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Dementia Researcher
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A support service for Early Career Dementia Researchers Worldwide. Delivered by UCL funded by Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society, Race Against Dementia & the NIHR - https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk
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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · Jan 21
A community of #dementia researchers... with places to find mentors, chat, join journal clubs, weekly webinars, get tips, job and funding call alerts and much more.... that would be the Dementia Researcher Community App.

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Uncertainty: terrifying and thrilling in equal measure. Rebecca Williams shares why she still chooses academia, even when “the only certainty is rejection.” @beccasue99.bsky.social

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Dementia Researcher Blogs: Rebecca Williams - Uncertainty: Academia’s Drive & Downfall
Rebecca Williams, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.In this blog, Rebecca Williams reflects on her transition from an internship in government to the uncertain world of ...
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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 1h
Postdoc Vacancy at Columbia University with Dr Natura Myeku. NIH-funded project on proteolysis, proteasome biology, and protein clearance in neurodegenerative disease. Closing date: 6th November

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Postdoctoral Research Scientist - DEMENTIA RESEARCHER
Postdoc at Columbia University with Dr Natura Myeku. NIH-funded project on proteolysis, proteasome biology, and protein clearance in neurodegenerative disease.
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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 3h
Science Communications Manager Vacancy (12m FTC) at Alzheimer’s Research UK, Cambridge. Lead a team to inspire, inform and engage diverse audiences in dementia research progress. @alzheimersresearchuk.org scientist Closing date: 19th October

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Science Communications Manager - DEMENTIA RESEARCHER
Science Communications Manager (12m FTC) at Alzheimer’s Research UK. Lead a team to inspire, inform and engage diverse audiences in dementia research progress.
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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 3h
Cure Parkinson's £2m call for drug combo trials. Preclinical up to £300k, clinical approx £1m. EOIs 1 Oct to 24 Nov 2025. Priority for trials within five years.

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Combination therapies funding call - DEMENTIA RESEARCHER
Cure Parkinson's £2m call for drug combo trials. Preclinical up to £300k, clinical approx £1m. EOIs 1 Oct to 24 Nov 2025. Priority for trials within five years.
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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 7h
Research Assistant, SITraN Sheffield. Join a BMA-funded project with Dr Hina Khan, using qualitative methods to improve dementia diagnosis for South Asian and Black communities. Closing date: 4th November

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Research Assistant: Ethnographic Dementia Diagnosis Study
Research Assistant, SITraN Sheffield. Join Dr Hina Khan on a BMA-funded project using qualitative methods to improve dementia diagnosis in minority communities.
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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 7h
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 · 8h
“It feels at times that the only certainty is rejection.” Rebecca Williams @beccasue99.bsky.social shares her reflections on life towards the end of a PhD and at the edge of the academic map.

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Rebecca Williams - Blog – Uncertainty: Academia’s Drive & Downfall
Rebecca Williams explores how uncertainty drives science but also threatens careers, reflecting on her PhD journey, stability, and the thrill of the unknown.
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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 1d
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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Research at ARUK @alzheimersresearchuk.org · 5d
Make the best of your next big conference trip!

If you're coming to the #ARUKconf on 24-25 February, why not stay longer in Manchester for #AAICNeuro? It's a fantastic chance for ECRs to grow, connect, and network. Don’t miss it!

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AAIC Neuroscience Next | Alzheimer’s Association
AAIC Neuroscience Next is a global, no-cost hybrid conference that showcases the work of early-career Alzheimer's and dementia researchers and clinicians.
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Research at ARUK @alzheimersresearchuk.org · 1d
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...
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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 1d
Milbotix launches the SmartSocks®DISCOVERY Pioneers Competition 2025, inviting bold research ideas in health, wellbeing, and care. Apply by 30 Nov 2025.

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SmartSocks DISCOVERY Pioneers Competition - DEMENTIA RESEARCHER
Milbotix launches the SmartSocks®DISCOVERY Pioneers Competition 2025, inviting bold research ideas in health, wellbeing, and care. Apply by 30 Nov 2025.
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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 1d
Next week we launch a new podcast series with
@laura-sofia-s.bsky.social XXplored: Women's Brain Health. Meet our next guest on episode one - Dr Maria Teresa Ferretti, Karolinska Institutet.

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Profile – Dr Maria Teresa Ferretti, Karolinska Institutet - DEMENTIA RESEARCHER
Dr Maria Teresa Ferretti, Clinical Ops & Partnerships Manager at Syntropic Medical, neuroscientist with 20+ yrs in Alzheimer’s, expert on sex & gender.
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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 1d
Register now for Neuroscience Next 2026, 23–26 Feb. Join the global virtual programme and our UK Hub in Manchester on 26 Feb, focused on biomarker advances. #AAICNeuro

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📣 Registration Now Open for AAIC Neuroscience Next 2026 - DEMENTIA RESEARCHER
Register now for Neuroscience Next 2026, 23–26 Feb. Join the global virtual programme and our UK Hub in Manchester on 26 Feb, focused on biomarker advances.
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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 1d
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Rosita, mother of our friend & colleague Alex Kornhuber. In our recent podcast, Alex spoke movingly about her life & experience of caring for her. Our thoughts are with Alex and his family at this difficult time.

