Dementia Researcher Blogs
Dementia Researcher blogs are written and then narrated by the authors. Through this podcast channel, we share the narrations, so you can listen back where ever you get your podcasts, as well as on our website - careers, research and your science. Brought to you by www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk - everything you need, all in one place.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 7 minutes
- Episodes
- 617
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Dr Emma Law - Recruiting Participants for Clinical Trials
Dr Emma Law, narrating her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.
Recruiting participants for clinical trials is one of the toughest barriers in research, particularly in dementia s…
Dr Clíona Farrell - Genetically determined Alzheimer’s; recap from ADAD-DSAD
Dr Clíona Farrell, narrating her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.
Genetically determined Alzheimer’s disease, though rare, offers key insights into dementia research. In this …
Dr Peter Connelly - Balancing Clinical Research with a Clinical Career
Dr Peter Connelly narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher.
In this blog, Dr Peter Connelly explores how healthcare professionals can integrate clinical research into their daily practice wi…
Dr Becky Carlyle - Managing the Endless Demands of an Academic Career
Dr Becky Carlyle, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.
In this blog, Becky explores the constant pressures of academia and the impossibility of “having it all.” D…
Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali - Delirium and dementia: A neglected area of research?
Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher.
In this blog, Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali explains the differences between delirium and dementia, while highlighting their com…
Dr Yvonne Couch - Organizing a Conference
Dr Yvonne Couch, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.
In this blog, Dr Yvonne Couch takes readers behind the scenes of organising the 7th Pre-Clinical Stroke Conference in O…
Rebecca Williams - Career Decisions in Academia
Rebecca Williams, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.
In this blog, Rebecca Williams challenges the idea of a single 'right' or 'wrong' career path in academia. D…
Jacqui Kerr - The role of a Research Nurse in Dementia trials
Jacqui Kerr narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher.
In this blog, Jacqui Kerr reflects on her career as a research nurse in dementia trials. She explains how the role bridges p…
Dr Lindsey Sinclair - What does it mean to be Perfect?
Dr Lindsey Sinclair narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher.
In this blog, Lindsey reflects on the pressure researchers feel to strive for perfection in their work. Drawing para…
Lesley Cousland - A Career from Nursing to Research
Lesley Cousland, narrating her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.
In this blog, Lesley reflects on her journey from a childhood dream of nursing to a career in dementia research…
Dr Jodi Watt - The Myth of the Neutral Scientist
Dr Jodi Watt, narrating a new blog they wrote for the Dementia Researcher website.
In this blog, Jodi examines the long-held belief that good science requires neutrality, questioning whether true…
Emily Spencer - Letting Go of Mum Guilt
Emily Spencer, narrating her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.
In this blog, Emily reflects on her experience as a working parent balancing a PhD with raising an energetic toddler. In…
Julie Scott - How I Got into Clinical Research: My Career Journey
Julie Scott narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher.
In this blog, Julie reflects on her varied career in care, from working in dementia wards to joining clinical research at 55. She shares…
Dr Peter Connelly - Patients, Practice and the Research Mindset
Dr Peter Connelly narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher.
In this blog, Dr Peter Connelly shares his journey through clinical research, starting with a student dissertation on cimetidine a…
Victoria Gabb - Patient and Public Involvement & Engagement in the MCI Core Outcomes Study
Victoria Gabb, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.
In this blog, Victoria Gabb reflects on her experience of embedding patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE)…
Marian Montanha - How We Use Biomarkers in Dementia Trials
Marian Montanha, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.
In this blog, Marian explains how biomarkers are used in dementia trials, particularly in diagnosing and trac…
Dr Lindsey Sinclair - Why does inclusion matter at scientific conferences?
Dr Lindsey Sinclair narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher.
In this blog, Lindsey reflects on her experiences attending conferences and the growing efforts to make them more in…
Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali - The Impact of Dementia on Women
Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher.
In this blog, Kam explores the disproportionate impact of dementia on women, examining both biological and social fac…
Dr Clíona Farrell - Climate Change and the Brain
Dr Clíona Farrell, narrating her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.
In this blog, Clíona shares reflections from the Hot Brain 3 conference, which examined the intersection of c…
Rebecca Williams - Go with the Flo: Periods at Work
Rebecca Williams, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.
In this blog, Rebecca Williams, opens up about the often-overlooked impact of periods on work and productivi…