UK Dementia Research Institute
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The UK’s leading research institute transforming the lives of people affected by neurodegenerative conditions. Principally funded by the Medical Research Council.
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UK DRI Vision: Healthy brain ageing for all
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Hello Bluesky! 👋
We are the UK DRI, the UK's leading research institute transforming the lives of people affected by neurodegeneration 🧠
Find out more about our vision for a future prioritising healthy brain ageing for all 👉 buff.ly/42xTJCJ
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We are the UK DRI, the UK's leading research institute transforming the lives of people affected by neurodegeneration 🧠
Find out more about our vision for a future prioritising healthy brain ageing for all 👉 buff.ly/42xTJCJ
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2025 was quite the year for the UK DRI! 🙌
We celebrated new partnerships and launched fellowship schemes, welcomed internationally leading researchers to the institute, and showcased our science to a diverse range of audiences.
Explore the highlights 👉 buff.ly/DZArDCK
We celebrated new partnerships and launched fellowship schemes, welcomed internationally leading researchers to the institute, and showcased our science to a diverse range of audiences.
Explore the highlights 👉 buff.ly/DZArDCK
January 6, 2026 at 5:18 PM
2025 was quite the year for the UK DRI! 🙌
We celebrated new partnerships and launched fellowship schemes, welcomed internationally leading researchers to the institute, and showcased our science to a diverse range of audiences.
Explore the highlights 👉 buff.ly/DZArDCK
We celebrated new partnerships and launched fellowship schemes, welcomed internationally leading researchers to the institute, and showcased our science to a diverse range of audiences.
Explore the highlights 👉 buff.ly/DZArDCK
Huge congratulations to UK DRI alumnus Prof Kei Cho, who has been awarded an MBE in the King's New Year Honours! 👏 👏
We are delighted to announce that IoPPN scientists Prof Ann McNeill and Prof Kei Cho have received a CBE and MBE in the King’s New Years Honours 2026👏
🔗Read more: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/new-yea...
@kingscollegelondon.bsky.social @maudsleynhs.bsky.social @ukdri.ac.uk @kingshealth.bsky.social
🔗Read more: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/new-yea...
@kingscollegelondon.bsky.social @maudsleynhs.bsky.social @ukdri.ac.uk @kingshealth.bsky.social
New Years Honours for IoPPN scientists | King's College London
We are delighted to announce that Professor Ann McNeill and Professor Kei (Kwangwook) Cho have received awards in the King’s New Years Honours 2026.
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January 6, 2026 at 9:18 AM
Huge congratulations to UK DRI alumnus Prof Kei Cho, who has been awarded an MBE in the King's New Year Honours! 👏 👏
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📢 Registration for our second UK Glia meeting (8–9 June 2026) is open! Abstracts must be submitted by 16 Jan. 👉 www.physoc.org/events/uk-gl... Our next speaker is Giles Hardingham from UK DRI @ukdri.ac.uk and the University of Edinburgh @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social
January 5, 2026 at 12:07 PM
📢 Registration for our second UK Glia meeting (8–9 June 2026) is open! Abstracts must be submitted by 16 Jan. 👉 www.physoc.org/events/uk-gl... Our next speaker is Giles Hardingham from UK DRI @ukdri.ac.uk and the University of Edinburgh @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social
💫 A top highlight from last year was the official launch of our new Centre dedicated to revolutionising understanding and treatment of vascular dementia, in partnership with the British Heart Foundation ♥️
Find out more 👉 youtu.be/g8KLVN1ODfs?...
Find out more 👉 youtu.be/g8KLVN1ODfs?...
BHF - UK DRI Centre for Vascular Dementia Research
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January 5, 2026 at 1:04 PM
💫 A top highlight from last year was the official launch of our new Centre dedicated to revolutionising understanding and treatment of vascular dementia, in partnership with the British Heart Foundation ♥️
Find out more 👉 youtu.be/g8KLVN1ODfs?...
Find out more 👉 youtu.be/g8KLVN1ODfs?...
