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Research at ARUK @alzheimersresearchuk.org · 13h
Have you applied yet? Applications for our Doctoral and Advanced Clinical Fellowships close on 15 October. Doctoral Fellows can also undertake a placement with the UK Dementia Trials Network to gain clinical trial experience. Find out more: www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/research/for...
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Research at ARUK @alzheimersresearchuk.org · 08/10/2026
We believe in supporting early-career researchers and ensuring that regardless of background, people are given the opportunity to pursue research. That's why we’re proud to see our partner, Martingale Foundation, launch this report. Read more: martingale.foundation/about-us/rep...
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The Path to PhD - Martingale Foundation
report Socioeconomic Background and Barriers to STEM Postgraduate Study October 2026 SUPPORTED BY About the Report Martingale and partners have carried out the largest piece of research ever into the ...
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Research at ARUK @alzheimersresearchuk.org · 07/10/2026
Research is bringing us closer than ever to better treatments and, one day, a cure for dementia. But research alone isn't enough. We need Government action to ensure the NHS is ready for what's next. Sign and share our petition to help make that happen: www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/how-you-can-...
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Dr Paul Weightman Potter @drwp.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Today is the first day of my three-year @alzheimersresearchuk.org Fellowship, and it feels brilliant to finally get started "Shake, Shed, Spread" will explore how repeated head impacts alter brain-derived extracellular vesicles, and if they carry tau and affect brain-cell function #neuroscience #TIB
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Research at ARUK @alzheimersresearchuk.org · 02/10/2026
Do you know of a promising drug candidate for dementia? Through our Clinical Accelerator Programme, we ask the research community to help identify the most promising drug candidates and accelerate progress towards new treatments Add your suggestions here: www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/research/for...
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Research at ARUK @alzheimersresearchuk.org · 25/09/2026
Just one week left to register for this training event on the 30th Sept. Our funded researchers attend for free, so be sure to seize this training opportunity!
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Research at ARUK @alzheimersresearchuk.org · 24/09/2026
Thank you so much for having us!
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Vivensa Foundation @vivensa.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Just 1 week left to register for the UKARFF Early Career Researcher (ECR) event. If you're an ECR working in the ageing field, don't miss out. 📅 When: 23 November 2026 🧭 Where: The Health Foundation in London 💷 Cost: Free View the agenda and register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2026-uk-ag... #ECR
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2026 UK Ageing Research Funders' Forum Early Career Researchers' event
Join us to explore the latest advancements in ageing-related research and connect with fellow researchers funded by members of UKARFF.
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British Neuroscience Association @britishneuro.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
#BNA2027 is powered by partnership. Meet the organisations helping us create a truly interdisciplinary #neuroscience Festival in Belfast, 25–28 April 2027, bringing specialist expertise, research communities and new perspectives from across the field. www.bna.org.uk/resource/bna...
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Research at ARUK @alzheimersresearchuk.org · 26/08/2026
📝 Strengthen your approach to Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) with our partner @britishneuro.bsky.social Join Prof @tspiresjones.bsky.social and fellow researchers for an interactive online masterclass exploring PPIE in practice Register now: www.bna.org.uk/events/ems-e...
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Research at ARUK @alzheimersresearchuk.org · 13/08/2026
Don't miss this opportunity to shape a Research Network 🧠 Submit your Expression of Interest today, uniting researchers to strengthen collaboration and accelerate progress in dementia research. Deadline now extended to 1 Sept: www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/grants/demen...
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Research at ARUK @alzheimersresearchuk.org · 12/08/2026
Interested in data and dementia research? Take part in the challenge and help uncover new insights from Alzheimer’s trials
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Research at ARUK @alzheimersresearchuk.org · 10/08/2026
We're proud to join our partner, @britishneuro.bsky.social, at #BNA2027! As a Festival Programme Partner, we'll bring a dedicated neurodegeneration track, forming part of the wider scientific programme and complementing a diverse range of sessions spanning the full breadth of neuroscience.
