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Kamar Ameen-Ali @kamarameenali.bsky.social · 21d

Pleased to share that our MRC grant application was successful! 🎉

This will help build capacity for biomedical research at Teesside 🧪🧫🧬🔬👩🏻‍⚕️

Cheers ☕️

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Kamar Ameen-Ali @kamarameenali.bsky.social · 23d

As course leader, it's been a stressful wait, but pleased to see our Biomedical Science course RETAIN 2nd place in the Guardian University Guide 2026!

There's been many challenges over the past 12 months so this is a great achievement for the team! 🎉

www.theguardian.com/education/ng...

Best UK universities for biomedical science – league table

The study of life, from molecules to populations. Includes biochemistry and virology

www.theguardian.com

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Reposted by Kamar Ameen-Ali

DeNPRU-QM @denpru-qm.bsky.social · Sep 5

Thanks @kamarameenali.bsky.social for this great blog about dementia & delirium.

Our 'Delirium Matters' report (led by president-elect of the European Delirium Association, @proflizsampson.bsky.social) outlines 5 urgent policy recommendations to improve delirium care in England ⬇️

shorturl.at/pio7T

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Kamar Ameen-Ali @kamarameenali.bsky.social · Sep 1

Reminder to put out water for #hedgehogs if you can - it's thirsty work looking for food all night! 🦔

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Kamar Ameen-Ali @kamarameenali.bsky.social · Aug 31

Cycling around Durham ☀️🚴🏻‍♀️

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Kamar Ameen-Ali @kamarameenali.bsky.social · Aug 25

Sunny Oxford ☀️😍

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Kamar Ameen-Ali @kamarameenali.bsky.social · Aug 17

Beautiful weather in the #Highlands, which was great for the #GoSwim Loch Tay swimming event ☀️🏊🏻‍♀️🍦

Reposted by Kamar Ameen-Ali

Lauren Walker @laurenwalkerphd.bsky.social · Aug 8

This is disappointing! The North-East produces exceptional research! I’ve had the privilege of working alongside world leaders in Lewy body dementia at Newcastle University. Transparency as to how these institutions were selected is definately needed!

Chi Onwurah @chionwurah.bsky.social · Aug 7

The Global Talent Fund excludes the North—despite our world-class institutions.

I’ve asked the Science Minister why no region north of Birmingham was prioritised and why the selection process he set out to me wasn't evidence, geography or policy based: committees.parliament.uk/committee/13...

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Kamar Ameen-Ali @kamarameenali.bsky.social · Jul 28

#Dementia is a leading cause of death for women, and we're more likely to care for people with dementia.

Despite being disproportionately affected, female researchers are less likely to get funded/promoted. My @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social blog ⬇️

www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-the-imp...

Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali - Blog – The Impact of Dementia on Women

Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali on why dementia affects women more severely – not just in diagnosis, but also in care, risk factors, and research careers.

www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk

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Kamar Ameen-Ali @kamarameenali.bsky.social · Jul 24

Found this little hoglet stranded in a car park - lying on the concrete in the heat, no sign of its mum. Managed to get him admitted to a #hedgehog rescue late last night.

Remember - #hedgehogs shouldn't be out in the daytime, so get help/advice from your local rescue 🦔

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Kamar Ameen-Ali @kamarameenali.bsky.social · Jul 22

So happy to see Dr Zoë Bell graduate last week after completing her PhD! 🎉

And congratulations to my first cohort of BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science students who also graduated! 👩🏻‍🎓

Excited to see what you all do next! 🔬

Reposted by Kamar Ameen-Ali

Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · Jul 6

“Just delirium” or “pleasantly confused” – terms that mask real danger. This short clip from our latest podcast highlights why delirium deserves urgent attention.

Watch or listen to the full episode
Watch: youtu.be/06M7bmgoMg0
Listen: pod.fo/e/2f63b9

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Kamar Ameen-Ali @kamarameenali.bsky.social · Jul 5

It was a pleasure hosting this @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social podcast episode where I interviewed the brilliant Dr Mani Krishnan, @akhundakar.bsky.social, and Anna Wilson about the link between #delirium and #dementia.

