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Dr Gaia Brezzo narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher. Drawing on a study published in Current Sociology, Gaia explores how societal gender roles have seeped into academia, leading to women disproportionately shouldering 'academic housework'—non-meritorious tasks like mentoring students and organizing conferences. The study, involving 163 interviews with social science professors in Denmark, categorises responses to academic admin into compliance, evasiveness, barter, and investment, revealing stark gender differences in engagement. Women, more often than not, find themselves in positions of compliance, accepting and performing these tasks far more than their male counterparts who frequently evade them. The implications are significant, affecting women’s research output and career progression within academia. To gain a deeper understanding of this pervasive issue and its potential solutions, read the full blog or listen to Dr. Brezzo's narration for more insights. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-who-does-the-housework-in-academia/ #DementiaResearch #AcademicHousework #Academia #ResearchCulture -- Dr Gaia Brezzo is a Research Fellow based within the UK Dementia Research Institute at The University of Edinburgh. Gaia's research focuses on understanding how immune alterations triggered by stroke shape chronic maladaptive neuroimmune responses that lead to post-stroke cognitive decline and vascular dementia. Raised in Italy, Gaia came to the UK to complete her undergraduate degree, and thankfully, stuck around. Gaia writes about her work and career challenges, when not biking her way up and down hills in Edinburgh. Follow Gaia on Twitter: @Gaia_Brezzo -- Enjoy listening? We're always looking for new bloggers, drop us a line. http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk This podcast is brought to you in association with Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society and Race Against Dementia, who we thank for their ongoing support. -- Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/dementia_researcher/ https://www.facebook.com/Dementia.Researcher/ https://twitter.com/demrescommunity https://www.linkedin.com/company/dementia-researcher

Dr Gaia Brezzo narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher.

Drawing on a study published in Current Sociology, Gaia explores how societal gender roles have seeped into academia, leading to women disproportionately shouldering 'academic housework'—non-meritorious tasks like mentoring students and organizing conferences. The study, involving 163 interviews with social science professors in Denmark, categorises responses to academic admin into compliance, evasiveness, barter, and investment, revealing stark gender differences in engagement. Women, more often than not, find themselves in positions of compliance, accepting and performing these tasks far more than their male counterparts who frequently evade them. The implications are significant, affecting women’s research output and career progression within academia.

To gain a deeper understanding of this pervasive issue and its potential solutions, read the full blog or listen to Dr. Brezzo's narration for more insights.

Find the original text, and narration here on our website.

https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-who-does-the-housework-in-academia/

#DementiaResearch #AcademicHousework #Academia #ResearchCulture

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Dr Gaia Brezzo is a Research Fellow based within the UK Dementia Research Institute at The University of Edinburgh. Gaia's research focuses on understanding how immune alterations triggered by stroke shape chronic maladaptive neuroimmune responses that lead to post-stroke cognitive decline and vascular dementia. Raised in Italy, Gaia came to the UK to complete her undergraduate degree, and thankfully, stuck around. Gaia writes about her work and career challenges, when not biking her way up and down hills in Edinburgh. Follow Gaia on Twitter: @Gaia_Brezzo

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Dr Gaia Brezzo - Who does the ‘housework’ in academia?

Dementia Researcher 24/04/2024 9:00 am

This talk features Professor Willie Stewart, Consultant Neuropathologist at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow, and honorary Associate Professor status at the University of Glasgow. Additionally he is joined by special guests Gill Burns, MBE former rugby union player who represented England between 1988 and 2002, and Jason White, Ex Scotland international rugby player. Professor Stewart discusses his research into brain injuries in sports, particularly rugby and football, and their potential long-term effects on brain health. He explains that for over a century, it has been known that boxers may develop lifelong brain health problems from participating in the sport. However, it was only about 20 years ago that a similar pathology was found in a former American football player, leading to the recognition that this could be a problem for wider sports and exposures to brain injury. Willie’s research has found that the risk of a former footballer dying with a dementia syndrome is about three and a half times higher than expected. He also discusses the introduction of rugby and football cohorts into the prevent dementia programme and the ongoing analysis of data from these groups. After his presentation Willie is joined by Jason White and Gill Burns, two former international Rugby players who talk about their experiences working with prevent, and how their sports impacted them and their brain health. This recording was made at the PREVENT Study 10 year Anniversary Celebration Event held on the on 23rd March 2024 at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, London. The event brought together participants, researchers and a wide range of stakeholders to talk about the programme, its progress, discoveries and the future. PREVENT is a multi-centre prospective cohort study in the UK and Ireland that aims to examine mid-life risk factors for dementia, identify and describe the earliest indices of disease development. For more information on PREVENT Dementia visit: https://preventdementia.co.uk/ Dementia Researcher works alongside events organisers to share their work. If you're organising a dementia research event and would like us to record or share your talks, to get them open access and to reach a wider audience, get in touch: https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/dementia_researcher/ https://www.facebook.com/Dementia.Researcher/ https://twitter.com/demrescommunity https://www.linkedin.com/company/dementia-researcher #PreventDementia #DementiaResearch #Dementia #TraumaticBrainInjury #TBI #Neuroimaging #brainhealth #Sportsbraininjury

