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Adam Smith
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#Dementia Research at University College London - creator of Dementia Researcher supporting ECR Careers.

https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk
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Really enjoyed hosting this podcast exploring UTIs in dementia. Fascinating conversation about how engineering, biology and care research are coming together to build new ways to spot infection sooner. Loads of potential to improve lives.

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Dementia Researcher: Detecting UTIs Early in Dementia
In this episode of the Dementia Researcher podcast, host Adam Smith chats with with Professor Paul Freemont and researcher Tom Adam from the UK Dementia Research Institute at Imperial College...
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February 7, 2026 at 7:53 PM
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Last chance for an #AAICNeuro Manchester Conference Place - everything #dementia biomarkers - join us on the 26th Feb - registration closes at midnight

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AAIC Neuroscience Next 2026 – Manchester Hub General Registration Form
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January 28, 2026 at 4:49 PM
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Hallucinations are a recognised part of Lewy body dementia, yet many carers say they felt unprepared when they began. Adam Smith @betterresearch.bsky.social reflects on why that matters.

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Adam Smith - Living alongside Hallucinations
Adam Smith - Living alongside Hallucinations
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January 28, 2026 at 2:03 PM
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Don't wait until the 30th January to register for #AAICNeuro Manchester. We expect the remaining tickets to all sell out this week.

Signup today for a free 1 day conference focussing on the latest biomarkers for #dementia, with over 75 talks and posters.

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AAIC Neuroscience Next 2026 - UK Hub Registration
Register to attend the UK Hub of Neuroscience Next 2026
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January 19, 2026 at 9:14 AM
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Almost full. Fewer than 50 places left for the UK hub of AAIC Neuroscience Next 2026 in Manchester. Free to attend. Biomarkers focused #AAICNeuro. Register before places go 👉

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January 16, 2026 at 10:13 AM
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Dementia is complex Care needs to be too Read Dr Tom Russ on why no single specialty has all the answers

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Dementia Researcher Blogs: Dr Tom Russ - Which medical specialty should treat and research dementia?
Dr Tom Russ narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher.In this blog, Tom reflects on how dementia has traditionally been treated and researched within different medical specialties. Drawing ...
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January 7, 2026 at 4:38 PM
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Moderating tonight at 8pm GMT. Join our debate on whether limiting researchers working hours can reduce burnout or if it places unnecessary limits on autonomy. Watch live, share your questions, and vote.

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Dementia Researcher Communities
Login to Dementia Researcher Communities community via email or SSO today.
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December 3, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Registration is now open for #AAICNeuro 2026 (23-26 Feb 2026) with hybrid participation + a UK Hub day in Manchester focused on biomarkers in dementia research - 26th February - Free event.

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📣 Registration Now Open for AAIC Neuroscience Next 2026 - DEMENTIA RESEARCHER
Register now for Neuroscience Next 2026, 23–26 Feb. Join the global virtual programme and our UK Hub in Manchester on 26 Feb, focused on biomarker advances.
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November 23, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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Imagine if your dementia assessment was based only on your attempt to draw a clock Peter Connelly shows why we need more than a wonky circle and a few numbers.

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Dr Peter Connelly - Blog – Cognitive Testing
Dr Peter Connelly explores what cognitive tests can and cannot tell us about dementia and daily life and asks how we should really assess change in function.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Join our debate tonight at 8pm on research funding with @byroncreese.bsky.social and Subhashisa Swain as they explore peer review and lottery ideas. All welcome.

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Dementia Researcher Salon Debate - Rethinking Research Funding: Peer Review vs. Lottery
Dementia Researcher Salon Debate - Rethinking Research Funding: Peer Review vs. Lottery
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November 19, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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We all joke about meetings that should have been emails, but what about the emails that should have been a meeting? Sometimes a five-minute chat saves five days of nonsense. A few thoughts on @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social Community.

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Emails That Should Have Been a Meeting - Adam Smith
Emails That Should Have Been a Meeting - Adam Smith
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November 10, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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Join us at #AAICNeuro in Manchester on the 26th February 2026 for a free Conference exploring the latest in Biomarkers to improve #Dementia diagnosis. Covering everything from Neuroimaging, Blood, Cognitive Testing, Technology, Physiology and more.

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📣 Registration Now Open for AAIC Neuroscience Next 2026 - DEMENTIA RESEARCHER
Register now for Neuroscience Next 2026, 23–26 Feb. Join the global virtual programme and our UK Hub in Manchester on 26 Feb, focused on biomarker advances.
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October 16, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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XXplored - Why Sex Matters and What we've Ignored in Brain Ageing
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October 16, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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Make the best of your next big conference trip!

