UK Dementia Research Institute
@ukdri.ac.uk
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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Research in the Hall Lab aims to untangle if and how the balance between the brain’s energy supply and demand shapes its activity.
🗓️ Deadline: 4 January 2026
Find out more 👉 tinyurl.com/2d87md28
Research in the Hall Lab aims to untangle if and how the balance between the brain’s energy supply and demand shapes its activity.
🗓️ Deadline: 4 January 2026
Find out more 👉 tinyurl.com/2d87md28
November 26, 2025 at 9:19 AM
🌟Job opportunity 🌟
Research in the Hall Lab aims to untangle if and how the balance between the brain’s energy supply and demand shapes its activity.
🗓️ Deadline: 4 January 2026
Find out more 👉 tinyurl.com/2d87md28
Research in the Hall Lab aims to untangle if and how the balance between the brain’s energy supply and demand shapes its activity.
🗓️ Deadline: 4 January 2026
Find out more 👉 tinyurl.com/2d87md28
A new clinical trial, led by Prof David Hunt (UK DRI at Edinburgh), is set to test whether vaccination against a common virus found in almost all people with multiple sclerosis (MS) could help treat the condition.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:18 PM
A new clinical trial, led by Prof David Hunt (UK DRI at Edinburgh), is set to test whether vaccination against a common virus found in almost all people with multiple sclerosis (MS) could help treat the condition.
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Read the full story👉 buff.ly/rxLlG8x
Very excited to share the news today that Professor Baljit Khakh will become the new Centre Director of the UK DRI at Cardiff University!
Read our full announcement 👉 www.ukdri.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
Read our full announcement 👉 www.ukdri.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
November 24, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Very excited to share the news today that Professor Baljit Khakh will become the new Centre Director of the UK DRI at Cardiff University!
Read our full announcement 👉 www.ukdri.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
Read our full announcement 👉 www.ukdri.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
Scientists led by Dr Blanca Díaz Castro (UK DRI at Edinburgh) have explored how specialised cells within the blood-brain barrier interact and how this interaction alters during inflammation and disease.
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Read the full story 👉 buff.ly/XYSwoHx
November 21, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Scientists led by Dr Blanca Díaz Castro (UK DRI at Edinburgh) have explored how specialised cells within the blood-brain barrier interact and how this interaction alters during inflammation and disease.
Read the full story 👉 buff.ly/XYSwoHx
Read the full story 👉 buff.ly/XYSwoHx
🌟Job opportunity 🌟
Applications are invited for a fully funded PhD studentship in the UK Dementia Research Institute at UCL.
The PhD project will aim to uncover astrocyte-microglia crosstalk in Alzheimer’s disease.
🗓️ Deadline: 5 January
Find out more 👉 tinyurl.com/3796z55e
Applications are invited for a fully funded PhD studentship in the UK Dementia Research Institute at UCL.
The PhD project will aim to uncover astrocyte-microglia crosstalk in Alzheimer’s disease.
🗓️ Deadline: 5 January
Find out more 👉 tinyurl.com/3796z55e
November 19, 2025 at 11:29 AM
🌟Job opportunity 🌟
Applications are invited for a fully funded PhD studentship in the UK Dementia Research Institute at UCL.
The PhD project will aim to uncover astrocyte-microglia crosstalk in Alzheimer’s disease.
🗓️ Deadline: 5 January
Find out more 👉 tinyurl.com/3796z55e
Applications are invited for a fully funded PhD studentship in the UK Dementia Research Institute at UCL.
The PhD project will aim to uncover astrocyte-microglia crosstalk in Alzheimer’s disease.