This talk features Professor Willie Stewart, Consultant Neuropathologist at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow, and honorary Associate Professor status at the University of Glasgow. Additionally he is joined by special guests Gill Burns, MBE former rugby union player who represented England between 1988 and 2002, and Jason White, Ex Scotland international rugby player.

Professor Stewart discusses his research into brain injuries in sports, particularly rugby and football, and their potential long-term effects on brain health. He explains that for over a century, it has been known that boxers may develop lifelong brain health problems from participating in the sport. However, it was only about 20 years ago that a similar pathology was found in a former American football player, leading to the recognition that this could be a problem for wider sports and exposures to brain injury. Willie’s research has found that the risk of a former footballer dying with a dementia syndrome is about three and a half times higher than expected. He also discusses the introduction of rugby and football cohorts into the prevent dementia programme and the ongoing analysis of data from these groups.

After his presentation Willie is joined by Jason White and Gill Burns, two former international Rugby players who talk about their experiences working with prevent, and how their sports impacted them and their brain health.

This recording was made at the PREVENT Study 10 year Anniversary Celebration Event held on the on 23rd March 2024 at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, London. The event brought together participants, researchers and a wide range of stakeholders to talk about the programme, its progress, discoveries and the future.

PREVENT is a multi-centre prospective cohort study in the UK and Ireland that aims to examine mid-life risk factors for dementia, identify and describe the earliest indices of disease development.

For more information on PREVENT Dementia visit:

https://preventdementia.co.uk/

Dementia Researcher works alongside events organisers to share their work. If you're organising a dementia research event and would like us to record or share your talks, to get them open access and to reach a wider audience, get in touch:

https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk

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#PreventDementia #DementiaResearch #Dementia #TraumaticBrainInjury #TBI #Neuroimaging #brainhealth #Sportsbraininjury

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Professor Willie Stewart & Guests - Prevent Dementia Study, Rugby & Football Cohorts

Dementia Researcher 22/04/2024 10:55 am

This talk features Craig Ritchie, Professor of Medicine at University of St Andrews and Chief Executive Officer of Scottish Brain Sciences. In this presentation Professor Ritchie discusses the progress of the Prevent Dementia Programme over the past decade. With initial funding from the Alzheimer's Society, the programme has recruited 802 participants, conducted over 1,500 study visits, and produced over 50 publications. Craig highlights the importance of the programme in advancing understanding of Alzheimer's disease and dementia, and its role in influencing policy and practice. He finishes his talk with seven predictions for the next decade, including the development of new therapies, early detection methods, and a greater understanding of the impact of contact sports on brain health. This recording was made at the PREVENT Study 10 year Anniversary Celebration Event held on the on 23rd March 2024 at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, London. The event brought together participants, researchers and a wide range of stakeholders to talk about the programme, its progress, discoveries and the future. PREVENT is a multi-centre prospective cohort study in the UK and Ireland that aims to examine mid-life risk factors for dementia, identify and describe the earliest indices of disease development. For more information on PREVENT Dementia visit: https://preventdementia.co.uk/ Dementia Researcher works alongside events organisers to share their work. If you're organising a dementia research event and would like us to record or share your talks, to get them open access and to reach a wider audience, get in touch: https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/dementia_researcher/ https://www.facebook.com/Dementia.Researcher/ https://twitter.com/demrescommunity https://www.linkedin.com/company/dementia-researcher #PreventDementia #DementiaResearch #Dementia #TraumaticBrainInjury #TBI #Neuroimagine

This talk features Craig Ritchie, Professor of Medicine at University of St Andrews and Chief Executive Officer of Scottish Brain Sciences.

In this presentation Professor Ritchie discusses the progress of the Prevent Dementia Programme over the past decade. With initial funding from the Alzheimer's Society, the programme has recruited 802 participants, conducted over 1,500 study visits, and produced over 50 publications. Craig highlights the importance of the programme in advancing understanding of Alzheimer's disease and dementia, and its role in influencing policy and practice. He finishes his talk with seven predictions for the next decade, including the development of new therapies, early detection methods, and a greater understanding of the impact of contact sports on brain health.

This recording was made at the PREVENT Study 10 year Anniversary Celebration Event held on the on 23rd March 2024 at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, London. The event brought together participants, researchers and a wide range of stakeholders to talk about the programme, its progress, discoveries and the future.

