Adam Smith
@betterresearch.bsky.social
#Dementia Research at University College London - creator of Dementia Researcher supporting ECR Careers.
https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk
https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk
Registration is now open for #AAICNeuro 2026 (23-26 Feb 2026) with hybrid participation + a UK Hub day in Manchester focused on biomarkers in dementia research - 26th February - Free event.
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/%f0%9f%93%a3...
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/%f0%9f%93%a3...
📣 Registration Now Open for AAIC Neuroscience Next 2026 - DEMENTIA RESEARCHER
Register now for Neuroscience Next 2026, 23–26 Feb. Join the global virtual programme and our UK Hub in Manchester on 26 Feb, focused on biomarker advances.
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk
November 23, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Registration is now open for #AAICNeuro 2026 (23-26 Feb 2026) with hybrid participation + a UK Hub day in Manchester focused on biomarkers in dementia research - 26th February - Free event.
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/%f0%9f%93%a3...
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/%f0%9f%93%a3...
Imagine if your dementia assessment was based only on your attempt to draw a clock Peter Connelly shows why we need more than a wonky circle and a few numbers.
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-cogniti...
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-cogniti...
Dr Peter Connelly - Blog – Cognitive Testing
Dr Peter Connelly explores what cognitive tests can and cannot tell us about dementia and daily life and asks how we should really assess change in function.
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk
November 19, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Imagine if your dementia assessment was based only on your attempt to draw a clock Peter Connelly shows why we need more than a wonky circle and a few numbers.
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-cogniti...
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-cogniti...
Join our debate tonight at 8pm on research funding with @byroncreese.bsky.social and Subhashisa Swain as they explore peer review and lottery ideas. All welcome.
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Dementia Researcher Salon Debate - Rethinking Research Funding: Peer Review vs. Lottery
Dementia Researcher Salon Debate - Rethinking Research Funding: Peer Review vs. Lottery
communities.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk
November 19, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Join our debate tonight at 8pm on research funding with @byroncreese.bsky.social and Subhashisa Swain as they explore peer review and lottery ideas. All welcome.
communities.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/c/events/deb...
communities.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/c/events/deb...
We all joke about meetings that should have been emails, but what about the emails that should have been a meeting? Sometimes a five-minute chat saves five days of nonsense. A few thoughts on @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social Community.
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Emails That Should Have Been a Meeting - Adam Smith
Emails That Should Have Been a Meeting - Adam Smith
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November 10, 2025 at 11:47 AM
We all joke about meetings that should have been emails, but what about the emails that should have been a meeting? Sometimes a five-minute chat saves five days of nonsense. A few thoughts on @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social Community.
communities.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/c/research-c...
communities.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/c/research-c...
Join us at #AAICNeuro in Manchester on the 26th February 2026 for a free Conference exploring the latest in Biomarkers to improve #Dementia diagnosis. Covering everything from Neuroimaging, Blood, Cognitive Testing, Technology, Physiology and more.
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/%f0%9f%93%a3...
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/%f0%9f%93%a3...
📣 Registration Now Open for AAIC Neuroscience Next 2026 - DEMENTIA RESEARCHER
Register now for Neuroscience Next 2026, 23–26 Feb. Join the global virtual programme and our UK Hub in Manchester on 26 Feb, focused on biomarker advances.
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk
October 16, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Join us at #AAICNeuro in Manchester on the 26th February 2026 for a free Conference exploring the latest in Biomarkers to improve #Dementia diagnosis. Covering everything from Neuroimaging, Blood, Cognitive Testing, Technology, Physiology and more.
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/%f0%9f%93%a3...
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/%f0%9f%93%a3...
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Make the best of your next big conference trip!
If you're coming to the #ARUKconf on 24-25 February, why not stay longer in Manchester for #AAICNeuro? It's a fantastic chance for ECRs to grow, connect, and network. Don’t miss it!
Learn more:
www.alz.org/neuroscience...
