Blog – Does the research funding process need reforming?
Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali questions the fairness of funding processes and explores alternatives that could better support innovation and equity in research.
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Blog – Accelerated brain ageing and dementia
Can dementia be seen as accelerated brain ageing? Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali explores the science, challenges and promise of early prediction and diagnosis.
Blog – The use of Generative AI in academia & higher education: friend or foe?
Can AI help or hinder learning? Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali explores generative AI in academia—how it’s reshaping teaching, research, and academic integrity.
Blog – How to use controls in your scientific studies
In their latest blog, Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali explores the crucial role of controls in scientific studies, using insights from their own diverse research experience.
Blog – Addressing inequalities in access to dementia treatment
New Alzheimer’s drugs offer hope but aren’t available on the NHS, deepening health inequalities. Can we ensure fair access to future treatments? Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali explores
Blog – Facing Redundancy in Academia
In this blog, Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali candidly shares her struggles with job insecurity in academia and why a permanent position may not be so permanent
Blog – Mimicking Dementia: What is Functional Cognitive Disorder?
Discover how Functional Cognitive Disorder mimics dementia but differs in key ways. Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali explains the challenges of diagnosis and treatment.
Blog – What type of role models do we need in academia?
Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali’s provides her insights on role models in academia, crucial for breaking barriers and improving diversity and inclusion in STEM and beyond.
Blog – How to implement Patient & Public Involvement as a lab scientist
Explore Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali’s insights on integrating patient & public input in lab research for impactful science. #PublicInvolvement
Blog – British Neuropathological Society Meeting Highlights
Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali discusses cutting-edge neuropathology at the 125th BNS meeting, highlighting collaborative prospects in neurodegeneration research.
Blog – When to say “no” to new opportunities
Gain insights on setting professional limits with Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali’s blog on why it’s crucial to say “no” to certain opportunities (and when to say yes).
Blog – Alzheimer’s treatments: Game-changers or false hope?
Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali examines new Alzheimer’s drug treatments. Are they breakthroughs or just fueling false hopes? A balanced, must-read take on recent research