Research at ARUK
@alzheimersresearchuk.org
Are you a PhD-qualified researcher with innovative ideas in dementia research?
Apply for our Research Fellowship or Senior Research Fellowship to take the next step in your independent research career.
Apply by 4 Mar: www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/research/for...
Apply for our Research Fellowship or Senior Research Fellowship to take the next step in your independent research career.
Apply by 4 Mar: www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/research/for...
December 8, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Are you a PhD-qualified researcher with innovative ideas in dementia research?
Apply for our Research Fellowship or Senior Research Fellowship to take the next step in your independent research career.
Apply by 4 Mar: www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/research/for...
Apply for our Research Fellowship or Senior Research Fellowship to take the next step in your independent research career.
Apply by 4 Mar: www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/research/for...
Applications are open for the Dementia Frontiers Fund - our game-changing research initiative launched with @Gates Ventures
Applicants have until 17 Dec to request an Expression of Interest form and 7 Jan to apply.
Learn more and revisit our info webinar: www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/grants/demen...
Applicants have until 17 Dec to request an Expression of Interest form and 7 Jan to apply.
Learn more and revisit our info webinar: www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/grants/demen...
December 5, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Applications are open for the Dementia Frontiers Fund - our game-changing research initiative launched with @Gates Ventures
Applicants have until 17 Dec to request an Expression of Interest form and 7 Jan to apply.
Learn more and revisit our info webinar: www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/grants/demen...
Applicants have until 17 Dec to request an Expression of Interest form and 7 Jan to apply.
Learn more and revisit our info webinar: www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/grants/demen...
The Jean Corsan Prize celebrates ECRs driving progress in dementia research
Open to PhD/MD students with an excellent neurodegeneration paper (including pre-prints). Winner gets £2,500 & presents at #ARUKConf26
Nominate yourself or a colleague by 15 Dec www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/research/for...
Open to PhD/MD students with an excellent neurodegeneration paper (including pre-prints). Winner gets £2,500 & presents at #ARUKConf26
Nominate yourself or a colleague by 15 Dec www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/research/for...
November 27, 2025 at 3:24 PM
The Jean Corsan Prize celebrates ECRs driving progress in dementia research
Open to PhD/MD students with an excellent neurodegeneration paper (including pre-prints). Winner gets £2,500 & presents at #ARUKConf26
Nominate yourself or a colleague by 15 Dec www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/research/for...
Open to PhD/MD students with an excellent neurodegeneration paper (including pre-prints). Winner gets £2,500 & presents at #ARUKConf26
Nominate yourself or a colleague by 15 Dec www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/research/for...
🚨Meet the latest early career researchers awarded Race Against Dementia Fellowships🚨
These rising stars are challenging old ideas and driving bold new approaches to speed up progress @RichardTaylor @sorayam.bsky.social @HelenRowland
These rising stars are challenging old ideas and driving bold new approaches to speed up progress @RichardTaylor @sorayam.bsky.social @HelenRowland
November 20, 2025 at 9:52 AM
🚨Meet the latest early career researchers awarded Race Against Dementia Fellowships🚨
These rising stars are challenging old ideas and driving bold new approaches to speed up progress @RichardTaylor @sorayam.bsky.social @HelenRowland
These rising stars are challenging old ideas and driving bold new approaches to speed up progress @RichardTaylor @sorayam.bsky.social @HelenRowland
The 2025 BNA Festive Symposium on 9th December - a chance for the #neuroscience community to connect and explore Delivering Neuroscience: From Synapse to Society.
Register today to secure your space www.bna.org.uk/events/festi...
#DementiaResearch
@britishneuro.bsky.social
Register today to secure your space www.bna.org.uk/events/festi...
#DementiaResearch
@britishneuro.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 2:04 PM
The 2025 BNA Festive Symposium on 9th December - a chance for the #neuroscience community to connect and explore Delivering Neuroscience: From Synapse to Society.
Register today to secure your space www.bna.org.uk/events/festi...
#DementiaResearch
@britishneuro.bsky.social
Register today to secure your space www.bna.org.uk/events/festi...
#DementiaResearch
@britishneuro.bsky.social
🚨We’ve just awarded Research Fellowships to nine outstanding early career scientists🚨
Meet the Fellows bringing bold ideas to life: www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/news/new-res...