If you're coming to the #ARUKconf on 24-25 February, why not stay longer in Manchester for #AAICNeuro? It's a fantastic chance for ECRs to grow, connect, and network. Don’t miss it!
Learn more:
www.alz.org/neuroscience...
AAIC Neuroscience Next | Alzheimer’s Association
AAIC Neuroscience Next is a global, no-cost hybrid conference that showcases the work of early-career Alzheimer's and dementia researchers and clinicians.
www.alz.org
October 3, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Make the best of your next big conference trip!
If you're coming to the #ARUKconf on 24-25 February, why not stay longer in Manchester for #AAICNeuro? It's a fantastic chance for ECRs to grow, connect, and network. Don’t miss it!
Learn more:
www.alz.org/neuroscience...
If you're coming to the #ARUKconf on 24-25 February, why not stay longer in Manchester for #AAICNeuro? It's a fantastic chance for ECRs to grow, connect, and network. Don’t miss it!
Learn more:
www.alz.org/neuroscience...
10 days left to submit your abstract for #AAICNeuro covering all areas of #dementia research & if you're in the UK we're keen to encourage submissions on any areas of biomarkers, from neuroimaging, blood, cognitive testing, tech + more (+ its FREE)
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/aaic-neurosc...
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/aaic-neurosc...
AAIC Neuroscience Next 2026: Call for Abstracts
Abstract submissions are open for AAIC Neuroscience Next 2026, 23–26 Feb. Share your neuroscience research with peers and leaders worldwide. Submit by 22 Oct.
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk
October 13, 2025 at 9:13 AM
10 days left to submit your abstract for #AAICNeuro covering all areas of #dementia research & if you're in the UK we're keen to encourage submissions on any areas of biomarkers, from neuroimaging, blood, cognitive testing, tech + more (+ its FREE)
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/aaic-neurosc...
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/aaic-neurosc...
The @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social poll results reminded me that impact is not just about reach. Sometimes helping fewer people, but more deeply, matters most. I wrote a lmicro blog to reflect on impact.
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Adam Smith - What Does It Mean To Help
Adam Smith - What Does It Mean To Help
communities.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk
October 9, 2025 at 10:53 PM
The @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social poll results reminded me that impact is not just about reach. Sometimes helping fewer people, but more deeply, matters most. I wrote a lmicro blog to reflect on impact.
communities.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/c/research-c...
communities.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/c/research-c...
Registration is now open for #AAICNeuro... join us in Manchester on the 24th / 25th Feb for the brilliant @alzheimersresearchuk.org Conference & then on the 26th for AAIC Neuroscience Next. Two events, Three days, all in the 'Capital of the North'.
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/aaic-neurosc...
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/aaic-neurosc...
AAIC Neuroscience Next 2026 – Manchester, UK
AAIC Neuroscience Next 2026 Manchester, UK HUB. Uniting researchers and clinicans interested in new and developing biomarkers for the diagnosis of Dementia.
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk
October 7, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Registration is now open for #AAICNeuro... join us in Manchester on the 24th / 25th Feb for the brilliant @alzheimersresearchuk.org Conference & then on the 26th for AAIC Neuroscience Next. Two events, Three days, all in the 'Capital of the North'.
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/aaic-neurosc...
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/aaic-neurosc...
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From piano to lo-fi, Adam Smith @betterresearch.bsky.social uses structure and science to create a reliable study playlist. Discover his approach (and checkout the playlist) in our latest blog.
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-the-per...
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-the-per...
Adam Smith - Blog – The Perfect Study Playlist
Adam Smith shares how he built a study playlist that improves focus, drawing on science, structure, and his own trial and error.
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk
September 23, 2025 at 2:02 PM
From piano to lo-fi, Adam Smith @betterresearch.bsky.social uses structure and science to create a reliable study playlist. Discover his approach (and checkout the playlist) in our latest blog.
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-the-per...
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-the-per...
Sparky still has more fans than me, but Twitter’s community spirit feels gone. Wrote about it in the @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social community.
