Dementia Researcher

This week, regular guest host and Dementia Researcher blogger Dr Anna Volkmer talks with representatives from the World Health Organisation, to learn about the brilliant new Global Dementia Observatory (GDO) Knowledge Exchange Platform. Listen to hear how researchers can contribute, and how the service is already making a difference. -- This week’s guests are the courageous Jim Mann and the incredible Laura Garcia Diaz. Jim lives in British Columbia, he is a Researcher, Author, and Volunteer Living with Alzheimer’s. Has an honorary Doctor of Laws degree in recognition of his effort on “countering negative stereotypes and promoting an inclusive society in which persons with dementia can make an active and meaningful contribution.” Jim was diagnosed in 2007 at the age of 58, and he has contributed to the project in a variety of ways. Laura supports management of the Knowledge Exchange Platform. She has five years of experience in knowledge translation and mobilisation in the area of dementia, having previous

In today's episode, Dr Chi Udeh-Momoh, Research Programme and Biomarker Lead at Imperial College London and GHBI Fellow at University California, San Francisco talks to a line-up of captivating guests as we dive into sharing insights from the AAIC Satellite Symposium 2023 – focussing on the latest research from Latin America. -- This week’s guests are all currently GBHI Fellows, and highly respected researchers at their home institutions: Dr Adolfo M. García, Director, Cognitive Neuroscience Center, Universidad de San Andres / Senior Atlantic Fellow, Global Brain Health Institute, University of California, San Francisco / Associate Researcher, Universidad de Santiago de Chile. Adolfo specializes in language in neurodegenerative diseases. Dr Alison Canty, Associate Professor, & Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health at Global Brain Health Institute, Trinity College Dublin / Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre, University of Tasmania. Alison is researching Neuroplasticity in ageing and neur

In this podcast we explore the world of brain health and the Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health program of the Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI), from Trinity College Dublin and University of California San Francisco. Join us as we speak with world-class faculty members and fellows about their experiences in this cutting-edge program that's changing the face of brain health leadership and creating new attitudes. From neuroscience to psychology, public health to neurology, and even the arts and communications we'll take you on a journey through the amazing work being done by the Global Brain Health Institute. Tune in and be inspired by the transformative work being done to improve brain health around the world. Hosted by Adam Smith, Dementia Researcher Programme Director and recorded at Trinity College Dublin, he talks with faculty members Dr Dominic Trepel, Dr Claire Gillan, Dr Alejandro Lopez Valdes & Dr Agustin Ibanez. We also get perspectives on the programme from existing fellows Dr Jayashre

Welcome to another captivating episode of Dementia Researcher, the podcast that delves into the fascinating world of dementia research. In this special edition, we bring you highlights from the renowned BNA 2023 - Festival of Neuroscience, as we sit down with five brilliant researchers to hear their personal experiences and insights. Our guest host this week is Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali, she is joined by Dr Charlie Arber from UCL, Dr Dorothy Tse from Edge Hill University, Dr Nora Bengoa-Vergniory from Anchucarro, Basque Center for Neuroscience and Dr Dayne Beccano-Kelly from the UK Dementia Research Institute at Cardiff University. Join us as we embark on a riveting journey through the festival, where our guests share their best moments, favourite research presentations, and the exciting events that explored academic and research careers. Our guests, as experts in their respective fields, paint a vivid picture of the festival, offering glimpses into the cutting-edge research that caught their attention and ignit

Consider this podcast as a ‘Lab Setup 101”, we’ve brought together three newly minted principle investigators to talk about the highs, lows and practical things you need to consider when setting up a new lab – learning from their first-hand experience. Dr Fiona McLean, ARUK Fellow from University of Dundee talks with Dr Claire Durrant, RAD Fellow from The University of Edinburgh, Dr Ian Harrison, Senior Research Fellow from University College London and Dr Dayne Beccano-Kelly, Group Leader in the UK Dementia Research Institute at Cardiff University. Together our guests will guide you through the important things you need to know before embarking on this journey. Everything from locations and space to purchasing equipment, and hiring staff, we'll cover everything you need to get started. Our expert guests will also share their experiences and provide valuable insights to help you avoid common pitfalls and ensure a successful lab setup. So, join us as we explore the essentials of setting up your own lab. --

This year's AD/PD Conference was held in Gothenburg, Sweden from the 28th March to 1st April. In this first of a two-part special we bring you highlights from the first three days of the conference. The AD/PD Conference focuses on basic science and translational and clinical research bringing New insights on disease mechanisms and etiologies, the latest findings from clinical trials, innovative outlooks on therapy and prevention and advances in diagnostic markers. In this special on-location recording our guest host Dr Nikoleta Daskoulidou, Research Associate from the UK Dementia Research Institute at Cardiff University talks with: Dr David J. Koss, Research Associate from Newcastle University. David is working to understand the molecular pathology which underpins a range of neurodegenerative dementias. Dr Susan Mitchell, Head of Policy at Alzheimer’s Research UK. Susan is part of the ARUK policy and public affairs team, with responsibility for developing evidence-based policy to ensure people affected by

