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UK Dementia Research Institute
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The UK’s leading research institute transforming the lives of people affected by neurodegenerative conditions. Principally funded by the Medical Research Council.
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UK Dementia Research Institute @ukdri.ac.uk · Feb 3
Hello Bluesky! 👋

We are the UK DRI, the UK's leading research institute transforming the lives of people affected by neurodegeneration 🧠

Find out more about our vision for a future prioritising healthy brain ageing for all 👉 buff.ly/42xTJCJ

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UK DRI Vision: Healthy brain ageing for all
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UK Dementia Research Institute @ukdri.ac.uk · 15h
Congratulations to Dr Nan Fletcher-Lloyd on receiving a BioFAIR fellowship! 👏

This fellowship is a key initiative of the UKRI-funded BioFAIR programme, aimed at revolutionising data sharing, stewardship, and reuse in the UK life sciences community 👉https://buff.ly/yJF7QR4
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Avezov lab @avezovlab.bsky.social · 1d
New preprint from our lab! ER geometry sets the tempo of neuronal bursting via Ca²⁺ store-refill—revealing selective neuronal vulnerability to ER-structure problems. Thread to follow.🧠⚡️

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#Neurodegeneration #NeuroCellBiology #Calcium #bioRxiv
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UK Dementia Research Institute @ukdri.ac.uk · 23h
Thank you for your support!
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LifeArc @lifearc.bsky.social · 23h
We're supporting 5 projects as part of the @ukdri.ac.uk Translation Award Programme – providing researchers with the funds to help transform early-stage discovery into tests, therapies and treatments that can have a real clinical impact in neurodegenerative disease.
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UK Dementia Research Institute @ukdri.ac.uk · 23h
🧠 Registration now open for AAIC Neuroscience Next 2026!

Join us for "Biomarker Advancements in Dementia Diagnosis"

📅 26 Feb 2026 | Manchester
🎟️ FREE hybrid conference
📝 Abstract submissions open

For ECRs in Alzheimer's & dementia

Details: www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/aaic-neurosc...
AAIC Neuroscience Next 2026 – Manchester, UK
AAIC Neuroscience Next 2026 Manchester, UK HUB. Uniting researchers and clinicans interested in new and developing biomarkers for the diagnosis of Dementia.
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Euan MacDonald Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Research @euanscentre.bsky.social · 1d
Thank you to everyone who joined the “Tribute to Euan MacDonald” symposium to celebrate Euan’s legacy—from MND research, accessibility via @euansguide.com, to empowerment through @SpeakUnique. His vision lives on, uniting us to make a lasting difference.
"Euan's legacy is in safe hands!"
Prof Siddharthan Chandran speaking at the symposium. The PowerPoint slide states "Euan's legacy is in safe hands." Euan's Guide information stand at the symposium with volunteer. The poster asks "Where will you go next?" Oliver from Speak Unique talks to the symposium about Health Monitoring using digital voice technology A crowd shot from inside the auditorium at the John McIntyre Conference Centre during the symposium.
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Will McEwan @w-mcewan.bsky.social · 2d
Research Assistant vacancy here at the @ukdri.ac.uk in Cambridge. We are looking for a new, energetic colleague up for protein handling and tissue culture!
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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 2d
Research Assistant, UK DRI Cambridge. Join the McEwan lab studying protein aggregation and tau assemblies, producing samples for studies across the institute. Closing date: 2nd November @ukdri.ac.uk

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Research Assistant: Human Tau Assemblies platform
Research Assistant, UK DRI Cambridge. Join the McEwan lab studying protein aggregation and tau assemblies, producing samples for studies across the institute.
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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 3d
If you're thinking of applying for the Race Against Dementia X @ukdri.ac.uk #AI Fellowship. We recorded an info session + Q&A with the teams earlier today.

Watch the recording

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Race Against Dementia & UK DRI AI Fellowship Information 2025
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Euan MacDonald Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Research @euanscentre.bsky.social · 3d
We are looking forward to welcoming guests from across the UK and beyond to “A Tribute to Euan MacDonald” – a day to connect and honour a lasting legacy.
@euansguide.com @mndsmart.bsky.social @ukdri.ac.uk @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social
The registration desk ready to welcome guests to "A Tribute to Euan MacDonald" symposium in Edinburgh
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UK Dementia Research Institute @ukdri.ac.uk · 2d
New vacancy: We're looking for a Senior Contracts Manager to provide expert legal support and contract management that underpin the Institute’s research, commercial and strategic initiatives

🗓️ Deadline: 24 Oct

Find out more 👉

careers.ukdri.ac.uk/jobs/6569243...
Senior Contracts Manager - UK DRI
When you join the UK DRI, you'll be working with a vibrant and challenge led team of researchers, technical specialists and professional support.
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UK Dementia Research Institute @ukdri.ac.uk · 5d
🌟 New job opportunity 🌟

Based within the UK DRI at Edinburgh, the Rajani Lab investigates the mechanisms of white matter damage in vascular and other dementias.

Find out more and apply via the link

🗓️ Apply by 22 October 2025

📌 Full details 👉 tinyurl.com/22y73642
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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 8d
📢 Exciting news! Dr Cynthia Sandor from the @ukdri.ac.uk will deliver a plenary lecture at the Manchester UK Hub of AAIC Neuroscience Next 2026 on 26 Feb #AAICNeuro, sharing advances in digital health, AI & biomarkers in dementia research.