Season's greetings from the UK DRI! ✨
We hope everyone has a restful and enjoyable festive season.
We’re now closed until 5 January 2026, and won’t be monitoring our channels.
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We hope everyone has a restful and enjoyable festive season.
We’re now closed until 5 January 2026, and won’t be monitoring our channels.
🔬 Image by Shekhar Kedia
December 23, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Season's greetings from the UK DRI! ✨
We hope everyone has a restful and enjoyable festive season.
We’re now closed until 5 January 2026, and won’t be monitoring our channels.
🔬 Image by Shekhar Kedia
We hope everyone has a restful and enjoyable festive season.
We’re now closed until 5 January 2026, and won’t be monitoring our channels.
🔬 Image by Shekhar Kedia
💡We're hiring!💡
Opportunity for a Research Assistant to join @soyonhonglab.bsky.social (UK DRI at UCL).
The Hong Lab investigates glia-immune mechanisms of synapse loss in age-related neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
🗓️ Deadline: 7 Jan 2026
👉 lnkd.in/eQiEeipU
Opportunity for a Research Assistant to join @soyonhonglab.bsky.social (UK DRI at UCL).
The Hong Lab investigates glia-immune mechanisms of synapse loss in age-related neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
🗓️ Deadline: 7 Jan 2026
👉 lnkd.in/eQiEeipU
December 23, 2025 at 9:30 AM
💡We're hiring!💡
Opportunity for a Research Assistant to join @soyonhonglab.bsky.social (UK DRI at UCL).
The Hong Lab investigates glia-immune mechanisms of synapse loss in age-related neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
🗓️ Deadline: 7 Jan 2026
👉 lnkd.in/eQiEeipU
Opportunity for a Research Assistant to join @soyonhonglab.bsky.social (UK DRI at UCL).
The Hong Lab investigates glia-immune mechanisms of synapse loss in age-related neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
🗓️ Deadline: 7 Jan 2026
👉 lnkd.in/eQiEeipU
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🎉 Don’t miss the second UK Glia meeting, 8–9 June 2026! Registration open now, abstracts close 16 Jan. 🔗 www.physoc.org/events/uk-gl... In this post, it is our pleasure to introduce our next speaker, David Attwell, professor at UCL @ucl.ac.uk and UKDRI @ukdri.ac.uk
December 22, 2025 at 12:11 PM
🎉 Don’t miss the second UK Glia meeting, 8–9 June 2026! Registration open now, abstracts close 16 Jan. 🔗 www.physoc.org/events/uk-gl... In this post, it is our pleasure to introduce our next speaker, David Attwell, professor at UCL @ucl.ac.uk and UKDRI @ukdri.ac.uk
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Fully funded PhD at @ukdri.ac.uk UCL, London, studying astrocyte microglia crosstalk and synaptic loss in Alzheimer disease.
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www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/phd-astr...
PhD: Astrocyte-Microglia Crosstalk in Alzheimer’s
Fully funded PhD at UK Dementia Research Institute UCL, London, studying astrocyte microglia crosstalk and synaptic loss in Alzheimer disease.
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk
December 18, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Fully funded PhD at @ukdri.ac.uk UCL, London, studying astrocyte microglia crosstalk and synaptic loss in Alzheimer disease.
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Research Technician Vacancy, UCL @ukdri.ac.uk London. Supports Bourdenx Lab using spatial biology, single cell and imaging methods to study ageing and dementia mechanisms. Closing date: 6th January
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Research Technician: Age-related loss of cellular fitness
Research Technician, UCL London. Supports Bourdenx Lab using spatial biology, single cell and imaging methods to study ageing and dementia mechanisms.
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk
December 18, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Research Technician Vacancy, UCL @ukdri.ac.uk London. Supports Bourdenx Lab using spatial biology, single cell and imaging methods to study ageing and dementia mechanisms. Closing date: 6th January
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⭐️ Congratulations to all the winners of our annual Recognition Prizes, announced last week during our annual conference! ⭐️
The prizes are designed to highlight excellence across the institute in a range of categories.
