Brain Health Alliance for Research Challenges @brainhealtharc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: 𝗔𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 This webinar will take place in collaboration with NHS Research Scotland, discussing recent brain health priority setting work 🗓️ Wednesday, 21 October, 3pm 📍 Microsoft Teams Sign up for free 👉 tinyurl.com/8fw4r65x 042
Brain Health Alliance for Research Challenges @brainhealtharc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Our Brain Health ARC Director Prof Terry Quinn will be providing the keynote speech, 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙖𝙨𝙩, 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙁𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙘𝙤𝙩𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙝 𝘽𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝 𝙀𝙘𝙤𝙨𝙮𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙢, at the Mental & Brain Health TechTour 2026 🗓️ 24-25 September 2026 📍 Glasgow Find out more ⬇️ techtour.com/mentalhealth...techtour.comMental & Brain Health 2026 - TechTourMental & Brain Health 2026 Glasgow, Scotland24-25 September 2026 Develop your investments, innovation and outlook in Mental & Brain Health Immerse yourself […] 001
Brain Health Alliance for Research Challenges @brainhealtharc.bsky.social · 24/08/2026𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗻 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 The Scottish Neurological Research Fund (SNRF) enables those establishing their research career to develop new collaborations & ideas Each award is up to £25k. Applications close on Tue 1 Sept Find out more ➡️ sdrc.scot/snrf-round-4sdrc.scotSNRF Round 4 - SDRCDr Michael Smith, Policy and Research Officer with Alzheimer Scotland, shares an overview of the Dementia Day Care Matters report. 011
Brain Health Alliance for Research Challenges @brainhealtharc.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Scottish Neuroscience Group Conference 🗓️ Fri 26 August 📍 Informatics Forum, Edinburgh Includes talks from a range of career stages and speakers from across Scottish universities, posters and exhibitions. Find out more 👉 www.scottishneuroscience.com/sng-2026scottishneuroscience.comSNG 2026 — Scottish Neuroscience Group 021
Brain Health Alliance for Research Challenges @brainhealtharc.bsky.social · 17/08/2026𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗵 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 Here's what's on this week at The Stand's 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 🔴 ⚫ Brain Health Roulette - Prof Alan Gow, Tue 18th 📖 Age-old story - Dr Rebekah White, Sat 22nd 🩸 Forget the Alzheimer’s test? - Prof Tara Spires-Jones, Sat 22nd 🔗 tinyurl.com/bdzdrmz6tinyurl.comThe Provocateurs Fringe 2026 - The Stand Comedy ClubBrowse upcoming The Provocateurs Fringe 2026 comedy shows at The Stand Comedy Club. Find dates, show times, venue details and book tickets. 001
Brain Health Alliance for Research Challenges @brainhealtharc.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Heading to the Edinburgh Festival this weekend? There's plenty opportunity to learn about brain health as part of The Stand's 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗲 ❗ Panic! At the cortex - Emily Payne, Sat 15 🩸 Forget the Alzheimer’s test? - Prof Tara Spires-Jones, Sun 16 Find out more ⬇️ tinyurl.com/bdzdrmz6tinyurl.comThe Provocateurs Fringe 2026 - The Stand Comedy ClubBrowse upcoming The Provocateurs Fringe 2026 comedy shows at The Stand Comedy Club. Find dates, show times, venue details and book tickets. 000
Brain Health Alliance for Research Challenges @brainhealtharc.bsky.social · 10/08/2026Check out some brain health related shows part of The Stand's 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗲 this week: 🧠 Mini Brains - Dr Rana Fetit, Mon 10 & Tue 11 🔬 Memory management - John Girgis, Tue 11 🎲 Brain Health Roulette - Prof Alan Gow, Wed 12 📖 Age-old story - Dr Rebekah White, Thu 13 tinyurl.com/bdzdrmz6tinyurl.comThe Provocateurs Fringe 2026 - The Stand Comedy ClubBrowse upcoming The Provocateurs Fringe 2026 comedy shows at The Stand Comedy Club. Find dates, show times, venue details and book tickets. 000
Reposted by Brain Health Alliance for Research ChallengesNIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Brain Injury @braininjuryhrc.bsky.social · 09/04/2026Funding opportunities now open. Note the highlight notice in tbi www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/eme-...nihr.ac.uk 021
