@LewyBodyLab

The #Lewybody Lab is based at Newcastle University and is led by Professor @John_PaulTaylor. #DLB #neuroimaging #neuroscience #Alzheimer's #dementia

 Newcastle University
lewybodylab.org
Joined April 2015
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A general principle of grant writing is that you should give the reader the information that they want when they want it. The idea follows 4 key propositions: Importance Success Value Competence Key resource that talks through this idea is The Research Funding Toolkit #RDStips
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VJ Neurology
@VJNeurology2 Mar 2021
#ADPD2021 is coming up soon! Only a week left 📅 @VJNeurology will be hearing from the expert speakers so head over to 🧠VJNeurology.com🧠 to get involved! @adpdnet #Alzheimers #Parkinsons #Neurology #Neuroscience #Alz #EndAlz #MovementDisorders
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A New Theory for How Memories Are Stored in the Brain The theory is based on the discovery of the protein molecule, talin, which contains switch-like domains that change shape in response to pressure in mechanical force by a cell. #neuroscience #science neurosciencenews.com/memory-…

A New Theory for How Memories Are Stored in the Brain - Neuroscience News

A new theory of memory visualizes the brain as an organic super-computer that runs complex binary code with neurons acting like mechanical computers. The theory is based on the discovery of the...

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Great course for those interested in LBD, free and online this year - sign up!
Lewy Body Society@lbsorg1 Mar 2021
We’re delighted to share the programme for the #LewyBodyUK scientific conference on 15th June! Join us to hear about the latest LBD research. More details and book: lewybodyuk.eventbrite.co.uk A free online event, open to all including people living with LBD and carers
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Lewy Body Society@lbsorg1 Mar 2021
We’re delighted to share the programme for the #LewyBodyUK scientific conference on 15th June! Join us to hear about the latest LBD research. More details and book: lewybodyuk.eventbrite.co.uk A free online event, open to all including people living with LBD and carers
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Can we really reduce the number of people living with dementia by 40%? alzheimersresearchuk.org/blo…
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Have a read of the new interview with Professor Caleb Webber, UK DRI at Cardiff & OPDC Investigator. 👇
UK Dementia Research Institute
@UKDRI14 Jan 2021
“I think as academics, we find ourselves trapped in areas of study. We need to learn to fail faster and move onto new ideas." 🗣️ New interview with Prof Caleb Webber (UK DRI at Cardiff) on how hypothesis-driven research may be holding us back 👉 bit.ly/2LMb3yo
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The BGS told the @LordsSTCom inquiry about our concerns regarding the long-term impact of the #COVID19 pandemic and the lockdown on older people’s health including 'worsening #frailty'. See the full report here: publications.parliament.uk/p…
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#Polypharmacy is an important issue for older people’s healthcare. See BGS members @KeebleM and @OlderTrialsProf comments in @LordsSTCom's new report here publications.parliament.uk/p…
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#NewPodcast 🎧 Check out our latest podcast, a discussion with Feyi Raimi-Abraham, CEO of @blackdementiaco, about the experiences of Black people with dementia in the UK and how we can improve diversity in research participants. Listen here: youtu.be/DUBkTOAYqnU
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Alzforum@alzforum14 Jan 2021
RNA-Seq analysis finds three types of #alzheimersdisease, distinguished by different pathologies and molecular drivers. @IcahnMountSinai ow.ly/Tqhn50D8Zi7
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Booking now open for the Faculty of Old Age Psychiatry @rcpsychOldAge Annual Conference, 25-26 March Register now for latest research on dementia, medically unexplained symptoms and how to treat depression in older people. #OAPsych2021 bit.ly/OAPsych2021
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#ADDFYearInReview Highlight #4: We reported on the latest finding from the #LancetCommission and launched our #CognitiveVitality Reports, a new resource of over 200 reports for researchers & clinicians evaluating brain supplements, drugs in development, and more.
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What is #Shankhpushpi and can it really improve your memory? Head over to #CognitiveVitality to read our latest rating and find out: fal.cn/3bayU
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ADI
@AlzDisInt26 Oct 2020
In line with new evidence from @TheLancet Commission on #Dementia prevention, intervention & care, ADI is pleased to launch our new infographic on dementia risk factors. Download now: alz.co.uk/info/risk-factors
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Retinal thickness predicts the risk of cognitive decline in Parkinson's disease onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/…
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Certain diabetes drugs may reduce Parkinson’s risk Full story: uclhospitals.brc.nihr.ac.uk/…
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3/5 These initial positive results led to plans for a larger clinical trial to assess the effects of #nabilone on agitation and brain inflammation, which was awarded @TheADDF’s Advances Clinical Trials Grant of $1.4M USD to move forward: alzdiscovery.org/news-room/a…

$13.25 Million in New Funding from ADDF Advances Clinical Trials

Several of these new treatments being investigated are focused on targets associated with the biology of aging, such as neuroinflammation, oxidative stress, and hyperactivity in the brain cells....

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Impaired metabolic brain networks associated with neurotransmission systems in the a-synuclein spectrum sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
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Brain@Brain187823 Oct 2020
Jack et al. identify variables that predict future rates of tau PET accumulation in cognitively impaired and cognitively unimpaired individuals. bit.ly/35nTTNG
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