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Research at ARUK @alzheimersresearchuk.org · 24/07/2026
Building on 25 years of bringing researchers together, we’re evolving to support a new generation of Networks - connecting expertise, strengthening collaboration and accelerating dementia research across the UK. Explore how you can establish a Network: www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/research/for...
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Research at ARUK @alzheimersresearchuk.org · 22/07/2026
Take part in the Alzheimer’s Trials Data Discovery Challenge, which we’re proud to support. Compete for $75,000 in prizes: www.alzheimersdata.org/alzheimer-s-...
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Research at ARUK @alzheimersresearchuk.org · 21/07/2026
AD-SMART is inviting proposals for innovative, validated digital outcome measures to support a UK-wide platform trial evaluating Alzheimer’s disease therapeutics. Find out more and apply by 30 Aug: www.innovative-ctu.ucl.ac.uk/studies/all-...
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Research at ARUK @alzheimersresearchuk.org · 15/07/2026
Our new funding portfolio is live! Supporting dementia researchers across career stages – from early exploratory ideas and hypotheses-based projects, through to ambitious interdisciplinary programmes. Explore the grants and talk to us at #AAIC26: www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/research/for...
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Research at ARUK @alzheimersresearchuk.org · 15/07/2026
Taking the stage at #AAIC2026 today: Jemma Hazan, Calum Hamilton, Raj Kalaria, Tara Spires-Jones, Jonathan Schott, Wioleta Zelek and Maura Malpetti. Great to see our funded researchers sharing insights this week. Thanks to everyone who represented our research community!
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Dr Dexter Penn @dexpenn.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Join me today at poster Wednesday-0364 where I will share my latest results on non-linear relationships between heart rate, diastolic blood pressure, and vascular dementia risk. #AAIC26 @ukbiobank.ac.uk @alzheimersresearchuk.org @imperialbrains.bsky.social
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Research at ARUK @alzheimersresearchuk.org · 14/07/2026
🎉 We’ve passed the AMRC Expert Review Audit! Meeting AMRC's six principles of expert review confirms that we use robust and rigorous research funding processes, helping us to fund the best research and driving better health outcomes for our community.
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Research at ARUK @alzheimersresearchuk.org · 14/07/2026
Another exciting day at #AAIC2026. Today we’re spotlighting: Amritpal Mudher, Soyon Hong, Petroula Proitsi and Jonathan Schott as they present their work and share their expertise with dementia research community. If you’re attending #AAIC2026, keep an eye out for them and say hello.
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Research at ARUK @alzheimersresearchuk.org · 13/07/2026
Today’s #AAIC2026 line-up is here! We’re delighted to see Becky Carlyle, John O’Brien and Laura Smith presenting today. AAIC brings together the global dementia research community, and we’re proud to see our researchers sharing their work as part of it.
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Research at ARUK @alzheimersresearchuk.org · 12/07/2026
Our funded researchers Delphine Boche, Katie Lunnon, Maura Malpetti and Selina Wray are presenting today at #AAIC26. We’re excited to see their research in the spotlight and to follow the latest discoveries emerging from the conference this week.
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Research at ARUK @alzheimersresearchuk.org · 08/07/2026
Congratulations to our funded researcher @saobettencourt.bsky.social on her latest publication in Molecular Psychiatry! The study reveals changes in oligodendrocytes that may play an important role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Early oligodendrocyte dysfunction signature in Alzheimer’s disease: Insights from DNA methylomics and transcriptomics - Molecular Psychiatry
Molecular Psychiatry - Early oligodendrocyte dysfunction signature in Alzheimer’s disease: Insights from DNA methylomics and transcriptomics
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Research at ARUK @alzheimersresearchuk.org · 06/07/2026
Just two days to go. Join us and our partner UKDTN on 8 July at 9am to explore the Clinical Trial Placement launching with our Doctoral Fellowships. Hear from Prof John-Paul Taylor, Eve Chapman and current Clinical Trial Fellows. Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/6d08c7...
