Dementia Researcher

NHS fit for the future dementia challenge Expression of interest open for NHS Fit for the Future Dementia Challenge seeking innovations to speed dementia diagnosis or detect change earlier in NHS.

Have an innovation that could improve dementia diagnosis or track clinical change earlier?

The NHS Fit for the Future Dementia Challenge is inviting expressions of interest from researchers, clinicians and businesses.

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Research Associate: AI and Neuroinformatics University of Cambridge seeks Research Associate in AI and Neuroinformatics to develop models predicting dementia using imaging genetics and clinical data

Research Associate role at University of Cambridge developing AI models integrating imaging, genetics and clinical data to predict dementia and support personalised care. Closing date: 25th March

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Postdoc Researcher: Pathogenic mechanisms of FTD University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School seeks Postdoctoral Fellow to study frontotemporal dementia using patient iPSC derived neurons.

Postdoctoral Fellow position at University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School studying mechanisms of frontotemporal dementia using patient iPSC derived neurons.

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Research Showcase - Dr Rachel Allen - Dementia and Employment Research Priorities Research Showcase - Dr Rachel Allen - Dementia and Employment Research Priorities

What support do people living with dementia need to remain in work. Join Rachel Allen for this Research Showcase on dementia and employment.

Register to Attend

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Postdoctoral Scientist: Neurobiology - DEMENTIA RESEARCHER MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology seeks Postdoctoral Researcher to study alpha synuclein aggregation in Parkinson and related synucleinopathies

Postdoctoral Researcher role at MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology investigating alpha synuclein aggregation in Parkinson disease and related synucleinopathies. Closing date: 5th April

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Clinical Research Fellow: Neuromodulation, Sleep, & Dementia University of Surrey seeks Clinical Research Training Fellow to test sleep based brain stimulation therapy for Alzheimer disease in clinical study

University of Surrey recruiting Clinical Research Training Fellow to run clinical research on sleep based brain stimulation therapy for Alzheimer disease. Closing date: 19th March

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Prof Marc Busche @ukdri.ac.uk explains why #dementia therapies must target specific tau species. Full podcast now available.

Listen - pod.fo/e/39f6de
Watch - youtu.be/f66gmO3_-Vg

Rahul Sidhu - Blog – Imposter Syndrome - DEMENTIA RESEARCHER Rahul Sidhu reflects on imposter syndrome in research and shares practical ways early career scientists can manage doubt, build confidence, and keep growing.

Many researchers quietly struggle with imposter syndrome. Rahul Sidhu shares his experience and practical ways to manage doubt and keep progressing in science.

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Our website continued to grow in 2025 with major increases in both page views and visitors as more researchers discovered jobs, funding calls, events and resources in one place.

Great to see the community growing.

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MSA Symposium 2026 - DEMENTIA RESEARCHER MSA Symposium 2026 takes place in London on 18 May. Join researchers and clinicians for a day exploring the latest advances in multiple system atrophy research.

MSA Symposium 2026 takes place in London on 18 May. Join researchers and clinicians for a day exploring the latest advances in multiple system atrophy research.

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Alzheimer’s Society Funding Call Information Webinar - DEMENTIA RESEARCHER Planning to apply for Alzheimer’s Society funding? This webinar explains the outline proposal stage, what reviewers expect, and tips to strengthen applications.

Thinking of applying for Alzheimer’s Society research funding? @alzsocresearch.bsky.social

Watch this webinar on the outline proposal stage, what reviewers look for, and how to strengthen your application.

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Associate/Full Professor: Drug Discovery University of Texas at San Antonio seeks Associate or Full Professor to lead drug discovery research in medicinal chemistry structural biology and therapeutics

University of Texas at San Antonio recruiting Associate or Full Professor to lead drug discovery and development research across medicinal chemistry structural biology and therapeutics.

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Dr Ajantha Abey - Blog – How I Came To Enjoy Public Speaking As An Introvert Dr Ajantha Abey reflects on moving from stage fright to enjoying public speaking, and how practice, teaching, and confidence shaped their voice as a researcher.

Unexpected career advice from academia: coaching a sports team might help you become a better conference speaker.

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Policy Officer (Maternity Cover) - DEMENTIA RESEARCHER Alzheimer’s Society seeks Policy Officer maternity cover to shape dementia policy across England Northern Ireland and Wales with evidence driven advocacy.

Policy Officer maternity cover role at Alzheimer’s Society supporting development of evidence driven dementia policy and influencing across England Northern Ireland and Wales. Closing date: 15th March

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Communication Officer: BRIDGES for Dementia Network+ University of Sheffield seeks Communications Officer for BRIDGES for Dementia Network+ to grow engagement with dementia research and lived experience.

