Dementia Researcher Vodcast

Happy Holidays to all our listeners. Celebrate the season with the Dementia Researcher Podcast Christmas Special! Hosted by Adam Smith , this episode features regular bloggers from the Dementia Researcher website, Dr Anna Volkmer , Dr Connor Richardson , Dr Clarissa Giebel , Hannah Hussain , Dr Jodi Watt , and Ajantha Abey . Together, they reminisce about their 2023 journeys, discuss groundbreakin...

The 34th International Symposium on ALS / MND organised by the MND Association took place in Basel, Switzerland from the 6-8 December 2023. In this podcast Dr Alys Griffiths from The University of Sheffield hosts a discussion with three researchers to talk about their talks, and highlights from the biggest annual conference dedicated to ALS and MND research. Sharing news from researchers working a...

In this episode of the Dementia Researcher podcast, guest host Dr Robyn Dowlen leads a fascinating exploration of the intersection of music, arts, and inclusivity in the context of dementia. This episode features a trio of remarkable guests who have been instrumental in integrating dementia-friendly initiatives into the arts. Our guests are Holly Marland , Former Churchill Fellow and Music Therapi...

This episode of the Dementia Researcher Podcast is hosted by Dr Annalise Rahman-Filipiak and features Diane Ty and Rajiv Ahuja, authors of a pivotal report from the Milken Institute – Guiding the Care Journey. In this show we discuss the report, its importance an findings – addressing critical challenges and presenting innovative solutions for dementia care in the United States, with a particular...

In this podcast Dr Anna Volkmer , convenes a panel of world-renowned experts from University College London. They discuss the discovery of amyloid and its role in Alzheimer’s Disease and take an in-depth look into the latest developments surrounding Lecanemab and Donanemab, monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) as a treatment and Gene Silencing. This week’s guests are Professor Sir John Hardy , Geneticist...

Last week Adam Smith attended the 33rd Alzheimer Europe Conference in Helsinki, Finland. In this podcast Adam and his guests bring you highlights from event, sharing news and their best bits from the hundreds of posters and talks delivered. This week’s guests are: Dr Victoria Shepherd , Senior Research Fellow and Nurse from Cardiff University. Victoria has a special interest in research involving...

Science is all about rigorous testing, empirical evidence, and painstaking documentation, right? But even in the most state-of-the-art labs, you’ll find researchers who hold on to quirky rituals, lucky charms, or, dare we say it, superstitions. In this podcast, Dr Yvonne Couch , Associate Professor at University of Oxford hosts a discussion that romps through the lighter side of scientific researc...

In this podcast we explore the intricacies of dementia research study recruitment. Our host Adam Smith and his three expert guests talk about why study recruitment is hard, the challenges they have faced in their own work, and unlock the secrets they have learned to crack the problem, and recruit on-time and on-target. This weeks guests are: Dr Anna Volkmer , Senior Research Fellow, University Col...

Dr Sam Moxon is back for another show in his ‘Food for Thought’ series. In these shows Sam invites leading experts to talk about their work and the connections between diet, brain health, cognition, Alzheimer’s disease, and dementia. In this show he welcomes Dr Helena Popovic to explore the much-debated ketogenic diet and its potential benefits for cognitive function. Helena is a best-selling auth...

In this show we’re not focusing on the scientists or their discoveries, but instead we talk to some of the unsung heroes, the pillars of support behind the scenes who play an integral role in the lives of dementia researchers? We focus on the husbands, partners, and significant others of dementia researchers – who generously share their insights. Getting a glimpse into the lives of those who stand...

In this special episode of the Dementia Researcher Podcast, delivered as part of our managing family life and research week, we bring you a reunion that promises insightful reflections and inspiring progress. Join host Professor Heather Mortiboys as they sit down with four exceptional researchers who graced our show five years ago. Back then , they shared their perspectives on the intricate dance...

In this podcast Dr Anna Volkmer engages in a captivating discussion with a panel of researchers and experts from the University of East Anglia and Age UK. The focus? Hydration – a seemingly simple yet profoundly impactful aspect of well-being, especially for older individuals and those living with dementia. Sharing their research, learning and efforts to deliver practical changes are: Ellice Parki...

