Dementia Researcher Vodcast

The Methods Matter Podcast - from Dementia Researcher & the National Centre for Research Methods. A podcast for people who don't know much about methods...those who do, and those who just want to find news and clever ways to use them in their research. In this first series PhD Student Leah Fullegar from the University of Southampton brings together leading experts in research methodology, and deme...

The Methods Matter Podcast - from Dementia Researcher & the National Centre for Research Methods. A podcast for people who don't know much about methods...those who do, and those who just want to find news and clever ways to use them in their research. In this first series PhD Student Leah Fullegar from the University of Southampton brings together leading experts in research methodology, and deme...

The Methods Matter Podcast - from Dementia Researcher & the National Centre for Research Methods. A podcast for people who don't know much about methods...those who do, and those who just want to find news and clever ways to use them in their research. In this first series PhD Student Leah Fullegar from the University of Southampton brings together leading experts in research methodology, and deme...

If you follow us on social media you probably already know that we've been recording a special research methods mini-series, with support from the National Centre for Research Methods. The Methods Matter Podcast - for people who don't know much about methods...those who do, and those who just want to find news and clever ways to use them in their research. In this first series PhD Student Leah Ful...

In this podcast Adam Smith interviews Craig Ritchie, Professor Psychiatry of Ageing from The University of Edinburgh and Jim Pearson, Director of Policy & Practice at Alzheimer Scotland. They discuss the recently launched Scottish Brain Health & Dementia Research Strategy. Prepared by Alzheimer Scotland, The Scottish Dementia Research Consortium and Brain Health Scotland, and endorsed by a broad r...

In this podcast Dr Claire Sexton, Director of Scientific Programs & Outreach at the Alzheimer’s Association interviews Professor Cindy Weinstein and Professor Bruce L. Miller. Discussing their collaboration on a new book ‘Finding the Right Words – a story of literature, grief, and the brain’. This podcast was originally recorded as an ISTAART webinar in August 2021. This is the moving story of an...

It's World Alzheimer's Day - a day when we discuss the disease, work to raise awareness and call for action. Today’s podcast is a special edition to announce a very important action from Race Against Dementia (RAD) supported by Alzheimer’s Research UK, the appointment of four new Research Fellows. In the show we talk to new Chief Executive Bridget Barker, who introduces their newly appointed Fello...

This week we’re discussing Social Care Research, why it is important, and what is being done to try and ensure there is more of it. Social care is a term that generally describes all forms of personal care and other practical assistance for children, young people, adults and older adults who need extra support. However, as you would expect, we’re looking at its connection to dementia and how it su...

Today marks the release of the UK All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Dementia’s report on their recent inquiry about the state of dementia research. In this episode, Alzheimer’s Society’s Dr Clare Jonas, Jordan Clark and Dr Rich Oakley and the University of Manchester’s Dr Sarah Ryan discuss how an APPG inquiry works, the policy recommendations that the report makes, and how the dementia comm...

Early career researchers face many challenges – from difficulties finding, funding, publishing and career progression to problems with research culture and individual forms of prejudice. University College London and the Alzheimer’s Association International Society to Advance Alzheimer’s Research and Treatment (ISTAART) Professional Interest Area to Elevate Early Career Researchers (PEERS) is wor...

This week Dr Sam Moxon interviews Dr Neal Barnard, American author, clinical researcher, Leading TED Talk speaker and founding president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM). They discuss the affected of diet on the brain, and the importance of what you eat on brain and overall health. Dr. Barnard has led numerous research studies investigating the effects of diet on diabete...

In today’s podcast Professor Selina Wray from University College London, meets four early career researchers, who know a great deal about the brain, human iPSC derived cells and the ubiquitin-proteasome pathway (not that isn’t a new type of electric car). We’ll be discussing their research, discovering more about super resolution microscopy, and how they’re researching the ubiquitin proteasome sys...

In this episode we share a recording of the AAIC Highlights live plenary session, organised and delivered as part of the conference on 30th July. Session chairs Dr Rebecca Edelmayer & Dr Percy Griffin from Alzheimer's Association speak with panellists Wagner Brum, Karen Dorsman, Alexander Ehrenberg, Dr Maureen Okafor and Dr Anna Volkmer To see the live recording of this session, and more from the...