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Research at ARUK @alzheimersresearchuk.org · 02/07/2026
📍 Heading to #AAIC2026? Visit us at stand 1031 to discuss your research, learn about new funding opportunities and meet our Drug Discovery Institute Chief Scientific Officers!
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Research at ARUK @alzheimersresearchuk.org · 01/07/2026
Launching this July: our new Clinical Research Award Flexible funding to accelerate investigator-led trials and translate promising science into clinical impact Expressions of interest will be open year-round - watch this space
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Research at ARUK @alzheimersresearchuk.org · 01/07/2026
Just over one week left to register! Don’t miss this opportunity to explore how to build hands-on clinical trials experience into your Fellowship application. The Clinical Trial Placement launches with the Fellowship on 6 July. Sign up: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/6d08c7...
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Research at ARUK @alzheimersresearchuk.org · 29/06/2026
We're incredibly grateful to Omaze for helping fund our Clinical Accelerator Programme!🧡
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Research at ARUK @alzheimersresearchuk.org · 29/06/2026
Dr Rachael Matthews at University of Liverpool is developing a tool that predicts which people with delirium are at highest risk of developing dementia, enabling earlier intervention to protect brain health and improve quality of life.
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Research at ARUK @alzheimersresearchuk.org · 29/06/2026
Dr Dexter Penn at Imperial College London is testing whether adjusting pacemaker settings to increase heart rate can boost brain blood flow, protect against dementia, and help people stay independent longer.
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Research at ARUK @alzheimersresearchuk.org · 29/06/2026
Dr Sabbiha Majumder at University College London is creating culturally fair, scalable digital tools to enable earlier diagnosis and real-world communication assessment for people with primary progressive aphasia.
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Research at ARUK @alzheimersresearchuk.org · 29/06/2026
Dr Abdulwarrith Olawale at the University of Cambridge is using AI to enhance NHS brain scans for people with FTD, improving disease tracking, and making clinical trials more accessible and cost-effective. The project includes a placement with the UK Dementia Trials Network.
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Research at ARUK @alzheimersresearchuk.org · 29/06/2026
Dr Harry Costello, at University College London, is testing a slow-release ketamine tablet as a safer, more effective treatment for depression in people with Alzheimer’s, to improve quality of life and slow disease progression. The project is generously part funded by Rosetrees.
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Research at ARUK @alzheimersresearchuk.org · 29/06/2026
Dr Ashwin Venkataraman at Kings College London is developing smaller, portable brain scanners and smart computer tools to make dementia diagnosis and monitoring faster, more affordable and accessible
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Research at ARUK @alzheimersresearchuk.org · 29/06/2026
Six Clinical Fellowships awarded to bring dementia research closer to the people who need it and strengthen the UK’s ability to deliver clinical trials. Read more: www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/news/new-cli... More news on our Clinical Accelerator Programme coming soon!
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Edinburgh Neuroscience @edinunineuro.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Big congratulations to James Catterson et al on a Major Project Grant Award from @alzheimersresearchuk.org. Approx. £500k for 'A translational approach to untangling tau toxicity.' The research aims to identify new avenues for therapeutic development in Alzheimer's and related dementias. 🧠 🪰 🐁.
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Research at ARUK @alzheimersresearchuk.org · 25/06/2026
We’re proud to support research that challenges what we know about dementia and opens new pathways for discovery. Congratulations to the team on this important milestone!
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Research at ARUK @alzheimersresearchuk.org · 25/06/2026
The Medical Research Council and Our Future Health are offering grants to support researchers accessing Our Future Health data and driving new discoveries in disease prevention, detection and treatment. Find out more and apply: www.ukri.org/opportunity/...