🗓️ Deadline: 5 January
Find out more 👉 tinyurl.com/3796z55e
Huge congratulations to Prof Sarah Tabrizi, who has been awarded the @britishneuro.bsky.social Outstanding Contribution to Neuroscience Award for 2025! 🎉 👏
The award recognises Prof Tabrizi’s pioneering work translating genetic discoveries into potential therapies for Huntington’s👉 buff.ly/krZuy4x
The award recognises Prof Tabrizi’s pioneering work translating genetic discoveries into potential therapies for Huntington’s👉 buff.ly/krZuy4x
November 17, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Huge congratulations to Prof Sarah Tabrizi, who has been awarded the @britishneuro.bsky.social Outstanding Contribution to Neuroscience Award for 2025! 🎉 👏
The award recognises Prof Tabrizi’s pioneering work translating genetic discoveries into potential therapies for Huntington’s👉 buff.ly/krZuy4x
The award recognises Prof Tabrizi’s pioneering work translating genetic discoveries into potential therapies for Huntington’s👉 buff.ly/krZuy4x
Can we repair the ageing brain? 🧠
The UK DRI's Prof Bart De Strooper and Prof Julie Williams join Prof Sonia Gandhi, @rorycj.bsky.social and host Brian Cox to discuss dementia and the ageing brain on the latest episode of @crick.ac.uk's new podcast 'A Question of Science' 🎙️👉 buff.ly/WymdYJ6
The UK DRI's Prof Bart De Strooper and Prof Julie Williams join Prof Sonia Gandhi, @rorycj.bsky.social and host Brian Cox to discuss dementia and the ageing brain on the latest episode of @crick.ac.uk's new podcast 'A Question of Science' 🎙️👉 buff.ly/WymdYJ6
November 14, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Can we repair the ageing brain? 🧠
The UK DRI's Prof Bart De Strooper and Prof Julie Williams join Prof Sonia Gandhi, @rorycj.bsky.social and host Brian Cox to discuss dementia and the ageing brain on the latest episode of @crick.ac.uk's new podcast 'A Question of Science' 🎙️👉 buff.ly/WymdYJ6
The UK DRI's Prof Bart De Strooper and Prof Julie Williams join Prof Sonia Gandhi, @rorycj.bsky.social and host Brian Cox to discuss dementia and the ageing brain on the latest episode of @crick.ac.uk's new podcast 'A Question of Science' 🎙️👉 buff.ly/WymdYJ6
🔬Research highlight 🔬
New work from Dr. Alexi Nott and the team at the UK DRI at Imperial reveals that different brain cell types contribute to dementia risk in unique ways.
Learn more 👉 lnkd.in/eDABR375
New work from Dr. Alexi Nott and the team at the UK DRI at Imperial reveals that different brain cell types contribute to dementia risk in unique ways.
Learn more 👉 lnkd.in/eDABR375
November 14, 2025 at 4:27 PM
🔬Research highlight 🔬
New work from Dr. Alexi Nott and the team at the UK DRI at Imperial reveals that different brain cell types contribute to dementia risk in unique ways.
Learn more 👉 lnkd.in/eDABR375
New work from Dr. Alexi Nott and the team at the UK DRI at Imperial reveals that different brain cell types contribute to dementia risk in unique ways.
Learn more 👉 lnkd.in/eDABR375
🌟Job opportunity 🌟
We're seeking a Research Technician to join the Biomarker Factory team to ensure that samples for biomarker projects are handled correctly, measured in an accurate and timely manner, and their results reported
Deadline: 26 November
Find out more tinyurl.com/bdxz8ddj
We're seeking a Research Technician to join the Biomarker Factory team to ensure that samples for biomarker projects are handled correctly, measured in an accurate and timely manner, and their results reported
Deadline: 26 November
Find out more tinyurl.com/bdxz8ddj
November 13, 2025 at 5:21 PM
🌟Job opportunity 🌟
We're seeking a Research Technician to join the Biomarker Factory team to ensure that samples for biomarker projects are handled correctly, measured in an accurate and timely manner, and their results reported
Deadline: 26 November
Find out more tinyurl.com/bdxz8ddj
We're seeking a Research Technician to join the Biomarker Factory team to ensure that samples for biomarker projects are handled correctly, measured in an accurate and timely manner, and their results reported
Deadline: 26 November
Find out more tinyurl.com/bdxz8ddj
A team led by Blanca Díaz Castro (UK DRI at Edinburgh) has uncovered how specialised cells in the blood-brain barrier communicate, and how that dialogue changes during inflammation & disease.
The research could lead to new therapeutic targets👉 buff.ly/jXxViZO
The research could lead to new therapeutic targets👉 buff.ly/jXxViZO
November 12, 2025 at 5:18 PM
A team led by Blanca Díaz Castro (UK DRI at Edinburgh) has uncovered how specialised cells in the blood-brain barrier communicate, and how that dialogue changes during inflammation & disease.