Dr Sam Moxon has been working on a new grant and exploring how to create a spin out innovation biotech company. This work led him to meet Matthias Alder , who we just had to get on the podcast. In this show we hear from Gain Therapeutics CEO Matthias Alder. He is leading a biotech company engaged in the development of a potentially disease-modifying therapy for the treatment of neurodegenerative d...

In this podcast we share a few selected highlights from the fourth day of the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) taking place in Amsterdam and Online, 16th – 20th July. Adam Smith hosts the show with special guests Vyshnavy Balendra from Saint James School of Medicine, Chicago. Dr Helena Popovi , Family physician, educator and author of three books from the Gold Coast in Austr...

In this podcast we share a few selected highlights from the third day of the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) taking place in Amsterdam and Online, 16th – 20th July. Adam Smith hosts the show with special guests Dr Jayashree Dasgupta from GBHI Trinity College Dublin, Samita Kirve from Oxford Brookes University and Sarah Gregory from The University of Edinburgh. The AAIC brin...

In this podcast we share a few selected highlights from the second day of the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) taking place in Amsterdam and Online, 16th – 20th July. Adam Smith hosts the show with special guests Sára Zsadányi from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Dr Sonata Mačiulskytė from Klaipeda University and Dr Aoife Cosgrave from Alzheimer’s Research UK . The AAIC b...

In this podcast we share a few selected highlights from the first day of the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) taking place in Amsterdam and Online, 16th – 20th July. Adam Smith hosts the show with special guests Dr Mizuki Morisaki from University of Bristol, Sam Keat , PhD Student in the UK Dementia Research Institute at Cardiff University and Dr Arunima Sikdar a Postdoc Res...

The Dementia Researcher, ISTAART Relay Podcast is back for a fourth series. Five leading researchers discussing their research, their field, and the work of the Alzheimer’s Association ISTAART Professional Interest Area they represent. EP5 – Dr Shana D Stites interviews Dr Imre Lengyel representing The Eye as a Biomarker for AD PIA. Shana Stites is an Assistant Professor at University of Pennsylva...

The Dementia Researcher, ISTAART Relay Podcast is back for a fourth series. Five leading researchers discussing their research, their field, and the work of the Alzheimer’s Association ISTAART Professional Interest Area they represent. EP4 – Dr David Cash interviews Dr Shana D Stites representing the Diversity & Disparities PIA. Dave Cash is a Principal Research Fellow at University College Lo...

The Dementia Researcher, ISTAART Relay Podcast is back for a fourth series. Five leading researchers discussing their research, their field, and the work of the Alzheimer’s Association ISTAART Professional Interest Area they represent. EP3 – Beth Eyre interviews Dr David Cash representing the Neuroimaging PIA. Beth Eyre is a PhD Student (although she recently submitted her thesis and will be defen...

The Dementia Researcher, ISTAART Relay Podcast is back for a fourth series. Five leading researchers discussing their research, their field, and the work of the Alzheimer’s Association ISTAART Professional Interest Area they represent. EP2 – Dr Maura Malpetti interviews Beth Eyre , representing the Vascular Cognitive Disorders PIA. Maura Malpetti is a Race Against Dementia Fellow at University of...

The Dementia Researcher, ISTAART Relay Podcast is back for a fourth series. Five leading researchers discussing their research, their field, and the work of the Alzheimer’s Association ISTAART Professional Interest Area they represent. EP1 – Dr Imre Lengyel interviews Dr Maura Malpetti , representing the Frontotemporal Dementia PIA. Imre Lengyel is a Reader (Associate professor) at Queen’s Univers...

Adam Smith chats with Dr Claire Sexton , Senior Director, Scientific Programs and Outreach from the Alzheimer’s Association. Discussing this year’s Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 16 – 20 July. Taking place in-person in Amsterdam and online – the world’s leading basic scientists, clinical researchers, early career investigators, clinicians and the care research community wi...

Dementia Researcher hosted a YouTube / Twitter Livestream on the 23rd June 2023 exploring Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and the remarkable advancements in research, in partnership with MND Scotland. We enjoyed the session so much, that we decided to release it as a bonus 'extra' podcast - so please ignore any references to links on the screen. Listen to learn more about the disease, the latest advan...

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 incredibl...