Davide Bruno @davidebrunophd.bsky.social · 29/09/2026The recent article on AlzForum (www.alzforum.org/news/researc...) features a comment from the amazing Ainara Jauregi Zinkunegi (profiles.ljmu.ac.uk/16198), and our paper (alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....)! We are working on the follow up - so, stay tuned! 010
Reposted by Davide BrunoDementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 21/09/2026The World Alzheimer Report 2026 is out, and this year it's all about clinical trials. We've pulled out the key findings, ADI's ten recommendations, and what they mean for anyone working in dementia research. www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/world-alzhei...dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.ukWorld Alzheimer Report 2026: What It Says About Dementia Clinical Trials158 drugs, 192 trials, and 350,000 people needed to fill them. The key findings and ADI's 10 recommendations, summarised. 053
Reposted by Davide BrunoDementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 21/09/202676 funded PhDs from NIHR ARC North West Coast, and two are dementia projects from day one. We've pulled out every project with a dementia angle, with the supervisor contacts. Closes 13 October. www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/funding/nihr...dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.ukFunded PhDs: NIHR ARC North West Coast Doctoral AwardsFunded PhDs from NIHR ARC North West Coast, with two dementia projects and several more with a clear dementia angle. Applications close 13 October 2026. 022
Reposted by Davide BrunoDementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Health, social care or charity professional with an idea for tackling dementia inequalities? Equadem Research Internships fund one day a week for up to 12 months of supervised research. Talk to a supervisor first. Closes 5pm, 27 November. www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/equadem-rese... 002
Reposted by Davide BrunoAlexis Brieant @abrieant.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Tenure track position in Clinical Psychology at the University of Vermont ‼️ Review begins Sept 30. I'm on the search committee and happy to answer any questions. www.uvmjobs.com/postings/88091uvmjobs.comAssistant Professor of Psychological Science: Clinical PsychologistOfficers of Instruction - Tenure Track 046
Reposted by Davide BrunoINS @insneuro.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Last chance to nominate neuropsychology colleagues for an INS Award at #INS2027inBoston! For more info, check out the-ins.org/ins-awards 🏆️ DUE TOMORROW! 001
Davide Bruno @davidebrunophd.bsky.social · 14/09/2026New paper in Brain Research 🧠🔬! www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... Anodal high-definition tDCS over the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex is associated with autonomic regulation and executive performance 141
Reposted by Davide BrunoDementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Funded PhD at LJMU to co design a digital dementia workflow system that reduces admin, supports staff wellbeing and frees up time for patient care. Closing date: 13th October www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/phd-a-di...dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.ukPhD: A digital platform to support the dementia workflowNIHR ARC NWC offers a funded PhD at LJMU to co design a digital dementia workflow system to reduce admin and support clinical staff. 044
Davide Bruno @davidebrunophd.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Fully funded NIHR PhDs! If interested in a project to develop a digital platform to support the dementia workflow and reduce clinician burden through co-designed technologies, please get in touch! You can contact me directly at d.bruno@ljmu.ac.uk. Students must be UK-based. 021
Davide Bruno @davidebrunophd.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Point of no returns: researchers are crossing a threshold in the fight for funding www.nature.com/articles/d41...nature.comPoint of no returns: researchers are crossing a threshold in the fight for fundingWith so little money to go round, the costs of competing for grants can exceed what the grants are worth. When that happens, nobody wins. 001
Davide Bruno @davidebrunophd.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Happy to report that James Harrison has passed his viva and will receive his PhD for his project on football heading! academic.oup.com/acn/article/... @ljmuofficial.bsky.social @jaclyn-caccese.bsky.social @ljmudoctoral.bsky.social As supervised by: www.researchgate.net/profile/Jame...academic.oup.com8. An In-Situ Prospective Investigation Into The Effects Of Football (Soccer) Heading On Neurocognitive FunctionAbstractPurpose. To investigate whether headers incurred during a single competitive match were associated with acute changes in neurocognitive function.Me 000
Reposted by Davide BrunoCognitive-Communication in Aging and Neurogenic Disorders Lab @ccandl.bsky.social · 30/06/2026The Dementia Matters podcast has a new website! The Dementia Matters podcast is hosted by the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Program medical director and CCANDL collaborator, Dr. Nathaniel Chin. Check it out!🧠🧑🔬https://dementiamatters.adrc.wisc.edu/ #DementiaMatters #AlzheimersResearch 022
