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Dementia Researcher Salon Debate - Should Teaching Be Required for Postdocs? Dementia Researcher Salon Debate - Should Teaching Be Required for Postdocs?

Join Sara Zsadanyi and Rachel Allen on 10 December at 8pm GMT for a live debate on whether teaching should be required for all postdoctoral researchers. Cast your vote and take part.

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PhD: Vascular and oligodendrocyte work in inherited dementia VIDA PhD studentship at University of Edinburgh with Rikesh Rajani using iPSC-derived models to investigate vascular-oligodendrocyte interactions in vascular dementia

VIDA PhD studentship at The University of Edinburgh with Rikesh Rajani using iPSC-derived models to investigate vascular-oligodendrocyte interactions in vascular dementia. Closing date: 6th January

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Next #AAICNeuro lightening talk is from @laura-sofia-s.bsky.social, University of Gothenburg

Laura will speak on links between plasma biomarkers & digital cognition in preclinical Alzheimer’s from the REAL AD study

Free event, Manchester, 26 Feb

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Another #AAICNeuro lightening talk comes from Kaur Labhpreet, The University of Sheffield.

Kaur will share work on an LLM based approach that uses insights from families & caregivers to support earlier dementia detection

Free - Manchester - 26 Feb

www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/aaic-neurosc...

FENS/IBRO-PERC ECR Training Programme - DEMENTIA RESEARCHER Apply for the Early Career Training Programme to spend two or three weeks in a host lab in Spain or Portugal before FENS Forum 2026 with a stipend of EUR 1000.

Apply for the @ibroorg.bsky.social Early Career Training Programme to spend two or three weeks in a host lab in Spain or Portugal before FENS Forum 2026 with a stipend of EUR 1000.

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Research Assistant: Parkinson’s disease pathogenesis Research Assistant at UCL London in the Plun Favreau Lab with Helene Plun Favreau to develop AAV gene therapy for Parkinsons using stem cell and molecular work.

Research Assistant at UCL London in the Plun Favreau Lab with Helene Plun Favreau to develop AAV gene therapy for Parkinsons using stem cell and molecular work. Closing date: 16th December

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Postdoc Researcher: Neuronal cell biologist in Parkinson’s - DEMENTIA RESEARCHER Postdoctoral Research Scientist at DPAG Oxford seeking a cellular neuroscientist to study Parkinsons with iPSC neurons and assess lysosomal function. At the Department of Physiology Anatomy & Genetics...

Postdoctoral Research Scientist Vacancy at DPAG Oxford seeking a cellular neuroscientist to study Parkinsons with iPSC neurons and assess lysosomal function. Closing date: 5th January

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Dr Gemma Lace - Blog – Pursuing Your Passion: Finding Purpose in Chaos First blog from Gemma Lace on the triggers that shaped her path and how noticing what makes you buzz can guide your career, with more to come.

Dr Gemma Lace shares the triggers that shaped her path in dementia research leadership and why noticing what makes you buzz can guide a life filled with purpose.

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PhD: Acoustic speech and machine learning in neuro disorders PhD project at Edinburgh in acoustic speech and machine learning studying voice based biomarkers for diagnosis and monitoring in neurodegenerative disorders

PhD project at Edinburgh in acoustic speech and machine learning studying voice based biomarkers for diagnosis and monitoring in neurodegenerative disorders. Closing date: 22nd January

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Research Assistant: Speech Biomarkers - DEMENTIA RESEARCHER Research Assistant in speech biomarkers with Arpita Bose and Samrah Ahmed studying language decline in South Asian speakers in ageing and dementia research

Research Assistant Vacancy in speech biomarkers with Arpita Bose and Samrah Ahmed studying language decline in South Asian speakers in ageing and dementia research. Closing date: 21st January

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Research Assistant: iPSC Dopamine Neuron Models Research Assistant Oxford Centre for Human Genetics for iPSC dopamine neuron studies in the Lang Group exploring glial neuronal roles in Parkinsons disease

Research Assistant Vacancy Oxford Centre for Human Genetics for iPSC dopamine neuron studies in the Lang Group exploring glial neuronal roles in Parkinsons disease. Closing date: 2nd January

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PhD: Prediction of brain damage from retinal imaging Alzheimer's Society VIDA DTC PhD studentship in Translational Neuroscience at City St Georges London explores retinal and brain imaging to study dementia and disease risk.

Alzheimer's Society VIDA DTC PhD studentship in Translational Neuroscience at City St Georges London explores retinal and brain imaging to study dementia and disease risk.

www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/phd-pred...

PhD: Bitter Taste, Gut Hormones, and Brain Function PhD on bitter taste genetics metabolism and cognition across nutrition physiology and neuroscience with studies in Leeds and Seattle for ambitious researchers.

Funded PhD on bitter taste genetics metabolism and cognition across nutrition physiology and neuroscience with studies in Leeds and Seattle for ambitious researchers.

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Lecturer: Clinical Psychology - DEMENTIA RESEARCHER Clinical Psychologist in Guildford at University of Surrey with Jane Iles and Jen Mance guiding trainee support teaching and NHS links in a growing programme.

Clinical Psychologist in Guildford at University of Surrey with Jane Iles and Jen Mance guiding trainee support teaching and NHS links in a growing programme.

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Recordings from the 2025 BRACE Conference - DEMENTIA RESEARCHER BRACE Conference recordings with Vesna Vuksanovic and Liz Coulthard on brain ageing and early dementia diagnosis showing how imaging and biomarkers inform care.

