr Susan Mitchell, Alzheimer’s Research UK
Head of Policy at ARUK responsible for developing evidence-based policy to ensure people affected by dementia benefit from the progress in research.
Ask Your Mentor Podcast – Dr Yvonne Couch
Our first Ask Your Mentor Podcast where mentees interview their mentors to talk about their careers and lessons that could help you.
Alzheimer’s Research UK 5-Year Research Strategy
Treatment, diagnosis, and prevention are the three priority areas Alzheimer’s Research UK are focusing on to make a difference to the lives of people affected by dementia.
New Paper Highlights Mentoring Success
New paper published in AMRC Open Research details the success of a mentoring scheme established by the ARUK Scotland and UCL Networks
Exploring gender composition of dementia researchers at different stages
New Alzheimer’s Research UK analysis published in AMRC Open Research this week explores gender disparities in dementia researcher careers
How to become a Race Against Dementia Fellow
Recently finished or about to finish your PhD? Watch this livestream recording to hear about Race Against Dementia Fellowships.
The Impact of Dementia on Women
New Alzheimer’s Research UK report shares how women are disproportionately affected across their life – as people and researchers.
Why is Alzheimer’s Research UK piloting narrative CVs?
What you need to know if you’re applying for Alzheimer’s Research UK funding in 2022 – get your narrative CV ready
6 Highlights from the 2022 ARUK Conference
Alzheimer’s Research UK’s annual conference showcased the latest dementia research findings, check out the highlights in this post.
Podcast – ARUK Conference Roundup 2022
This week we have a we have a special podcast recorded during last weeks Alzheimer’s Research UK Conference in Brighton – guest hosted by Dr Katy Bray.
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
Alzheimer’s Research UK ECR Strategy
Learn about the new Alzheimer’s Research UK ECR Strategy published in 2022 and how they’re focussing on support across all career stages
Alzheimer’s Research UK launches new ECR Programme
Alzheimer’s Research UK has developed a new programme that consists of refreshing existing activities & developing new support for ECRs.
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.
How ARUK’s mentorship scheme helped me
Dr Josie Fullerton discusses her experience of being paired with mentor Dr Ian Harrison, through an innovative ARUK Network mentoring scheme
Dementia Attitudes Monitor Update
Wave 2 of the Alzheimer’s Research UK Dementia Attitudes Monitor gives detailed insight into the UK’s attitudes towards and understanding of dementia
ARUK report calls for improvements in clinical trial systems
Alzheimer’s Research UK publishes a new report, calling for urgent improvements to how research is promoted and how clinical trails for dementia are delivered
Blog – My experience of the ARUK 2021 conference
Dr Beth EyreTwo years into her PhD and Beth Eyre hasn’t had an opportunity to attend a face to face conference. Beth reflects on the virtual ARUK 2021
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.
Blog – Lab Reasearchers guide to PPI
Dr Katy Stubbs highlights how and why Lab-based researchers and can engage the public in their work, and how both will benefit.
How ARUK Makes Funding Decisions
Dr Lauren Walker discovers how Alzheimer’s Research UK donations support the most promising science – behind the veil of the grant review board.
Blog – Alzheimer’s Research UK Scotland Network: Growing Dementia Research in Glasgow
Dr Fiona KerrNew blog from Dr Fiona Kerr, and Dr Lorraine Work sharing news from the recent ARUK Scotland network meeting.
Blog – ARUK North-West Network ECR Day
New blog from Jo Sharpe – sharing news from the recent Alzheimer’s Research UK Network day in Manchester.
Blog – The Reading University ARUK Dementia Research Day 2019
Anne-Marie GreenawayNew blog from Anne-Marie Greenaway – sharing her key take-aways from the recent Alzheimer’s Research UK Network day in Reading.
Blog – Don’t just see, observe.
Josie FullertonDr Josie Fullerton shares her insights from behind the scenes of the ARUK grant review board, with helpful tips for writing your next grant application.
Blog – UCL ARUK Network Scientific Meeting
Did you miss the Alzheimer’s Research UK North-West Network early-careers research event? No worries, we have you covered.
Blog – Inside the ARUK grant review board
Three guest blogs from Early Career Researchers, on their visit as an observer at the recent ARUK Grant Review Board
Blog – Four takes on observing the ARUK grant review board – Take Four by Dr Nazira Albargothy
This is the third of three guest blogs from Early Career Researchers who observed the recent ARUK Grant Review Board
Blog – Four takes on observing the ARUK grant review board – Take Three by Dr Barbara Kramarz
This is the third of three guest blogs from Early Career Researchers who observed the recent ARUK Grant Review Board
Blog – Four takes on observing the ARUK grant review board – Take Two by Dr Hannah Scott
This is the second of three guest blogs from Early Career Researchers who observed the recent ARUK Grant Review Board
Blog – Four takes on observing the ARUK grant review board – Take One by Dr Kira Shaw
This is the first of three guest blogs from Early Career Researchers who observed the recent ARUK Grant Review Board
Blog – Manchester and North West Network Early-Career Researcher Conference
Adam SmithDid you miss the Alzheimer’s Research UK North-West Network early-careers research event? No worries, we have you covered.
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