Brain Health Alliance for Research Challenges @brainhealtharc.bsky.social · 19/03/2026📢 Webinar: Shaping Community and Lasting Impact Adam Smith, Programme Director for @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social, is joining the Alliances to discuss the changing digital landscape, the difference between networks and communities, and how to measure online value and success. 🔗 bit.ly/3NgDhl7 044
Brain Health Alliance for Research Challenges @brainhealtharc.bsky.social · 11/03/2026📢 Job Opportunity! An exciting opportunity has become available for a Research Associate to make a leading contribution in developing inclusive dementia post-diagnostic support for people living in care homes and their carers. ⏰ Closes 08/04/2026 🔗 www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DQU954/r...jobs.ac.ukResearch Associate - Developing Inclusive Dementia Post-diagnostic Support for Care Homes at University of GlasgowRecruiting now: Research Associate - Developing Inclusive Dementia Post-diagnostic Support for Care Homes on jobs.ac.uk. Click for details and explore more academic job opportunities on the top job bo... 001
Brain Health Alliance for Research Challenges @brainhealtharc.bsky.social · 23/02/2026🚨 Join us for a stimulating one-day event exploring the intersection between dementia and artificial intelligence! The day is designed for academics, researchers, clinicians and anyone interested in dementia and AI, with a strong emphasis on lived experience 🧠 🔗 www.eventbrite.com/e/dementia-a... 121
Reposted by Brain Health Alliance for Research ChallengesDementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 23/02/2026How does the Alzheimer’s Association Summer Research Institute shape future dementia leaders? Mentorship, mock study sections, proposal feedback and lasting collaborations for US early career researchers. Apply by 9 March 2026. www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/accelerating... 041
Brain Health Alliance for Research Challenges @brainhealtharc.bsky.social · 11/02/2026📢 BGS Dementia Conference 2026 - abstract and early bird registration still open! The @gerisoc.bsky.social Dementia, Delirium and Brain Health Meeting in May will unite professionals and stakeholders who work with older people living with dementia or delirium. 🧠 ➡️ www.bgs.org.uk/26DDB 010
Reposted by Brain Health Alliance for Research ChallengesDementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 11/02/2026On International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we celebrate the researchers, communicators, and leaders shaping #dementia discovery. Proud that 66% of our contributors are women. Thank you for leading progress and inspiring the next generation. #WomenInScienceDay 083
Brain Health Alliance for Research Challenges @brainhealtharc.bsky.social · 29/01/2026📢 Cross-Alliance Webinar: Shaping Community and Lasting Impact Join the Alliances for Research Challenges to explore capacity building and how to create community and lasting impact with Adam Smith! ➡️ bit.ly/4sXDrxA @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social 044
Brain Health Alliance for Research Challenges @brainhealtharc.bsky.social · 23/01/2026⏰ FINAL CALL Our Data Challenge welcomes anyone interested in dementia research from any career stage to take part in developing new ideas. Projects that create new collaborations, consider inclusion & support early career researchers will be prioritised 💡 🔗 bit.ly/4r7Ztfw Deadline: 31/06/2026 000
Brain Health Alliance for Research Challenges @brainhealtharc.bsky.social · 23/01/2026🚨 This is the final chance to enter the Race Against Dementia: Data Challenge II! Our second Data Challenge welcomes anyone interested in dementia research from any career stage to take part in developing new research! 🗓️ Deadline: 31/01/2026 ➡️ www.brainhealtharc.com/data-challen... 000
Reposted by Brain Health Alliance for Research ChallengesComplex Reviews Synthesis Unit @crsuuk.bsky.social · 22/01/2026👉Evidence Synthesis: From Pairwise to Network Comparisons — Meet our speakers! Next speaker at our upcoming CPD Course will be Professor Terry Quinn! 🔬 📆 2-3 March 2026 📍 University of Glasgow 📩 Register here: buff.ly/Fp653Ha 🐣 Early-bird admission till 31/01! 032
