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Dementia Researcher Blogs

Dementia Researcher

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.

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Dr Jodi Watt - This Is Not a Goodbye Post (Except It...

Dementia Researcher Blogs ·

2025/11/12

Dr Jodi Watt, narrating a new blog they wrote for the Dementia Researcher website. In Jodi's final post for Dementia Researcher, they share reflections on moving to a new role after years of writing about the realities of academic life. Jodi looks back on the value of open conversations about uncertainty and community, and offers words of encouragement to others navigating job precarity. With honesty and warmth, Jodi closes this chapter while celebrating the generosity and shared humanity that

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5:32

Dr Rosie Ashworth - Finding My Path

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2025/11/06

Dr Rosie Ashworth, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.In this blog, Rosie reflects on her journey from studying psychology to building a career in dementia research. What began as a plan to pursue clinical psychology shifted dramatically after a transformative placement working with older adults. She shares how that experience opened her eyes to the importance of older adult psychology, research, and collaboration with people with lived experience. Her story

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5:33

Rebecca Williams - Gamifying Dementia Research

Dementia Researcher Blogs ·

2025/11/05

Rebecca Williams, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website. In this blog, Rebecca Williams explores how video games could revolutionise dementia research by combining scientific precision with engaging, naturalistic environments. From Sea Hero Quest to experimental ideas born at the Cognitive Computational Neuroscience conference, she reflects on how gaming might enhance data quality and participant experience. However, she cautions that accessibility and intuitive

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7:08

Marian Montanha - Including Research in Every...

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2025/11/03

Marian Montanha, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website. In this blog, Marian argues that research should be a standard part of every dementia diagnosis. Drawing on her experience across the care pathway, she highlights how many people miss out on opportunities to take part in research because it is not routinely discussed or offered. She calls for a shift in how healthcare professionals frame the dementia journey, ensuring research is seen not as an afterthought but

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4:23

Dr Tom Russ - How I Got into Clinical Research: My...

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2025/10/30

Dr Tom Russ narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher.In this guest blog, Tom traces his path into clinical research, crediting the people who guided, inspired, and challenged him along the way. From his early days in psychiatry to leading national dementia research initiatives, he explores the lessons learned from mentors like Professor John Starr and others who shaped his academic and clinical outlook. The piece underscores the importance of supportive working cultures, mentorship, and

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6:02

Dr Lindsey Sinclair - Is kindness key in academic life?

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2025/10/29

Dr Lindsey Sinclair narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher. In this blog, Lindsey reflects on the role of kindness in academia, questioning whether success and empathy can coexist. Drawing from personal experience as a psychiatrist and researcher, she shows how kindness, towards oneself and others, builds healthier teams, fosters trust, and strengthens research culture. From small gestures like a smile or a thank you to mentoring and supporting colleagues, her message is

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5:10

Emily Spencer - Time, Work, and a Two-Year-Old

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2025/10/27

Emily Spencer, narrating her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website. In her latest blog, Emily reflects on the daily challenges of combining academic life with motherhood. Balancing the demands of a PhD, a new role, and parenting a spirited toddler, she explores how parenthood shapes her time, focus, and opportunities. Emily offers a candid look at the realities of structure, guilt, and compromise in both home and work life, while acknowledging the quiet determination that keeps her moving

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6:34

Aygun Badalova - Life Inside a Dementia Clinical Trial

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2025/10/24

Aygun Badalova narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher.In this moving reflection, Aygun Badalova shares her experience working inside a dementia clinical trial at UCL. She explores the human side of research, where every test and data point represents real people, families, and moments of connection. From the challenges of recruitment and paperwork to the deeply emotional encounters with participants and their loved ones, Aygun shows that dementia research is about dignity,

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7:33

Dr Donald Lyall - What Adrian Newey Can Teach...

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2025/10/23

Dr Donald Lyall narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher. In this guest blog, Donald draws lessons from legendary F1 designer Adrian Newey and the Race Against Dementia summit. Reflecting on Newey’s philosophy of learning from failure, teamwork, data integrity, and time for focused thought, Lyall shows how these principles can inform dementia research. By connecting motorsport precision with scientific collaboration, he highlights how structured creativity and belief in the

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8:11

Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali - Making the most of my sabbatical

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2025/10/22

Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher.In this blog, Kam reflects on her recent academic sabbatical and what it taught her about the shifting demands of university life. She explores how increasing administrative and teaching duties have transformed the traditional idea of a sabbatical from a period of rest into a vital opportunity to rescue research time. Kamar shares what she achieved, what she learned about productivity and burnout, and how the

