Gillian Eaglestone from Nursing to Dementia Research
Dementia ResearcherGillian Eaglestone shares her route from community nursing to dementia research, a later-career PhD and research grounded in everyday life.
Researcher Stories
Terry Quinn an unexpected career in dementia research
An unexpected route into dementia research: Terry Quinn on clinical work, opportunities, rejection, mentoring and why academia needs different kinds of people.
A day in the life of a dementia researcher – Chris Albertyn
Meet Chris Albertyn, ARUK dementia scientists investigating is a new mouth spray with ingredients from the cannabis plant could help to ease the symptoms of AD
In Conversation with Professor Ann Oakley
National Centre for Research MethodsDr Kahryn Hughes talks with Professor Ann Oakley founder-director of the Social Science Research Unit at University College London
Forefront Webinar – Using Narrative Design for Dementia Care
Loukia Minetou from University of Stirling presents on her great work on improving dementia care and using narrative design to improve support and environments.
Forefront Webinar – VR Cognition Tests & Coping with Academic Stressors
Watch Coco Newton presents “Virtual reality navigation tests – new cognitive markers for preclinical AD” & Dr Clare Jonas “Coping with Academic Stressors”
Webinar Catch-up – Dementia Research Improving Hospital Care
In this webinar Dr Emily Oliver hosts, as 5 speakers presenting their research aimed at improve acute hospital dementia care.
Blog – How using mixed methods changed my PhD
Bethany McLoughlinBethany McLoughlin discusses learning a new research method, and how hearing from carers provided a new perspective and direction for her PhD.
Webinar – Getting involved in dementia research as a clinician
Dr Zoe Clough & Dr Leonidas Chouliaras discuss how front line NHS staff can get involved in supporting dementia research, and pursing their own research career
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.
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.
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.