Is social media still worth it for researchers? Adam Smith @betterresearch.bsky.social shares his perspective in a new micro blog.
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Adam Smith - The Rise and Draft of Science Twitter
Adam Smith - The Rise and Draft of Science Twitter
communities.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk
October 2, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Sparky still has more fans than me, but Twitter’s community spirit feels gone. Wrote about it in the @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social community.
Just released our new podcast looking ahead to #AAICNeuro 2026 🎧 Talking hubs, abstracts & why Manchester will shine.
Abstracts open on the 22nd October - UK particuarly keen see your work on ALL areas of #dementia biomarkers.
pod.fo/e/329e2b
Abstracts open on the 22nd October - UK particuarly keen see your work on ALL areas of #dementia biomarkers.
pod.fo/e/329e2b
Dementia Researcher: The Road To AAIC Neuroscience Next 2026
In this episode of the Dementia Researcher podcast, host Adam Smith discusses the upcoming AAIC Neuroscience Next Conference with guests Tricia Nicholson, Dr Amanda Heslgrave, and Kalli Mavr...
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September 13, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Just released our new podcast looking ahead to #AAICNeuro 2026 🎧 Talking hubs, abstracts & why Manchester will shine.
Abstracts open on the 22nd October - UK particuarly keen see your work on ALL areas of #dementia biomarkers.
pod.fo/e/329e2b
Abstracts open on the 22nd October - UK particuarly keen see your work on ALL areas of #dementia biomarkers.
pod.fo/e/329e2b
I’ve written a short blog on the Dementia Researcher Community, discussing efficient research systems, fragility, and why resilience matters. Have a read and share your thoughts.
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communities.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/c/research-c...
Adam Smith - The Hidden Cost of Lean Projects
Adam Smith - The Hidden Cost of Lean Projects
communities.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk
September 7, 2025 at 9:44 AM
I’ve written a short blog on the Dementia Researcher Community, discussing efficient research systems, fragility, and why resilience matters. Have a read and share your thoughts.
communities.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/c/research-c...
communities.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/c/research-c...
I wrote a mini blog about how sci-fi gadgets go from “that’s impossible” to “now sold at Argos” – and what that means for dementia research.
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How Science Fiction Inspires Real Science - Adam Smith
How Science Fiction Inspires Real Science - Adam Smith
communities.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk
August 30, 2025 at 9:32 PM
I wrote a mini blog about how sci-fi gadgets go from “that’s impossible” to “now sold at Argos” – and what that means for dementia research.
communities.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/c/research-c...
communities.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/c/research-c...
I've written a short pice on workplace bullying in academia, the quiet kind that hides behind “high standards”, and what early career researchers can do if it happens to them.
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When the Bully in in the LAB - Adam Smith
When the Bully in in the LAB - Adam Smith
communities.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk
August 11, 2025 at 11:07 AM
I've written a short pice on workplace bullying in academia, the quiet kind that hides behind “high standards”, and what early career researchers can do if it happens to them.
communities.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/c/phd-studen...
communities.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/c/phd-studen...
I wrote a blog for anyone going to #AAIC25 for the first time or thinking of attending online.
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-aaic-20...
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-aaic-20...
Adam Smith - Blog – AAIC 2025, Big, Busy and Worth It
Adam Smith shares reflections and tips for navigating AAIC 2025 in Toronto – a conference that’s big, full on, and genuinely worth the effort.
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk
July 14, 2025 at 11:51 AM
I wrote a blog for anyone going to #AAIC25 for the first time or thinking of attending online.
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-aaic-20...
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-aaic-20...
My good friends daughter has been in hospital for 2yrs, getting the vital help after suffering from the worst kind of mental health crisis. Now at just 17, she’s try to turn her recovery into something extraordinary - she need your help and funding.
