Dementia Researcher Vodcast

The Minds in Motion Podcast from Dementia Researcher in association with the NIHR Applied Research Collaborations and Alzheimer’s Society, brings together NIHR Dem Comm Research Fellows, to talk about their research and careers. In this second series, we hear from five of the Dem Comm Fellows each taking a turn as co-host and guest. Alongside the researchers we have the incredible Trevor Salomon ,...

Last week we were in Birmingham for this years Alzheimer’s Research UK Conference. Hearing from researchers talking about their work and to learn about the latest discoveries in dementia research. In the show guest host and regular blogger Rebecca Williams talks with Dr Beth Williams , from the UK Dementia Research Institute at The University of Edinburgh, Gargi Roy from Bristol Medical School and...

In recognition of the first Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) Awareness Day, this podcast explores how speech and language therapists are working to support people with PPA to maintain communication and preserve connections with their loved ones. Dr Shalom Henderson is joined by three leading experts in speech and language therapy— Dr Anna Volkmer , Dr Jackie Kindell , and Rosemary Townsend —who a...

We're back with Part Two of our special highlights podcasts from the International Lewy Body Dementia Conference in Amsterdam! This time, host Dr Sterre de Boer from Alzheimer’s Centre Amsterdam leads the discussion with our panellists Salomón Salazar-Londoño a Medical Student at Xavierian University, Colombia & ISTAART Ambassador, Dr Lauren Walker , Alzheimer’s Research UK Fellow at Newcastle...

Join us for the first of our two-part special podcast shows, recorded live at the International Lewy Body Dementia Conference in Amsterdam! In this episode postdoc researcher Dr Josh Harvey (University of Exeter) is joined by three expert guests - Athina Grigoriou a PhD Student, University of Dundee, Dr David Koss , Principal Investigator, University of Dundee and Dr Joe Kane a Geriatric Psychiatr...

In this episode of the Dementia Researcher Podcast, Dr Leah Fullegar discusses the PhD viva experience with three recent graduates who share their insights into the preparation and execution of their defences. Join us to learn from the experiences of Dr Hannah Hussain , Dr Aisling Flynn , and Shalom Henderson , who bring diverse perspectives from their respective fields. Each guest shares valuable...

The Minds in Motion Podcast from Dementia Researcher in association with the NIHR Applied Research Collaborations and Alzheimer’s Society, brings together NIHR Dem Comm Research Fellows, to talk about their research and careers. Over the next few months, we will be releasing the second series, hearing from five of the Dem Comm Fellows each taking e a turn as co-host and guest. Alongside the resear...

Join us for the festive edition of the Dementia Researcher Podcast, where familiar faces and voices from our blogs gather to reflect on the past year and look ahead to 2025. Hosted by Adam Smith , this unscripted episode features engaging conversations with regular bloggers and researchers Dr Jodi Watt , Dr Sam Moxon , Dr Cliona Farrell , Dr Anna Volkmer and Dr Connor Richardson . From discussions...

In this special episode, recorded in Montreal, Canada, we bring you highlights from the International Symposium on ALS/MND 2024 organised by the MND Association. Host Dr Alys Griffiths , Senior Research Fellow at the University of Sheffield, is joined by three expert guests to discuss the latest research and breakthroughs in Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and motor neuron disease (MND). Dr Me...

In this panel discussion / question and answer session, Katherine Gray , Alzheimer's Society Head of Research chairs a discussion with Professor Heather Mortiboys , Professor Nathan Davies , Dr Jeffrey Davies , Professor Andrey Abramov and John Major . Panellists provide tips and insights into the grant application process, providing their perspectives as grant reviewers and funding board members....

The Minds in Motion Podcast from Dementia Researcher in association with the NIHR Applied Research Collaborations and Alzheimer’s Society, brings together NIHR Dem Comm Research Fellows, to talk about their research and careers. Over the next few months, we will be releasing the second series, hearing from five of the Dem Comm Fellows each taking e a turn as co-host and guest. Alongside the resear...

In this episode of the Dementia Researcher Podcast, guest host Dr Megan Rose Readman from the University of Liverpool discusses the role of peer support and community in research careers. This session explores the importance of support networks at all career stages, from early career to senior roles. Megan is joined by three guests, each with experience in building and sustaining research communit...