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Dr Cynthia Sandor Announced as AAIC Plenary Speaker - DEMENTIA RESEARCHER
Dr Cynthia Sandor announced as a plenary speaker exploring advances in Techology Biomarkers at Manchester Hub of AAIC Neuroscience Next 2026 - 26 February.
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UK Dementia Research Institute @ukdri.ac.uk · 7d
Recording now available from this week's 'Rethinking neurodegeneration' research webinar with the brilliant Profs Sarah Tabrizi (UK DRI at UCL) and Gabriel Balmus (UK DRI at Cambridge) discussing DNA repair and Huntington's

Catch up now if you missed it 👉 youtu.be/cXsrYM2Fq7g?...
Rethinking neurodegeneration: Could DNA repair hold the key to treating Huntington's disease?
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UK Dementia Research Institute @ukdri.ac.uk · 10d
🎉 We are delighted to announce that Professor Karen Duff (UK DRI at UCL) has been awarded funding for frontotemporal dementia (FTD) research

From uncovering disease mechanisms to testing therapeutic strategies, Karen’s team aim to shed light on how FTD develops

Read more 👉 tinyurl.com/78f8fuxk
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UK Dementia Research Institute @ukdri.ac.uk · 11d
Researchers led by Prof Jernej Ule (@ulelab.bsky.social)
have discovered a new biological process that they’ve called ‘interstasis’ - a way for cells to keep groups of proteins in check💡

The team are now exploring the role of interstasis in neurodegeneration ⬇️ www.crick.ac.uk/news/2025-09...
Better together: researchers discover how cells keep groups of proteins in check
Researchers have discovered a new biological process that they’ve called ‘interstasis’, a way for cells to promote the equilibrium of functionally-related proteins, preventing too many from accumulati...
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UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 12d
🎧 @selinawray.bsky.social & @caswell.bsky.social are back with a new Brain Stories episode; this time with Prof @adrianisaacs.bsky.social from @ukdri.ac.uk.
They dive into Frontotemporal Dementia & the surprising role fruit flies play in research.
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Brain Stories - Episode 21: Professor Adrian Isaacs on Frontotemporal Dementia
Selina and Caswell chat with Professor Adrian Isaacs from the UK Dementia Research Institute at UCL to talk Frontotemporal Dementia — from how fruit flies are helping, to the role of DNA repeat expans
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UK Dementia Research Institute @ukdri.ac.uk · 14d
Meet our new Future Leader Fellows!👏

Introducing @mbourdenx.bsky.social, Dr Sophie Morse & Dr Wioleta Zelek who have been awarded prestigious Future Leader Fellowships from @ukri.org ⬇️

Read more about their work👉 buff.ly/JOH2d9N
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Dementias Platform UK @dementiasplatform.bsky.social · 22d
Great to have DPUK engaged at #VasCog 2025 yesterday. Notable contributions from #AtticusHainsworth and #JoannaWardlaw. We are looking forward to some really interesting #DPUK #vascular #dementia research in future, building on our existing work. #cognition #brain @ukdri.ac.uk
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UK Dementia Research Institute @ukdri.ac.uk · 15d
Very excited for Monday's research webinar with Profs Sarah Tabrizi and Gabriel Balmus discussing Huntington's disease and the role of DNA repair 🧬

Register for free and join us from 4-5pm (BST)!

👉 www.ukdri.ac.uk/events/rethi...
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UK Dementia Research Institute @ukdri.ac.uk · 15d
Congratulations to Dr Maura Malpetti (UK DRI at Cambridge), who has won the 2025 European Young Researcher Award from the Fondation Recherche Alzheimer in France. 🎉👏

Read the full story 👉 tinyurl.com/243s9tuf
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UK Dementia Research Institute @ukdri.ac.uk · 15d
❓ How can proteins lead to personalised Alzheimer’s treatment?

Discover how Prof @sj-marzi.bsky.social team have been observing changes in the brains microglia and their responses to Alzheimer’s.

Read more about Prof Marzi’s work 👉 lnkd.in/e4iaqqq9
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UK Dementia Research Institute @ukdri.ac.uk · 16d
🚨 A new Huntington’s treatment has shown remarkable results — slowing disease progression by 75%!

Huge congratulations to the trial team at the UCL, led by UK DRI Group Leader Prof Sarah Tabrizi 👏

Read the full story👉 buff.ly/dsG0FbY
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UK Dementia Research Institute @ukdri.ac.uk · 16d
🚀 New fellowship opportunity!🚀

Delighted to launch a bold new fellowship scheme in partnership with Race Against Dementia, to support innovative scientists who are using the latest AI technology to drive pioneering dementia research🎉

Find out more👉 buff.ly/xCMwZPM
We are thrilled to announce a bold new fellowship scheme in partnership with Race Against Dementia The scheme aims to support the next generation of researchers using the latest advancements in AI and machine learning technology to drive pioneering, high-impact research We invite those interested in the scheme to sign up for our free webinar on 7 October, for a chance to learn more about the scheme. More information and how to apply via the link
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UK Dementia Research Institute @ukdri.ac.uk · 21d
🎙️ New podcast: Prof @adrianisaacs.bsky.social discusses frontotemporal dementia: from how fruit flies are helping, to the role of DNA repeat expansions in disease, and why lipids might protect the brain.

On UCL's Brain Stories pod - listen here ⬇️
Brain Stories - Episode 21: Professor Adrian Isaacs on Frontotemporal Dementia
Selina and Caswell chat with Professor Adrian Isaacs from the UK Dementia Research Institute at UCL to talk Frontotemporal Dementia — from how fruit flies are helping, to the role of DNA repeat expans
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UK Dementia Research Institute @ukdri.ac.uk · 22d
Dr Sevda Boyanova (UK DRI at UCL) explores two mutations associated with frontotemporal dementia and ALS in her latest study.

She delves into her research on behavioural analysis of dementia mouse models in a Q&A with @dmmjournal.bsky.social 👉 buff.ly/nyTmFrS
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