Dementia Researcher Blogs

Dr Jodi Watt, narrating a new blog they wrote for the Dementia Researcher website.

Discover the powerful role of art in enhancing communication around dementia and brain health with Dr Jodi Watt, a p…

Hannah Hussain narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher.

In this blog Hannah provides an essential guide to crafting your PhD thesis! Gain practical advice on navigating the journey with str…

Dr. Claire Sexton interviews Professor Bruce Miller about his career in dementia research, specifically focusing on frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Professor Miller discusses his early work in the 199…

Ajantha Abey narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher.

Explore Ajantha's insights on the revolutionary impact and challenges of using induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) in dementia resea…

Dr Beth Eyre narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher.

Beth's blog discusses the advancing field of using retinal imaging as a biomarker for Alzheimer's disease (AD), bringing highlights fro…

Emily Spencer, narrating her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.

If you're playing catch-up, let us recap... Emily is a PhD student at UCL and a new mother. In this blog Emily addresses…

In a conversation with Dr. Claire Sexton, Professor Alison Goate discusses her career in dementia research, focusing on two of her landmark papers. The first, published in 1991, identified a missense…

Dr Sam Moxon, narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher.

Sam discusses the dilemma faced by academics between publishing research quickly and protecting their work through patents. He suggest…

Dr Jodi Watt, narrating a new blog they wrote for the Dementia Researcher website.

In this blog Jodi's focus is on making scientific presentations more accessible. They highlight common pitfalls, suc…

Rebecca Williams, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.

Rebecca contemplates the journey of her work from its conception to its final goal of tangible real-world impac…

Dr Anna Volkmer, narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher.

Anna reflects on her previous year's challenges and outlines her goals for 2024. She discusses the importance of annual appraisals …

Dr Yvonne Couch, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.

The basics of gender differences in health risks include that women generally live longer than men, and age is a signif…

Ajantha Abey narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher.

In this blog, Ajantha outlines the benefits and pitfalls of using AI chatbots in research. He emphasises their proficiency in language …

Dr Gaia Brezzo narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher.

Gaia examines the (arguably) widespread issue of academic fraud, from the shock of discovering misconduct in familiar research to th…

Sára Erzsebet Zsadányi narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher.

In this insightful blog, Sára shares her journey as an ISTAART ambassador, highlighting the enriching experiences…

Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher.

At the 125th meeting of the British Neuropathological Society, leading experts gathered to share recent advancements …

Marija Taneska, narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher.

In this blog Marija shares highlights from the recent ISTAART's Nonpharmacological Interventions PIA Year in Review webinar. Explori…

Emily Spencer, narrating her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.

In this blog Emily focuses on her experiences navigating pregnancy while working in dementia research and preparing for …

Dr Dorothy Tse narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher.

Dorothy's blog addresses the alignment of core values with strategic time management in academic leadership. She discusses the multip…

Hannah Hussain narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher.

Hannah's blog examines the plight of individuals with dementia in conflict zones like Gaza, shedding light on the added layers of dis…