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Tonight, join @CHeBA_UNSW Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA) for the first in a series of educational COSMIC webinars.
Introduction to Data Harmonisation – A/Prof Matthew Sunderland, University of Sydney, 6pm AEDT
Register: lnkd.in/gxa9NXXa
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Firefighters protect our communities — but what's the long-term impact on their brain health? An Australian-first study by @QIMRBerghofer is investigating whether bushfire smoke exposure could affect dementia risk. Firefighters, your input matters 👇
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👁️ Could a simple eye test detect Alzheimer's up to 20 years before symptoms begin? Our partner @AlzheimersRsrch & @uwanews are using a hyperspectral retinal camera to spot amyloid buildup in the eye — and working to make it cheaper & more portable. 🧠
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We are remembering ADRF2026 fondly.
Take a moment to enjoy some snippets and highlights of the conference and we hope we will see you next year!
Watch: ➡️youtube.com/watch?v=rhs1CqsR…
#ADRF2026 #dementia #dementiaresearch #ADNeT
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Calling all early-career dementia researchers! 📢 Apply now for the @AusDementiaEMCR Sponsorship Program and pair with a senior researcher for strategic career mentoring. 4 meetings. 1 year. Unlimited potential. Find out more:➡️ shorturl.at/wMwgU
#ResearchCareers
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More than 450,000 Australians are estimated to be living with dementia. @healthgovau provides a range of support programs and services for people living with dementia and those who care for them. Read more 💻 health.gov.au/dementia
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A proud sponsor of #ADRF2026, @healthgovau is investing through the Medical Research Future Fund to support dementia research. Learn more about research supported under the Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Mission:
💻 health.gov.au/our-work/mrff-…
#dementiaresearch
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ADNeT is proud to recognise Prof James Vickers with this year's lifetime achievement award
Through his leadership of Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre at the University of Tasmania he has been a strong research leader and powerful advocate for people with dementia
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James has been a tireless contributor to ADNeT and dementia research and is a very worthy recipient of this honour #ADRF2026
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Finishing a brilliant Day One of #ADRF2026 with our Welcome Drinks
Great chance to connect with colleagues from around Australia and overseas
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Associate Professor Paul Yates from Austin Health presenting to #ADRF2026 the latest positive results in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease with new disease modifying therapies
Further information on these treatments can be found at lnkd.in/gdHc59bk
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"We need to join forces between the delirium and dementia world"
Dr Amy Montgomery from University of Technology Sydney speaking in the Australasian Delirium Association 'Delirium and Dementia' Symposium at #ADRF2026
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Professor Jane Alty from University of Tasmania on the potential of digital technology in dementia diagnosis and treatment
A powerful reflection on her own clinical research career and important role her grandfather's experience played in her journey
#ADRF2026
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The wonderful St Luke's Care Memory Lane Choir bringing the joy to #ADRF2026
You learn more about the choir's wonderful work here
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Professor Perminder Sachdev, Co-Director of UNSW Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA), delivers our first keynote address... a fascinating reflection on the history and latest innovation in vascular dementia treatment and diagnosis #ADRF2026
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And we're off and running with #ADRF2026
Our 2026 Convenor Associate Professor Stephanie Ward officially launches this year's Australian Dementia Research Forum
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Read the latest news and updates on the Australian Dementia Research Forum, which is just a couple of week away! We are pleased to share the release of our detailed agenda. Find out more: shorturl.at/C8Vk1
#ADRF2026 #dementia #research
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ADNeT Director Professor Chris Rowe on our concerns with Cochrane review of anti-amyloid therapies
"These new anti-amyloid therapies are the most significant breakthrough in decades for the treatment of Alzheimer’s." 1/4
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"Over time new drugs were added resulting in much greater long-term benefits. This is where the treatment of AD now sits. Current research and trials will develop drugs that add to the benefit from anti-amyloid treatments. " 3/4
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Full statement from ADNeT here 4/4
australiandementianetwork.or…
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