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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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05:32

Hannah Hussain - Virtual Reality

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2022/11/07

Hannah Hussain narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher. Its tech and dementia week, and in this blog Hannah explores how virtual reality is jumping out of the hands of gamers, and into the research space as a non-pharmalogical intervention. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-virtual-reality/ -- Hannah Hussain is a PhD Student in Health Economics at The University of Sheffield. As a proud third generation migrant

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03:54

Dr Anna Volkmer - Finding your cheer team:...

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2022/11/04

Dr Anna Volkmer, narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher. When you publish a paper, you probably celebrate and share your news, telling your colleagues and everyone on social media - and everyone will probably share their congratulations. When you win a big grant, or a fellowship... do you want to share the news? Of course you do! However, when you know others are having a hard time or struggling, you may think twice... some may think "Good for you" and be inspired, others however may be

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06:04

Dr Gaia Brezzo - The importance of lived experience...

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2022/11/02

Dr Gaia Brezzo narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher. In this month’s blog, Gaia is reflecting back on a meeting she had with a member of the public earlier in the week. A stroke survivor, who has made it their goal to share with researchers, charities and funding bodies, their views and opinions. Sharing their lived experience of what it’s like to live with the aftermath of a stroke. Gaia also explores how important these voices are in research and how, perhaps, we should all be

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05:55

Beth Eyre - Hello imposter syndrome my old friend

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2022/10/31

Beth Eyre narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher. If you're a jobbing scientist or researcher of any kind, you're probably familiar with imposter syndrome, also known as impostor phenomenon or impostorism. It's a psychological occurrence in which an individual doubts their skills, talents, or accomplishments and has a persistent internalized fear of being exposed as a fraud. Despite external evidence of their competence, those experiencing this phenomenon do not believe they deserve

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05:51

Dr Anna Volkmer - Going on my own: Being my own boss...

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2022/10/21

Dr Anna Volkmer, narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher. With her recent promotion comes new found freedoms and responsibilities... not everyone who enters academia is lucky enough to find research 'freedom', but if you do, will you be ready to be your own boss? Don't worry, you got this, and so has Anna, who was recenltly appointed as an NIHR Senior Investigator. In this blog Anna discusses leadership, support and how you can be ready to step out on your own when the time comes. Find the

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04:40

Dr Clarissa Giebel - Innovative long-term care for...

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2022/10/19

Dr Clarissa Giebel narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher. A few weeks ago Clarissa went on her final research visit to Maastricht University and their Living Lab, thanks to an Alzheimer’s Society and Alzheimer’s Nederland Knowledge Exchange Fellowship. This final trip has been long delayed due to the pandemic, in this blog Clarissa updates on her research project and discusses Green Park Farms, an innovative way of providing residential care for people living with dementia in the

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10:56

Dr Yvonne Couch - Is Leadership Important In Science?

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2022/10/17

Dr Yvonne Couch, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website. Yvonne has been talking to a leadership expert, so in her latest blog it is all about leadership in the context of research. She discusses the different styles of leadership and how you might apply them to your everyday interactions with the people you might encounter in a research job. Find the original text, and narration here on our

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08:11

Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali - Writing my first grant application

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2022/10/14

Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher. Kam has written and submitted her first grant application. Well… kind of. The first stage only required 1-2 page outlines, brief costings, and abstracts. But nevertheless, this is a big milestone in academia, one that is statistically likely to result in failure. In this blog, Kam describes how she went about writing her first grant application and some tips to help overcome some common challenges (and manage expectations). Find

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04:30

Dr Sam Moxon - Are We Entering a “Golden Age” of...

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2022/10/12

Dr Sam Moxon, narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher. Dementia has been a part of society for at least 1400 years, in this blog Sam provides a quick romp through the history of the disease and explores the drugs that have been used to treat the symptons of Alzheimer's and some of the latest research into new treatments. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-are-we-entering-a-golden-age-of-dementia-research/ -- Dr

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09:34

Dr Gaia Brezzo - Teaching as an ECR, why take the...

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2022/10/06

Dr Gaia Brezzo narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher. As Gaia mentioned in her first blog, she had a slightly different PhD experience to most. Her funding and course enrolment fees were paid for by a Teaching Fellowship. This provided four years in which to run experiments, write up a thesis and teach for up to 180 hours in her department every year. In this blog, Gaia explores how this joint research-teaching experience helped her as an ECR, shaped her research and career to date and

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06:42

Beth Eyre - Two–photon microscopy: How can it be used...