Find out more about the winners here 👉 tinyurl.com/4catt2xu
The prizes are designed to highlight excellence across the institute in a range of categories.
Find out more about the winners here 👉 tinyurl.com/4catt2xu
UK DRI Recognition Prizes 2025 announced
We are delighted to announce the winners of the 2025 UK DRI Recognition Prizes, awarded last week at our annual conference, Connectome.
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December 19, 2025 at 4:43 PM
⭐️ Congratulations to all the winners of our annual Recognition Prizes, announced last week during our annual conference! ⭐️
The prizes are designed to highlight excellence across the institute in a range of categories.
Find out more about the winners here 👉 tinyurl.com/4catt2xu
The prizes are designed to highlight excellence across the institute in a range of categories.
Find out more about the winners here 👉 tinyurl.com/4catt2xu
What a year it's been! 👏
In 2025, we have launched new centres, welcomed world-leading scientists, delivered clinical trial breakthroughs & developed new tools & technologies.
Read our round-up to discover how we're driving progress for people affected by dementia⬇️
www.ukdri.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
In 2025, we have launched new centres, welcomed world-leading scientists, delivered clinical trial breakthroughs & developed new tools & technologies.
Read our round-up to discover how we're driving progress for people affected by dementia⬇️
www.ukdri.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
UK DRI in 2025: A year of discovery, growth and impact
From welcoming new leaders and launching major centres, to advancing discoveries in the lab and delivering impact in the clinic, our researchers continued to push the boundaries of what is possible in...
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December 18, 2025 at 4:43 PM
What a year it's been! 👏
In 2025, we have launched new centres, welcomed world-leading scientists, delivered clinical trial breakthroughs & developed new tools & technologies.
Read our round-up to discover how we're driving progress for people affected by dementia⬇️
www.ukdri.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
In 2025, we have launched new centres, welcomed world-leading scientists, delivered clinical trial breakthroughs & developed new tools & technologies.
Read our round-up to discover how we're driving progress for people affected by dementia⬇️
www.ukdri.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
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New drugs could selectively target Huntington’s disease-causing forms of the huntingtin gene – potentially preventing the expansion of protein that is toxic to cells.
We’re funding this drug development project led by Prof Sarah Tabrizi as part of the @ukdri.ac.uk Translation Awards.
We’re funding this drug development project led by Prof Sarah Tabrizi as part of the @ukdri.ac.uk Translation Awards.
December 16, 2025 at 9:15 AM
New drugs could selectively target Huntington’s disease-causing forms of the huntingtin gene – potentially preventing the expansion of protein that is toxic to cells.
We’re funding this drug development project led by Prof Sarah Tabrizi as part of the @ukdri.ac.uk Translation Awards.
We’re funding this drug development project led by Prof Sarah Tabrizi as part of the @ukdri.ac.uk Translation Awards.
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We're pleased to share the latest Euan MacDonald Centre newsletter - a great snapshot of our last 6 months of MND research, collaboration & community.
#ALS #SMA #MND #research #science
@edinunineuro.bsky.social @ukdri.ac.uk
View the newsletter here👇🏽
www.euanmacdonaldcentre.org/about/news/w...
#ALS #SMA #MND #research #science
@edinunineuro.bsky.social @ukdri.ac.uk
View the newsletter here👇🏽
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Winter 2025 newsletter | The Euan MacDonald Centre
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December 15, 2025 at 1:14 PM
We're pleased to share the latest Euan MacDonald Centre newsletter - a great snapshot of our last 6 months of MND research, collaboration & community.
#ALS #SMA #MND #research #science
@edinunineuro.bsky.social @ukdri.ac.uk
View the newsletter here👇🏽
www.euanmacdonaldcentre.org/about/news/w...
#ALS #SMA #MND #research #science
@edinunineuro.bsky.social @ukdri.ac.uk
View the newsletter here👇🏽
www.euanmacdonaldcentre.org/about/news/w...
