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Adam Smith
@betterresearch.bsky.social
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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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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
YouTube video by Dementia Researcher
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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
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🗣️ Join our next Salon Webinar: Listening & Communication Skills in #Dementia Research with Soumilee Chaudhuri & @russellchander.bsky.social

📅 Wed 26 June, 8pm BST

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Dementia Researcher Salon - Listening and Communication Skills
Dementia Researcher Salon - Listening and Communication Skills
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June 23, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Why does great dementia research so often stop short of real-world use? Adam Smith @betterresearch.bsky.social shares five practical ways to close the gap. Read now:

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Adam Smith - Blog – Closing the Gap Between Research and Implementation
Adam Smith explores why promising research so often fails to reach practice and shares five practical ways to help ensure your findings are adopted and used.
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June 23, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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🎥 Early video release- Dr Sarah Kate Smith joins Trevor Salomon and Dr Pippa Collins to discuss brain health, risk reduction, and dementia prevention. In the last show of this seasons @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social @nihrarcs.bsky.social Minds in Motion Podcasts.

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Minds in Motion: Dr Sarah Kate Smith - Brain Health & Dementia Prevention
YouTube video by Dementia Researcher
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June 20, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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Dementia Researcher Community - Publish or Perish: Does It Still Apply?
Dementia Researcher Community - Publish or Perish: Does It Still Apply?
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June 18, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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Tonight at 8pm I’m hosting two brilliant minds from @officialuom.bsky.social to explore equity, diversity & inclusion in dementia research. Not just buzzwords. Essential science. #DementiaResearch #EDI #SalonWebinar

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Dementia Researcher Salon - The Importance of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Dementia Researcher Salon - The Importance of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
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June 18, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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Dementia Researcher: Clinical opportunity for Blood-based Biomarkers
In this episode of the Dementia Researcher podcast, host Dr Amanda Heslegrave leads an insightful discussion on one of the most promising developments in dementia diagnostics: blood-based biomarker...
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June 16, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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Who needs Netflix when you’ve got two packed podcast episodes sharing highlights from the #ADPD2025 Conference?
Grab a cuppa and get your neuro fix ☕🧬

Part One - youtu.be/fOsiGjXvBPA
Part Two - youtu.be/PghjSzaamnc
April 14, 2025 at 8:37 AM
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🚨 NEW PAPER: must-read for researchers, funders & institutions 🚨

👩‍🔬 >50% of female dementia researchers experience sexism in their careers.
🏫 5x more respondents found their institution NOT helpful than helpful in addressing this.

➡️ Learn more: alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Experiences and perceptions of sexism in dementia research careers: A global cross‐sectional survey
INTRODUCTION Sexism is prevalent in academia and is a crucial factor driving women out of the academic workforce. However, sexism in dementia research remains underexplored. This study aimed to unde.....
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April 13, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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"The most experienced form of sexism was “Double standards,” indicated by ≈ 70% of respondents (n = 85). “Microaggressions” were the second most common. “Misogyny” and “Benevolent sexism” (contributing to the stereotype of gender roles) were also prevalent."
April 13, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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When asked how helpful employers were when issues of sexism were raised… only 6% found them helpful…
April 13, 2025 at 7:19 AM