The research could lead to new therapeutic targets👉 buff.ly/jXxViZO
The research could lead to new therapeutic targets👉 buff.ly/jXxViZO
Have you ever wondered what the differences are between conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s and motor neuron disease? 🤔
Listen or watch the latest episode from 'Between the Signals' now 👉 www.ukdri.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
Listen or watch the latest episode from 'Between the Signals' now 👉 www.ukdri.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
November 11, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Have you ever wondered what the differences are between conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s and motor neuron disease? 🤔
Listen or watch the latest episode from 'Between the Signals' now 👉 www.ukdri.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
Listen or watch the latest episode from 'Between the Signals' now 👉 www.ukdri.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
Fantastic to attend the @womeninneurouk.bsky.social awards on Friday evening! 🥳
Congratulations to all the winners including Prof Valentina Escott-Price (UK DRI at Cardiff), & @drruthdobson.bsky.social
who was awarded the UK DRI-sponsored 'Leading Researcher Award: Sex/Gender in Neuroscience' 👏 🎉
Congratulations to all the winners including Prof Valentina Escott-Price (UK DRI at Cardiff), & @drruthdobson.bsky.social
who was awarded the UK DRI-sponsored 'Leading Researcher Award: Sex/Gender in Neuroscience' 👏 🎉
November 10, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Fantastic to attend the @womeninneurouk.bsky.social awards on Friday evening! 🥳
Congratulations to all the winners including Prof Valentina Escott-Price (UK DRI at Cardiff), & @drruthdobson.bsky.social
who was awarded the UK DRI-sponsored 'Leading Researcher Award: Sex/Gender in Neuroscience' 👏 🎉
Congratulations to all the winners including Prof Valentina Escott-Price (UK DRI at Cardiff), & @drruthdobson.bsky.social
who was awarded the UK DRI-sponsored 'Leading Researcher Award: Sex/Gender in Neuroscience' 👏 🎉
Best of luck to all the nominees at the @womeninneurouk.bsky.social Awards 2025 this evening!🥇
We're a proud sponsor of the Leading Researcher Award: Sex/Gender in Neuroscience 💫
Read more 👉 www.womeninneuroscienceuk.org/winuk-awards...
We're a proud sponsor of the Leading Researcher Award: Sex/Gender in Neuroscience 💫
Read more 👉 www.womeninneuroscienceuk.org/winuk-awards...
November 7, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Best of luck to all the nominees at the @womeninneurouk.bsky.social Awards 2025 this evening!🥇
We're a proud sponsor of the Leading Researcher Award: Sex/Gender in Neuroscience 💫
Read more 👉 www.womeninneuroscienceuk.org/winuk-awards...
We're a proud sponsor of the Leading Researcher Award: Sex/Gender in Neuroscience 💫
Read more 👉 www.womeninneuroscienceuk.org/winuk-awards...
👏 A huge congratulations to Prof Veronique Miron who was recently awarded the Mid-Career Award in Fundamental Science from ISNI International Society of Neuroimmunology 👏
The award recognises scientific excellence, leadership, and mentorship shaping the future of the field of neuroimmunology.
The award recognises scientific excellence, leadership, and mentorship shaping the future of the field of neuroimmunology.
November 6, 2025 at 11:42 AM
👏 A huge congratulations to Prof Veronique Miron who was recently awarded the Mid-Career Award in Fundamental Science from ISNI International Society of Neuroimmunology 👏
The award recognises scientific excellence, leadership, and mentorship shaping the future of the field of neuroimmunology.
The award recognises scientific excellence, leadership, and mentorship shaping the future of the field of neuroimmunology.
Could standardised brain scans improve tracking of inflammation for neurodegenerative conditions? 🧠
In a new study, Dr Maura Malpetti and Harry Crook (UK DRI at Cambridge) looked at how to make PET scan results more consistent and comparable across research centres👉 buff.ly/mn7TfTc
In a new study, Dr Maura Malpetti and Harry Crook (UK DRI at Cambridge) looked at how to make PET scan results more consistent and comparable across research centres👉 buff.ly/mn7TfTc
November 5, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Could standardised brain scans improve tracking of inflammation for neurodegenerative conditions? 🧠
In a new study, Dr Maura Malpetti and Harry Crook (UK DRI at Cambridge) looked at how to make PET scan results more consistent and comparable across research centres👉 buff.ly/mn7TfTc
In a new study, Dr Maura Malpetti and Harry Crook (UK DRI at Cambridge) looked at how to make PET scan results more consistent and comparable across research centres👉 buff.ly/mn7TfTc
🔬 New research 🔬
A study led by Dr Alexi Nott at UK DRI at Imperial finds that different brain-cell types are linked to genetic risk for dementia in distinct ways.
