The South West Dementia Brain Bank opened in 1984. It is a vital research resource for the banking of brain tissue donated to further dementia research.
Bristol, England
Joined June 2017
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Tune into Will I get Dementia? Tonight 7pm @channel5_tv 🧠
GP @drclairetaylor discusses the latest developments in dementia with our amazing scientist Dr Laura Palmer who heads up @SWDBrainBank- one of the most influential Brain Banks in the UK. @AlzheimersBRACE @Laura_E_Palmer
ALT GP and TV presenter Dr Claire Taylor holding a model brain.
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As 2024 draws to a close, we’ve been reflecting on some of the highlights that made this year unforgettable:
🧠 This year marked the 40th anniversary of the @SWDBrainBank, celebrated with fascinating talks (and plenty of cake!)
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We recently had a visit from Pete, a BRACE supporter who travelled from Spain to meet the team at the BRACE office and explore the incredible South West Dementia Brain Bank.
Laura, manager of the @SWDBrainBank, showed Pete around and provided an insight into the amazing work they do.
💬 "What Laura does is incredibly complex, yet she made it easy for me to grasp.
I left with the knowledge that there will be an end to the horror that took my wife. It was in the air. It was in Laura’s determined passion to defeat dementia.
It may not happen in my lifetime, or even in Laura’s, but it WILL happen. My visit to the brain bank convinced me of that."
Pete’s wife sadly passed away with Frontotemporal dementia in 2022, leading him on this journey to gain knowledge and support dementia research any way he can.
It was inspiring to see Pete's dedication to a cause that means so much to so many of us.
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The @AMRC have shared their new report 'Charities in action: Investing in research infrastructure' 🔬
The report is filled with stats and case studies that show the importance of charities to medical research in the UK.
It also includes a short case study on the @SWDBrainBank that BRACE part-fund! 🧠
Read more: amrc.org.uk/Handlers/Downloa…
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Explore the pivotal role of neuropathology in dementia research with leading experts @tammarynlashley @DanielErsk1ne @Kamar_Ameen_Ali + Dr Laura Palmer @SWDBrainBank 🧠
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Make your donations go further, with no extra cost to you! #GiftAidAwarenessDay
Gift Aid is a government scheme that enables BRACE to claim an extra 25p on every £1 you donate. #TickTheBox and sign up today, it's completely FREE:
✔️ alzheimers-brace.org/gift-ai…
ALT BRACE Dementia Research (logo). giftaid it (logo). £100 + tick box = £125. #TickTheBox
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MND Translational Accelerator Project - Part-time Project Manager #vacancy 👇
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@mndassoc @mndresearch #MoreNeedsDoing #MND
#MotorNeuroneDisease
We're looking for a Part-time Project Manager to support the new Motor Neurone Disease Translational Accelerator project. It's a great opportunity to make a difference in accelerating treatments for MND.
Apply by October 16th!
#MNDresearch #MNDjobs #DPUK
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#DementiaActionWeek Day 6: The Brain Bank 🧠
The Brain Bank are inviting passionate individuals to become part of the @SWDBrainBank oversight committees as lay members.
No experience? No problem! Full training will be provided:
📧 [email protected]
📞 0117 4147821
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Tayler et al. report a complex relationship between high blood pressure in later life (≥ 65 years), vascular function, and #AlzheimersDisease pathology. @DrHannahTay @BristolUni @Brms_Research @SWDBrainBank bit.ly/40mjt05
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Tune in to BBC Points West at 6.30pm to watch BRACE talk about the future of the @SWDBrainBank and #dementia research 🔬
If you catch us live, share your thoughts with the hashtag #BrainsBehindBRACE 🧠
Support BRACE and the Brain Bank: alzheimers-brace.org/laura/
ALT Candida Tasman talking to Ali Vowles about the Brain Bank.
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Laura is no ordinary Bank Manager. This isn't an ordinary Bank.
During this period of instability, please can you help us secure Laura’s work, and the @SWDBrainBank for another 12 months?
Support the Brain Bank: bit.ly/40mtY3Z
#Dementia #Alzheimers #Research
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NEW paper investigating the association of sleep and #Alzheimer's biomarkers in @IMI_EPAD cognitively umimpaired adults.
Congratulations to all authors👏
@Laura_Sofia_S @LizCoulthard @JBlackman0 @ArenazaEider @M_SuarezCalvet @JuandoGispert @IMI2_NEURONET
academic.oup.com/braincomms/…
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Early diagnosis is key to timely care & support for people.
Diagnosis sooner, rather than later is really important if we want people to truly have choices over their futures. @sturdy_deborah
#Together4Dementia
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Hot off the press - the BRACE Autumn Magazine.
Get reading 👉alzheimers-brace.org/wp-cont…
Read about our hopes for BRACE & #dementia #research - find out why a couple chose to support us on their special day, hear about autumn events and much more...
ALT Hot off the press - the BRACE Autumn Magazine. Get reading 👉https://alzheimers-brace.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/BRACEmagazine_Autumn2022_web.pdf Read about our hopes for BRACE & #dementia #research - find out why a couple chose to support us on their special day, plus hear about all the events you can get involved with this autumn!
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South West Dementia Brain Bank #Bristol has received substantial support from @AlzheimersBRACE since it was founded in 1987. It's one of 5 brain banks involved in @brains4dementia. More info about SWDBB can be found on BRACE's website
#WorldAlzheimersDay
alzheimers-brace.org/the-sou…
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#BlackInNeuroWeek is BACK, so you know what time it is... #BlackInNeuroRollCall! 🗣
To participate, you can either:
Introduce yourself with a selfie and let us know what you've been up to since our last BINW, or...
(a thread 🧵)
ALT Text on a dynamic brown and pink background with white swirls and the Black In Neuro logo in the bottom left corner. The text reads, “It's almost time to kick off #BINW22 with the...#BlackInNeuroRollCall. Film a short video, or share a selfie introducing yourself and your research. Don't forget to use the hashtag, #BlackInNeuroRollCall and tag us @BlackInNeuro. #BINW22.”
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This #InternationalWomensDay let’s #BreakTheBias for all women especially those with #dementia. 65% of people living with dementia are women and it’s the leading cause of death for women in the uk.
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"Who was Mary Paley and how did she #BreakTheBias? 🙅♀️
Learn all about one of Bristol's most prolific professors with @danielle_guizzo as she shares @BristolUni_Econ's fight for gender equality & diversity over the past decade.
#IWD2022"
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♀️ ♂️ Did you know we were the first higher education institute in England to admit women on an equal basis to men?
🎥 Learn more about our history and commitment not just today, but everyday, as we strive to #BreakTheBias 🙅♀️
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#IWD2022
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