👉 gofund.me/d1709dba
👉 gofund.me/d1709dba
Donate to From Inpatient to Inspiration: Help Me Build a New Beginning, organized by Freya Kotting
Hi, I’m Freya. For the last two years, I’ve been an inpatient… Freya Kotting needs your support for From Inpatient to Inspiration: Help Me Build a New Beginning
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July 10, 2025 at 9:23 PM
My good friends daughter has been in hospital for 2yrs, getting the vital help after suffering from the worst kind of mental health crisis. Now at just 17, she’s try to turn her recovery into something extraordinary - she need your help and funding.
👉 gofund.me/d1709dba
👉 gofund.me/d1709dba
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🗣️ Join our next Salon Webinar: Listening & Communication Skills in #Dementia Research with Soumilee Chaudhuri & @russellchander.bsky.social
📅 Wed 26 June, 8pm BST
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📅 Wed 26 June, 8pm BST
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Dementia Researcher Salon - Listening and Communication Skills
Dementia Researcher Salon - Listening and Communication Skills
communities.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk
June 23, 2025 at 3:01 PM
🗣️ Join our next Salon Webinar: Listening & Communication Skills in #Dementia Research with Soumilee Chaudhuri & @russellchander.bsky.social
📅 Wed 26 June, 8pm BST
communities.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/c/events/lis...
📅 Wed 26 June, 8pm BST
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Why does great dementia research so often stop short of real-world use? Adam Smith @betterresearch.bsky.social shares five practical ways to close the gap. Read now:
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-closing...
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-closing...
Adam Smith - Blog – Closing the Gap Between Research and Implementation
Adam Smith explores why promising research so often fails to reach practice and shares five practical ways to help ensure your findings are adopted and used.
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk
June 23, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Why does great dementia research so often stop short of real-world use? Adam Smith @betterresearch.bsky.social shares five practical ways to close the gap. Read now:
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-closing...
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-closing...
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🎥 Early video release- Dr Sarah Kate Smith joins Trevor Salomon and Dr Pippa Collins to discuss brain health, risk reduction, and dementia prevention. In the last show of this seasons @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social @nihrarcs.bsky.social Minds in Motion Podcasts.
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Minds in Motion: Dr Sarah Kate Smith - Brain Health & Dementia Prevention
YouTube video by Dementia Researcher
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June 20, 2025 at 1:43 PM
🎥 Early video release- Dr Sarah Kate Smith joins Trevor Salomon and Dr Pippa Collins to discuss brain health, risk reduction, and dementia prevention. In the last show of this seasons @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social @nihrarcs.bsky.social Minds in Motion Podcasts.
youtu.be/_25LLucMYH0
youtu.be/_25LLucMYH0
Tonight at 8pm I’m hosting two brilliant minds from @officialuom.bsky.social to explore equity, diversity & inclusion in dementia research. Not just buzzwords. Essential science. #DementiaResearch #EDI #SalonWebinar
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communities.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/c/events/the...
Dementia Researcher Salon - The Importance of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Dementia Researcher Salon - The Importance of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
communities.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk
June 18, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Tonight at 8pm I’m hosting two brilliant minds from @officialuom.bsky.social to explore equity, diversity & inclusion in dementia research. Not just buzzwords. Essential science. #DementiaResearch #EDI #SalonWebinar
communities.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/c/events/the...
communities.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/c/events/the...
Who needs Netflix when you’ve got two packed podcast episodes sharing highlights from the #ADPD2025 Conference?
Grab a cuppa and get your neuro fix ☕🧬
Part One - youtu.be/fOsiGjXvBPA
Part Two - youtu.be/PghjSzaamnc
Grab a cuppa and get your neuro fix ☕🧬
Part One - youtu.be/fOsiGjXvBPA
Part Two - youtu.be/PghjSzaamnc
April 14, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Who needs Netflix when you’ve got two packed podcast episodes sharing highlights from the #ADPD2025 Conference?
Grab a cuppa and get your neuro fix ☕🧬
Part One - youtu.be/fOsiGjXvBPA
Part Two - youtu.be/PghjSzaamnc
Grab a cuppa and get your neuro fix ☕🧬
Part One - youtu.be/fOsiGjXvBPA
Part Two - youtu.be/PghjSzaamnc