Check it out ⬇️

Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · Jul 4

What’s the difference between delirium and dementia, and why does it matter?

The video version of our new podcast hosted by @kamarameenali.bsky.social is available now on early release. Watch to clear the confusion and learn more.

youtu.be/06M7bmgoMg0

Delirium and Dementia: Clearing the Fog of Misunderstanding

YouTube video by Dementia Researcher

youtu.be

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Kamar Ameen-Ali @kamarameenali.bsky.social · Jun 29

Garden is coming along nicely ☀️🌹🪷🌼

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Kamar Ameen-Ali @kamarameenali.bsky.social · Jun 19

The research funding process in #academia is highly subjective, decisions are vulnerable to bias, and the process may be actively encouraging bad practice.

In this @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social blog, I explain why it needs reforming. ⬇️

www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-does-th...

Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali - Blog – Does the research funding process need reforming?

Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali questions the fairness of funding processes and explores alternatives that could better support innovation and equity in research.

www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk

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Kamar Ameen-Ali @kamarameenali.bsky.social · Jun 18

We heard about tackling gender inequalities in neuroscience from @womeninneurouk.bsky.social Amy Boyack, and about the work of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society from Prof David Burn.

Finally congrats to our poster and talk prize winners! 🎉

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Kamar Ameen-Ali @kamarameenali.bsky.social · Jun 18

This was followed by research talks from our ECRs ⬇️

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Kamar Ameen-Ali @kamarameenali.bsky.social · Jun 18

Today we kicked off the BNA Northeast Neuroscience Network meeting with representatives from four universities in the region talking about the neuroscience research areas and techniques they specialise in 🧠

#NeuroNE2025

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Kamar Ameen-Ali @kamarameenali.bsky.social · May 30

Absolutely! As long as the registration form is completed so we have a record of accessibility and dietary requirements 😀

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Kamar Ameen-Ali @kamarameenali.bsky.social · May 30

There's still time to register and submit an abstract for the Northeast Neuroscience Networking meeting taking place next month in #Newcastle!

Abstract deadline: TODAY!

Registration deadline: 6 June 2025

More info: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/2SxzKbPC0sx

#NeuroNE2025

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Kamar Ameen-Ali @kamarameenali.bsky.social · May 22

It was great to raise awareness of functional cognitive disorder, how it differs from #dementia, and the importance of getting an accurate diagnosis at #Pint25 earlier this week.

Thanks to Dr Zoë Bell for organising! 👩🏻‍⚕️🔬🧠

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Kamar Ameen-Ali @kamarameenali.bsky.social · May 19

Another fantastic #KMF2025 weekend! No triathlon for me this year - just the Derwentwater swim 🏊🏻‍♀️ ☀️🍦

Kamar Ameen-Ali @kamarameenali.bsky.social · May 19

"We talk a lot about diversity and inclusion, but we rarely connect it to the structure of academic labour. You can’t diversify the pipeline if your pipes are corroded by years of neglect and complacency."

A must read for those traversing academia. ⬇️

www.timeshighereducation.com/depth/im-tir...

I’m tired of the academic road to nowhere – but it’s too late to exit

For one mid-career academic scientist, precarity is becoming unbearable. But they are too experienced for entry-level industry jobs and not experienced enough for senior ones. They’ve stayed too long,...

www.timeshighereducation.com

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Kamar Ameen-Ali @kamarameenali.bsky.social · May 11

Beautiful day for some open water swimming 🏊‍♀️ ☀️

Kamar Ameen-Ali @kamarameenali.bsky.social · May 1

Want to share your #neuroscience research and connect with other neuroscientists in the Northeast?

Join us for the Neuroscience Northeast Network meeting next month in #Newcastle!

See ⬇️ for registration and abstract submission info 🧠

Thanks @britishneuro.bsky.social for funding!

#NeuroNE2025

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