Latest news for researchers We share the latest on the Alzheimer's Society research funding programme, how we support researchers and views on key issues and challenges in dementia research today. Labels (required) InformationNewsReal storiesResearch Research Hope for first treatment for strokes linked to dementia Research Recent news from a groundbreaking phase 2 trial showed that two drugs, typically used in heart diseases made people 20 per cent less likely to have problems with their thinking and memory after a stroke. Recent news from a groundbreaking phase 2 trial showed that two drugs, typically used in heart diseases made people 20 per cent less likely to have problems with their thinking and memory after a stroke. ... 28 February 2023 1comment. Real stories Taking a career break should never be a full stop, but a comma in your dementia research career Real stories Alzheimer’s Society is proud to be partnering with the Daphne Jackson trust (DJT) to offer a Fellowship for people returning to research after taking a break for caring and health reasons. Alzheimer’s Society is proud to be partnering with the Daphne Jackson trust (DJT) to offer a Fellowship for people returning to research after taking a break for caring and health reasons. ... 14 February 2023 0comments. Real stories My dementia research shows how desperately Black and South Asian people need services to change Real stories Dr Naaheed Mukadam shares her experience of equality diversity and inclusion (EDI) in her research and advises early career researchers (ECRs) how to get into this research space. Dr Naaheed Mukadam shares her experience of equality diversity and inclusion (EDI) in her research and advises early career researchers (ECRs) how to get into this research space. ... 07 October 2022 0comments. News Spotlight on Dementia: Photo competition for Alzheimer's Society funded researchers News Spotlight on Dementia is a research photography competition for Alzheimer's Society funded researchers to showcase captivating images and videos to illustrate that dementia research can be beautiful. Spotlight on Dementia is a research photography competition for Alzheimer's Society funded researchers to showcase captivating images and videos to illustrate that dementia research can be beautiful. ... 10 August 2022 1comment. Real stories How taking family leave helped my dementia research career Real stories Taking family leave from work can be complicated. This may be even more difficult in a research career, where positions are often not permanent, and funding may have strict time limits. Dr. Natalie Marchant shares her experiences of maternity leave and advice on how to manage starting a family as well as continuing a successful career. Taking family leave from work can be complicated. This may be even more difficult in a research career, where positions are often not permanent, and funding may have strict time limits. Dr. Natalie Marchant shares her experiences of maternity leave and advice on how to manage starting a family as well as continuing a successful career. ... 05 August 2022 News Explaining the amyloid research study controversy News Allegations have been made about a research study investigating amyloid protein build up in the brains of people living with Alzheimer’s disease. Here we explore and explain the controversy. Allegations have been made about a research study investigating amyloid protein build up in the brains of people living with Alzheimer’s disease. Here we explore and explain the controversy. ... 25 July 2022 Research 3 common pitfalls of dementia research grant applications Research Alzheimer's Society has supported over 600 research projects across the UK, investing millions of pounds each year in dementia research. Unfortunately, we can't fund every grant application we receive. Learn why some applications may not be successful, and what you can do to avoid your application being rejected. Alzheimer's Society has supported over 600 research projects across the UK, investing millions of pounds each year in dementia research. Unfortunately, we can't fund every grant application we receive. Learn why some applications may not be successful, and what you can do to avoid your application being rejected. ... 28 June 2022 0comments. Research Be part of Alzheimer’s Society’s grant review process Research Our research programme is dependent on an exceptional grant review process taking place. Vigorous assessment and scrutiny by our Expert Review College members and our Grant Advisory Board ensure that we fund only the highest quality dementia research. Our research programme is dependent on an exceptional grant review process taking place. Vigorous assessment and scrutiny by our Expert Review College members and our Grant Advisory Board ensure that we fund only the highest quality dementia research. ... 13 June 2022 See More Join our mailing list for researchers Receive the latest news to your inbox by signing up to our quarterly email updates Sign up
Research Hope for first treatment for strokes linked to dementia Research Recent news from a groundbreaking phase 2 trial showed that two drugs, typically used in heart diseases made people 20 per cent less likely to have problems with their thinking and memory after a stroke. Recent news from a groundbreaking phase 2 trial showed that two drugs, typically used in heart diseases made people 20 per cent less likely to have problems with their thinking and memory after a stroke. ... 28 February 2023 1comment.
Real stories Taking a career break should never be a full stop, but a comma in your dementia research career Real stories Alzheimer’s Society is proud to be partnering with the Daphne Jackson trust (DJT) to offer a Fellowship for people returning to research after taking a break for caring and health reasons. Alzheimer’s Society is proud to be partnering with the Daphne Jackson trust (DJT) to offer a Fellowship for people returning to research after taking a break for caring and health reasons. ... 14 February 2023 0comments.
Real stories My dementia research shows how desperately Black and South Asian people need services to change Real stories Dr Naaheed Mukadam shares her experience of equality diversity and inclusion (EDI) in her research and advises early career researchers (ECRs) how to get into this research space. Dr Naaheed Mukadam shares her experience of equality diversity and inclusion (EDI) in her research and advises early career researchers (ECRs) how to get into this research space. ... 07 October 2022 0comments.
News Spotlight on Dementia: Photo competition for Alzheimer's Society funded researchers News Spotlight on Dementia is a research photography competition for Alzheimer's Society funded researchers to showcase captivating images and videos to illustrate that dementia research can be beautiful. Spotlight on Dementia is a research photography competition for Alzheimer's Society funded researchers to showcase captivating images and videos to illustrate that dementia research can be beautiful. ... 10 August 2022 1comment.
Real stories How taking family leave helped my dementia research career Real stories Taking family leave from work can be complicated. This may be even more difficult in a research career, where positions are often not permanent, and funding may have strict time limits. Dr. Natalie Marchant shares her experiences of maternity leave and advice on how to manage starting a family as well as continuing a successful career. Taking family leave from work can be complicated. This may be even more difficult in a research career, where positions are often not permanent, and funding may have strict time limits. Dr. Natalie Marchant shares her experiences of maternity leave and advice on how to manage starting a family as well as continuing a successful career. ... 05 August 2022
News Explaining the amyloid research study controversy News Allegations have been made about a research study investigating amyloid protein build up in the brains of people living with Alzheimer’s disease. Here we explore and explain the controversy. Allegations have been made about a research study investigating amyloid protein build up in the brains of people living with Alzheimer’s disease. Here we explore and explain the controversy. ... 25 July 2022
Research 3 common pitfalls of dementia research grant applications Research Alzheimer's Society has supported over 600 research projects across the UK, investing millions of pounds each year in dementia research. Unfortunately, we can't fund every grant application we receive. Learn why some applications may not be successful, and what you can do to avoid your application being rejected. Alzheimer's Society has supported over 600 research projects across the UK, investing millions of pounds each year in dementia research. Unfortunately, we can't fund every grant application we receive. Learn why some applications may not be successful, and what you can do to avoid your application being rejected. ... 28 June 2022 0comments.
Research Be part of Alzheimer’s Society’s grant review process Research Our research programme is dependent on an exceptional grant review process taking place. Vigorous assessment and scrutiny by our Expert Review College members and our Grant Advisory Board ensure that we fund only the highest quality dementia research. Our research programme is dependent on an exceptional grant review process taking place. Vigorous assessment and scrutiny by our Expert Review College members and our Grant Advisory Board ensure that we fund only the highest quality dementia research. ... 13 June 2022
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