Reposted by Davide BrunoSteven Paul Woods @stevenpaulwoods.bsky.social · 30/06/2026Neuropsychology now welcomes the submission of Contemporary Reviews, which are intended to synthesize rapidly emerging literatures in a rigorous but accessible manner that will be useful to researchers, clinicians, and teachers. www.apa.org/pubs/journal...apa.org 001
Reposted by Davide BrunoIngrid Boedker @ingridboedker.bsky.social · 26/06/2026Now open access in J. Nonverbal Behav. Using continuous coding, we quantified the amount & type of touch that infants received during night-time observations in a sleep laboratory. We discuss how static touch received during bed-sharing is "affective" doi.org/10.1007/s109... @effortlab.bsky.social 275
Davide Bruno @davidebrunophd.bsky.social · 25/06/2026www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/new...ljmu.ac.ukLJMU ranked a top 50 UK university in latest sustainability rankingsLiverpool John Moores University has placed in the top 45 UK universities and top 300 world-wide for its commitment to the Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs) in the Times Higher Impact Rankings 2... 031
Davide Bruno @davidebrunophd.bsky.social · 23/06/2026Our paper on the multiverse of Alzheimer's biomarkers is now proofed and ready to go! www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... Memory performance in men and women is differentially sensitive to AD biomarkers. Forgetting rate and proper names provide strongest signal. @ljmuofficial.bsky.social 240
Reposted by Davide BrunoNeurobiology of Aging @neurobiology-aging.bsky.social · 23/06/2026✨ SHINY NEW PAPER ✨ Sex-specific factors may explain why older women are overrepresented in observational research and men are overrepresented in clinical trials. @mcgill.ca www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...sciencedirect.com 012
Reposted by Davide BrunoMichael Hout @michaelhout.bsky.social · 22/06/2026We’re looking for an additional Associate Editor at AP&P, particularly in the field of auditory perception/attention. If you’re interested, please check out this flyer and please share this post so that this may find its way to others! 1310
Reposted by Davide BrunoThe BMJ @bmj.com · 19/06/2026Where does the American Diabetes Association incident and the reaction leave us? Compromising editorial independence is bad for the society and the journal, writes @kamranabbasi.bsky.social www.bmj.com/content/393/... 064
Davide Bruno @davidebrunophd.bsky.social · 17/06/2026New paper out in Cortex 👉 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... Associations between AD plasma biomarkers and memory are stronger in women than men, and seem partly shaped by GFAP (which is also higher in females). Makes me wonder — should GFAP be added alongside p‑tau217 in plasma testing? 000
Davide Bruno @davidebrunophd.bsky.social · 16/06/2026Multiverse! Cortex! Biomarkers! 🧠🔬 All this and more in our recent paper! www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... @ccandl.bsky.social @kmueller123.bsky.social @ljmuimpact.bsky.social @ljmuofficial.bsky.social @ljmuresearch.bsky.social @ljmu-ris.bsky.social Also, the code: osf.io/k8amhsciencedirect.comA Multiverse Analysis of the Logical Memory Test and Plasma Biomarkers of Alzheimer’s DiseaseAlzheimer’s disease (AD) detection with blood-based biomarkers promises to revolutionise dementia diagnosis. However, blood testing is still a challen… 052
Reposted by Davide BrunoDementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 10/06/2026Clinical Research Manager role at Alzheimer’s Research UK leading dementia drug prioritisation, evidence review and clinical trial readiness. Closing date: 28th June www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/clinical...dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.ukClinical Research Manager - DEMENTIA RESEARCHERAlzheimer’s Research UK, Cambridge. Seeks a Clinical Research Manager to lead dementia drug prioritisation and support clinical trial readiness. 001
Reposted by Davide BrunoStephanie Leal (Leal Memory Lab) @lealmemorylab.bsky.social · 09/06/2026Deadline extended until August! Feel free to reach out if you want to check article fit within the special collection. Anything related to depression in aging is of interest 🤍 013
Reposted by Davide BrunoDementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 06/06/2026What could agentic AI mean for dementia research? Louise Serpell talks to Niranjan Bose, Jonathan Hoover and Kexin Huang about the Alzheimer’s Insights AI Prize, AD Workbench, Biomni AD and Parthenon. pod.fo/e/4298e7pod.foDementia Researcher: Agentic AI and the Future of Dementia ResearchIn this episode, Professor Louise Serpell brings together Dr Niranjan Bose from the Alzheimer's Disease Data Initiative, Jonathan Hoover from the AI company Prima Mente, and Dr Kexin Huang from Sta... 001
Davide Bruno @davidebrunophd.bsky.social · 05/06/2026dbrunolab.wordpress.com/2026/06/05/n... I am trying a new logo for the lab 🧠🧪 010
