Dementia Researcher Blogs

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 …

Dr Chris Henstridge, narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher.

It's Motor Neurone Disease Awareness Week, and in this blog Chris discusses the significance of synapse loss in Frontotemporal …

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

The potential connection between sports, particularly contact sports with repetitive head trauma, and neurodegenerative diseases like …

Dr Jane Haley  narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher.

Jane highlights the establishment of the UK MND Research Institute (UK MND RI) as a significant milestone in the pursuit of disease-m…

Dr Gaia Brezzo narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher.

In this blog Gaia discusses the struggle of balancing multiple aspects of an academic career, highlighting the need for personal and…

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

Visiting other research labs has been a valuable and inspiring experience for Anna, providing opportunities for collaboration, lear…

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

In this blog, Jodi addresses the lack of inclusion of LGBTQIA+ identities in dementia research and the associated di…

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

In this blog Rebecca draws parallels between sewing and coding, highlighting the similarities in the learning process …

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

In this blog Yvonne explores the challenges women face in academia and the need for cultural change. Despite increasing…

Written by Dr Vitor Zimmerer, Artemis Bekiari, Hafsa Qureshi, Lidia Slominski, James Taylor-Anton and narrated by the authors.

In this blog, the authors share their experience of assessing the dement…

Dr Clarissa Giebel narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher.

Clarissa explains how the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) has shaped her career, highlighting the benefits of public in…

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

In this blog Sam explores the journey of transforming an idea into a tangible clinical solution. He highlights the complexities involv…

Ajantha Abey narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher.

Ajantha shares his top 10 takeaways from recent conferences. His key findings include that breakthroughs are finally happening in thera…

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

If you are looking to pursue a career in academia, it's not just about teaching and research. Kamar, a lecturer in biomedical sci…

Beth Eyre narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher.

Join Beth on an exciting journey through the various hats worn by researchers in this blog. If you're curious about the hidden aspects of …

Hannah Hussain narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher.

Looking to improve your health as you age? Hannah suggests you look no further than resistance training! As our bodies naturally expe…

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

In this blog Yvonne talks about developing a Plan B for your career (just in case, because we all know that "No plan su…

Lisa Hammond narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher.

Welcome to our first blog from Lisa Hammond, in this post she delves into the transformative work of the Daphne Jackson Trust and the A…

Dr Gaia Brezzo narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher.

Are you tired of the witchcraft and frustration of Western Blotting? Learn the basics of this technique and how it can benefit your …

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

The Mental Capacity Act 2005 is a legislation that aims to protect the rights of people who may lack capacity to make decisions. Th…