UK Dementia Research Institute
@UKDRI
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The UK’s leading research institute transforming the lives of people affected by neurodegenerative conditions. Principal funder: @The_MRC
United Kingdom
Joined January 2017
⭐️The UK DRI exists to transform the lives of people affected by or at risk of neurodegenerative conditions.⭐️ Our vision is ‘healthy brain🧠ageing for all’. Our research will transform lives. We are the UK DRI. @The_MRC @alzheimerssoc @AlzResearchUK @lifearc1 @TheBHF @NIHRresearch
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RT @TSpiresJones: It was great fun to talk to @JamesTGallagher on @BBCRadio4 Inside Health about dementia research and answer some great qu…
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Today is International Day of Women & Girls in Science! We've teamed up with @racingdementia to spotlight 3 incredible scientists working across our organisations👏 @aitanasogorb @M_Malpetti & @ClaireDurrant1 discuss their biggest ambitions & who inspires them👉
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RT @MarcoBrancacci4: Today is the last day to apply for this postdoc position investigating a new chronotherapeutic approach to Alzheimer’s…
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The @RueppLab are using stem cells & advanced imaging to watch proteins at a nanometer scale, revealing crucial clues about motor neuron disease. Watch the science unfold ⬇️ & read more about innovative MND research at the UK DRI in our recent feature 👉
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RT @AlzSocResearch: The Alzheimer's Society grant funding is now open for applications.📢 Submit your lay summary by 28th March. For more…
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🧠New project launched to identify drug target for vascular dementia + postdoc job opportunity (🗓️deadline: 20 Feb)! Dr @JingQiuCDBS (UK DRI at Edinburgh) leads @TheBHF-funded study on Nrf2 protein's role in brain vessel health Read more 👉
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RT @jmschott: New *open access* paper in @alzdemjournals — with the @alzassociation #GBSC we compared 33 different plasma p-tau assays. TLD…
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As part of CURE-ND alliance, we're excited to host a symposium at the @BritishNeuro Festival of Neuroscience in Liverpool, 27-30 April! 🧠 💬 S15: Harnessing synaptic mechanisms and network dynamics to tackle neurodegenerative disorders Come join us! 👉
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The UK DRI's Prof Julie Williams has launched an excellent new podcast alongside her friend and co-host Justine Pickering 👏 'In Two Minds' navigates the complexities of dementia with inspiring guests, and discussions about current research and future treatments👉
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RT @BritishNeuro: 📰Today the BNA has released an open letter to research #funders highlighting the urgent need for action to protect #precl…
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RT @jmschott: Latest paper led by @Sarah_naomi_1 in the @MRCLHA Insight 46 study — Physical activity across life may buffer the cognitive i…
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RT @demrescommunity: The UK Dementia Research Institute @UKDRI is seeking an outstanding established academic to take the position of Centr…
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Every day, 6 people in the UK are diagnosed with motor neuron disease, a devastating neurological condition At the UK DRI, our teams are bringing tangible hope for those affected, driving advances through pioneering research from lab to clinic & back👉
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RT @AlzSocResearch: Don't miss the Stem Cell Models of Neurodegeneration (SCMND) 2025, hosted by @UKDRI on the 26-28 March 2025 in Edinburg…
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RT @AnneRowlClinic: Come & join us this March in Edinburgh for the Neuroimmunology & MS Meeting. It's a great opportunity to network with e…
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Looking for your next career challenge? 🔎 The UK DRI at Cardiff is seeking to appoint an outstanding established academic to lead the Centre 🏴 🗓️Deadline - 20 March 2025 Find out more 👉
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RT @MootazSalman: It's an absolute pleasure to host @TSpiresJones to @OxfordDPAG as part of HoD seminars. She gave a brillant talk about s…
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This week, we were excited to host a science showcase event in Parliament🙌 We welcomed MPs, Peers and their staff from all parties to meet our scientists & learn how we are transforming the lives of those affected by neurodegenerative conditions👉
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📽️⬇️Excellent summary by @EugenePDuff of his new paper, which finds people who had Covid-19 were more likely to have increased levels of blood biomarkers linked to faulty amyloid proteins - full story here👉
Dr @EugenePDuff, first author on the study from @ImperialBrains and @UKDRI, explains what these findings mean, and why the general public shouldn't be concerned.
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RT @AnneRowlClinic: ⬇️ We're recruiting for 3 fantastic job opportunities, looking for doctors, or recent graduates, interested in clinical…
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