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2022/10/04

Beth Eyre narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher. When you think about it, it’s pretty amazing how far technology has come on in recent decades. One field in which technology has come on leaps and bounds is within neuroscience. Imaging the brain has always been a little tricky, because it’s encased in a skull. Obviously having a skull is important as it protects our precious brain from damage, but it has made looking inside our brain a little tricky. For example, even 50 years or so ago

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05:03

Nathan Stephens - A guide to mixed methods research...

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2022/09/29

Nathan Stephens narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher. In this blog, Nathan provides summarises the things you’ll need to think about when planning a mixed methods research study, including characteristics and key design elements like sequencing, point of interface, and methodological priority. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-a-guide-to-mixed-methods-research-design/ -- Nathan Stephens is a PhD Student and

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06:38

Dr Anna Volkmer - The outcome: My NIHR Advanced...

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2022/09/23

Dr Anna Volkmer, narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher. So the big news is... Anna was successful in her NIHR Advanced Fellowship application. It's been a long old road. It started with an application submission in January 2021 (and there was lots before that) and it’s finally official- signed and sealed. In this blog Anna provides an overview of actual timelines, of key milestones and some tips and hints in case you are considering embarking on the same journey. Find the original text,

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05:35

Dr Clarissa Giebel - World Alzheimer Report 2022,...

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2022/09/21

Dr Clarissa Giebel narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher. It's World Alzheimer's Day, and Alzheimer's Disease International have published their annual worldwide resport. Clarissa has been reviewing the report and she shares her thoughts in her latest blog. The common theme of this year’s dementia reports seems to be post-diagnostic care and support, or rather the lack thereof. Listen or read the blog in full to get the full round up and download from the ADI website. Find the original

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08:22

Dr Yvonne Couch - Angiogenesis

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2022/09/20

Dr Yvonne Couch, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website. Angiogenesis is the formation of new blood vessels - this process involves the migration, growth, and differentiation of endothelial cells, which line the inside wall of blood vessels. Todays blog by Yvonne is all about Angiogenesis, a bit of history and a bit of how angiogenesis after brain injury and in old age may contribute to brain health. Find the original text, and narration here on our

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06:05

Introducing Dr Gaia Brezzo

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2022/09/15

Dr Gaia Brezzo narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher. We are delighted to welcome Dr Gaia Brezzo as a regular monthly blog contributor to the Dementia Researcher website. Gaia will be sharing stories of her research, field of discovery and providing top tips and careers advice coming from her experiences. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-dr-gaia-brezzo-introduction/ -- Dr Gaia Brezzo is a Research Fellow

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06:08

Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali - From Postdoc to Lecturer

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2022/09/15

Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher. In February 2022 Kamar started a new academic position as a lecturer in biomedical science at Teesside University. This marks a significant step-up both in terms of opportunities it would present, and the new challenges she would face. In this blog, Kamar shares her experience of the first six months of my lectureship. This might be helpful for anyone wanting to know what they can expect, and how you can balance the work, and

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07:09

Nathan Stephens - Physical Activity & Dementia:...

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2022/09/14

Nathan Stephens narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher. In this blog, Nathan provides a brief introduction to the evidence base on physical activity and dementia, suggesting that action on increasing participation in physical activity is a political mandate. He also includes his experiences of developing and evaluating an intervention to increase opportunities for people affected by dementia to participate in physical activity. Find the original text, and narration here on our

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07:22

Beth Eyre - Why should you apply to be an ISTAART...

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2022/09/09

Beth Eyre narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher. Beth has written a few blogs about opportunities outside of your research, and how they can benefit you. Having recently taken up the role of ISTAART Ambassador, and how this has been one of the best things she has undertaken outside her PhD. To make sure you're aware of the benefits, Beth has dedicated this blog to share the good news to try and ensure as many of you hear about it as possible, so that you can apply and hopefully have an

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07:05

Hannah Hussain - Medicines Management in Dementia

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2022/09/07

Hannah Hussain narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher. Hannah recently collaborated with Dementia UK to produce digital content for their website and practice development team. This provides ongoing learning and development for Admiral nurses nationally, a group of people who provide essential support on medicines managment. What is medicines management? A term defined by the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) as: “The clinical, cost-effective and safe use of

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