If you're coming to the #ARUKconf on 24-25 February, why not stay longer in Manchester for #AAICNeuro? It's a fantastic chance for ECRs to grow, connect, and network. Don’t miss it!

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AAIC Neuroscience Next | Alzheimer’s Association
AAIC Neuroscience Next is a global, no-cost hybrid conference that showcases the work of early-career Alzheimer's and dementia researchers and clinicians.
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October 3, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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10 days left to submit your abstract for #AAICNeuro covering all areas of #dementia research & if you're in the UK we're keen to encourage submissions on any areas of biomarkers, from neuroimaging, blood, cognitive testing, tech + more (+ its FREE)

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AAIC Neuroscience Next 2026: Call for Abstracts
Abstract submissions are open for AAIC Neuroscience Next 2026, 23–26 Feb. Share your neuroscience research with peers and leaders worldwide. Submit by 22 Oct.
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October 13, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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The @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social poll results reminded me that impact is not just about reach. Sometimes helping fewer people, but more deeply, matters most. I wrote a lmicro blog to reflect on impact.

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Adam Smith - What Does It Mean To Help
Adam Smith - What Does It Mean To Help
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October 9, 2025 at 10:53 PM
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Registration is now open for #AAICNeuro... join us in Manchester on the 24th / 25th Feb for the brilliant @alzheimersresearchuk.org Conference & then on the 26th for AAIC Neuroscience Next. Two events, Three days, all in the 'Capital of the North'.

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AAIC Neuroscience Next 2026 – Manchester, UK
AAIC Neuroscience Next 2026 Manchester, UK HUB. Uniting researchers and clinicans interested in new and developing biomarkers for the diagnosis of Dementia.
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October 7, 2025 at 7:37 AM
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From piano to lo-fi, Adam Smith @betterresearch.bsky.social uses structure and science to create a reliable study playlist. Discover his approach (and checkout the playlist) in our latest blog.

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Adam Smith - Blog – The Perfect Study Playlist
Adam Smith shares how he built a study playlist that improves focus, drawing on science, structure, and his own trial and error.
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September 23, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Sparky still has more fans than me, but Twitter’s community spirit feels gone. Wrote about it in the @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social community.
October 2, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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Just released our new podcast looking ahead to #AAICNeuro 2026 🎧 Talking hubs, abstracts & why Manchester will shine.

Abstracts open on the 22nd October - UK particuarly keen see your work on ALL areas of #dementia biomarkers.

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Dementia Researcher: The Road To AAIC Neuroscience Next 2026
In this episode of the Dementia Researcher podcast, host Adam Smith discusses the upcoming AAIC Neuroscience Next Conference with guests Tricia Nicholson, Dr Amanda Heslgrave, and Kalli Mavr...
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September 13, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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I’ve written a short blog on the Dementia Researcher Community, discussing efficient research systems, fragility, and why resilience matters. Have a read and share your thoughts.

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Adam Smith - The Hidden Cost of Lean Projects
Adam Smith - The Hidden Cost of Lean Projects
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September 7, 2025 at 9:44 AM
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I wrote a mini blog about how sci-fi gadgets go from “that’s impossible” to “now sold at Argos” – and what that means for dementia research.

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How Science Fiction Inspires Real Science - Adam Smith
How Science Fiction Inspires Real Science - Adam Smith
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August 30, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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I've written a short pice on workplace bullying in academia, the quiet kind that hides behind “high standards”, and what early career researchers can do if it happens to them.

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When the Bully in in the LAB - Adam Smith
When the Bully in in the LAB - Adam Smith
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August 11, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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I wrote a blog for anyone going to #AAIC25 for the first time or thinking of attending online.

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Adam Smith - Blog – AAIC 2025, Big, Busy and Worth It
Adam Smith shares reflections and tips for navigating AAIC 2025 in Toronto – a conference that’s big, full on, and genuinely worth the effort.
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July 14, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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My good friends daughter has been in hospital for 2yrs, getting the vital help after suffering from the worst kind of mental health crisis. Now at just 17, she’s try to turn her recovery into something extraordinary - she need your help and funding.

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Donate to From Inpatient to Inspiration: Help Me Build a New Beginning, organized by Freya Kotting
Hi, I’m Freya. For the last two years, I’ve been an inpatient… Freya Kotting needs your support for From Inpatient to Inspiration: Help Me Build a New Beginning
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July 10, 2025 at 9:23 PM