Dr Christy Hung: Focus, Constant Learning and Winning Culture – lessons from Professor Mark Jenkins Like many researchers around the world whose laboratories are shut down, RAD fellows are exploring ways to stay productive and keep our scientific research going through the coronavirus pandemic. We are using this time to... Posted 09 Jun 2020
Covid-19: Sir Jackie discusses how the pandemic is impacting Lady Stewart and his fears for the future of dementia funding Sir Jackie has appeared in the Daily Record, Sunday Mail and Sunday People to talk candidly about the impact the pandemic is having on Lady Stewart. He also discusses the ever increasing desperation for families... Posted 07 Jun 2020
Introducing Race Against Dementia’s New Trustees & CEO Race Against Dementia would like to announce the appointment of two new Trustees, Linda Cooper and Chris Bliss. Both Chris and Linda have worked with RAD since our inception and have provided much guidance and... Posted 02 Jun 2020
My plans have changed but I’m committed to advancing dementia research – Catching up with RAD-Mayo Clinic Fellow, Ellen Dicks COVID-19 was declared a pandemic nearly eight weeks ago. In response, we had to change how we live, work and connect with other people in order to mitigate the spread of the virus. But it... Posted 07 May 2020
Dr Cara Croft – The Race Against Dementia Is Well And Truly Still On! Race Against Dementia Fellow, Dr Cara Croft, talks about how her research world has changed in recent weeks and what impact this has had on her plans, work and collaboration with colleagues. Posted 29 Apr 2020
RAD Melbourne Fundraiser – looking forward to 2021 thanks to the generosity of our supporters. The disappointing, but necessary decision was made to cancel this years Melbourne fundraiser in March due to Covid-19. We are thrilled and so very grateful that due to the generosity of sponsors, the organising committee... Posted 24 Apr 2020
COVID-19: An update from the Race Against Dementia Team With week one in ‘UK lockdown’ complete, the Race Against Dementia team have been reflecting on the changes that COVID-19 are having on all of us and what they mean for dementia research. The answer? We... Posted 30 Mar 2020
Sir Jackie Appointed As Honorary International Dementia Australia Ambassador We’re delighted to announce that Sir Jackie has been given the role of Honorary International Ambassador for Dementia Australia. “I am very proud to be taking on this role as an Honorary International Dementia Australia... Posted 11 Mar 2020
Two Days To Go Until The RAD Melbourne Fundraiser! With two days to go until the Melbourne Race Against Dementia fundraiser, celebrating Sir Jackie’s 80th birthday, can they top the amount of $300K raised last year? Race Against Dementia would like to extend our... Posted 09 Mar 2020
RAD Welcomes Ellen Dicks To The Team – The RAD-Mayo Fellow Race Against Dementia will provide a post-doctoral research position at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, USA. After a global search, Ellen Dicks will join the research team of neurologist David T. Jones, M.D., for three... Posted 06 Jan 2020
