Advice about becoming a scientist – Dementia Explained
Dementia ResearcherContent provided by Alzheimer’s Research UK
Researcher Stories
ARUK Blog – What do fizzy drinks and TV watching have to do with brain health?
AAIC Blog from Katy Stubbs from ARUK Science News on 24 July 2018
Could the answers to dementia be hiding in your fruit bowl?
Another great article from Jo Sharpe for the Alzheimer’s Research UK blog, discussing her work with fruit flies.
Guest Blog – “A Product of Failure” – How I fell into dementia research
Nadine MirzaNadine Mirza from University of Manchester shares the story of her career, highlighting the importance of perseverance and how a passion for the subject can mean the difference between success and failure.
Guest Blog – Conducting Interviews Online During COVID-19
Bethany McLoughlinLike many PhD students, Bethany McLoughlin has adapted her research becauses of the pandemic. In her latest blog Bethany discusses a new opportunity, and tips for conducting online interviews, and following up effectively.
Guest Blog – Finding Your Place in Dementia Research
Dr Sam MoxonWhen Sam was waiting to go into his interview he was thinking “I am not a neuroscientist, this could be a tricky one”, he quickly realised that what they actually wanted was a fresh approach. So don’t be deterred from applying for that job or course, you might be just what they’re looking for.
Guest Blog – How using mixed methods changed the direction of my PhD
Bethany McLoughlin discusses learning a new research method, and how hearing from carers provided a new perspective and direction for her PhD.
Guest Blog – Introducing Beth McLoughlin (that’s me) and my research
We are delighted to welcome Beth McLoughlin a first year PhD Student from University of Warwick, to our line-up of regular bloggers. In her first post for Dementia Researcher, Beth introduced herself and her research.
Guest Blog – Month Two of My PhD Journey
In her last blog of 2020, Bethany McLoughlin looks back on the first 2 months of her PhD (or is that 2 years?!) time seems to be distorting in these strange times – and she really is close to finishing that journal manuscript, honest!
Guest Blog – My path into dementia research, and what I have learnt along the way
Dr Ashvini KeshavanDr Ashvini Keshavan is a Post-doctoral clinical research associate and Neurology Registrar at University College London, hear what inspired her to follow a career into medicine and discover a passion for dementia research.
Guest Blog – Relational counselling as a psychosocial intervention for dementia
Dr Alys GriffithsDr Alys Griffiths discusses the findings of her recent paper published in the Journal of Dementia – ‘Relational counselling as a psychosocial intervention for dementia: Qualitative evidence from people living with dementia and family members’. (Also published in the Welsh Language)
Guest Blog – Studying whilst working in dementia research – it’s possible!
Dr Clarissa GiebelDr Clarissa Giebel discusses her career path, exploring the twists and turns and discussing how it is possible to work and study, in fact… it may actually help your research career.