Alzheimer's Society For Researchers
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Alzheimer’s Society for dementia researchers. Inclusive research funder. Leader in public involvement. Championing dementia research leaders of today & tomorrow
Joined May 2022
Clinical researchers see first-hand the problems people living with dementia are facing today, working with them face-to-face and on a day-to-day basis. They are vital for driving forward research that improves patient outcomes and reduces inequalities. And so, we are excited
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Happening today at 12 noon GMT! Join Adam Smith & Ella Moonan-Howard to learn about the Alzheimer’s Society Launchpad Programme and how you can apply - supporting new #dementia innovators and ideas. https://t.co/nuZZdtMSHO
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Meet the ten early career researchers beginning their PhD projects in the Alzheimer’s Society Doctoral Training Centre for Lewy body dementia! Lewy body dementia is not well understood. There are a lack of good ways to diagnose this type of dementia and no treatments available.
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We loved hearing from Dr Chris Hardy at the #NewScientistLive Schools' Day, inspiring the next generation of researchers with his journey to becoming an Alzheimer's Society Fellow!
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Reflecting on a fantastic day discussing dementia research and innovation at #newscientistlive From understanding risk factors to faster diagnosis to the latest clinical trials and the innovative products helping people living with dementia today. Dr @RichJamesOakley said it
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A new study part funded by Alzheimer's Society has shown it's possible to cut the time for diagnostic MRI scans for dementia from 20 minutes or more to just under 7 minutes. Without impacting the reliability of a neuroradiologist's assessment. https://t.co/LqrSeuzcTN
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After real-world testing in an outpatient cognitive service, a new protocol shows how an accelerated procedure can cut scan time without compromising diagnostic utility.
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🚀Competition time! To celebrate the introduction of SmartSocks®DISCOVERY, one of our Innovation Partners @Milbotix has just launched their Pioneers Competition. Have an idea for an ambitious project that could demonstrate how SmartSocks® can advance knowledge and practice in
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To celebrate the introduction of SmartSocks®DISCOVERY, Milbotix is excited to announce the launch of the SmartSocks®DISCOVERY Pioneers Competition 2025. The competition is designed to inspire...
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Calling ECRs!📢 You can read more from Prof Dave Cash ahead of #AAICNeuro : https://t.co/it4eJihKie Dave spoke to us about: 📊his Dementia Research Leader Fellowship 💡why we need more researchers to enter dementia research 💭his advice for ECRs facing setbacks or frustrations
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During his DRL Fellowship (2025–29), Professor Dave Cash hopes to make dementia clinical trials cheaper and faster. This would reduce the time to identify successful drugs, enabling patients to get...
Delighted our Dementia Research Leader Fellow Professor Dave Cash @davecash75 will be speaking at #AAICNeuro! 🎉 We can't wait to hear the latest about his research validating biomarkers to translate into better patient outcomes.
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It was incredibly uplifting to meet so many working on the Dementia Network Plus programmes last week. Each programme is working towards advancing post-diagnostic care for people living with dementia. Read reflections from Prof @FiCarragher: https://t.co/17ZZoCeyXD
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Delighted our Dementia Research Leader Fellow Professor Dave Cash @davecash75 will be speaking at #AAICNeuro! 🎉 We can't wait to hear the latest about his research validating biomarkers to translate into better patient outcomes.
We’re excited to announce Professor David Cash @davecash75 as a plenary speaker at the Manchester UK Hub of AAIC Neuroscience Next 2026 on 26 Feb, sharing advances in neuroimaging. #AAICNeuro
https://t.co/kU1BsZakc4
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🚀 New fellowship opportunity!🚀 Delighted to launch a bold new fellowship scheme in partnership with @racingdementia, to support innovative scientists who are using the latest AI technology to drive pioneering dementia research🎉 Find out more👉 https://t.co/6UqKpxx3Go
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There is a real risk people living with dementia will miss out on the opportunity to benefit from these breakthroughs if there isn't rapid reform to prepare for them. Individuals alone can’t beat dementia - we all have a role to play. It will take a society to beat dementia.
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'It truly is the beginning of a new era in Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis and treatment.' Leading dementia experts have come together to publish landmark papers that affirm we are in a new era of...
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Alzheimer’s disease care is entering a new transformative era in diagnosis and treatments. A new @TheLancet Series features three in-depth reviews that are must reads for anyone working in dementia research: https://t.co/P38aOZJJLS The series highlights the astonishing progress
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Research will beat dementia. We are committed to ensuring research benefits everyone so no-one is left behind. To find out more or sign up to Join Dementia Research visit
joindementiaresearch.nihr.ac.uk
I've just let UK researchers know that I want to take part in dementia research studies with @beatdementia. They need you too. Sign up today: https://www.joindementiaresearch.nihr.ac.uk/
This World Alzheimer's Month, hear from members of the South Asian community on why their voices are vital for finding effective treatments. Together, we can support dementia research to help future generations. Watch now👉 https://t.co/9o1Suspm1r
#AskAboutDementia
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"It’s been fantastic to come up with an idea... and have an output like this." On @demrescommunity, we spoke to Dr Charlie Arber @celarber about his first senior author paper from his Alzheimer's Society funded fellowship:
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Dr Charlie Arber shares his journey to senior authorship, developing iPSC astrocyte and microglia models to explore inflammation in Alzheimer’s disease.
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Funding opportunity! Are you a dementia researcher who’s had a 2+ year career break for family, caring or health reasons? The @AlzSocResearch and @DaphneJacksonTr fellowship offers flexible, part-time support incl. mentoring, retraining & reintroduction to research. Closing
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We're proud to be partnering with Daphne Jackson Trust to sponsor a 3-year fellowship for dementia researchers wanting to return to research.
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Could DNA repair hold the key to treating Huntington's disease? Join Profs Sarah Tabrizi & Gabriel Balmus from @UKDRIas they dig into the latest discoveries and therapeutic breakthroughs from the field. Mon 29 Sep, 4-5 pm (BST) Register for free:
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With Prof Sarah Tabrizi & Prof Prof Gabriel Balmus
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