Blog - Momentum in Dementia Research: What I Saw at ARUK
Rahul Sidhu reflects on the ARUK conference, sharing key science, emerging ideas, and why dementia research feels more connected and forward moving than ever..
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Blog - Optimise, troubleshoot, repeat - Beginning a new project
Dr Clíona Farrell reflects on starting a new postdoc, sharing how planning, troubleshooting, and perseverance shape early project progress in the lab..
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Blog - How Site Initiation Visits work and why they matter
Jacqui Kerr explains how Site Initiation Visits prepare research teams, ensure compliance, and set the foundation for safe, high quality clinical trials..
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Blog - The Motherhood Penalty and Career Progression
Dr Becky Carlyle reflects on motherhood, academia, and career impact, exploring real challenges and small changes that could support working parents..
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Blog - Motherhood, PhDs, and the Funding Gap
Emily Spencer reflects on motherhood during a PhD, exposing funding gaps, maternity pay uncertainty, and why research systems must better support parents..
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Blog - From Academia and Beyond
After 34 years in academia, Prof Louise Serpell reflects on mentoring, burnout, and starting again. A story of science, students, and finding a new direction..
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Blog - Managing patient expectations (without overpromising)
Dr Emma Law explores how researchers manage patient expectations in research while being clear about uncertainty, consent, and the realities of clinical trials..
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Blog - If Only I Were an ECR Lessons from a Bangkok Park
Bernie McInally reflects on a Bangkok park where exercise, karaoke and community among older adults raise new questions for dementia research..
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Blog - ChatGPT in Academia
Dr Yvonne Couch explores how researchers use ChatGPT in academia, asking if it boosts productivity, changes research culture, or exposes deeper problems..
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Blog - Real Food for Thought in the Fight Against Dementia
A moving blog from Dr Sam Moxon on Lewy body dementia, diagnosis uncertainty, family experience, and why awareness matters even without clear answers.
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Blog - Imposter Syndrome
Rahul Sidhu reflects on imposter syndrome in research and shares practical ways early career scientists can manage doubt, build confidence, and keep growing..
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Blog - How I Came To Enjoy Public Speaking As An Introvert
Dr Ajantha Abey reflects on moving from stage fright to enjoying public speaking, and how practice, teaching, and confidence shaped their voice as a researcher..
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Blog - Two Worlds of Clinical Trials
Dr Peter Connelly explores the differences between academic and industry sponsored clinical trials and what they mean for recruitment, intensity and practice..
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Blog - Supervision vs Mentorship
Dr Kamar Ameen Ali reflects on becoming a primary PhD supervisor and why supervision and mentorship are distinct roles that shape academic careers..
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Blog - Returning to work after a travel-filled career break
After five months travelling across Asia, Dr Clíona Farrell returns to a postdoc at UCL and reflects on breaks, doubt, and starting again..
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Blog - Learning to Let Good Be Enough
Emily Spencer reflects on perfectionism during her PhD, asking if striving for excellence can sometimes limit progress and wellbeing..
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Blog - An Introverts Survival Guide to Conferences
Feeling overwhelmed at conferences? Dr Gemma Lace shares practical ways to manage anxiety, network comfortably and make events work for your career..
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Blog - A Career in Alzheimer’s Research
Prof Louise Serpell reflects on a lifetime in Alzheimer’s research, from early nerves to building a collaborative career shaped by curiosity, setbacks & people.
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Blog - Academic overwhelm, you’re not the only one!
Dr Becky Carlyle shares her experience of academic overwhelm, balancing research, teaching and life, plus practical ways to manage pressure and stay grounded..
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Blog - Storytelling in Academia
Dr Yvonne Couch explains why storytelling helps researchers communicate science, engage audiences, and improve writing, presentations, and collaboration..
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Blog - How We Ensure Safety in Dementia Drug Trials
Emma Law explains how safety is protected in dementia drug trials, from recruitment & screening to monitoring participants throughout complex clinical studies.
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Blog - My journey to a PhD in neuroscience: the highs & lows
From lab resits to first author papers, Rahul Sidhu shares his journey into dementia research and what it really takes to reach a PhD in neuroscience..
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Blog - Never Truly Known, The Reality of Lewy Body Dementia
A moving blog from Dr Sam Moxon on Lewy body dementia, diagnosis uncertainty, family experience, and why awareness matters even without clear answers.
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Blog - Alzheimer’s to Lewy Body Disease - Expanding our Research Horizons
From Alzheimer’s to Lewy body disease, Dr Ajantha Abey explains why looking beyond single diagnoses matters & how shared pathology can shape research and trials.
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Blog - Recognising Dementia with Lewy Bodies in Clinical Practice
Recognising dementia with Lewy bodies in clinical practice. Peter Connelly explains key symptoms clinicians should look for beyond memory loss..
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Blog - Why you should Start Writing Blogs
Rebecca Williams reflects on how blogging shaped her PhD journey, built confidence, and helped her find her voice as a researcher..
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Blog - What Changing Institution Taught Me
Blog from Dr Lindsey Sinclair on what changing institution taught her about confidence, career progression, family balance, and finding the right academic fit..
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Blog - Why the Business Side of Dementia Research Matters
The business side of dementia research can feel uncomfortable but it shapes what gets funded and what reaches patients writes Sam Moxon on why it matters.
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Blog - Protecting your Intellectual Property
Dr Kamar Ameen Ali reflects on intellectual property in research, sharing lessons from her experience and practical advice on protecting grant applications..
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Blog - Which medical specialty should treat and research dementia?
Which medical specialty should lead dementia care and research Dr Tom Russ explores how neurology geriatrics and old age psychiatry each contribute.
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