Glorious day to be at the Cambridge Half cheering on the @alzheimersresearchuk.org runners!

What a way to close out the @alzheimersresearchuk.org Research Conference with Nick Fox giving a brilliant plenary on where we are with treatments and where we’re going next. And a moving tribute to the power of participation in research using the real life example of Carol Jennings.

🔥 Burning debate incoming! Expect a lively discussion on the most pressing issues in dementia research. What’s your take on today’s big topics? #ARUKConf25 @aruk-susank.bsky.social

Congratulations to Dr Ian Harrison (ianharrisonneuro.bsky.social), the David Hague Early Career Investigator of the Year! 🎉 The award recognises the most outstanding early career researcher in biomedical dementia research. #ARUKConf25

One of my predecessors, the brilliant Eric Karran, giving a beautiful tribute to @alzheimersresearchuk.org friend and supporter Mike O’Neill. Mike was instrumental in supporting the set up and development of our Drug Discovery Institutes and will be greatly missed.

James Rowe kicking off a cracking panel on blood based biomarkers at @alzheimersresearchuk.org Research Conference. Really excited to hear what they have to say.

@alzheimersresearchuk.org supporter Jordan Adams opens our research conference. Jordan speaks so passionately about his mum’s diagnosis and journey with Frontotemporal Dementia, his own risk of developing it and why he’s relentlessly raising money for dementia research. Unbelievably inspiring 🧡

A powerful supporter story: Jordan Adams share his personal journey with frontotemporal dementia. A moving reminder of why research matters. #ARUKConf25

@alzheimersresearchuk.org CEO Hilary Evans Newton kicking off our Research Conference. “Our vision is a world free of the fear, harm and heartbreak of dementia - putting research front and centre” Looking forward to an exciting two day programme of talks and events

All here and set up for the Early Careers Day at #ARUKConf25 We can’t wait to welcome delegates and help our amazing dementia research community make connections.

Headed to Birmingham for the #ARUKConf25 Looking forward to great talks, networking events and meeting our fantastic dementia researchers. If you happen to be going then do come over and say 👋

Wonder what’s behind the headlines on a dementia blood test today? 🩸 The READ-OUT study (now recruiting) is funded through our Blood Biomarker Challenge with Alzheimer’s Research UK, Alzheimer’s Society, NIHR, Gates Ventures and People’s Postcode Lottery. A privilege to be involved 🟧

Heartbreaking to hear that Pauline Quirke is stepping away from acting following her dementia diagnosis. Alzheimer’s Research UK will continue to redouble our efforts towards a cure and our thoughts are with Pauline and Steve at this time 🧡 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Lovely to be in the office today for Alzheimer’s Research UK’s festive picnic! Joined by our brilliant choir whilst in the queue for 🍕

New analysis from Alzheimer’s Research UK shows that dementia remains the UK’s biggest killer. To change this, we’re asking the government to prioritise investment in much-needed research. Read in full below and please do share 👇 www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/news/dementi...

📣 The Alzheimer’s Research UK Research Conference is open for registration 📣 This is one of the highlights of my year and this year’s programme is VERY exciting 🎉 Still not convinced? Read about why it’s such a great event below See you there👇 www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/news/uniting...

📣 Exciting update! Alzheimer’s Research UK announced our partnership with Our Future Health. We’re thrilled to be partnering and supporting research that could reshape dementia research in years to come. 🟧 ourfuturehealth.org.uk/news/alzheim...

🚨Job Opportunity!🚨 Prof Cath Mummery seeks a Manager for the NIHR Dementia Translational Research Collaboration (D-TRC). Lead partnerships and collaboration across top dementia research centres and industry. Apply by 11th Dec 2024! 🌐 www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/nihr-dem...

📣 Breaking News European Medicines Agency has decided to approve lecanemab for early Alzheimer’s with some restrictions. This follows and mirrors a positive MHRA decision earlier in the year. These treatments are modest at best but do represent some progress were making in Alzheimer’s research.

Here goes. My first Bluesky post! I’ve been blown away by the lovely science community on here. If you’re looking for a job in an amazing team (I may be biased) at Alzheimer’s Research UK then look no further Do all apply at once 👇 alzheimersresearchuk.current-vacancies.com/Careers/Alzh...