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 Hannah Hussain - Reflections on My PhD Viva and Next Steps
Hannah Hussain narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher.
In her final blog, Dr (Yes it's Doctor now) Hannah Hussain reflects on her PhD viva experience, offering valuable tips for preparatio…
Martin Robertson - My Experience as a Co-Researcher
Martin Robertson narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher.
Martin shares his personal journey as a Co-Researcher following his diagnosis with Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA), a rare form of…
Adam Smith - Making Friends When You're the Newcomer
Adam Smith narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher.
Adam's blog, explores the challenges of forming new connections as an adult in unfamiliar environments, such as new workplaces or countri…
Rebecca Williams - The Joys of Academia (Seriously)
Rebecca Williams, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.
Rebecca shares her reflections on the highs and lows of academic life. She acknowledges the challenges, suc…
Dr Jodi Watt - Inequity in dementia drug development
Dr Jodi Watt, narrating a new blog they wrote for the Dementia Researcher website.
Discover the disparities in dementia drug development in Dr Jodi Watt's latest blog. As a Postdoctoral Researcher a…
Dr Clíona Farrell - Communicating your science effectively: know your audience
Dr Clíona Farrell, narrating her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.
Clíona discusses the importance of understanding your audience in effective science communication. She emphasises…
Dr Lis Grey - Think BIG, Moving from the Individual to the Population
Dr Lis Grey, narrating her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.
In this blog Lis discusses the limitations of individual-level interventions in preventing chronic diseases, including…
Emily Spencer - Pain, Perception, and Childbirth: Can a Woman be Believed?
Emily Spencer, narrating her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.
In her blog, Emily explores the often-dismissive attitudes towards women's pain during childbirth, highlighting her own …
Dr Martyna Matuszyk - Alzheimer’s Society invests £9m in Doctoral Training Centres
Dr Martyna Matuszyk, narrates her article written for Dementia Researcher.
Martyna shares news that the Alzheimer’s Society is investing over £9 million in three Doctoral Training Centres to support…
Dr Ayokunmi Ojebode - Poetic Tales from Dementia Wards
Dr Ayokunmi Ojebode, narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher.
In his guest blog Ayokunmi, examines the intersection of poetry and dementia care. Drawing from his extensive experience as…
Rebecca Williams - Selfish Reasons for Open Science
Rebecca Williams, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.
Rebecca's blog explores the practical, self-serving benefits of Open Science, beyond its noble ideals. She …
Amelia Robson - What is polysomnography?
Amelia Robson, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.
Amelia's blog offers a detailed look into her work as a research assistant in sleep psychology, focusing on the use of P…
Dr Sam Moxon - The Mind’s Hidden Fortress, Cognitive Reserve and Dementia
Dr Sam Moxon, narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher.
In this blog, Sam explores the concept of cognitive reserve, which acts as a protective "hidden fortress" against dementia. Cognit…
Adam Smith - Research Like an Olympian
Adam Smith narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher.
In this blog Adam draws parallels between the rigorous training and holistic approach of Olympians and the demands of dementia research. …
Dr Yvonne Couch - Resilience
Dr Yvonne Couch, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.
Yvonne shares her experiences with resilience in academia, addressing the challenges of giving talks and dealing with g…
Yasmin Bonsu - A reflection of my year in an Oxford Lab
Yasmin Bonsu, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.
Yasmin reflects on her transformative year in an Oxford Lab. She shares her experiences working on Parkinson's and …
Hannah Hussain - Challenges of Dementia Care for Ethnic Minorities in the UK
Hannah Hussain narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher.
Hannah explores the unique challenges faced by minority communities in the UK regarding dementia care. It highlights the underreprese…
Dr Connor Richardson - Academic Promotions: A Tale of Two Tries (Part 2)
Dr Connor Richardson narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher.
In his blog post "Academic Promotions: A Tale of Two Tries - Part 2," Connor is back sharing his experiences and insights f…
Dr Jodi Watt - Navigating challenging conversations in academia
Dr Jodi Watt, narrating a new blog they wrote for the Dementia Researcher website.
Jodi discusses the intricacies of handling difficult conversations within the academic sphere. She emphasises th…
Dr Clíona Farrell - News from the Trisomy 21 Research Society Conference
Dr Clíona Farrell, narrating her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.
Clíona she shares highlights from the 2024 International Trisomy 21 Research Society (T21RS) conference in Rome. …