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Congratulations @drmfarag.bsky.social from @ucl-hd.bsky.social! 👏 @ukdri.ac.uk @uclqsion.bsky.social @uclbrainscience.bsky.social @uclnews.bsky.social @ucl.ac.uk 🔗 www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...
Dr Mena Farag awarded a UK DRI Recognition Prize 2025
We're delighted that Dr Mena Farag (UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology) was awarded the UK DRI PhD Prize on 9th December 2025 at Connectome 2025.
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December 17, 2025 at 3:50 PM
🧠 UK DRI research is helping to shape global conversations on brain disease 🧠
Prof Sarah Tabrizi, UK DRI at UCL is featured in @nature.com 10, a list of people who shaped science in 2025.
Read more in here 👉 www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Prof Sarah Tabrizi, UK DRI at UCL is featured in @nature.com 10, a list of people who shaped science in 2025.
Read more in here 👉 www.nature.com/articles/d41...
‘Giant step forward’ for Huntington’s — the scientist behind the first gene therapy
Sarah Tabrizi is part of Nature’s 10, a list of people who shaped science in 2025.
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December 16, 2025 at 9:03 AM
🧠 UK DRI research is helping to shape global conversations on brain disease 🧠
Prof Sarah Tabrizi, UK DRI at UCL is featured in @nature.com 10, a list of people who shaped science in 2025.
Read more in here 👉 www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Prof Sarah Tabrizi, UK DRI at UCL is featured in @nature.com 10, a list of people who shaped science in 2025.
Read more in here 👉 www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Is sleep key to slowing Alzheimer's progression?
Prof Nir Grossman & Prof Derk-Jan Dijk hosted ITV's Martin Stew at the Sleep Research Centre, @uniofsurrey.bsky.social
The team discussed their research exploring the link between sleep & brain activity in Alzheimer's⬇️
www.itv.com/news/2025-12...
Prof Nir Grossman & Prof Derk-Jan Dijk hosted ITV's Martin Stew at the Sleep Research Centre, @uniofsurrey.bsky.social
The team discussed their research exploring the link between sleep & brain activity in Alzheimer's⬇️
www.itv.com/news/2025-12...
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December 15, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Is sleep key to slowing Alzheimer's progression?
Prof Nir Grossman & Prof Derk-Jan Dijk hosted ITV's Martin Stew at the Sleep Research Centre, @uniofsurrey.bsky.social
The team discussed their research exploring the link between sleep & brain activity in Alzheimer's⬇️
www.itv.com/news/2025-12...
Prof Nir Grossman & Prof Derk-Jan Dijk hosted ITV's Martin Stew at the Sleep Research Centre, @uniofsurrey.bsky.social
The team discussed their research exploring the link between sleep & brain activity in Alzheimer's⬇️
www.itv.com/news/2025-12...
Look out for Dr Nir Grossman (UK DRI at Imperial) & Prof Derk-Jan Dijk (UK DRI Care Research & Technology) on ITV News tonight at around 7pm!
Discussing their research into how the brain falls asleep, and how it could be applied to develop innovative new therapies for dementia.
Discussing their research into how the brain falls asleep, and how it could be applied to develop innovative new therapies for dementia.
December 12, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Look out for Dr Nir Grossman (UK DRI at Imperial) & Prof Derk-Jan Dijk (UK DRI Care Research & Technology) on ITV News tonight at around 7pm!
Discussing their research into how the brain falls asleep, and how it could be applied to develop innovative new therapies for dementia.
Discussing their research into how the brain falls asleep, and how it could be applied to develop innovative new therapies for dementia.