Communications Officer role at University of Sheffield supporting the BRIDGES for Dementia Network+, building engagement with researchers, clinicians and people with dementia. Closing date: 24th March

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Life As A Researcher With ADHD In this episode of the Dementia Research Podcast, host Dr Gemma Lace is joined by guests, Dr Eric Hill from Loughborough University, Kalliopi Mavromati from University of Glasgow, Natalie Wickett fro

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New Hope in Early Alzheimer's Detection Research - AAIC Neuroscience Next YouTube video by Dementia Researcher

No single biomarker is enough!

Watch the All Biomarkers Panel discussion recording from #AAICNeuro Neuroscience Next Manchester 👇

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Dementia Technology Biomarkers - AAIC Neuroscience Next Manchester YouTube video by Dementia Researcher

Smart socks, AI, keyboard tapping & digital cognition.
The Technology Biomarkers Sessop from #AAICNeuro Manchester is now available to watch - couldn't be there... no problem. Watch Now.

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Physiological and Behavioural Biomarkers - AAIC Neuroscience Next Manchester YouTube video by Dementia Researcher

Did you miss #AAICNeuro Manchester? From behaviour to physiology, this session recording allows you to catch-up and explores measurable signals that may detect dementia earlier and track progression more precisely.

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Neuroimaging Dementia Biomarkers - AAIC Neuroscience Next YouTube video by Dementia Researcher

Missed #AAICNeuro Manchester? Neuroimaging advances got a focussed session. Catch-up now with Professor David Cash & emerging ECRs, this session explores imaging that is reshaping dementia science.

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Cognitive Assessments - AAIC Neuroscience Next Manchester YouTube video by Dementia Researcher

New methods in cognitive assessment at AAIC Neuroscience Next. From Professor Masud Husain to cutting edge ECR talks on digital cognition and biomarkers. A session linking clinic, technology and population research.

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UCL Advanced Therapies Symposium 2026 - DEMENTIA RESEARCHER UCL Advanced Therapies Symposium 22 April 2026. CAR T, gene and cell therapy, commercialisation and ECR talks. In person London. Register now.

Heading to the UCL Advanced Therapies Symposium on 22 April 2026? Explore CAR T, gene and cell therapy, commercialisation, and hear from ECRs shaping the future of therapeutics. In person in London.

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Alzheimer’s Society Funding Call Information Session Thinking of applying for Alzheimer’s Society research funding? Join this webinar to learn about grant types, application tips, lay summaries, and Q&A.

Thinking about applying to Alzheimer’s Society for research funding? Join the 3 March info session at 10am to explore grant types, tips and lay summaries. Register to attend.

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Our Brains, Our Selves: What a Neurologist’s Patients Taught Him About the Brain - an evening with Masud Husain | Events at Waterstones Bookshops | Waterstones Events at Waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Find information and tickets about Our Brains, Our Selves: What a Neurologist’s Patients Taught Him About the Brain - an...

Did you enjoy the talk from Professor Masud Husain at #AAICNeuro - You can meet him in-person at the 'Our Brains, Our Selves: What a Neurologist’s Patients Taught Him About the Brain' event at Waterstones on Gower Street this week.

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Primary Progressive Aphasia Forum - May Primary Progressive Aphasia Forum - May

Interested in Primary Progressive Aphasia research?

Join our Dementia Researcher Community discussion space on 22 May at 10am BST, hosted by @volkmer_anna.

No slides. No pressure. Just researchers talking about the work & the challenges.

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How to be a Great Chief Investigator for Clinical Trials Chief Investigator workshops return in 2026 in Nottingham and Birmingham, helping aspiring CIs lead high quality clinical trials with expert guidance.

Want to lead a clinical trial with confidence?

The How to be a Great Chief Investigator workshops return in 2026, with sessions in Nottingham and Birmingham.

Designed for current and aspiring CIs, with expert speakers & practical guidance.

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From Molecules to Mind: Early Career Research at the ARUK Conference Early career researchers share cutting edge Alzheimer’s and dementia science, from DNA repair and tau spread to AI prediction and brain networks.

New playlist from #ARUKConf 🎥

Early career researchers explain cutting edge work on DNA repair, tau spread, AI prediction, brain networks and fairer dementia diagnostics.

Watch the full series 👇

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Later this month we will be at the AD/PD Conference in Copenhagen. We're looking for attendees to join our special podcast recordings summarising the latest research from this brilliant event - drop us a line if you're going to be there.

Director of the King’s NIHR Clinical Research Facility King’s College London seeks Director of NIHR Clinical Research Facility to lead translational neuroscience and experimental medicine.

King’s College London recruiting Director of NIHR Clinical Research Facility to lead early phase translational research across neuroscience and experimental medicine.

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