Meet the Fellows bringing bold ideas to life: www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/news/new-res...
November 11, 2025 at 3:18 PM
🚨We’ve just awarded Research Fellowships to nine outstanding early career scientists🚨
Meet the Fellows bringing bold ideas to life: www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/news/new-res...
Meet the Fellows bringing bold ideas to life: www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/news/new-res...
We are a proud Sponsor of the WiNUK Awards 2025, organised by Women in Neuroscience UK.
To learn more about the WiNUK Awards, please visit this link: www.womeninneuroscienceuk.org/winuk-awards...
@womeninneurouk.bsky.social
To learn more about the WiNUK Awards, please visit this link: www.womeninneuroscienceuk.org/winuk-awards...
@womeninneurouk.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 11:33 AM
We are a proud Sponsor of the WiNUK Awards 2025, organised by Women in Neuroscience UK.
To learn more about the WiNUK Awards, please visit this link: www.womeninneuroscienceuk.org/winuk-awards...
@womeninneurouk.bsky.social
To learn more about the WiNUK Awards, please visit this link: www.womeninneuroscienceuk.org/winuk-awards...
@womeninneurouk.bsky.social
Following the launch of the Dementia Frontiers Fund, we are hosting two information webinars on the initiative and its application process.
📅 Nov 11, 0900 GMT
📅 Nov 13, 1700 GMT
Each session will include a live Q&A to address your questions.
Sign up: alzheimers.eventsair.com/dementia-fro...
📅 Nov 11, 0900 GMT
📅 Nov 13, 1700 GMT
Each session will include a live Q&A to address your questions.
Sign up: alzheimers.eventsair.com/dementia-fro...
October 28, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Following the launch of the Dementia Frontiers Fund, we are hosting two information webinars on the initiative and its application process.
📅 Nov 11, 0900 GMT
📅 Nov 13, 1700 GMT
Each session will include a live Q&A to address your questions.
Sign up: alzheimers.eventsair.com/dementia-fro...
📅 Nov 11, 0900 GMT
📅 Nov 13, 1700 GMT
Each session will include a live Q&A to address your questions.
Sign up: alzheimers.eventsair.com/dementia-fro...
There’s now an extra week to register early for the #ARUKconf, submit your poster or oral abstract, and apply for the David Hague Award.
Take advantage of the extended deadline - now closing 28 Oct.
Secure your spot:
www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/research/for...
Take advantage of the extended deadline - now closing 28 Oct.
Secure your spot:
www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/research/for...
October 21, 2025 at 9:24 AM
There’s now an extra week to register early for the #ARUKconf, submit your poster or oral abstract, and apply for the David Hague Award.
Take advantage of the extended deadline - now closing 28 Oct.
Secure your spot:
www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/research/for...
Take advantage of the extended deadline - now closing 28 Oct.
Secure your spot:
www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/research/for...
With only one day left, don’t miss your last chance to register for the #ARUKconf as an early bird! Poster and oral abstracts submissions, as well as the chance to apply for some prizes, end tomorrow too.
Secure your spot: www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/research/for...
Secure your spot: www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/research/for...
October 20, 2025 at 10:13 AM
With only one day left, don’t miss your last chance to register for the #ARUKconf as an early bird! Poster and oral abstracts submissions, as well as the chance to apply for some prizes, end tomorrow too.
Secure your spot: www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/research/for...
Secure your spot: www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/research/for...
From AI in neuroimaging to the gut-brain axis, cellular models to clinical translation, our 2026 conference showcases a full spectrum of dementia research.
Join us on 24-25 Feb, in Manchester or online, for two thought-provoking days.
Explore more: www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/research/for...
Join us on 24-25 Feb, in Manchester or online, for two thought-provoking days.
Explore more: www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/research/for...
October 17, 2025 at 8:02 AM
From AI in neuroimaging to the gut-brain axis, cellular models to clinical translation, our 2026 conference showcases a full spectrum of dementia research.
Join us on 24-25 Feb, in Manchester or online, for two thought-provoking days.
Explore more: www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/research/for...
Join us on 24-25 Feb, in Manchester or online, for two thought-provoking days.
Explore more: www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/research/for...
What exciting findings do you want to share this year?