This year’s AD/PD Conference was held in Gothenburg, Sweden from the 28th March to 1st April. In this second of a two-part special we bring you highlights from last three days of the conference. The AD/PD Conference focuses on basic science and translational and clinical research bringing New insights on disease mechanisms and etiologies, the latest findings from clinical trials, innovative outlooks on therapy and prevention and advances in diagnostic markers. In this special on-location recording our guest host Dr Anna Mallach, Research Fellow from the UK Dementia Research Institute at University College London talks with: Dr Melissa Scholefield, Postdoctoral Research Associate at University of Manchester. Melissa focusses on undertaking Multi-omic analysis of Lewy body dementias. Dr Chi Udeh-Momoh, Research Programme and Biomarker Lead at Imperial College London. Chi has always been fascinated by the brain, how we think, learn and remember; and how these processes can be affected in disease/ alleviated

Welcome to this episode of our podcast co-hosted by researchers Dr Gaia Brezzo and Mila Redzic, they our special guests sharing their inspiring story of resilience and hope. Today, we are joined by Denis and his daughter Maise, they became connected to Gaia and Mila after Denis experienced a life-altering event - a stroke. Together they share their personal journey of what it was like to have a stroke, the impact on the family, the challenges they faced during their recovery, and how they adapted to their new normal. They will also be sharing their journey of becoming involved in stroke research, the importance of research in stroke recovery, and how it has impacted their life. Through their story, we hope to shed light on the impact of stroke and the importance of research in advancing stroke care, its connections to dementia and the importance of improving the quality of life for stroke survivors. Please join us in welcoming our guest as they share their unique and inspiring journey. -- If you’re intere

First two episiodes are OUT NOW! We're dropping into the podcast feed to let you know that we launched a brand new Video First Limited Podcast Series - Ask Your Mentor in association with Alzheimer's Research UK. Watch the video version on YouTube or Spotify or have a listen in your favourite podcast app. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeUI1GHB4EvR4ATmCIG2hatT78POJQRxC https://podfollow.com/ask-your-mentor

Last week we were in Aberdeen for the Alzheimer’s Research UK Conference 2023 to hear the latest findings in dementia research. In the first of our two-part special we focus on sharing highlights from the ECR day. Guest host Dr Fiona McLean from University of Dundee talks with Dr Claire Durrant and Dr Soraya Meftah from The University of Edinburgh, Dr Ian Harrison from University College London. Full biographies on all our guests and a transcript can be found on our website: https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk -- Like what you hear? Please review, like, and share our podcast - and don't forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode – and if you prefer to watch rather than listen, you’ll find a video version of this podcast with full captions on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/dementiaresearcher -- This podcast is brought to you by University College London / UCLH NIHR Biomedical Research Centre in association with Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer'

Last week we were in Aberdeen for the Alzheimer’s Research UK Conference 2023 to hear the latest findings in dementia research. In the second of our two-part special we focus on sharing highlights from the main conference, which featured two days of brilliant scientific programming. Guest host Dr Zara Franklin from University of Aberdeen talks with Dr Natalie Connor-Robson from the UK Dementia Research Institute at Cardiff University, Dr Szu-Han Wang from The University of Edinburgh and Dr Steven Quinn from University of York. Full biographies on all our guests and a transcript can be found on our website: https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk -- Like what you hear? Please review, like, and share our podcast - and don't forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode – and if you prefer to watch rather than listen, you’ll find a video version of this podcast with full captions on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/dementiaresearcher -- This podcast is brought to you by University

Great progress has been made over the past decade in the development of blood based bio-markers to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. However, other areas have been quietly working away, and have also made significant progress. In this podcast we explore two of the newest and most innovative technologies being applied to detect biomarkers for dementia – looking at the retina and brainwaves. Dr Amanda Heslegrave, Senior Research Fellow at the UK Dementia Research Institute, University College London and one of the people behind the progress being made in blood-based biomarker field is out guest host. This weeks guests are: Dr Catherine Bornbaum, Head of Clinical Operations and Partnerships at Retispec. Catherine, uses innovative imaging technology combined with robust machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) to detect biomarkers of neurodegenerative disease throughout the eye. The eye provides a simple and non-invasive way to measure the central nervous system; it is also

In this podcast Speech and Language Therapist Dr Anna Volkmer talks with a Nurse and an Occupational Therapist discussing their career pathways from the NHS into academia, and then back to put their training to use on the front-line in the NHS. -- This week’s guests are: Dr Emily Jones, Senior Matron & Lead Dementia Nurse at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. Her research focussed on the care of people with dementia in acute hospital settings and how the work system influences nursing staff capacity for high quality relationship centred dementia care. Dr Naomi Gallant, Occupational Therapist Team Lead at King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Naomi’s PhD focussed on mealtimes and enabling independence and quality of life for people with dementia. Full biographies on all our guests and a transcript can be found on our website https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk -- With a number of clinical academic training funding calls open this month (NIHR, Alzheimer’s Society, Alzheimer’s Associ