Brain Health Alliance for Research Challenges @brainhealtharc.bsky.social · 22/01/2026📣 The first International Brain Health Conference (IBHC), hosted by Scottish Brain Sciences, will bring together international leaders to focus on advances to translate discovery into scalable brain health solutions. 📍 Edinburgh, 18–19 May 2026 🔗 brainsciences.scot/ibhc-2026/brainsciences.scotInternational Brain Health Conference 2026 - Scottish Brain SciencesJoin the first annual International Brain Health Conference on May 18-19 2026 in Edinburgh, UK. Tickets available now. 020
Brain Health Alliance for Research Challenges @brainhealtharc.bsky.social · 09/01/2026⌛ THREE WEEKS TO GO Our second Data Challenge welcomes anyone interested in dementia research from any career stage to take part in developing new research! The deadline for applications is Saturday 31st January 2026. ➡️ Learn more about the Challenge: www.brainhealtharc.com/data-challen... 020
Reposted by Brain Health Alliance for Research ChallengesNHS Research Scotland @nhsresearchscotland.org.uk · 02/12/2025The Chief Scientist Office has opened their Early Postdoctoral Fellowships for application, providing three years of salary and consumable support to early career health researchers to enable then to develop their careers. Apply now 🔗 tinyurl.com/wxa8k75h 022
Reposted by Brain Health Alliance for Research ChallengesDementias Platform UK @dementiasplatform.bsky.social · 02/12/2025Dementia is now the UK's most feared illness, reports @Telegraph. At #DPUK, we understand the urgency. We're accelerating research by connecting scientists with crucial data to develop better treatments. Together, we can change the future. zurl.co/st2Ee #BrainHealth 021
Brain Health Alliance for Research Challenges @brainhealtharc.bsky.social · 17/11/2025🤔 Unsure whether the Race Against Dementia: Data Challenge II is for you? Learn more about the challenge and how to take part with our fantastic team members, Sara Benesova and Terry Quinn! 👏 📅 Deadline for applications: 31st January 2026 ➡️ Find out more: www.brainhealtharc.com/data-challen... 011
Reposted by Brain Health Alliance for Research ChallengesScottish Alliance for Food @scafarc.bsky.social · 06/11/2025📣 Calling all cooks, storytellers and food lovers in Scotland! SCAF is inviting you to submit a recipe and short story to celebrate the diversity of food 🍴 Prizes are available & selected entries will feature in a “Recipes & Stories” collection ✨ 📅 Deadline: 16/01/2026 133
Brain Health Alliance for Research Challenges @brainhealtharc.bsky.social · 05/11/2025📢 There's still plenty of time to take part in the Race Against Dementia: Data Challenge II! Access large datasets with academic and technical support from an expert in-house team that is here to help every step of the way.💡 Deadline: 31/01/2026 #DataChallengeII 🧠 111
Reposted by Brain Health Alliance for Research ChallengesDementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 29/10/2025🎥 Should everyone over 40 be offered genetic testing for #dementia risk? Watch Dr Oscar Lazo and Professor Terry Quinn debate the ethics, anxiety and empowerment behind knowing your genes. Watch the full debate: communities.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/c/events/deb... 073
Brain Health Alliance for Research Challenges @brainhealtharc.bsky.social · 22/10/2025🚨 FINAL CHANCE TO REGISTER The Race Against Dementia: Data Challenge II launches tomorrow at 2pm! Join us to learn more about the Challenge, the datasets and prizes involved, and ask any questions. 🧠 ➡️ Sign up here: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon... 030
Reposted by Brain Health Alliance for Research ChallengesEnergy, Homes and Livelihoods Alliance @ehl-alliance.bsky.social · 17/10/2025🔊 Calling Emerging Research Leaders! Public Engagement & Research Impact Workshop is NOW OPEN for applications 🚨 📅 28–30 January 2026 📍 The Burn 💸 Free of charge This 3-day residential workshop will introduce the concept of public engagement and how it can enhance the impact of your research 💡 133
Reposted by Brain Health Alliance for Research ChallengesDementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 16/10/2025Join the launch of Race Against Dementia: Data Challenge II on 23 Oct at 2pm BST to explore datasets, prizes, and expert support for brain health research. @brainhealtharc.bsky.social www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/race-against...dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.ukRace Against Dementia: Data Challenge II - DEMENTIA RESEARCHERJoin the launch of Race Against Dementia: Data Challenge II on 23 Oct at 2pm BST to explore datasets, prizes, and expert support for brain health research. 011
