BNA 2023 - Festival of Neuroscience Highlights
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05/07/23
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Welcome to another captivating episode of Dementia Researcher, the podcast that delves into the fascinating world of dementia research. In this special edition, we bring you highlights from the renowned BNA 2023 – Festival of Neuroscience, as we sit down with five brilliant researchers to hear their personal experiences and insights.
Our guest host this week is Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali, she is joined by Dr Charlie Arber from UCL, Dr Dorothy Tse from Edge Hill University, Dr Nora Bengoa-Vergniory from Anchucarro, Basque Center for Neuroscience and Dr Dayne Beccano-Kelly from the UK Dementia Research Institute at Cardiff University.
Join us as we embark on a riveting journey through the festival, where our guests share their best moments, favourite research presentations, and the exciting events that explored academic and research careers.
Our guests, as experts in their respective fields, paint a vivid picture of the festival, offering glimpses into the cutting-edge research that caught their attention and ignited their curiosity. They share their thoughts on the emerging trends, innovative methodologies, and potential breakthroughs that could revolutionize our understanding and treatment of dementia.
But it’s not just about the science. Our guests also shine a light on the various events that focused on academic and research careers. From panels and workshops to networking sessions, they discuss the invaluable opportunities the festival provided to connect with fellow researchers, forge collaborations, and learn from the brightest minds in the field.
Whether you’re an aspiring researcher, a healthcare professional, or someone affected by dementia, this episode offers a treasure trove of knowledge and inspiration. So, join us as we dive into the enriching world of the BNA 2023 – Festival of Neuroscience through the eyes of these remarkable researchers. Get ready to be inspired, informed, and captivated by the incredible discoveries and the unwavering dedication that fuels the fight against dementia.
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April 23, 2023
•75m
Consider this podcast as a ‘Lab Setup 101”, we’ve brought together three newly minted principle investigators to talk about the highs, lows and practical things you need to consider when setting up a new lab – learning from their first-hand experience.
Dr Fiona McLean, ARUK Fellow from University of Dundee talks with Dr Claire Durrant, RAD Fellow from The University of Edinburgh, Dr Ian Harrison, Senior Research Fellow from University College London and Dr Dayne Beccano-Kelly, Group Leader in the UK Dementia Research Institute at Cardiff University.
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Meet the guests:
Dr Fiona McLean is an Alzheimer’s Research UK Fellow at University of Dundee. She is fascinated by the brain and has always been curious about how it works and what keeps it healthy. Her research focuses on the links between obesity, diabetes and neurodegenerative diseases.
Dr Claire Durrant is a Race Aganinst Dementia / Dyson Foundation Fellow in the UK Dementia Research Institute at The University of Edinburgh. Her work focuses on understanding the causes and consequences of synapse loss in dementia causing disease such as Alzheimer’s disease. She is currently developing living human brain slices as a translational research tool.
Dr Ian Harrison is a Senior Research Fellow at University College London. His work looks at the function of the glymphatic system in the brain, responsible for the clearance of protein solutes from the brain parenchyma.
Dr Dayne Beccano-Kelly is UKRI Future Leader Fellow and UK Dementia Research Institute Group Leader at Cardiff University. He is working on neurodegeneration focussing on Parkinson’s disease and looking at both the temporality of the disorder as well as the role synaptic dysfunction plays.
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Inside the Global Brain Health Institute
May 21, 2023
•47m
In this podcast we explore the world of brain health and the Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health program of the Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI), from Trinity College Dublin and University of California San Francisco.
Join us as we speak with world-class faculty members and fellows about their experiences in this cutting-edge program that’s changing the face of brain health leadership and creating new attitudes. From neuroscience to psychology, public health to neurology, and even the arts and communications we’ll take you on a journey through the amazing work being done by the Global Brain Health Institute. Tune in and be inspired by the transformative work being done to improve brain health around the world.
Hosted by Adam Smith, Dementia Researcher Programme Director and recorded at Trinity College Dublin, he talks with faculty members Dr Dominic Trepel, Dr Claire Gillan, Dr Alejandro Lopez Valdes & Dr Agustin Ibanez. We also get perspectives on the programme from existing fellows Dr Jayashree Dasgupta & Zach Bandler.
Applications for the 2023 Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health program open very soon. For more information visit:
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We gratefully acknowledge the support of our funders: Alzheimer’s Association, Race Against Dementia, Alzheimer’s Research UK, Alzheimer’s Society, and the National Institute for Health and Care Research.
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