Dementia
Events
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Hidden in plain sight – retinal imaging data for AI-driven early detection of systemic diseases and augmentation of drug discovery
Institute of Developmental & Regenerative Medicine (IDRM) - University of Oxford Roosevelt Drive, Headington, OxfordSpeaker: Dr Wen Hwa Lee - CEO Company: Foresight Research Ltd. Description: Recent advances in ophthalmology have shown that retinal images can detect much more than ocular disorders. Retinal imaging...
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Informed consent
OnlineThis half-day workshop explores the informed consent process. *NIHR login required* More information.
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HDRUK Oxford – Infectious diseases, vaccination and Dementia
Richard Doll Building Lecture Theatre Old Road Campus, OxfordJoin leading researchers for a deep dive examining the science connecting infectious diseases, vaccination, and dementia, with talks spanning historical insights, emerging data, and the future of clinical trials. Engage, question and connect with experts driving this rapidly evolving field. Includes lunch, networking, and refreshments. Highlights: Insights from Professor Cornelia van Duijnon how quasi‑experiments have shaped...
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Register now: Free Public Talk on Neurodiversity and Research
Rewley House, Department for Continuing Education 1 Wellington Square, OxfordApril marks Autism Acceptance Month, an important opportunity to move beyond awareness and focus on meaningful inclusion. As understanding of neurodiversity grows, so too does recognition of the need for research...
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Health Research Showcase 2026
Leiden Square, Westgate Centre Westgate Centre, OxfordStep into the future of healthcare at our Health Research Showcase event 2026 Join us at the Westgate Centre in Oxford on Thursday 28 May. We are teaming up again with Oxford Biomedical Research Centre to showcase the exciting medical innovation that’s taking place in Oxford. Experience interactive stands showcasing the ground-breaking research that is...
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Does the shingles vaccine prevent dementia? Evidence from 6.3 million people in England
HybridFollowing an influential study in Wales, they examined whether eligibility for the live herpes zoster vaccine reduces dementia risk in England using a regression discontinuity design based on the 2013 UK rollout. An analysis of over 6.3 million individuals using Hospital Episode Statistics data confirmed that vaccine eligibility significantly reduced hospital-coded herpes zoster, validating the study design....
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Webinar: Beyond the bump – How managing blood pressure around pregnancy shapes your future health
OnlineThe NIHR BRC: Oxford is holding a free online public talk on Tuesday 21 July at 2pm Many women experience high blood pressure during pregnancy, and it is increasingly recognised as an early warning sign for health problems later in life. Conditions such as gestational hypertension and preeclampsia are known to increase a woman’s longer-term...
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Writing Retreat – The Mental Health Research (MHR) Incubator
Charney Manor Charney Bassett, Oxfordshire, United KingdomThe Mental Health Research (MHR) Incubator team are excited to announce the launch of our Paper Writing Retreat! Step away from the usual distractions at work and home and make significant progress towards your next academic publication. This fully-funded 2.5-day retreat provides the opportunity for mental health and addiction early career researchers to work on an outstanding...
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Pioneering Approaches in Experimental and Translational Medicine – 2 day course
Kings College London 8th Floor North, Bush House, Strand campus, 30 Aldwych, London,, LondonThis two-day course returns for 2026 with a new programme and line-up of speakers. The course aims to inspire and prepare researchers embarking on careers in translational and experimental medicine. This course will introduce pioneering approaches across research methods, including neuroimaging, non-invasive brain stimulation, psychopharmacology, digital therapeutics, genetics, sleep, and big data. It will also...
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Early Career Researcher Webinar Series: Academic Clinical Fellowships
OnlineOpen to early career mental health researchers across the UK, this free Early Career Researcher (ECR) webinar series will bring together experienced researchers, academics, and professionals to share insights, advice, and practical guidance on topics relevant to career development in mental health research. Upcoming webinar The first webinar will focus on Academic Clinical Fellowships and...
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Health Data Research Service – unlocking research in the UK
Richard Doll Building Lecture Theatre Old Road Campus, OxfordSpeaker: Dr Melanie Ivarsson, CEO of the Health Data Research Service Speaker bio: Melanie currently leads the Health Data Research Service – a new organisation backed by the UK Government and Wellcome Trust which aims to revolutionise how UK data healthcare is used. She is currently leading efforts to accelerate the understanding of what causes...
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NIHR Writing Successful Grant Applications [Online]
OnlineSophie Hyndman, Deputy Director & Senior Research Adviser, NIHR Research Support Service This session is designed to help you craft compelling research funding applications that resonate with reviewers. It will cover: The purpose of grant applications What reviewers look for when assessing applications How best to pitch and write your application to appeal to reviewers...
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Early Career Researcher Grant & Fellowship Pitch Event
OnlineApplications are now open for the Early Career Researcher (ECR) Grant & Fellowship Pitch Event, hosted by the NIHR Mental Health Translational Research Collaboration Mission Capacity Development workstream. This event offers mental health ECRs from across the UK the opportunity to present a grant or fellowship proposal to an experienced panel and receive constructive feedback...
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OxInAHR – Research and the NHS 10 Year Plan
JHB208 Chakrabarti Lecture Theatre John Henry Brookes Building, Oxford Brookes UniversityRegistration is now open for Oxford Institute of Applied Health Research (OxInAHR): Research and the NHS 10 Year Plan Wednesday 4 November 2026 at Oxford Brookes University Time: 12:30–15:30 (light lunch available from 12:30) Venue: JHB208 Chakrabarti Lecture Theatre, John Henry Brookes Building, Oxford Brookes University Professor Ruth Endacott, NIHR Director of Nursing and Midwifery, will explore how research...
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Research as a career for doctors: Opportunities, challenges and impact
The Grand Hall, Whitworth Art Gallery Oxford Road, ManchesterHosted by the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Manchester, in partnership with the Association of Physicians of Great Britain and Ireland. 📅 Tuesday 17 November 2026 🕤 9.30am to 3.30pm 📍 The Grand Hall, Whitworth Art Gallery, Oxford Road, Manchester, M15 6ER 👨⚕️ For consultants, GPs, specialty doctors and resident doctors Are you interested in...