Reposted by Brain Health Alliance for Research ChallengesNHS Research Scotland @nhsresearchscotland.org.uk · 14/10/2025Abstract submissions are open for Scotland's 2026 Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) event. Presentation and poster abstracts, as well as workshop proposals, are being accepted until Friday 31 October. Submit now 🔗 bit.ly/42dY5Of 011
Reposted by Brain Health Alliance for Research ChallengesSULSA @sulsa.bsky.social · 14/10/2025🚀 Join us at day one of IndAc25 for the panel “What Help Is Available?” — exploring support for industry-academia collaboration & commercialisation. 🎤 Chair: Orla Kelly 💬 Panelists: Lissa Herron, Evelyn McDonald, Andrea McColl, Shelley Breckenridge 👉 Register by Monday 20th Oct: sulsa.ac.uk/indac/ 011
Reposted by Brain Health Alliance for Research ChallengesNHS Research Scotland @nhsresearchscotland.org.uk · 09/10/2025Applications are now open for the Chief Scientist Office (CSO) of the Scottish Government's NHS Researcher Development Fellowship. The closing date for applications is midday on Wednesday 17 December 🔗 www.cso.scot.nhs.uk/fellowship-fund… 012
Reposted by Brain Health Alliance for Research ChallengesDementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 09/10/2025Tomorrow at 9am: Dementia Prevention Forum. An informal, researcher-led space to discuss prevalence trends, new discoveries, methods & your own work. Join us! communities.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/c/live-poste...communities.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.ukDementia Prevention ForumDementia Prevention Forum 061
Brain Health Alliance for Research Challenges @brainhealtharc.bsky.social · 09/10/2025We are delighted to welcome @dementiasplatform.bsky.social as a partner for the Race Against Dementia: Data Challenge II! 🎉 Learn more about the datasets available this year and how our expert team can support your research at the launch 2 weeks today! ➡️ www.brainhealtharc.com/data-challenges.html 010
Reposted by Brain Health Alliance for Research ChallengesComplex Reviews Synthesis Unit @crsuuk.bsky.social · 29/09/2025Last chance to register for our webinar with Dr Lisa Hartling this Thursday! 🚨 Details below 👇 @uofgshw.bsky.social 021
Reposted by Brain Health Alliance for Research ChallengesAssociation of the British Pharmaceutical Industry @abpi.bsky.social · 17/09/2025🚨Out today: our manifesto to unlock Scotland’s full potential in life sciences & innovation. 🧬 @torbett.bsky.social: With the right policy choices, Scotland can become a powerhouse for discovery, development & delivery of medicines, vaccines & diagnostics. More: bit.ly/4gnzFHSbit.lyABPI launches manifesto to make Scotland a leader in R&D and cutting-edge medicinesThe ABPI has launched its manifesto for the next Scottish Government, calling for urgent action to unlock Scotland’s full potential as a partner of choice for life sciences and health innovation. 022
Brain Health Alliance for Research Challenges @brainhealtharc.bsky.social · 27/09/2025Earlier this month, the Brain Health ARC hosted a writing retreat in Loch Lomond, inviting researchers get words on paper with dedicated, uninterrupted writing time. 🌳 Reflecting on her time at the retreat, Amelia McGinley-Brown has written a blog about her experience and learnings ⬇️brainhealtharc.comWriting Retreat with the Brain Health ARCWritten by Amelia McGinley-Brown As a recent graduate in Psychology with a specialism in Clinical Health from the University of Glasgow, I knew I didn’t want to lose momentum after finishing... 011
Reposted by Brain Health Alliance for Research ChallengesQuantum ARC @quantum-alliance.bsky.social · 25/09/2025💥 Quantum Health Connect 2025 Tay Med Connect will bring Scotland's quantum sector together with NHS and healthcare innovation experts for a two-day workshop to create a roadmap for quantum-enabled healthcare in Scotland. 🤝 📅 16 - 17/12/2025 meetdundeecityregion.co.uk/attending/co...meetdundeecityregion.co.ukQuantum Health Connect 2025 | Dundee City Region Convention BureauFollow the link to view Quantum Health Connect 2025 section. For more information browse Dundee City Region Convention Bureau website or contact us. 011
Brain Health Alliance for Research Challenges @brainhealtharc.bsky.social · 25/09/2025🚀 The Race Against Dementia: Data Challenge II launches 4 weeks today! ➡️ Sign up here to take part: forms.office.com/pages/respon... #DataChallengeII 🧠 000