Read more here 👉 tinyurl.com/3f9rnurz
A study led by Dr Alexi Nott at UK DRI at Imperial finds that different brain-cell types are linked to genetic risk for dementia in distinct ways.
Read more here 👉 tinyurl.com/3f9rnurz
October 31, 2025 at 9:49 AM
🔬 New research 🔬
A study led by Dr Alexi Nott at UK DRI at Imperial finds that different brain-cell types are linked to genetic risk for dementia in distinct ways.
Read more here 👉 tinyurl.com/3f9rnurz
A study led by Dr Alexi Nott at UK DRI at Imperial finds that different brain-cell types are linked to genetic risk for dementia in distinct ways.
Read more here 👉 tinyurl.com/3f9rnurz
Congratulations to Dr Wioleta Zelek, who has been awarded the Rising Research Star Award at the Health and Care Research Wales Awards! 👏
The award is for emerging future leaders who are making significant contributions to their field 👉 buff.ly/Tjk2RiP
The award is for emerging future leaders who are making significant contributions to their field 👉 buff.ly/Tjk2RiP
October 30, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Congratulations to Dr Wioleta Zelek, who has been awarded the Rising Research Star Award at the Health and Care Research Wales Awards! 👏
The award is for emerging future leaders who are making significant contributions to their field 👉 buff.ly/Tjk2RiP
The award is for emerging future leaders who are making significant contributions to their field 👉 buff.ly/Tjk2RiP
We recently welcomed Ian Murray MP to the UK DRI at Edinburgh to see the exciting innovation happening on his doorstep!
Our researchers showcased cutting-edge approaches to AI & data that aim to transform the future of dementia diagnosis & treatment👉 buff.ly/TE214yK
Our researchers showcased cutting-edge approaches to AI & data that aim to transform the future of dementia diagnosis & treatment👉 buff.ly/TE214yK
October 30, 2025 at 9:30 AM
We recently welcomed Ian Murray MP to the UK DRI at Edinburgh to see the exciting innovation happening on his doorstep!
Our researchers showcased cutting-edge approaches to AI & data that aim to transform the future of dementia diagnosis & treatment👉 buff.ly/TE214yK
Our researchers showcased cutting-edge approaches to AI & data that aim to transform the future of dementia diagnosis & treatment👉 buff.ly/TE214yK
How does the brain fall asleep? 💤
In a fascinating new study, scientists led by Dr Nir Grossman have been able to pinpoint, for the first time, the exact moment the brain falls asleep, and precisely map the unfolding process in real time 👉 buff.ly/mcOumTw
In a fascinating new study, scientists led by Dr Nir Grossman have been able to pinpoint, for the first time, the exact moment the brain falls asleep, and precisely map the unfolding process in real time 👉 buff.ly/mcOumTw
October 28, 2025 at 10:05 AM
How does the brain fall asleep? 💤
In a fascinating new study, scientists led by Dr Nir Grossman have been able to pinpoint, for the first time, the exact moment the brain falls asleep, and precisely map the unfolding process in real time 👉 buff.ly/mcOumTw
In a fascinating new study, scientists led by Dr Nir Grossman have been able to pinpoint, for the first time, the exact moment the brain falls asleep, and precisely map the unfolding process in real time 👉 buff.ly/mcOumTw
We're pleased to announce a new collaboration with the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF) and the Centre for Brain Research (CBR) at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), to advance research exploring the intricate relationship between diabetes and brain health👏
Read more👉 buff.ly/oFGJ3lo
Read more👉 buff.ly/oFGJ3lo
October 27, 2025 at 5:18 PM
We're pleased to announce a new collaboration with the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF) and the Centre for Brain Research (CBR) at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), to advance research exploring the intricate relationship between diabetes and brain health👏
Read more👉 buff.ly/oFGJ3lo
Read more👉 buff.ly/oFGJ3lo
For families desperately seeking answers, earlier dementia diagnosis means more time to plan, access support, and maintain agency.
