Profile – Esther Whittlesea Reed
Esther Whittlesea Reed, carer and Alzheimer’s Society funded lived experience contributor, shares insights from supporting a young family through dementia.
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Profile – Dr Gillian Coughlan, Harvard Medical School
Dr Gillian Coughlan is an Instructor at Harvard MGH studying preclinical Alzheimer disease, focusing on personalised risk factors and brain changes in ageing.
Podcast – Navigating the Challenges of Young Carers in Dementia
Dr Anna Volkmer explores the experiences of young carers in dementia, with Dr Patricia Masterson Algar, Hannah Gardner, and Gareth & Euan Heslop.
Blog – Lessons from the Pit Lane: What Adrian Newey Can Teach Dementia Researchers
Adrian Newey’s Formula 1 mindset meets dementia research. Dr Donald Lyall explores how F1 innovation, teamwork, and reflection can drive scientific progress.
Free Course – Viva Success: Mastering Your PhD Defence
Get help with your Viva prep with this simple, free course designed specifically for dementia researchers preparing for their PhD Viva Defence!
Braun and Clarke thematic analysis explained FAST
Dr Elizabeth Yardle explains Braun & Clarke’s 6 steps of thematic analysis clearly and simply, helping you code, interpret, & write up your data with confidence
Profile – Sophie Jeffery, Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Trust
Sophie Jeffery is a Clinical Psychologist and Systemic Psychotherapist passionate about family therapy and supporting older people with dementia.
When Rejections Pile Up: Staying Resilient Through Setbacks
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Profile – Aygun Badalova, University College London
Aygun Badalova is a PhD student at UCL’s Institute of Neurology researching digital interventions for dementia and Alzheimer’s, funded by NIHR.
Why More Women Get Alzheimer’s – XXplored Podcast
Professor Liisa Galea & Dr Maria Teresa Ferretti on why women face higher Alzheimer’s risk, why they were left out of clinical trials, and what neurosexism costs
Profile – Gareth Heslop, Dementia UK
Gareth Heslop works in AI at HSBC Bank and supports dementia research, drawing on his experience caring for his wife and living in 20 homes.
Profile – Dr Patricia Masterson-Algar, Bangor University
Dr Patricia Masterson Algar, Lecturer at Bangor University. Researches psychosocial support for young dementia carers. Funded by Health and Care Research Wales.