Dr Cara Croft

The contribution of Apoliproprotein E genetic variation to dementia risk in British South Asians INTRODUCTION Understanding the genetic basis of dementia in diverse populations is essential to ensure that efforts to predict, prevent, and treat dementia are equitable. The strongest genetic risk fa...

🚨 New pre-print! 🚨

Dr. Avi Chandra and Ben Jacobs study dementia genetics in underrepresented populations. 🧬✨

In 51,000+ British South Asians, they show APOE influences dementia risk, underscoring the need for equitable care.

Read more: www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1...

Cutting the NIH—The $8 Trillion Health Care Catastrophe This JAMA Forum discusses the recent budget cuts to National Institutes of Health (NIH), the effects of these cuts on scientific research and health of individuals in the US, and the prospects for cha...

Viewpoint in JAMA details the consequences of the proposed cuts to NIH:

❌15% reduction in new therapies
❌reduction in life expectancy by 83M life years in the US = $8.2T
❌loss of $51B in economic output annually

All to save $20B annually. The math ain't mathin.'
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

Research Assistant: Equitable health and social care Join NIHR DeNPRU-QM at Queen Mary as a Research Assistant to support dementia & neurodegeneration policy research. 18-month role starts after 6 Aug 2025.

Join NIHR DeNPRU-QM at Queen Mary as a Research Assistant to support dementia & neurodegeneration policy research. 18-month role, apply by 6th May @denpru-qm.bsky.social

www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/research...

Experiences and perceptions of sexism in dementia research careers: A global cross‐sectional survey INTRODUCTION Sexism is prevalent in academia and is a crucial factor driving women out of the academic workforce. However, sexism in dementia research remains underexplored. This study aimed to unde.....

Thrilled to share our latest publication in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: a global survey on experiences and perceptions of sexism in dementia research careers.

Grateful to my incredible co-authors for their collaboration on this important topic.

alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

🔬Women in STEM: Breaking Barriers & Building Equality👩‍🔬✨
How does sex & gender impact research? What career challenges do women face & how can we overcome them?
Join us for an expert panel on April 2, 1-5 PM at the Rosalind Franklin Institute
@rosfrankinst.bsky.social @caracroft.bsky.social
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A metric that reflects reality and the @bluesky platform as the preferred one to transmit science publications with collegial communication

Reality check on AD biomarkers from @cdufouil.bsky.social at DPUK conference

In MEMENTO, minimal variability of BBMs explained by clinical factors. And BBMs add little predictive ability beyond standard demographic/neuropsych tests

What happens when outcome = people instead of PET scans!

Comparison of Research Spending on New Drug Approvals by the NIH vs the Pharmaceutical Industry This cross-sectional study examines National Institutes of Health and pharmaceutical industry investments in recent drug approvals.

99% of new medicines developed by the pharmaceutical industry depend on NIH research jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

Hang it in the louvre.
I marched for science in 2017 threatened in Trump's first term. Scientists again marching in 2025 to save science under its most threat in modern day history.
It's simple SCIENCE = CURES
NO FUNDING = NO CURES

The populist right is damaging US science. The UK could be next. What we should be doing now to insulate UK science against the populist anti-science agenda

Excellent from @kityates.bsky.social on how we should not be complacent about threats to science in UK and what we can do to stand to for science!🧪

Early presentations of dementia in a diverse population INTRODUCTION Improved recognition of non-cognitive presentations of dementia could reduce inequalities in dementia diagnosis, particularly if sociocultural factors influence help-seeking for cogniti...

What symptoms do people tell their GP about when they are developing dementia?

Lots of non-cognitive symptoms - and in a highly diverse population we can see that it is culturally influenced.

Recognising this is key to equitable diagnosis

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Trump Administration Stalls Scientific Research Despite Court Ruling Using an arcane law, officials have effectively delayed funding from the National Institutes of Health, leaving medical studies in jeopardy.

In January, we were closer than ever before to finding life changing treatments for Alzheimer’s disease. The funding stoppage has slowed this progress.

DPhil in Biomedical and Clinical Sciences (Oxford-GSK) | University About the courseThe DPhil in Biomedical and Clinical Sciences (Oxford-GSK) aims to address an unmet need among clinicians for training in data science and translational medicine. The course provides

Great opportunity for clinicians to gain early-career experience in a fully-funded, translational medicine programme in Oxford.
If you know anyone interested, please share this link. There is a wide range of projects, including mine. Deadline Fr 14 March 2025
www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/g...

Open letter to the President of the Royal Society – time to stand up for your values If you wish to show your support for the letter below regarding apparent inaction by the Royal Society in the face of breaches of its code of conduct by Elon Musk FRS, please sign below. I invite anyo...

Signature tally now closing in on 3000. Please keep discussing, sharing and signing to put as much pressure on the Royal Society to respond as possible. forms.gle/AuYvuWqytx8K...