Adam Smith speaks with four researchers from The University of Liverpool, dedicated to better understanding (and then addressing) Inequalities in Dementia Care. This weeks guests are Dr Clarissa Giebel, Senior Research Fellow, PhD students James Watson and Thais Caprioli and Research Associate Laura Prato. Full biographies on all our guests and a transcript can be found on our website https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk -- When we think of inequalities, we most focus on disparities in access, quality, and treatment. However, this is a complex topic inequality in this podcast we discuss the work of our four guests and what they have discovered working in the UK, covering: Diagnosis: People from ethnic minorities, lower socioeconomic backgrounds and those living in rural areas may be less likely to receive a timely and accurate diagnosis of dementia. Access to care: People with dementia and their caregivers may face challenges in accessing appropriate support and services, including specialist servi

Over the past decade, blood-based biomarkers for dementia have been increasingly studied as way to diagnose and track the progress of Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases. In this podcast three leading blood-based biomarker pioneers come together to discuss the field, their research and motivations, current challenges and future directions of this field of research (they also reveal a little about themselves as people away from the lab too – find out which if them wants to drive refuse trucks…). In the host chair is Dr Nicholas Ashton, Associate Professor of Neurochemistry from University of Gothenburg and King’s College London. Nicks has more than a decade of experience in biofluid analysis and assay development for Alzheimer’s disease, which ranges from discovery mass spectrometry methods to ultra-sensitive immunoassays. Recently this has produced ultra-sensitive single molecular array (Simoa) assays for phosphorylated tau in blood, which are now widely used in research settings, therapeutics t

Dr Fiona McLean from University of Dundee guest hosts this podcast discussing some of the latest research into Parkinson’s disease with two group leaders from the UK Dementia Research Institute - Dr Dayne Beccano-Kelly, from Cardiff University and Dr Sarah Marzi from Imperial College London. For those who don’t know (but we’re sure you do) Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disorder characterized by tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia, and postural instability. It is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder after Alzheimer's disease. Despite advancements in the understanding of the pathology and its treatment, the cause of PD remains unknown (although our guests have some thoughts on this). Research into the disease has focused on identifying the underlying mechanisms that lead to its development, as well as potential therapeutic strategies – both of these topics are discussed today. Recent research has implicated genetic and environmental factors in the development of PD, as well a

It’s our last podcast of 2022. We’re breaking from our usual tradition of bringing you old clips and instead we brought together eight of our brilliant researcher bloggers for a chat. In this show hosted by Adam Smith, they talk about their personal highlights from the year, share what they’re most looking forward to in 2023 and give us a glimpse into what they like away from work. We’re delighted to welcome Dr Yvonne Couch from University of Oxford, Dr Aida Suarez Gonzalez & Dr Anna Volkmer from University College London, Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali from Teesside University, Beth Eyre from University of Sheffield, Dr Gaia Brezzo from the UKDRI at The University of Sheffield, Dr Sam Moxon from The University of Manchester and new blogger Dr Connor Richardson from Newcastle University. -- Read or listen to all of our researchers blogs at: https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/support-resources/blogs/ -- You can find out more about our bloggers and their work on our website. There you will also find a full trans

Adam Smith is back to let you know that the Dementia Research Charity Chatathon was a great success. Over 2,500 people joined the livestream of have watched back since, and almost £1100 has been raised. You can find links to all the recordings at https://www.chatathon.uk If you prefer to listen... all the sessions have been converted to audio and put in their own dedicated podcast. You can find them in your podcast app or head over to https://podfollow.com/chatathon -- Bright Wish by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100377 Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Dr Sam Moxon, Research Associate from the University of Manchester brings us another podcast in his ‘Food for Thought’ series – exploring the connections between what we eat and nutrition, dementia, cognition, and brain health. In this show he interviews world leading expert and best-selling author Dr Michael Greger MD. A founding member and Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Michael Greger, M.D., is a physician and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition. His science-based non-profit website, NutritionFacts.org, offers a free online portal hosting more than 2,000 videos and articles on myriad health topics. Dr Greger is a sought-after lecturer and has presented at the Conference on World Affairs and the World Bank, testified before Congress, and was invited as an expert witness in Oprah Winfrey’s defence in the infamous “meat defamation” trial. A graduate of Cornell University School of Agriculture and Tufts University School of Medicine. Dr Greger is also an acclaimed author. How

In this podcast we bring you highlights from the International Society for Frontotemporal Dementias (ISFD) Conference, which was held in Lille, France from the 2nd – 5th November 2022. Regular Guest Host Dr Anna Volkmer talks with Dr Chris Hardy, Jess Jiang and Dr Jochum Van't Hooft all from University College London discussing their work, and what they’re taking away from this year’s conference. -- The International Society for Frontotemporal Dementias is a non-profit scientific society focused on frontotemporal dementias. Members include the leaders in FTD research around the world, and the society is associated with a large, international biannual meeting presenting the latest findings. For more information visit: https://isftd.org -- You can find out more about our guests and their work on our website. There you will also find a full transcript of the show: http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk Prefer to watch rather than listen? Then check-out our YouTube channel for a full video version of