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 Sam Moxon - The Aduhelm Paradox
Dr Sam Moxon, narrates his blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher.
If you're a member of the public, you may think Aducanumab is the miracle dementia drug we've been waiting for, so why do many re…
Dr Christine Toomey - How does the brain bank work
Dr Christina Toomey, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.
Christina has worked at the Queen Square Brain Bank for Neurological Disorders for 10 years, in this post we hear a…
UK Alzheimer’s Society opens new grant funding round
It’s been a rocky year and a bit for both research funders and researchers, but Alzheimer’s Society in the UK is pleased to announce that they have opened a call for new grant applications, closing 1…
Felicity Slocombe - Introductions
Felicity Slocombe, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.
Meet new staff blogger Felicity Slocombe, PhD Student from Loughborough University, researching interactions and iden…
Dr Yvonne Couch -The Hunt for Tiny Messengers
Dr Yvonne Couch, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.
Extracellular Vesicles. Where do they come from, what do they do? How do they do it and why are they interesting + rele…
Social Isolation and Loneliness - ISTAART Research Perspectives Special
This week is #LonelinessAwarenessWeek – to raise awareness of the challenges of social isolation, and how this can lead to loneliness, and the connection to Dementia, we worked with The Alzheimer's A…
Morgan Daniel - MSc Dissertation
Morgan Daniel, narrates her blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher.
Morgan discusses her MSc dissertation, how to choose a project, supervision and tips getting through the writing.
Dr Clarissa Giebel - It is the season of research grant deadlines
Dr Clarissa Giebel narrates her blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher.
Clarissa shares tips on how to keep on top of things when you're applying for multiple grants (could apply to jobs too)
Dr Sam Moxon - How to Sell Your Conference Poster
Dr Sam Moxon, narrates his blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher.
With conference season upon us, Sam shares his tips for creating a great conference poster, and getting people engaged.
Dr Fiona Calvert and Molly Massetti - Alzheimer’s Research UK’s call for Early Career Researchers
Dr Fiona Calvert narrates this blog written by Molly Massetti written for NIHR Dementia Researcher.
Fiona and Molly discuss the new ARUK Fellowship Funding Call - with guidance for potential applican…
Dr Anna Volkmer - Using research to deliver change
Dr Anna Volkmer, narrates her blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher.
Anna writes about her work to influence commissioners to deliver what patients really want, effective research outcomes implem…
Beth Eyre - What’s it like writing up your first journal article?
Beth Eyre, narrates her blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher.
As Beth sets about work on her first lead author paper, she shares her experience so far, useful for anyone study a PhD that has thi…
Dr Yvonne Couch - Respecting Your Betters
Dr Yvonne Couch, narrates her blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher.
The best mentors listen closely, help you learn about yourself, and provide whatever you actually need. Dr Yvonne Couch discus…
Dr Sam Moxon - How to Nail your CV
Dr Sam Moxon, narrates his blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher.
Sam provides a comprehensive guide on creating a great CV, suitable for academia and industry - guaranteed to get you on the shor…
Bethany McLoughlin - How using mixed methods changed the direction of my PhD
Bethany McLoughlin narrates her blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher.
Bethany discusses learning a new research method, and how hearing from carers provided a new perspective and direction for h…
Adam Smith - Mental Health Awareness Week and Me
Adam Smith narrates his blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher.
Mental Health Awareness Week - 10-16th May, aims to reducing stigma, and raise awareness. Adam wrote about his own experience and ho…
Morgan Daniel -What I have learned from my MSc so far
Morgan Daniel, narrates her blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher.
Morgan reflects on what she has learned so far, as the 'taught' part of her MSc comes to an end, highlighting the vast amount le…
Dr Siobhan Crilly & James Cooper - A new resource for translational stroke research
Dr Siobhan Crilly narrates her blog, co-written with Dr James Cooper for NIHR Dementia Researcher.
Together they discuss their newly developed dataset of genes expressed in macrophages and neutrophil…
Dr Clarissa Giebel - Research networking in a socially distanced age
Dr Clarissa Giebel narrates her blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher.
Have you remained connected to your colleagues and the wider research community over the last year? Clarissa discusses how s…