Tally just ticked past 1900 signatures. Please keep spreading the word about the letter & asking people to sign. It's important to make the Royal Society aware (at their meeting on 03 March) just how much the scientific community wants them to speak up for their values. forms.gle/SfsDemyS8QhP...

‘Wrecking ball’: RFK Jr. moves to fire thousands of health agency employees Supervisors deliver bad news across NIH, CDC

‘Wrecking ball’: RFK Jr. moves to fire thousands of health agency employees | Science | AAAS brought to you by @science.org www.science.org/content/arti...

Stand Up And Be Counted

Biopharma companies and CEOs are keeping their heads down at their own peril. They should speak up about what’s happening to the NIH and other science agencies before it’s too late.

Silence gives consent. And no one should consent to this.

Open letter to the President of the Royal Society – time to stand up for your values If you wish to show your support for the letter below regarding apparent inaction by the Royal Society in the face of breaches of its code of conduct by Elon Musk FRS, please sign below. I invite anyo...

Members of the U.K. and international scientific community are invited to sign to show their support: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

A poster about the national day, 11 Feb

On this celebratory day of women and girls in science, let’s reflect that the US National Science Foundation has put the words “women” and “female” (but not “men” and “male”) on the list of forbidden words that will get your grant slated for the reject bin.

Google remakes Super Bowl ad after AI cheese gaffe Its Gemini tool wildly overestimated global gouda consumption in ad that was meant to show off its capabilities.

If flagship AI messes up cheese facts, maybe we shouldn't let it take over the running of the US Treasury quite yet eh.

BBC News - Google remakes Super Bowl ad after AI cheese gaffe
www.bbc.com/news/article...

As someone who looks back on my time working and training in research in the US so fondly this beggars belief. Musk, Trump, RFK Jr et al need to be stopped. This has to be illegal.

Introducing Prof. Charles Marshall, who leads the dementia team at the CPN, is a Consultant Neurologist, and is a Clinical Director for the NHS London Dementia Network.

Watch this video to hear about his research interests, as well as the excitement and challenges in current dementia research!

🔬 @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social & UK Dementia Trials Network are improving access to clinical trials. They need input from people with dementia & their carers.

📝 Share this survey & help shape the future of research!

www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/uk-dementia-...

A dynamic flyer announcing the Black in Neuro Mentorship Program 2025, featuring a vibrant purple and white background. The Black in Neuro logo is positioned in the top left corner. The flyer displays "Coming Soon" with a pink microphone below it, followed by a purple box that reads "Black in Neuro Program 2025!" In the bottom left, there is text that reads "Scan the QR code to fill out an interest form or contact us via email at MENTORSHIP@BLACKINNEURO.COM." To the right of the text is an arrow pointing to a QR code.

🚨 Exciting news! 🚨 The Black in Neuro Mentorship Program 2025 is coming soon! 🌟 Interested in being a mentor or mentee? Scan the QR code to fill out an interest form or reach out via email. Let’s build the future of #neuroscience together! 💜 #BlackInNeuroMentorship #Mentorship #PhDSky #BlackInSTEM 🧪

Ground-breaking research at the Centre for Preventive Neurology In 2017, we funded the Preventive Neurology Unit, which has since expanded to become a Centre - the first of its kind in the UK.

A lovely review of some of the things that we have done over the past 7 years @preventiveneur1.bsky.social It’s been a real privilege and joy to do this with our team. Huge thanks to Bart’s Charity for the belief and support. www.bartscharity.org.uk/our-news/gro...

Interesting: Researchers report α-synuclein deposits in the kidneys of 10/11 patients with #Parkinsons & 17/20 patients with chronic kidney diseases; Notably, in 7 cases of the CKD cases had synuclein inclusions in their spinal cord, midbrain & amygdala
www.nature.com/articles/s41...

One week left to get your applications in for this exciting PhD studentship fully-funded for students eligible for UK fees.
Deadline: 31st January 2025
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...

Research Associate: Cell and Molecular Biology The ALBORADA Drug Discovery Institute at University of Cambridge is seeking a Research Associate to work in Cell and Molecular Biology

The ALBORADA Drug Discovery Institute at University of Cambridge is seeking a Research Associate to work in Cell and Molecular Biology. Closing date: 10th February

www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/research...

SCIENCE IRL: Community SciComm mini-grant Skype a Scientist is offering $300-1,000 mini-grants to support boots-on-the-ground science communication. The Science IRL mini-grants will support projects that put either 1) important science messa...

I am extremely excited to announce that for the first time ever, Skype a Scientist is offering mini-grants to support IRL science communication!!

Communicating science out in our communities is critical. We want to enable others to get their projects off the ground!

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Science is everywhere! Very cute #STEM snooker waistcoats 🤩 at the Masters 2025 🎱
#womeninSTEM