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Dementia Researcher: Caring, Connecting, Changing
In this episode we welcome three GBHI Fellows: guest host and filmmaker Michelle Memran, documentary photographer Alex Kornhuber, and social sciences academic Dr Sonata Mačiulskytė. Together t...
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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 2d
Digital tools open doors, but also create barriers. Dr Jodi Watt explores inclusion, choice, and care in #dementia research.

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Dr Jodi Watt - Blog – Navigating Digital Fatigue and Techno-Resistance
Dr Jodi Watt, University of Glasgow, explores digital fatigue and techno-resistance in dementia research, sharing challenges and tips for inclusion.
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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 2d
Next week we launch a new podcast series with @laura-sofia-s.bsky.social XXplored: Women's Brain Health. Meet Professor Liisa Galea @liisagalea.bsky.social one of the great guests to feature in episode one.

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Profile – Professor Liisa Galea, University of Toronto - DEMENTIA RESEARCHER
Professor Liisa Galea, Treliving Family Chair at CAMH Toronto, researches how sex and hormones shape brain health, neuroplasticity, and dementia risk.
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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 2d
Creative practice may help keep brains younger. A new study finds dancers, musicians, artists and gamers show delayed brain aging linked to neural efficiency.

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Creative experiences delay brain aging - DEMENTIA RESEARCHER
Creative practice may help keep brains younger. A new study finds dancers, musicians, artists and gamers show delayed brain aging linked to neural efficiency.
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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 2d
The NIHR SPARC award offers up to £15k for bespoke short placements across NIHR, supporting research training, skills, and career development with flexible options.

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Short Placement Award for Research Collaboration
The NIHR SPARC award offers up to £15k for bespoke short placements across NIHR, supporting research training, skills & career development with flexible options
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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 2d
The NIHR Senior Clinical and Practitioner Research Award (SCPRA) provides up to 5 years of funding for individuals at the postdoctoral level to engage in research activities.

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Senior Clinical and Practitioner Research Award
The NIHR Senior Clinical and Practitioner Research Award (SCPRA) provides up to 5 years of funding for individuals at the postdoctoral level to engage in research activities.
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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 2d
NIHR Research Professorships fund 5-year posts for outstanding academics to lead research translation and strengthen health, public health, and care leadership in England. Closing date: 10th December

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NIHR Research Professorships - DEMENTIA RESEARCHER
NIHR Research Professorships fund 5-year posts for outstanding academics to lead research translation and strengthen health, public health, and care leadership in England.
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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 2d
The NIHR Pre-Application Support Fund offers up to 12 months’ support to help under-represented groups prepare competitive NIHR career development award applications. Apply by 4th December

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NIHR Pre-Application Support Fund - DEMENTIA RESEARCHER
The NIHR Pre-Application Support Fund offers up to 12 months’ support to help under-represented groups prepare competitive NIHR career development award applications.
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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 2d
Applications are open for the Kissick Family Foundation FTD Grant Program, funding up to five two-year projects (up to $500k) to study sporadic FTD biology.

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Kissick Foundation Frontotemporal Dementia Grant Program
Applications are open for the Kissick Family Foundation FTD Grant Program, funding up to five two-year projects (up to $500k) to study sporadic FTD biology.
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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 2d
🎥 Now on YouTube: Guest host Jack O'Brien-Cairney with @jokeneuro.bsky.social & Warren Donnellan exploring the challenges of navigating academic promotions.

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Navigating Academic Promotions
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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 3d
🎯 Calling all UK students & early career neuroscientists! 🧠
Submit your abstracts to AAIC Neuroscience Next 2026 — inperson UK hub theme: biomarkers.
All neuroscience topics welcomed.
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AAIC Neuroscience Next 2026: Call for Abstracts
Abstract submissions are open for AAIC Neuroscience Next 2026, 23–26 Feb. Share your neuroscience research with peers and leaders worldwide. Submit by 22 Oct.
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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 3d
UCL Hawkes Institute seeks postdoc to develop joint text-vision AI models for MRI analysis in dementia and longevity, led by Prof James Cole at MANIFOLD lab. Closing date: 17th October

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Research Fellow: Medical imaging analysis
UCL Hawkes Institute seeks postdoc to develop joint text-vision AI models for MRI analysis in dementia and longevity, led by Prof James Cole at MANIFOLD lab.
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