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It’s an absolute pleasure to welcome Prof. Caleb Webber to Department of Physiology Anatomy & Genetics (DPAG) He delivered a fantastic talk showcasing a deep cellular atlas that reveals a mechanistic overlap between Parkinson’s disease and Type 2 Diabetes. Looking forward to working together in the near future 🤩

🚨Calling ECRs working on dementia biomarkers! 🚨 Are you interested in helping us shape the scientific programme for a one-day conference in February 2026? Find out more & register your interest 👉 dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/help-design-a-…

Dr Sarah Marzi gave an exciting presentation at #BioKorea2025, "Using epigenetics to understand how different brain cells malfunction in Importance of Epigenetics #AlzheimersDisease. Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience UK Dementia Research Institute King's College London AD/PD - Advances in Science & Therapy

Join our event to raise awareness during #DementiaAwarenessWeek 👇 Hear from researchers, families, and local voices. Co-led by ARC-GM & ARC North West Coast dementia researchers, this festival is all about inclusive, community-led dementia understanding. Sign up: bit.ly/4m69fNq

Don't miss our upcoming webinar on the 'Role of the periphery and non-neuronal cells in Parkinson’s pathogenesis', 🗓️Monday 12 May 🕓4 - 5:30pm (BST) Further details on speakers and to register 👉 ukdri.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

🧠 Paper alert! My scientific labour of love from my time at the UK Dementia Research Institute at UCL is now out in Neuron ! Deep-layer 5/6 PV interneurons show early dysfunction in Alzheimer's models in vivo, tied to NPTX2 and GluA4 loss. 🔗 cell.com/neuron/fulltex… 🧵Thread below ⬇️

“We’re trying to mimic Alzheimer’s disease,” - Dr Claire Durrant spoke to the Guardian about her cutting edge research using live human brain tissue, donated from routine operations👏 Read the full story ⬇️ buff.ly/LGH51lF

Interested in wearable tech for community rehab? UK Dementia Research Institute is hosting a YouTube live webinar this week that will be an interesting discussion about the use of wearables for people with dementia. Join the webinar on 15th May at 12:00 noon lnkd.in/e8iPYGei

In an exciting new project supported by LifeArc via our Translation Award Programme, Dr Nathan Skene aims to study gene regulation on a broad scale in Alzheimer’s, to understand how risk genes impact disease development and progression👏 Find out more👉buff.ly/dqnuNTp

The Interventional Systems Neuroscience, led by Dr Nir Grossman (UK DRI at Imperial Department of Brain Sciences) is seeking a Research Associate to join the multidisciplinary team for an exciting new project funded by Advanced Research + Invention Agency (ARIA) 🗓️ Deadline: 4 June 🗓️ More info 👉 lnkd.in/eMh_HGRi

A great discussion on wearables & dementia happening now over on Dementia Researcher ⬇️⬇️

New research by Marc Aurel Busche identifies where Alzheimer's begins in the brain, revealing which layers and cell types of the brain are first affected 🧠 The study opens up potential new pathways for targeted therapies👉buff.ly/4GlltQF

Check out the brilliant new podcast from VIB, feat. Prof Bart De Strooper sharing his experiences navigating the highs & lows of research, his unyielding passion for science, & why he’s more optimistic than ever for the future of Alzheimer's research 🧠

Two common gene mutations in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis have been linked to dysfunction in mitochondria, part of the cell responsible for supplying energy 🧠 The study, led by Ruepp Lab, highlights a potential new direction for drug development👉buff.ly/njZbhQf

Step into UK DRI at King's labs with Dr Emma Clayton, Research at ARUK Fellow, exploring why brain connections fail before cognitive symptoms appear. Using super-resolution microscopy, her team transforms patient cells to study - and potentially prevent - synapse loss in

Great to join the panel at @UCLPharmacy’s EDI event on tackling barriers to career progression in academia. Inspiring to hear from fellow panelists and engage with such a thoughtful and diverse audience. Important conversations. 🧠👏 Department of Physiology Anatomy & Genetics (DPAG) UK Dementia Research Institute DPAG Researcher’s Society #SalmanLab

Grateful for your time with us yesterday Stephen Kinnock, and your commitment to supporting dementia research and care. Together we can make a real difference for those affected by these conditions.

Congratulations to UK DRI Centre Directors Profs Mina Ryten & Jernej Ule, who have been elected to the prestigious Academy of Medical Sciences Fellowship for their exceptional research into neurodegenerative conditions👏 Read more about Mina & Jernej👉buff.ly/573DuDD

New research led by Dr Frances Wiseman (UK DRI at UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology) demonstrates that levels of Apolipoprotein E (APOE), a protein implicated in Alzheimer’s, are increased in the brains of individuals with Down syndrome & Alzheimer's 🧠 Read the full story👉buff.ly/5WnCY4s

We were delighted to welcome Minister for Care, Stephen Kinnock and Rupa Huq MP this week. They met UK DRI researchers and clinicians at our Centres at Imperial College London to hear about how our research is transforming dementia care. Read about the visit👉buff.ly/lopN0OX