In this blog Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali explores whether EDI policies provide sufficient support for early career researchers (ECRs), and considers the wider impact they might have on dementia research.
Do you spend more time writing, or undertaking experiments? Did you expect that? Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali discusses in her new blog.
We’re delighted to welcome Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali from University of Glasgow as our latest staff blogger, Kamar brings a wealth of experience, from a career that already spans the NHS, Academia and a Research Funder.
Six months ago Kamar started a new position as lecturer in biomedical science in this blog, she shares her experience of the first six months of lectureship.
Academic misconduct damages public confidence in research, but how does it affect ECRs? in this blog Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali explores
In this blog Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali explores alternatives to mammalian models and considers whether they can drive a breakthrough
In this blog Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali discusses what to expect from your viva and sharing experience of how she survived hers – with top tips for PhD Students.
Could the bias towards studying male animals account for poor translation of preclinical dementia research to clinical? Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali explores
In this blog Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali discusses the challenge of trying to understand brain health, some of the latest research and why it is important.
In this blog Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali describes what neuropathology can tell us about the brain diseases which lead to dementia, and what this means for dementia diagnosis in life.
The traditional academic career track is no-longer the norm, so now you need to find your own path, which can include leaving and returning – Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali discusses in this blog
Why have preclinical studies using Alzheimer’s disease mouse models failed to translate into successful clinical trials? Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali explores the topic, and how the system could be improved.