Reposted by Davide BrunoDementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 04/06/2026Here on YouTube Neurocognitive Metrics for Detecting Alzheimer’s Pathology youtu.be/9jsq5Hpy2qcyoutu.beNeurocognitive Metrics for Detecting Alzheimer’s PathologyYouTube video by Dementia Researcher 121
Davide Bruno @davidebrunophd.bsky.social · 04/06/2026Thanks so much to @betterresearch.bsky.social and @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social for the SALON talk yesterday. It was a lot of fun! If anyone has more, feel free to reach out. Community link: communities.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/c/events/res... 261
Reposted by Davide BrunoTony Yates @t0nyyates.bsky.social · 04/06/2026A reminder that crypto is an almost entirely parasitic industry, enabling crime, wasting the money of retail investors, energy and resources. We definitely do not need a national crypto reserve, the effect of which will be to tranfser taxpayers' £ to those already heavily invested in crypto. 9256101
Reposted by Davide BrunoMike Yassa @mikeyassa.bsky.social · 02/06/2026I am recruiting an exceptional postdoc to join my lab at UC Irvine. Must be a productive researcher with experience in functional neuroimaging, network neuroscience, AI/ML, who is interested in aging, neuropsychiatric or neurodegenerative illness. www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/44...linkedin.comUC Irvine hiring Postdoctoral Researcher in Irvine, CA | LinkedInPosted 12:31:04 AM. Postdoctoral Fellow – Neuroimaging, Network Neuroscience & AI/ML in Cognitive DisordersYassa Lab |…See this and similar jobs on LinkedIn. 12822
Reposted by Davide BrunoDr. S. Duke Han @sdukehan.bsky.social · 19/05/2026⭐️WE ARE HIRING⭐️ The Han Research Lab is hiring a full time staff position to help run our studies. This is ideal for recent grads who are planning to apply for advanced health degrees and want to work for up to a few years before. Candidates can apply here: usccareers.usc.edu/job/los-ange...usccareers.usc.eduProject Assistant at USCLearn more about applying for Project Assistant at USC 054
Reposted by Davide BrunoDementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 14/05/2026Early career researchers — the Salon Showcase is open for submissions. Sept to Nov slots up for grabs. 15–20 mins, peer audience, work-in-progress welcome. First-time speakers especially. Pitch your talk via the form on our website. www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/speak-at-the... 011
Reposted by Davide BrunoThe BMJ @bmj.com · 13/05/2026#BMJInvestigation reveals that Scottish ministers abandoned tighter restrictions on new stoves after industry lobbying despite air pollution warnings—and England will allow stoves in new developments www.bmj.com/content/393/... 31510
Davide Bruno @davidebrunophd.bsky.social · 08/05/2026Freshly co-authored paper with @ccandl.bsky.social by Kristin Basche and team! @ljmuofficial.bsky.social @ljmu-ris.bsky.social @ljmuimpact.bsky.social on p-tau217 and memory for names journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...journals.sagepub.comSage Journals: Discover world-class researchSubscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher. 032
Reposted by Davide BrunoOlga Kostopoulou @olgakos.bsky.social · 03/05/2026Only a couple more days left to apply for this postdoctoral position in AI+Medical Decision Making @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social. Calling PhDs in Psychology (Cognitive, Experimental, Social, Judgement and Decision Making) - come work with us! www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs/search-...imperial.ac.ukDescriptionPlease note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities ment... 011
Reposted by Davide BrunoScience Magazine @science.org · 30/04/2026Females are still commonly left out of animal studies—and studies that include them often fail to analyze results by sex, according to a new study. scim.ag/4uffLoi scim.agMost NIH-funded studies fail to break down results by sexLumping data from males and females could obscure differences relevant to diagnosis and treatment, new study warns 04310
Reposted by Davide BrunoDementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 28/04/2026Adam Smith @betterresearch.bsky.social reflects on Terry Pratchett’s legacy in dementia research, and on still missing the books that never came. communities.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/c/research-c...communities.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.ukAdam Smith - Terry Pratchett DayAdam Smith - Terry Pratchett Day 052
Reposted by Davide BrunoSio Wynne (he/they) @siowynne.bsky.social · 28/04/2026I'm recruiting! Super excited to talk to people about the little ways they cope with dysphoria, feel free to email or DM with questions 😀 054
Reposted by Davide BrunoDementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 23/04/2026Are cognitive tests keeping up with Alzheimer’s biomarkers. Join @davidebrunophd.bsky.social for this Research Showcase. communities.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/c/events/res...communities.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.ukResearch Showcase - Dr Davide Bruno - Neurocognitive Metrics for Detecting Alzheimer’s PathologyResearch Showcase - Dr Davide Bruno - Neurocognitive Metrics for Detecting Alzheimer’s Pathology 163