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10:18

Dr Yvonne Couch - Running a Conference

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2025/10/17

Dr Yvonne Couch, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.In this blog, Yvonne reflects on the real experience of running a scientific conference—from forgotten sponsor needs to malfunctioning microphones and missing PowerPoints. With humour and honesty, she recounts the unpredictable tasks that continue long after the planning ends. Her candid insights capture the chaos, exhaustion, and eventual pride that come with pulling off a successful academic event. Find the original

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7:41

Bernie McInally - Research and the Lone Worker

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2025/10/15

Bernie McInally narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher. In this blog, Bernie reflects on the often-overlooked area of lone worker safety in research. Drawing on 25 years of experience as a Community Psychiatric Nurse and Clinical Studies Officer, he explores the evolution of safety systems — from pegboards and coded texts to modern digital tools. The blog examines the evidence behind “Bring Your Own Device” policies, showing how familiarity, simplicity, and trust can make lone worker

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7:22

Denise Grassick-Munro - How carers can help research

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2025/10/13

Denise Grassick-Munro, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website. Carers’ lived experience provides unique insights that help shape dementia research and ensure studies stay relevant to real life. Denise Grassick-Munro explores how carers contribute through Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE), supporting everything from clinical trials to co-designing resources. Their expertise enhances understanding, communication, and impact, bridging the gap between

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9:19

Dr Becky Carlyle - From Draft to Dialogue: Fellowship...

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2025/10/09

Dr Becky Carlyle, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.In this blog, Becky reflects on her experiences with fellowship applications, offering advice on writing, feedback, interviews, and resilience. She highlights the importance of engaging a broad audience, listening to feedback, and preparing a clear, focused interview presentation. With lessons drawn from both success and rejection, she encourages applicants to seek support, demonstrate independence, and

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5:42

Rebecca Williams - Uncertainty: Academia’s Drive &...

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2025/10/08

Rebecca Williams, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website. In this blog, Rebecca Williams reflects on her transition from an internship in government to the uncertain world of academia. She contrasts the stability and structured career path offered by government roles with the instability and unpredictability of academic life. Yet, she reveals how uncertainty fuels her motivation, excites her imagination, and shapes her future. This blog captures the tension between

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8:42

Dr Jodi Watt - Navigating Digital Fatigue and...

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2025/10/06

Dr Jodi Watt, narrating a new blog they wrote for the Dementia Researcher website. In this blog, Jodi reflects on digital fatigue and techno-resistance in dementia research. She explores both researcher and participant perspectives, highlighting the emotional and practical challenges of constant screen use and emerging technologies such as AI. Jodi shares practical tips for more inclusive practice, from offering alternatives to online participation to valuing human-centred approaches. Find

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11:45

Professor Naaheed Mukadam - Understanding...

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2025/09/30

Professor Naaheed Mukadam, narrating her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.In this blog, Naaheed examines the many inequalities in dementia across age, sex, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, disability, and other factors. She highlights how these inequalities affect prevention, diagnosis, and care, while also noting promising interventions that aim to close these gaps. The piece underscores the urgent need for fairer, more inclusive dementia services and research participation.. Find

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4:15

Adam Smith - The Perfect Study Playlist

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2025/09/23

Adam Smith narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher. In this blog Adam explores the link between music and focus, blending science with personal experience to create a reliable study playlist. He explains why lyrics distract, how tempo influences concentration, and the value of structure in building habits. His playlist, built around ambient piano, lo-fi instrumentals, and calming endings, has become a ritual that signals time to work. The blog encourages readers to experiment with sounds

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10:07

Dr Clíona Farrell - A World Alzheimer’s Day reflection

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2025/09/21

Dr Clíona Farrell, narrating her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.In this World Alzheimer’s Day blog, Dr Clíona Farrell shares her reflections while on a career break from postdoctoral research. She considers both the progress and persistent challenges in the field of Alzheimer’s research, from genetic and lifestyle risk factors to the development of new treatments and biomarkers. While funding pressures and lack of diversity remain barriers, recent breakthroughs in therapies

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5:23

Emily Spencer - Rethinking Balance in Research

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2025/09/19

Emily Spencer, narrating her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website. In this blog, PhD student Emily shares her reflections after attending the Alzheimer’s Society early career researcher retreat. She explores the myth of achieving perfect work-life balance, admitting how easily boundaries between research and personal life can blur. From compulsively checking emails to neglecting annual leave, Emily considers how fatigue and overcommitment distort priorities. She writes openly about the

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