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🚨 Don’t miss out! Registration is open for the UK Glia 2026 meeting, 8–9 June. Abstracts due 16 Jan. 🔗 www.physoc.org/events/uk-gl.... In this post, we would like to highlight our second keynote speaker, Baljit Khakh, from UCLA and DRI Cardiff @ukdri.ac.uk! baljitkhakhlab.healthsciences.ucla.edu
December 12, 2025 at 12:15 PM
🚨 Don’t miss out! Registration is open for the UK Glia 2026 meeting, 8–9 June. Abstracts due 16 Jan. 🔗 www.physoc.org/events/uk-gl.... In this post, we would like to highlight our second keynote speaker, Baljit Khakh, from UCLA and DRI Cardiff @ukdri.ac.uk! baljitkhakhlab.healthsciences.ucla.edu
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⭐️The winter edition of our biannual newsletter is out now!⭐️
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December 12, 2025 at 9:39 AM
⭐️The winter edition of our biannual newsletter is out now!⭐️
Take a look 👉 edin.ac/48QllUW
Subscribe on our website to receive the next newsletter directly by email: edin.ac/44K2zxB
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@ukdri.ac.uk researchers are testing an RNA-editing technique that could help prevent the expansion of the most common genetic cause of ALS and FTD.
This fascinating research is one of 5 projects we’re funding as part of the UK DRI Translation Awards.
This fascinating research is one of 5 projects we’re funding as part of the UK DRI Translation Awards.
December 2, 2025 at 9:15 AM
@ukdri.ac.uk researchers are testing an RNA-editing technique that could help prevent the expansion of the most common genetic cause of ALS and FTD.
This fascinating research is one of 5 projects we’re funding as part of the UK DRI Translation Awards.
This fascinating research is one of 5 projects we’re funding as part of the UK DRI Translation Awards.
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Well done to @jenniferepalmer.bsky.social who's been awarded the @ukdri.ac.uk PhD prize, given to researchers whose work has significantly advanced the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of dementia and neurodegenerative diseases. 👏👏👏
December 11, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Well done to @jenniferepalmer.bsky.social who's been awarded the @ukdri.ac.uk PhD prize, given to researchers whose work has significantly advanced the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of dementia and neurodegenerative diseases. 👏👏👏
That’s a wrap on Connectome 2025! 👏
Today has been another fantastic day, with special thanks to our keynote Prof Christian Haas, and Charles Sabine OBE who gave a powerful talk about his lived experience of Huntington's disease.
Thank you to everyone who made it such a great event!
Today has been another fantastic day, with special thanks to our keynote Prof Christian Haas, and Charles Sabine OBE who gave a powerful talk about his lived experience of Huntington's disease.
Thank you to everyone who made it such a great event!
December 10, 2025 at 4:32 PM
That’s a wrap on Connectome 2025! 👏
Today has been another fantastic day, with special thanks to our keynote Prof Christian Haas, and Charles Sabine OBE who gave a powerful talk about his lived experience of Huntington's disease.
Thank you to everyone who made it such a great event!
Today has been another fantastic day, with special thanks to our keynote Prof Christian Haas, and Charles Sabine OBE who gave a powerful talk about his lived experience of Huntington's disease.
Thank you to everyone who made it such a great event!
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Very important conversations happening at the U.K. DRI conference today. @rorycj.bsky.social @ukdri.ac.uk
December 9, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Very important conversations happening at the U.K. DRI conference today. @rorycj.bsky.social @ukdri.ac.uk
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Great to hear from the Brilliant @rorycj.bsky.social on the fight against Parkinson's. Certainly Brilliant, not Bonkers @uclbrainscience.bsky.social @uclqsion.bsky.social @ukdri.ac.uk
December 9, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Great to hear from the Brilliant @rorycj.bsky.social on the fight against Parkinson's. Certainly Brilliant, not Bonkers @uclbrainscience.bsky.social @uclqsion.bsky.social @ukdri.ac.uk
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Fantastic panal piscussion with @rorycj.bsky.social at @ukdri.ac.uk Connectome conference today! From #mitochondria to #Parkinson's to dust bins!
December 9, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Fantastic panal piscussion with @rorycj.bsky.social at @ukdri.ac.uk Connectome conference today! From #mitochondria to #Parkinson's to dust bins!