Reposted by Davide BrunoDementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 22/04/2026The @ukdri.ac.uk at University of Edinburgh is recruiting a Research Fellow to study oligodendrocytes in vascular and Alzheimer’s dementia using iPSC models and epigenetics. Closing date: 19th May www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/research...dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.ukResearch Fellow: Oligodendrocyte changes in Vascular & Alzheimer’s dementiasUniversity of Edinburgh seeks a Research Fellow to study oligodendrocytes in vascular and Alzheimer’s dementia using iPSC models and epigenetic insights. 032
Reposted by Davide BrunoLiverpool John Moores University @ljmuofficial.bsky.social · 22/04/2026Spring graduation officially begins today Congratulations to all our students graduating this week 🎓 We can't wait to celebrate all your achievements 🫶 #classof2026 #ljmugrad 131
Reposted by Davide BrunoDementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 22/04/2026Join the University of Oxford as a Postdoctoral Neuroscientist developing closed loop brain stimulation to enhance memory and treat Alzheimer’s disease. Closing date: 12th May www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/postdoct...dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.ukPostdoctoral Scientist: Closed-loop brain stimulationUniversity of Oxford seeks a Postdoctoral Neuroscientist to develop closed loop brain stimulation to enhance memory and treat Alzheimer’s disease. 021
Reposted by Davide BrunoDementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 22/04/2026Lead dementia research and clinical care at the University of Cambridge, shaping biomarkers, trials and services in Old Age Psychiatry. Closing date: 10th May www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/assistan...dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.ukAssistant Professor: Research & Old Age PsychiatryUniversity of Cambridge seeks a senior clinical academic to lead dementia research and Old Age Psychiatry services, advancing biomarkers, trials and care. 021
Reposted by Davide BrunoDementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 22/04/2026Join the University of Plymouth as a Research Fellow leading mixed methods dementia research, working across academia, care and policy to improve lives. Closing date: 10th May www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/research...dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.ukResearch Fellow: Applied Dementia ResearchUniversity of Plymouth seeks a Research Fellow in dementia and neuroprogressive conditions to lead mixed methods research and shape policy and practice. 011
Reposted by Davide BrunoDementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 21/04/2026Apply for a UCL Brain Research UK Fellowship to lead your own research on neurodegeneration mechanisms with funding and strong collaboration support. Closing date: 17th May www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/brain-ba...dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.ukBrain Bank UK – Miriam Marks Research FellowUCL Brain Research UK Fellowship supports postdocs to lead research on neurodegeneration mechanisms with funding and collaboration opportunities. 011
Reposted by Davide BrunoDementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 19/04/2026NIHR Global Health Research Professorships offer up to £2m over 5 years to support future leaders tackling global health challenges in Africa and South Asia. www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/funding/glob...dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.ukGlobal Health Research Professorships - DEMENTIA RESEARCHERNIHR Global Health Research Professorships offer up to £2m over 5 years to support future leaders tackling global health challenges in Africa and South Asia. 002
Reposted by Davide BrunoDementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 19/04/2026NIHR Global Advanced Fellowships fund postdoctoral researchers with support for salary, research, training and leadership tackling global health challenges. www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/funding/glob...dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.ukGlobal Advanced Fellowships - DEMENTIA RESEARCHERNIHR Global Advanced Fellowships fund postdoctoral researchers with support for salary, research, training and leadership tackling global health challenges. 022
Reposted by Davide BrunoDementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 15/04/2026The biggest problem in Alzheimer’s trials might be hiding in plain sight: the word “normal.” - new blog from @andrewk-phd.bsky.social www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-why-nor...dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.ukBlog – Why “Normal” Cognition Is Hindering Preclinical Alzheimer’s Trials“Normal” cognition may be masking treatment effects in Alzheimer’s trials. Andrew Kiselica explores how subtle decline could change everything. 033