Whether you’re working on dementia diagnosis, prevention, treatment, or understanding, the #ARUKconf is your stage.
Submit your oral and poster abstracts by 21 Oct.
More about abstracts:
www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/research/for...
Whether you’re working on dementia diagnosis, prevention, treatment, or understanding, the #ARUKconf is your stage.
Submit your oral and poster abstracts by 21 Oct.
More about abstracts:
www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/research/for...
October 13, 2025 at 7:47 AM
What exciting findings do you want to share this year?
Whether you’re working on dementia diagnosis, prevention, treatment, or understanding, the #ARUKconf is your stage.
Submit your oral and poster abstracts by 21 Oct.
More about abstracts:
www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/research/for...
Whether you’re working on dementia diagnosis, prevention, treatment, or understanding, the #ARUKconf is your stage.
Submit your oral and poster abstracts by 21 Oct.
More about abstracts:
www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/research/for...
The David Hague Award celebrates rising stars in the dementia research space and is the top prize at our #ARUKconf.
Apply by 21 Oct when you register with a chance of winning £25,000 and being recognised for your incredible achievements!
Learn more:
www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/research/for...
Apply by 21 Oct when you register with a chance of winning £25,000 and being recognised for your incredible achievements!
Learn more:
www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/research/for...
October 10, 2025 at 9:24 AM
The David Hague Award celebrates rising stars in the dementia research space and is the top prize at our #ARUKconf.
Apply by 21 Oct when you register with a chance of winning £25,000 and being recognised for your incredible achievements!
Learn more:
www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/research/for...
Apply by 21 Oct when you register with a chance of winning £25,000 and being recognised for your incredible achievements!
Learn more:
www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/research/for...
At the #ARUKconf, we’re keen to recognise talents in dementia research. With the De Laszlo and Laura Pulford Prizes, we identify promising researchers through oral abstracts and presentations.
To be considered, submit your abstract by 21 Oct.
Learn more:
www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/research/for...
To be considered, submit your abstract by 21 Oct.
Learn more:
www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/research/for...
October 8, 2025 at 9:11 AM
At the #ARUKconf, we’re keen to recognise talents in dementia research. With the De Laszlo and Laura Pulford Prizes, we identify promising researchers through oral abstracts and presentations.
To be considered, submit your abstract by 21 Oct.
Learn more:
www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/research/for...
To be considered, submit your abstract by 21 Oct.
Learn more:
www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/research/for...
Applications for our Doctoral Clinical Fellowships are open! Thanks to our new partnership with the UK Dementia Trials Network, we’re excited to be introducing an optional clinical trial placement as part of this.
Learn more and apply by 19 November: www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/grants/clini...
Learn more and apply by 19 November: www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/grants/clini...
October 7, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Applications for our Doctoral Clinical Fellowships are open! Thanks to our new partnership with the UK Dementia Trials Network, we’re excited to be introducing an optional clinical trial placement as part of this.
Learn more and apply by 19 November: www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/grants/clini...
Learn more and apply by 19 November: www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/grants/clini...
Congratulations to Prof Hugh Markus and his Cambridge team! Their research will use stem cell models to study cerebral small vessel disease.
#ARUKfunded
#ARUKfunded
September 24, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Congratulations to Prof Hugh Markus and his Cambridge team! Their research will use stem cell models to study cerebral small vessel disease.
#ARUKfunded
#ARUKfunded
Dementia is the greatest health challenge of our time. But it doesn’t have to define our future.
We're excited to be working with Gates Ventures on a brand-new game-changing initiative that will drive breakthroughs for people living with dementia.
Follow us to find out more.
We're excited to be working with Gates Ventures on a brand-new game-changing initiative that will drive breakthroughs for people living with dementia.
Follow us to find out more.
September 21, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Dementia is the greatest health challenge of our time. But it doesn’t have to define our future.
We're excited to be working with Gates Ventures on a brand-new game-changing initiative that will drive breakthroughs for people living with dementia.
Follow us to find out more.
We're excited to be working with Gates Ventures on a brand-new game-changing initiative that will drive breakthroughs for people living with dementia.
Follow us to find out more.
