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 Clarissa Giebel - Learning about dementia care in India
Dr Clarissa Giebel narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher.
Clarissa's July travels proved rewarding, from presenting dementia care inequalities at the IPA Congress to establishing collabor…
Dr Beth Eyre - Cracking the Viva: Preparing for PhD Success
Beth Eyre narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher.
In this blog, Beth recounts her recent accomplishment of successfully defending her PhD thesis and passing the viva, detailing the unique …
Dr Jodi Watt - I didn’t know who I was after my PhD (and maybe I still don’t..)
Dr Jodi Watt, narrating a new blog they wrote for the Dementia Researcher website.
Jodi is a "dabbler" (their words) who explores various aspects of life and identity. In this blog Jodi discusses the…
Dr Gaia Brezzo - Navigating Collaborative Science
Dr Gaia Brezzo narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher.
Exploring the domain of collaborative science, this blog delves into the progression of research dynamics from individual efforts to…
Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali - Improving clinician-academic partnerships to advance dementia research
Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher.
Discover the path to groundbreaking dementia research in the latest blog from Kamar Ameen-Ali. Kam delves into the crucial role c…
Ajantha Abey - Why You Should Teach Alongside Your Research (Especially As A PhD Student)
Ajantha Abey narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher.
In the realm of academia, teaching is often viewed as a hindrance to research, a time-consuming chore that distracts from crucial exper…
Dr Connor Richardson - Population Studies, What we have learned and why we need them
Dr Connor Richardson narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher.
Connor discusses the significance of population-based epidemiology in dementia research. While often overlooked, population stu…
Dr Sam Moxon - How to Build your Academic Network
Dr Sam Moxon, narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher.
In this blog Sam emphasises the cornerstone role of collaboration in dementia research and provides practical tips and strategies to f…
Rebecca Williams - Science Communication, Reaching Out of the Bubble
Rebecca Williams, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.
In this blog Rebecca shares her personal journey from a small town in the North of England to Oxford University, refle…
Dr Aida Suarez-Gonzalez - Getting yourself a senior academic promotion
Dr Aida Suárez-Gonzalez narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher.
In this blog Aida discusses the process of senior academic promotions (grade 9 and 10) in UK higher education institutions, …
Dr Clarissa Giebel - More than a paper: co-designing a board game
Dr Clarissa Giebel narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher.
Clarissa discusses the process of co-designing a board game, the Dementia Inequalities Game, as an innovative way to share resear…
Dr Yvonne Couch - Isolation in Academia
Dr Yvonne Couch, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.
In this blog Yvonne discusses the isolation experienced in academia and the importance of mentoring for mental health a…
Hannah Hussain - Conference Countdown: Mastering the Art of Preparation
Hannah Hussain narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher.
In this blog, learn how to prepare for a conference to maximise your experience by reviewing the program, setting goals, utilising di…
Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali - Pivoting your research area
Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher.
In this blog, Dr Kam discusses the process of pivoting research areas during postdoctoral positions and highlights the significan…
Beth Eyre - Five things I wish I had known about writing up my PhD thesis
Beth Eyre narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher.
In this blog, Beth reflects on her experience of writing up her PhD thesis and shares five key insights she wishes she had known beforehan…
Dr Sam Moxon - Why Dementia Patients Deteriorate in Hospital
Dr Sam Moxon, narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher.
Sam shares the story of his grandfather, who experienced a rapid decline in his dementia during a hospital stay. Hospital delirium, tr…
Adam Smith - Sustainable Travel to International Conferences
Adam Smith narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher.
In this blog Adam emphasises the importance of sustainable travel to international conferences in light of climate change. While attendin…
Dr Jodi Watt - My experience as an LGBTQIA+ postgraduate & PhD student
Dr Jodi Watt, narrating a new blog they wrote for the Dementia Researcher website.
As Pride month comes to an end, Jodi shares their experience as an LGBTQIA+ postgraduate and PhD student. They discu…
Dr Mark Crook-Rumsey - Digital Biomarkers: A New Era in MND Research and Care
Dr Mark Crook-Rumsey narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher.
Motor Neuron Disease (MND) is a complex and challenging neurodegenerative disease, in this blog Mark discusses the UK DRI work…
Ajantha Abey - A Beginner’s Guide to Preparing for a Big Conference
Ajantha Abey narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher.
In "A Beginner's Guide to Preparing for a Big Conference," (with the AAIC around the corner) Ajantha advises on strategies to make the …