Usually at this time of year you would be expecting our daily Alzheimer's Association International Conference Round-up Podcasts - where we bring together ECRs and people attending to share their highlights. Unfortunately, this year, due time-zones and guest availability, it didn't work out. So instead, we asked Adam Smith to write and narrate a blog to share the main highlights and his own favour...

The Dementia Researcher, ISTAART PIA Relay Podcast is back for a second, 5-part series. Where the interviewee becomes the interviewer. With five leading researchers discussing their research, their field, and the work of the Alzheimer’s Association ISTAART Professional Interest Area they represent. Part Five – Dr Claudio Babiloni interviews Dr Joe Kane Dr Claudio Babiloni is an Associate Professor...

The Dementia Researcher, ISTAART PIA Relay Podcast is back for a second, 5-part series. Where the interviewee becomes the interviewer. With five leading researchers discussing their research, their field, and the work of the Alzheimer’s Association ISTAART Professional Interest Area they represent. Part Four – Dr Betty Tijms interviews Dr Claudio Babiloni Dr Betty Tijms is an Associate Professor a...

The Dementia Researcher, ISTAART PIA Relay Podcast is back for a second, 5-part series. Where the interviewee becomes the interviewer. With five leading researchers discussing their research, their field, and the work of the Alzheimer’s Association ISTAART Professional Interest Area they represent. Part Three – Professor Jennifer Whitwell interviews Dr Betty Tijms Jennifer Whitwell is a Professor...

The Dementia Researcher, ISTAART PIA Relay Podcast is back for a second, 5-part series. Where the interviewee becomes the interviewer. With five leading researchers discussing their research, their field, and the work of the Alzheimer’s Association ISTAART Professional Interest Area they represent. Part Two – Professor Zahinoor Ismail interviews Professor Jennifer Whitwell Zahinoor Ismail is a Neu...

The Dementia Researcher, ISTAART PIA Relay Podcast is back for a second, 5-part series. Where the interviewee becomes the interviewer. With five leading researchers discussing their research, their field, and the work of the Alzheimer’s Association ISTAART Professional Interest Area they represent. Part One – Dr Joe Kane interviews Professor Zahinoor Ismail Dr Joe Kane is a Clinical Academic Lectu...

In this weeks podcast, Adam Smith speaks with Alzheimer’s Association Director, Scientific Programs and Outreach, Dr Claire Sexton. Discussing this years Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 16-30 July 2021. Taking place in-person in Denver, Colorado, USA and online - the world’s leading basic scientists, clinical researchers, early career investigators, clinicians and the care...

Whilst everyone may experience dementia and its symptoms differently, the pathway to diagnosis is very similar for most people, but could all that be about to change? This week Adam Smith , speaks to a Psychiatrist, a Neurologist and a Scientist. They discuss the current diagnosis pathway, the tests involved, and how that could change as with the development of blood based biomarkers. Exploring th...

This week is #LonelinessAwarenessWeek – to raise awareness of the challenges of social isolation, and how this can lead to loneliness, and the connection to Dementia, we worked with The Alzheimer's Association International Society to Advance Alzheimer's Research and Treatment (ISTAART), and the Global Brain Health Institute (GHBI) to record this special podcast. The impacts of SI/L (social isolat...

This week regular guest host Dr Anna Volkmer talks with the joint co-ordinating editors of the Cochrane Dementia Group. Listen to hear about the work of Cochrane, how they support evidence-informed decision making in healthcare, their work on undertaking systematic reviews and how you could become involved. This weeks guests are: Dr Terry Quinn, Clinical Senior Lecturer, Honorary Consultant and Jo...

Resident blogger, Dr Sam Moxon, Biomaterials scientist at The University of Manchester talks with Dr Eric Hill, Senior Lecturer in Stem cell biology and Bioethics from Aston University and Dr Paul Roach, Senior Lecturer in Biomaterials and Interface Science from Loughborough University, about their £3m Neu-ChiP Project. The Revolutionary Neu-ChiP project will see an international collaboration of...

This week regular Dementia Researcher blogger, Dr Clarissa Giebel, from University of Liverpool, leads a discussion on COVID-19 and Care Home research. The guests this week are: Adam Gordon, Professor of the Care of Older People at University of Nottingham. Adam is an NHS doctor, and his research focuses on Care of Older People, with a focus on care homes. Dr Ramona Backhaus, Postdoctoral Research...