Brain Health Alliance for Research Challenges @brainhealtharc.bsky.social · 21/09/2025September is World Alzheimer’s Month, an international campaign to raise awareness and challenge stigma. 🧠 Discover the Alliance's suite of resources, from seed funding, webinar recordings, and the opportunity to contribute research questions ➡️ bit.ly/3Iy5H7D #AskAboutDementia #AskAboutAlzheimers 000
Reposted by Brain Health Alliance for Research ChallengesDementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 11/09/2025University of Oxford seeks Research Associate to study extracellular vesicles and biomarkers in Parkinson’s disease using blood samples and iPSC based models. Closing date: 3rd October www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/research...dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.ukResearch Associate: Extracellular Vesicle BiomarkersUniversity of Oxford seeks Research Associate to study extracellular vesicles and biomarkers in Parkinson’s disease using blood samples and iPSC based models. 033
Brain Health Alliance for Research Challenges @brainhealtharc.bsky.social · 09/09/2025📣 Introducing Race Against Dementia: Data Challenge II Join our launch to learn more about how we're broadening dementia and brain health research through access to rich, innovative datasets with unparalleled academic and technical support, free of charge. ➡️ bit.ly/4mTg3Og #DataChallengeII 🧠 087
Reposted by Brain Health Alliance for Research ChallengesDementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 08/09/2025🚨 Free Webinar – Today 2–3pm 🚨 🎶 Music & Dementia: The UK’s First Centre of Excellence 👥 Giles Wilmore & Bev Taylor Register by 1pm to join. Learn how music supports people w/ dementia. ✅ Sign up: buff.ly/rGSitxv 🔔 Follow us on Eventbrite: buff.ly/7f1ohew 163
Reposted by Brain Health Alliance for Research ChallengesEnergy, Homes and Livelihoods Alliance @ehl-alliance.bsky.social · 27/08/2025🥁 It's 2 weeks until our inaugural Annual Event! Final call to join us for a day of networking, engaging discussions, and working together to drive the future of local heat and energy efficiency. Who could say it better than our Director, @mettehigh.bsky.social? 👏 #NetZeroScotland #SRAEHL2025 133
Reposted by Brain Health Alliance for Research ChallengesNHS Research Scotland @nhsresearchscotland.org.uk · 21/08/2025Upcoming @nihr.bsky.social PGfAR funding is a ring fenced call dedicated to ‘Research inspired by under-represented disciplines and specialisms to drive transformational changes’. Read more 🔗 www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/programme-gr…nihr.ac.ukProgramme Grants for Applied Research - October 2025Programme Grants for Applied Research (PGfAR) is inviting applications with leadership from underrepresented health and care disciplines, specialisms and/or applied health research methodologists, including applications that also address NICE and James ... 021
Brain Health Alliance for Research Challenges @brainhealtharc.bsky.social · 01/08/2025📢 Are you a dementia researcher in the UK? Or one of the talented teams that took part in the #BioHermes001 Data Challenge? @kalliverse.bsky.social has some exciting news to share with you — all the way from the AAIC 2025 in Toronto! More updates coming soon. 🧠 #AAIC2025 #BioHermes002 032
Reposted by Brain Health Alliance for Research ChallengesKalli ✨️ @kalliverse.bsky.social · 31/07/2025On #AAIC25 day 5, I shared with the amazing audience what we achieved with the first round of the @brainhealtharc.bsky.social Scottish Data Challenge. Brilliant questions gave me a chance to emphasise the need to reuse routine datasets and support cross-discipline collaboration for 2ndary analysis!! 041
Reposted by Brain Health Alliance for Research ChallengesKalli ✨️ @kalliverse.bsky.social · 30/07/2025On #AAIC25 day 4, I finally managed to get up early for a run! So glad I did, because I today I am feeling neeervous about speaking at the data sharing featured research session tomorrow at 1000🕙 in room 107📍join us to hear about the @brainhealtharc.bsky.social's first Scottish Data Challenge!! 141
Reposted by Brain Health Alliance for Research ChallengesKalli ✨️ @kalliverse.bsky.social · 27/07/2025Clearly a normal level of excited to be here!!! Watch this space bc this is my first international conference and I was sponsored to travel here as part of an award I won for the first Scottish Dementia Data Challenge 👀 can't wait to tell you (and show you!) all about it!! #AAIC25 041