In this Dementia Researcher Podcast episode, Dr Aitana Sogorb Esteve hosts a discussion with Dr Charlie Arber and Sam Crawford from University College London, discussing their work on familial British dementia (FBD) FBD is a rare form of dementia affecting only a handful of families. The discussion explores the latest findings from human stem cell models that are helping researchers understand FBD...

Last week Dementia Researcher attended the 34th Alzheimer Europe Conference in Geneva, Switzerland. In this podcast Dr Megan Polden her guests bring you highlights from event, sharing news and their best bits from the hundreds of posters and talks delivered. Dr Megan Polden talks with Dr Aisling Flynn from Bournemouth University, Dr Emma Law from the Scottish Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network...

Last week Dementia Researcher attended the 34th Alzheimer Europe Conference in Geneva, Switzerland. In this podcast Dr Megan Rose Readman and her guests bring you highlights from event, sharing news and their best bits from the hundreds of posters and talks delivered. Dr Megan Rose Readman talks with Dr Fiona Carragher from Alzheimer’s Society and Dr Andy Northcott from the Geller Institute of Age...

In this podcast we bring you highlights from the International Society for Frontotemporal Dementias (ISFD) Conference, which was held in Amsterdam from the 19th to 22nd September 2024. Dr Anna Volkmer talks with Dr Martyna Matuszyk from Alzheimer’s Society and Dr Aitana Sogorb Esteve from University College London discussing their highlights and recapping on the event and what they’re taking away...

In this episode of the Dementia Researcher Podcast, guest host Dr Fiona McLean is joined by Dr Josh Harvey (University of Exeter), Dr Sarah Marzi (King’s College London - UK Dementia Research institute), Dr Alexi Nott (Imperial College London - UK Dementia Research institute), and Dr Sam Washer (Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute) to discuss the role of epigenetics in Alzheimer’s and dementia researc...

In this episode of the Dementia Researcher podcast, Dr Anna Volkmer leads a discussion on the importance of co-production in dementia research. This episode explores what it truly means to involve people with lived experience, with tips on how to go about it, and our guests own experience in working together. They also discuss the research process and how this approach can lead to more relevant an...

In this episode of the Dementia Researcher Podcast, we discuss the challenges and support needs of early career dementia researchers (ECRs) across Europe. Our discussion centres on a recent study titled Supporting Early Career Dementia Researchers: Identifying Support Needs and Ways Forward via a European Study . The study sheds light on the unique difficulties faced by ECRs and offers practical r...

In this podcast we share a few selected highlights from the last day of the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) taking place in Philadelphia and Online, 28th July to 1st August. Quang Tran , Science Communications Officer for Alzheimer's Research UK, guest hosts the show with expert panelists: Dr Shea Andrews , Assistant Professor at University of California San Francisco worki...

In this podcast we share a few selected highlights from the fourth day of the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) taking place in Philadelphia and Online, 28th July to 1st August. Dr Amanda Heslegrave , Principle Research Fellow at University College London, hosts the show with special guests: Dr Darina Petrovsk y, Assistant Professor at Duke University Dr Emily Ho , Assistant...

In this podcast we share a few selected highlights from the third day of the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) taking place in Philadelphia and Online, 28th July to 1st August. Caitlyn Fastenau , PhD Candidate at University of Texas Health San Antonio, hosts the show with special guests: Balogun Wasiu , Postdoctoral Associate at University of Pittsburgh Jessica Caldwell , Dir...

In this podcast we share a few selected highlights from the first two days of the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) taking place in Philadelphia and Online, 28th July to 1st August. Dr Francesca Farina hosts the show with special guests: Dr Annalise Rahman-Filipiak , Assistant Professor, Clinical Neuropsychologist at University of Michigan Dr Tamlyn Watermeyer , NIHR / Alzhei...

Welcome to the last show in this season of the ISTAART PIA Relay Podcast , presented by Dementia Researcher. In our final episode, we come full circle with Dr Keir Yong , Senior Research Fellow at UCL's Dementia Research Centre, speaking with Professor Arlene Astell , Chair of the Non-Pharmacological Interventions PIA. Professor Astell discusses her role as a Professor of Cyber Psychology at North...

Join us for another episode of the ISTAART Relay Podcast brought to you by Dementia Researcher. We’re releasing one of these shows each week in the build up to the AAIC, which this year starts on the 28th July. In this episode, Dr Diana Karamacoska takes over the hot seat to interview Dr Keir Yong , a Senior Research Fellow at University College London, about the intricacies of Atypical Alzheimer'...