Lewy Body Lab

A general principle of grant writing is that you should give the reader the information that they want when they want it. The idea follows 4 key propositions: Importance Success Value Competence Key resource that talks through this idea is The Research Funding Toolkit #RDStips

#ADPD2021 is coming up soon! Only a week left 📅 @VJNeurology will be hearing from the expert speakers so head over to 🧠VJNeurology.com🧠 to get involved! @adpdnet #Alzheimers #Parkinsons #Neurology #Neuroscience #Alz #EndAlz #MovementDisorders

A New Theory for How Memories Are Stored in the Brain The theory is based on the discovery of the protein molecule, talin, which contains switch-like domains that change shape in response to pressure in mechanical force by a cell. #neuroscience #science neurosciencenews.com/memory-storage…

Great course for those interested in LBD, free and online this year - sign up!

We’re delighted to share the programme for the #LewyBodyUK scientific conference on 15th June! Join us to hear about the latest LBD research. More details and book: lewybodyuk.eventbrite.co.uk A free online event, open to all including people living with LBD and carers

Can we really reduce the number of people living with dementia by 40%? alzheimersresearchuk.org/blog/can-we-re…

Have a read of the new interview with Professor Caleb Webber, UK DRI at Cardiff & OPDC Investigator. 👇

The BGS told the @LordsSTCom inquiry about our concerns regarding the long-term impact of the #COVID19 pandemic and the lockdown on older people’s health including 'worsening #frailty'. See the full report here: publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld5801/ldse…

#Polypharmacy is an important issue for older people’s healthcare. See BGS members @KeebleM and @OlderTrialsProf comments in @LordsSTCom's new report here publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld5801/ldse…

#NewPodcast 🎧 Check out our latest podcast, a discussion with Feyi Raimi-Abraham, CEO of @blackdementiaco, about the experiences of Black people with dementia in the UK and how we can improve diversity in research participants. Listen here: youtu.be/DUBkTOAYqnU

RNA-Seq analysis finds three types of #alzheimersdisease, distinguished by different pathologies and molecular drivers. @IcahnMountSinai ow.ly/Tqhn50D8Zi7

Booking now open for the Faculty of Old Age Psychiatry @rcpsychOldAge Annual Conference, 25-26 March Register now for latest research on dementia, medically unexplained symptoms and how to treat depression in older people. #OAPsych2021 bit.ly/OAPsych2021

#ADDFYearInReview Highlight #4: We reported on the latest finding from the #LancetCommission and launched our #CognitiveVitality Reports, a new resource of over 200 reports for researchers & clinicians evaluating brain supplements, drugs in development, and more.

What is #Shankhpushpi and can it really improve your memory? Head over to #CognitiveVitality to read our latest rating and find out: fal.cn/3bayU

In line with new evidence from @TheLancet Commission on #Dementia prevention, intervention & care, ADI is pleased to launch our new infographic on dementia risk factors. Download now: alz.co.uk/info/risk-fact…

Retinal thickness predicts the risk of cognitive decline in Parkinson's disease onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.100…

Certain diabetes drugs may reduce Parkinson’s risk Full story: uclhospitals.brc.nihr.ac.uk/news/certain-d…

3/5 These initial positive results led to plans for a larger clinical trial to assess the effects of #nabilone on agitation and brain inflammation, which was awarded @TheADDF’s Advances Clinical Trials Grant of $1.4M USD to move forward: alzdiscovery.org/news-room/anno…

Impaired metabolic brain networks associated with neurotransmission systems in the a-synuclein spectrum sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Jack et al. identify variables that predict future rates of tau PET accumulation in cognitively impaired and cognitively unimpaired individuals. bit.ly/35nTTNG