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Research at ARUK @alzheimersresearchuk.org · 24/06/2026
Discover how a clinical trial placement with UK Dementia Trials Network can enhance your Doctoral Clinical Fellowship. Join Prof John-Paul Taylor, Eve Chapman and Clinical Trial Fellows to learn about the placement, launching with the Fellowship. Sign up: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/6d08c7...
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Research at ARUK @alzheimersresearchuk.org · 19/06/2026
From target discovery to clinical trials, developing new treatments takes collaboration Join an Industry Masterclass in Drug Discovery & Development on 10 July in London, co-organised by Prof Fiona Ducotterd from our Drug Discovery Alliance Register now: www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...
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Industry Drug Discovery and Development: Strategic Learning with a focus on Neurodegeneration
We are delighted to invite you to a one-day Industry Drug Discovery Bootcamp hosted before AAIC 2026 in London and in conjunction with the 75th Anniversary of UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology.
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Tom Morrison MP @tommorrisonmp.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Earlier this week I joined researchers, advocates and parliamentarians at the @alzheimersresearchuk.org drop-in at Parliament, hosted by @freddievanmierlomp.bsky.social. As a Dementia Research Champion, dementia research is something I care deeply about. 💙
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Research at ARUK @alzheimersresearchuk.org · 12/06/2026
Don't miss out on our webinar next week! Book your place now: alzheimers.eventsair.com/research-web...
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Research at ARUK @alzheimersresearchuk.org · 10/06/2026
We’re investing £9.5m in dementia research, supporting 25 projects across the UK This includes Pilot Projects testing bold new ideas, and Major Projects supporting long-term research We’re helping turn ideas into breakthroughs Read about the projects: www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/news/record-...
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Research at ARUK @alzheimersresearchuk.org · 09/06/2026
@brains4dementia.bsky.social, supported by us and @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social, is one of the UK’s leading brain tissue resources As the programme soon enters its 20th year Bristol University will take on leadership as lead centre Learn how BDR can support your work www.brainsfordementiaresearch.org
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Research at ARUK @alzheimersresearchuk.org · 28/05/2026
The Dementia Frontiers Fund has selected 12 teams to compete for up to £1.5 million each! Led with Gates Ventures, and supported by research partners Robertson Foundation and Alzheimer's Disease Data Initiative, with support from Q Charitable Trust. www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/news/dementi...
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Dementia Frontiers Fund backs 12 international teams to tackle the toughest challenges in dementia - Alzheimer's Research UK
The Dementia Frontiers Fund has selected 12 teams to compete for up to £1.5 million each and tackle major unanswered questions in dementia.
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Research at ARUK @alzheimersresearchuk.org · 20/05/2026
CPD accredited, with a significant discount available for Alzheimer’s Research UK funded researchers.
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Research at ARUK @alzheimersresearchuk.org · 20/05/2026
Stay up to date with the developments shaping dementia research. Join leading experts for the @britishneuro.bsky.social Dementia Masterclass exploring key advances across the field, from genetics to biomarkers, and what they mean for ongoing research. Book now: www.bna.org.uk/events/demen...
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Research at ARUK @alzheimersresearchuk.org · 14/05/2026
The perspectives of people affected by dementia are essential to research funding and shaping research that is relevant, inclusive and impactful This session will explore how lived experience in funding decisions & early study development can strengthen UK priorities and outcomes
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Angelini Neurolipidomics Lab @neurolipidlab.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Join us for Mythbusting: Let’s Talk Dementia Research during Dementia Action Week. We’ll discuss brain supplements and visit the Lab. 📅 Mon 18 May, 11:00–13:30 📍 ILS1, Swansea University 🎟️ tinyurl.com/33z5d8c8 Supported by @alzresearchuk.bsky.social Wales Network. @alzheimersresearchuk.org
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Brain Health Swansea Bay
At Brain Health Swansea Bay, we are dedicated to strengthening brain health and reducing dementia risk across West Glamorgan and the Swansea Bay region. Our mission is to provide clear, evidence-based...
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