Today, Minister Lord Vallance unveiled a new dementia challenge - by 2029, more than 92% of patients could be diagnosed within 18 weeks of a doctor's referral.
Today, Minister Lord Vallance unveiled a new dementia challenge - by 2029, more than 92% of patients could be diagnosed within 18 weeks of a doctor's referral.
October 24, 2025 at 3:12 PM
For families desperately seeking answers, earlier dementia diagnosis means more time to plan, access support, and maintain agency.
Today, Minister Lord Vallance unveiled a new dementia challenge - by 2029, more than 92% of patients could be diagnosed within 18 weeks of a doctor's referral.
Today, Minister Lord Vallance unveiled a new dementia challenge - by 2029, more than 92% of patients could be diagnosed within 18 weeks of a doctor's referral.
🌟Job opportunity 🌟
We are now recruiting a Research Fellow to work on a research project involving the role of the gut-brain axis in Parkinson’s disease.
🗓️ Deadline: Thursday 30 October
Find out more + please share with your networks 👉 tinyurl.com/ypjypz66
We are now recruiting a Research Fellow to work on a research project involving the role of the gut-brain axis in Parkinson’s disease.
🗓️ Deadline: Thursday 30 October
Find out more + please share with your networks 👉 tinyurl.com/ypjypz66
October 23, 2025 at 8:17 AM
🌟Job opportunity 🌟
We are now recruiting a Research Fellow to work on a research project involving the role of the gut-brain axis in Parkinson’s disease.
🗓️ Deadline: Thursday 30 October
Find out more + please share with your networks 👉 tinyurl.com/ypjypz66
We are now recruiting a Research Fellow to work on a research project involving the role of the gut-brain axis in Parkinson’s disease.
🗓️ Deadline: Thursday 30 October
Find out more + please share with your networks 👉 tinyurl.com/ypjypz66
Congrats to Dr Wioleta Zelek who has been awarded the Rising Research Star Award at the Health and Care Research Wales Awards🎉
This accolade honours early-career researchers in health or social care who are making significant contributions to their field👉 buff.ly/O7HjKe9
This accolade honours early-career researchers in health or social care who are making significant contributions to their field👉 buff.ly/O7HjKe9
October 22, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Congrats to Dr Wioleta Zelek who has been awarded the Rising Research Star Award at the Health and Care Research Wales Awards🎉
This accolade honours early-career researchers in health or social care who are making significant contributions to their field👉 buff.ly/O7HjKe9
This accolade honours early-career researchers in health or social care who are making significant contributions to their field👉 buff.ly/O7HjKe9
After a fantastic first day of presentations and discussion, we're looking forward to day 2 at the Translational Parkinson's Summit in collaboration with @parkinsons.org.uk
A huge thanks to everyone involved in pulling together the event including our exceptional organising committee! 👏
A huge thanks to everyone involved in pulling together the event including our exceptional organising committee! 👏
October 21, 2025 at 10:24 AM
After a fantastic first day of presentations and discussion, we're looking forward to day 2 at the Translational Parkinson's Summit in collaboration with @parkinsons.org.uk
A huge thanks to everyone involved in pulling together the event including our exceptional organising committee! 👏
A huge thanks to everyone involved in pulling together the event including our exceptional organising committee! 👏
🌟 New job opportunity 🌟
We're looking for a Head of Business Operations to lead the day-to-day management and operational delivery of UK DRI’s business functions.
🗓️ Deadline: Monday 10 November
Find out more + please share with your networks 👉 tinyurl.com/mvn7yjnj
We're looking for a Head of Business Operations to lead the day-to-day management and operational delivery of UK DRI’s business functions.
🗓️ Deadline: Monday 10 November
Find out more + please share with your networks 👉 tinyurl.com/mvn7yjnj
October 21, 2025 at 7:53 AM
🌟 New job opportunity 🌟
We're looking for a Head of Business Operations to lead the day-to-day management and operational delivery of UK DRI’s business functions.
🗓️ Deadline: Monday 10 November
Find out more + please share with your networks 👉 tinyurl.com/mvn7yjnj
We're looking for a Head of Business Operations to lead the day-to-day management and operational delivery of UK DRI’s business functions.
🗓️ Deadline: Monday 10 November
Find out more + please share with your networks 👉 tinyurl.com/mvn7yjnj