Dementia Researcher Blogs

Dr Yvonne Couch , narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website. Blood first enters the right atrium, then flows through the tricuspid valve into the right ventricle, and the heart beats... then what? In this blog Dr Yvonne Couch discusses blood flow and dementia.  Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-go-wit...

Beth Eyre , narrates her blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher. In the first of our blood flow blogs, Beth discusses her own research and gives a whistle stop tour about the importance of blood flow. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-is-blood-flow-to-the-brain-the-missing-link-to-helping-us-understand-alzheimers-dise...

Morgan Daniel , narrates her blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher. When Morgan started her MSc Dementia course at UCL, she had no idea how it would work (UCL probably didn't either) in this blog she reflects on studying during the pandemic. and online learning.  Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-my-experience-of-onl...

Adam Smith narrates his blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher. In a change to our usual AAIC review format, Adam has narrated his blog for our podcast. He shares the top stories from the week, discusses the platform and his own highlights. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/podcast-aaic-2021-highlights/ If you would like to writ...

Felicity Slocombe , narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website. Catch-up with Felicity as she discusses what she discovered at her first face-to-face dementia conference, and her experiences of presenting her own work.  Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-my-first-in-person-event-experiences-and-reflecti...

Dr Anna Volkmer , narrates her blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher. Anna discusses her career path, and provides tips for Clinical Academics navigating the NIHR Academic Training Programme and applying for Fellowships. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-future-funding-applying-for-an-nihr-advanced-fellowship/ If you...

Hannah Hussain narrates her blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher. Meet new blogger Nathan Stephens. In his 1st blog Nathan shares his story from caring for loved ones living with dementia to failed GCSEs, to two degrees and life now as a PhD Student at University of Worcester, researching Dementia Meeting Centres. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementia...

Nathan Stephens narrates his blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher. Meet new blogger Nathan Stephens. In his 1st blog Nathan shares his story from caring for loved ones living with dementia to failed GCSEs, to two degrees and life now as a PhD Student at University of Worcester, researching Dementia Meeting Centres. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementi...

Adam Smith narrates his blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher. At some point, there comes a time when every early career researcher will need to email a strange Professor (well strange to them, but perhaps also 'strange' they sometimes are). You probably want something from them - you're looking for a supervisor, a job, a review... This blog from Adam may just make the different between gettin...

Dr Yvonne Couch , narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website. This blog Yvonne discusses work and life, and balance and how it comes down to money and culture. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-a-balancing-act/ Enjoy listening? We're always looking for new bloggers, drop us a line. http://www.dementiar...

Dr Clarissa Giebel narrates her blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher. Clarissa is passionate about social care. Read her latest blog to discover how and where social care comes into play, and how it needs to change. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-social-care-why-does-it-matter/ http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr....

Dr Anna Volkmer , narrates her blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher. Anna shares how she approaches PPI when those people have cognitive and communication difficulties - advice for 1st timers. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-including-the-voices-of-people-with-dementia/   If you would like to write for us, or join...

Adam Smith narrates his blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher. Ever had a grant or manuscript rejection? Ethics challenges or experiment that didn't work? Adam has some tips to build your resilience, to help you overcome these hurdles. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk

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 researchers disagree? Dr Sam Moxon explores in this blog. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk  

Beth Eyre , narrates her blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher. This month Beth takes a break from the lab, and discusses the importance of taking a break, and how it can actually help your work. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk

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 about her and the work of the brain bank and how it helps researchers across the world. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk   Enjoy liste...

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 16th September 2021. What kind of research does the Society fund? As with previous grant rounds, our research funding is organised in two streams. In both streams, we will consider research related to a...

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 identity in dementia. In her first blog we're eased in with an introduction to her background, motivations and work. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. http://www.dementiaresearche...

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 + relevant to dementia? Yvonne explains in this blog. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk   Enjoy listening? We're always looking for new blog...

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 Association International Society to Advance Alzheimer's Research and Treatment (ISTAART), and the Global Brain Health Institute (GHBI) to record this special podcast. The impacts of SI/L (social isol...

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. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk  

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) Find the original text, and narration here on our website. http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk  

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.  Find the original text, and narration here on our website. http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk  

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 applicants Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/alzheimers-research-uks-call-for-early-career-researchers/   If you would like to write for us, o...

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 implemented.   Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-using-research-to-deliver-change/ If you would like to write for us, or join ou...