Catch new BRACE Conference recordings with Liz Coulthard @lizcoulthard.bsky.social & Vesna Vuksanovic exploring brain ageing and early dementia diagnosis. Clear talks that link research with real clinical practice.

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PhD: Mitochondrial Metabolic Efficiency in Alzheimer’s PhD Studentship Imperial College London with Dr Alavian studying mitochondrial function microglial activation and links to Alzheimer disease within VIDA.

PhD Studentship Imperial College London with Dr Alavian studying mitochondrial function microglial activation and links to Alzheimer disease within Alzheimer's Society VIDA DTC.

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PhD: Head injury vascular damage and cognitive decline PhD Studentship Imperial College London with Prof Sastre studying traumatic brain injury vascular changes and links to dementia

Alzheimer's Society VIDA PhD Studentship Imperial College London with Prof Sastre studying traumatic brain injury vascular changes and links to dementia. Closing date: 9th January

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PhD: Immune-Mediated Disorders and Risk of Vascular Dementia PhD studentship Imperial College London with Professor Abbas Dehghan on immune mediated inflammatory disease and vascular dementia in VIDA using epidemiology.

Alzheimer's Society VIDA PhD studentship Imperial College London with Professor Abbas Dehghan on immune mediated inflammatory disease and vascular dementia in VIDA using epidemiology.

www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/phd-immu...

PhD: Speech& language biomarkers of vascular cognitive impairment PhD Studentship Imperial College London with Dr Geranmayeh studying speech markers of vascular dementia within VIDA to advance early detection research.

PhD Studentship Imperial College London with Dr Geranmayeh studying speech markers of vascular dementia within Alzheimer's Society VIDA to advance early detection research. Closing date: 9th January

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Postdoc: Dementia epidemiology, data science & biostatistics Postdoctoral Researcher Solna Stockholm working with Shireen Sindi on sex differences in dementia joining NBN at KI to support data work and analysis.

Postdoctoral Researcher Vacancy Solna Stockholm working with Shireen Sindi on sex differences in dementia joining NBN at KI to support data work and analysis. Closing date: 19th December

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PhD: Vascular Origins of Alzheimer with Imaging & Proteomics VIDA PhD studentship at University of Edinburgh with Axel Montagne offering training on vascular and immune mechanisms in dementia and neurovascular research.

VIDA @alzsocresearch.bsky.social PhD studentship at University of Edinburgh with Axel Montagne offering training on vascular and immune mechanisms in dementia and neurovascular research. Closing date: 9th January

www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/phd-vasc...

PhD: (Epi)genetic informed gene prioritisation for SVD PhD studentship at Imperial College London with Alexi Nott on vascular and immune contributors to dementia through multiomic study of small vessel disease.

PhD studentship with @alzsocresearch.bsky.social VIDA DTC at Imperial College London with @nottalexi.bsky.social on vascular and immune contributors to dementia through multiomic study of small vessel disease. Closing date: 9th January

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Call for Papers – The Exposome and Alzheimer’s - DEMENTIA RESEARCHER Call for papers on exposome research and its links to Alzheimer and related dementias inviting interdisciplinary studies on risk resilience and disparities.

Call for papers on exposome research and its links to Alzheimer and related dementias inviting interdisciplinary studies on risk resilience and disparities.

The submission deadline is December 31, 2025

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YouTube video by Dementia Researcher Advise for Starting Your First Research Lab

The recording of our Salon webinar with @ianharrisonneuro.bsky.social and @aramblingrosie.bsky.social is now open access. They share lessons from setting up a first independent research lab. Watch here

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UK DRI Laboratory Technician - DEMENTIA RESEARCHER Lab Manager at UK DRI Kings College London supporting Ruepp and Serio groups ensuring smooth lab operations and technical leadership in dementia research.

Lab Manager Vacancy in the @ukdri.ac.uk at Kings College London supporting Ruepp and Serio groups ensuring smooth lab operations and technical leadership in dementia research. Closing date: 10th December

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Postdoctoral Research Scientist Vacancy in Cambridge with the David group in the Babraham Institute exploring extracellular protein quality control in ageing and supporting dementia research. Closing date: 5th January

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Our next #AAICNeuro ECR Plenary is Dr Lukas Hughes Noehrer. He works across medicine, research, and wearables in the NHS.

“From Prototype to Practice: Technology to Support Stimulation Needs in Dementia Care”

Manchester 26 Feb - free event

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PhD: Repurposing treatments for cerebral small vessel disease Alzheimer Society VIDA DTC funded PhD on cerebral small vessel disease uses zebrafish and screening to find repurposable treatments with Kasher, Ng & Webb

Alzheimer Society @alzsocresearch.bsky.social VIDA DTC funded PhD on cerebral small vessel disease uses zebrafish and screening to find repurposable treatments with Kasher, Ng & Webb. Apply by 9th January

www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/phd-repu...

PhD: Focussed ultrasound to treat Alzheimer’s Alzheimer's Society VIDA DTC funded PhD on focused ultrasound for Alzheimer in Manchester with Dr Dickie and Dr Morse explores brain clearance and imaging.

Alzheimer's Society @alzsocresearch.bsky.social VIDA DTC funded PhD on focused ultrasound for Alzheimer in Manchester with Dr Dickie and Dr Morse explores brain clearance and imaging.

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Its not all smooth sailing - and that's why I recommend getting yourself a might fine crew for the journey 🏴‍☠️😄

Some of my reflections on the final stretch of #PhD life which I hope might be helpful to those coming along next!

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