Blog – More Research Habits I Wish I’d Started Earlier in My PhD
Dr Ajantha Abey shares six more PhD habits worth starting early, covering notes, ideas, networks, conferences, side projects and life after the PhD.
All posts by Dr Ajantha Abey
Dr Ajantha Abey is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Kavli Institute at University of Oxford. He is interested in the cellular mechanisms of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other diseases of the ageing brain. He previously explored neuropathology in dogs with dementia and potential stem cell replacement therapies. He now uses induced pluripotent stem cell derived neurons to try and model selective neuronal vulnerability: the phenomenon where some cells die but others remain resilient to neurodegenerative diseases.
Blog – Research Habits I Wish I’d Started Earlier in My PhD
Dr Ajantha Abey shares the PhD lab hacks he wishes he had started earlier: experiment numbering, file naming, notes, references and figures
Blog – PhD Application Advice: Assessing & Approaching a New Lab
Choosing a PhD lab matters as much as the topic. Dr Ajantha Abey shares how to assess supervisors, vet labs, and approach academics with confidence.
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.
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
Blog – Reflections on Thesis Writing
PhD student Ajantha Abey shares candid reflections on thesis writing, offering invaluable insights and practical advice for navigating the final PhD stretch.
Blog – What happens in a grant review panel
Ajantha Abey shares insider insights into the critical factors that make grant applications succeed or fail—essential reading for early-career researchers.
Blog – The Transformative Potential of AI on Basic Science
Discover how AI can transform research at the basic science level. Enhance collaboration, improve data analysis, and accelerate discoveries. By Ajantha Abey.
Blog – The Use of AI for Dementia Diagnosis
Discover the latest on AI in dementia research from Ajantha Abey, exploring the transformative potential and ethical considerations.
Blog – The Pros and Cons of using iPSCs in Dementia Research
Uncover the impact of iPSCs on dementia study with Ajantha Abey, revealing both the promise and challenges in this vital research area.
Blog – How to use basic AI as a daily research tool
Ajantha Abey explores explores the use of AI for research support; from writing to generating ideas, while being aware of its limits… and ethics
Blog – Mastering the PhD Journey: Key Application Insights
Unlock PhD success with Ajantha Abey’s expert advice on preparing your application. Gain clarity and confidence on your academic journey! #PhDtips
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