Congratulations to PhD student @jlinnell.bsky.social and supervisor @corticalpete.bsky.social! Their project will use MRI scans to detect cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA). #ARUKfunded
September 19, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Congratulations to PhD student @jlinnell.bsky.social and supervisor @corticalpete.bsky.social! Their project will use MRI scans to detect cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA). #ARUKfunded
Congratulations to Dr Patrick Lewis and his new PhD student! Over the next 3 years they’ll take a bioinformatics approach to study gamma secretase and its interactions with APP. #ARUKfunded
September 17, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Congratulations to Dr Patrick Lewis and his new PhD student! Over the next 3 years they’ll take a bioinformatics approach to study gamma secretase and its interactions with APP. #ARUKfunded
Our Fellow Prof @saobettencourt.bsky.social delivered her inaugural lecture today at @uclqsion.bsky.social on epigenetics.
We’ve supported her career, from PhD studentship to Senior Fellowship, and she now co-leads the DEMON Network’s Genetics & Omics group.
We couldn’t be prouder!
#ARUKfunded
We’ve supported her career, from PhD studentship to Senior Fellowship, and she now co-leads the DEMON Network’s Genetics & Omics group.
We couldn’t be prouder!
#ARUKfunded
September 16, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Our Fellow Prof @saobettencourt.bsky.social delivered her inaugural lecture today at @uclqsion.bsky.social on epigenetics.
We’ve supported her career, from PhD studentship to Senior Fellowship, and she now co-leads the DEMON Network’s Genetics & Omics group.
We couldn’t be prouder!
#ARUKfunded
We’ve supported her career, from PhD studentship to Senior Fellowship, and she now co-leads the DEMON Network’s Genetics & Omics group.
We couldn’t be prouder!
#ARUKfunded
Huge congratulations to Prof John O’Brien and his team at the University of Cambridge! Their pilot project will investigate neutrophils as early indicators of Alzheimer’s and Lewy body dementia. #ARUKfunded
September 15, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Huge congratulations to Prof John O’Brien and his team at the University of Cambridge! Their pilot project will investigate neutrophils as early indicators of Alzheimer’s and Lewy body dementia. #ARUKfunded
Early-bird registration is now open for the Alzheimer’s Research UK Conference 2026!
Whether you're submitting an oral or poster abstract, or simply joining to explore the latest in dementia research, be sure to secure your spot.
Register and/or submit: alzheimers.eventsair.com/aruk-researc...
Whether you're submitting an oral or poster abstract, or simply joining to explore the latest in dementia research, be sure to secure your spot.
Register and/or submit: alzheimers.eventsair.com/aruk-researc...
September 4, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Early-bird registration is now open for the Alzheimer’s Research UK Conference 2026!
Whether you're submitting an oral or poster abstract, or simply joining to explore the latest in dementia research, be sure to secure your spot.
Register and/or submit: alzheimers.eventsair.com/aruk-researc...
Whether you're submitting an oral or poster abstract, or simply joining to explore the latest in dementia research, be sure to secure your spot.
Register and/or submit: alzheimers.eventsair.com/aruk-researc...
Exciting grant ahead! In a few short weeks we will be opening our Doctoral Clinical Fellowships, for clinically qualified professionals to pursue a higher research degree.
September 2, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Exciting grant ahead! In a few short weeks we will be opening our Doctoral Clinical Fellowships, for clinically qualified professionals to pursue a higher research degree.
We’re excited to announce funding for Dr Lissette Sanchez Aranguren’s pilot project at Aston University! She’ll be exploring how liposomes could help Alzheimer’s drugs cross into the brain more effectively. #ARUKfunded
September 2, 2025 at 7:45 AM
We’re excited to announce funding for Dr Lissette Sanchez Aranguren’s pilot project at Aston University! She’ll be exploring how liposomes could help Alzheimer’s drugs cross into the brain more effectively. #ARUKfunded
Congratulations to Dr Laura Smith and Dr Alastair Noyce at @qmuldementia.bsky.social for receiving funding through our February Grant Review Board. The team will work to improve risk disclosure for people with iRBD, a sleep disorder linked to Parkinson’s and LBD. #ARUKfunded
August 27, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Congratulations to Dr Laura Smith and Dr Alastair Noyce at @qmuldementia.bsky.social for receiving funding through our February Grant Review Board. The team will work to improve risk disclosure for people with iRBD, a sleep disorder linked to Parkinson’s and LBD. #ARUKfunded