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
Ajantha Abey - Reflections on Thesis Writing
Ajantha Abey narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher.
Ajantha reflects honestly on the demanding process of writing a PhD thesis, detailing the unexpected challenges, distractions, and …
Dr Emma Law - What makes a good clinical research team?
Dr Emma Law, narrating her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.
In this blog, Emma Law shares her experience working with clinical research teams across Scotland. She reflects on …
Dr Clíona Farrell - First time through the publication process
Dr Clíona Farrell, narrating her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.
In this blog, Clíona reflects on the step-by-step process of getting her first first-author data paper publis…
Dr Peter Connelly - The Role of Memory Clinics in Clinical Research
Dr Peter Connelly narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher.
In his first blog for Dementia Researcher, Dr Peter Connelly highlights the pivotal role memory clinics play in dementia clinical …
Adam Smith - Building Your Personal Brand
Adam Smith narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher.
In this guest blog, Adam challenges the scepticism around “personal branding” by reframing it as a tool for clarity rather than self-prom…
Rebecca Williams - AI and BlueSky: Embracing the Everyday Tech of Academia
Rebecca Williams, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.
In this blog, Rebecca offers a pragmatic guide to everyday tech that can support academic work. From AI too…
Emily Spencer - Retreat, Regroup, Rewrite
Emily Spencer, narrating her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.
In her new blog, Emily shares how a writing retreat provided a vital lifeline during a difficult time balancing research…
Adam Smith - How to Network and Advice for Making the First Move
Adam Smith narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher.
In this blog, Adam shares practical and honest advice on networking in research. Drawing on personal experiences and real-life examples, …
Jacqui Kerr - A Day in the Life of a Clinical Trial Coordinator
Jacqui Kerr narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher.
In her first guest blog, Jacqui Kerr from the Neuroprogressive & Dementia Network offers a personal and insightful glimpse i…
Jennifer Bray & Teresa Atkinson - Reflecting on challenging situations when conducting research
Jennifer Bray narrates her & Dr Teresa Atkinson's blog written for Dementia Researcher.
Jennifer & Teresa reflect on the unexpected hurdles they faced while evaluating a new staff role in…
Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali - The use of Generative AI in academia & higher education: friend or foe?
Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher.
Kamar examines the rapid rise of generative AI and its complex impact on academia and higher education. Reflecting on…
Dr Jodi Watt - How to Write a Powerful Conference Abstract
Dr Jodi Watt, narrating a new blog they wrote for the Dementia Researcher website.
In this blog, Jodi offers essential advice for crafting a conference abstract that gets noticed. From understand…
Dr Yvonne Couch - Writing Your First Fellowship
Dr Yvonne Couch, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.
In this practical blog, Yvonne shares personal insights and lessons learned from her own journey writing fellowship app…
Bernie McInally - LGBTQ+ and higher dementia risk
Bernie McInally narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher.
In this updated blog, Bernie McInally examines the heightened dementia risk among LGBTQ+ individuals, driven by factors like minorit…
Ajantha Abey - What Happens In a Grant Review Panel
Ajantha Abey narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher.
In this blog, Ajantha provides an exclusive look into the inner workings of an Alzheimer's Research UK (ARUK) grant review panel. H…
Dr Becky Carlyle - Choose your Mentors
Dr Becky Carlyle, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.
This time Becky's blog addresses the complex but essential role of mentorship in career and leadership dev…
Yasmin Bonsu - Embracing Unplanned Opportunities
Yasmin Bonsu, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.
In this blog Yasmin discusses her emotional journey after securing an unexpected teaching job offer post-graduation…
Dr Clíona Farrell - How PPIE involvement can Improve a Conference
Dr Clíona Farrell, narrating her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.
In this blog, Clíona reflects on her experience at the UK DRI Vascular ECR conference, where patient and publ…
Marian Montanha - What I Wish I Knew Before Working in Clinical Trials
Marian Montanha, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.
In her first blog for Dementia Researcher Marian reflects on her initial nine months working in clinical tria…
Dr Sam Moxon - Will Dementia Research Funding Weather the Financial Storm?
Dr Sam Moxon, narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher.
Sam examines the impact of the UK's shifting financial priorities on dementia research funding. While government-backed funds like…