PREVENT is a multi-centre prospective cohort study in the UK and Ireland that aims to examine mid-life risk factors for dementia, identify and describe the earliest indices of disease development.
For more information on PREVENT Dementia visit:

https://preventdementia.co.uk/

Dementia Researcher works alongside events organisers to share their work. If you're organising a dementia research event and would like us to record or share your talks, to get them open access and to reach a wider audience, get in touch:

https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk

Follow us on Social Media:

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#PreventDementia #DementiaResearch #Dementia #TraumaticBrainInjury #TBI #Neuroimagine

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Professor Craig Ritchie - Prevent Dementia Study the story so far

Dementia Researcher 22/04/2024 10:55 am

This talk features John O’Brien, Professor of Old Age Psychiatry at University of Cambridge. Professor O’Brien discusses the findings of the neuroimaging element of the Prevent Study. The study found that midlife is a crucial time for potential changes in the brain, with the goal of identifying structural or functional changes in those at risk of future dementia. The study also examined how these changes relate to inherited factors like genes and age, as well as environmental or acquired risk factors such as smoking, high blood pressure, and raised cholesterol. The study found that brains of people at risk of future dementia are generally well-preserved, with subtle changes starting to appear in some areas. The main effect on brain health was found to be modifiable risk factors, rather than genetic ones. The study suggests that maintaining vascular health and leading a healthy lifestyle can help preserve brain health. This recording was made at the PREVENT Study 10 year Anniversary Celebration Event held on the on 23rd March 2024 at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, London. The event brought together participants, researchers and a wide range of stakeholders to talk about the programme, its progress, discoveries and the future. PREVENT is a multi-centre prospective cohort study in the UK and Ireland that aims to examine mid-life risk factors for dementia, identify and describe the earliest indices of disease development. For more information on PREVENT Dementia visit: https://preventdementia.co.uk/ Dementia Researcher works alongside events organisers to share their work. If you're organising a dementia research event and would like us to record or share your talks, to get them open access and to reach a wider audience, get in touch: https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/dementia_researcher/ https://www.facebook.com/Dementia.Researcher/ https://twitter.com/demrescommunity https://www.linkedin.com/company/dementia-researcher #PreventDementia #DementiaResearch #Dementia #TraumaticBrainInjury #TBI #Neuroimaging

This talk features John O’Brien, Professor of Old Age Psychiatry at University of Cambridge.

Professor O’Brien discusses the findings of the neuroimaging element of the Prevent Study. The study found that midlife is a crucial time for potential changes in the brain, with the goal of identifying structural or functional changes in those at risk of future dementia. The study also examined how these changes relate to inherited factors like genes and age, as well as environmental or acquired risk factors such as smoking, high blood pressure, and raised cholesterol.

The study found that brains of people at risk of future dementia are generally well-preserved, with subtle changes starting to appear in some areas. The main effect on brain health was found to be modifiable risk factors, rather than genetic ones. The study suggests that maintaining vascular health and leading a healthy lifestyle can help preserve brain health.

This recording was made at the PREVENT Study 10 year Anniversary Celebration Event held on the on 23rd March 2024 at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, London. The event brought together participants, researchers and a wide range of stakeholders to talk about the programme, its progress, discoveries and the future.

PREVENT is a multi-centre prospective cohort study in the UK and Ireland that aims to examine mid-life risk factors for dementia, identify and describe the earliest indices of disease development.

For more information on PREVENT Dementia visit:
https://preventdementia.co.uk/

Dementia Researcher works alongside events organisers to share their work. If you're organising a dementia research event and would like us to record or share your talks, to get them open access and to reach a wider audience, get in touch:

https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk

Follow us on Social Media:

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#PreventDementia #DementiaResearch #Dementia #TraumaticBrainInjury #TBI #Neuroimaging

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Professor John O'Brien - Prevent Dementia Study, Imaging Overview

Dementia Researcher 22/04/2024 10:55 am

This talk features Katherine Gray, Alzheimer’s Society’s Head of Research. Katherine opened the event, and expressed pride in project, it’s discoveries and the Alzheimer Society's support of the Prevent programme, a long-term, large-scale research project aimed at combating dementia. Katherine shares news that Alzheimer’s Society has funded a wide range of research projects for over 30 years, investing £12.2 million in the last financial year alone. Katherine emphasises the importance of including the voices of those affected by dementia in the Society's research and funding decisions. This recording was made at the PREVENT Study 10 year Anniversary Celebration Event held on the on 23rd March 2024 at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, London. The event brought together participants, researchers and a wide range of stakeholders to talk about the programme, its progress, discoveries and the future. PREVENT is a multi-centre prospective cohort study in the UK and Ireland that aims to examine mid-life risk factors for dementia, identify and describe the earliest indices of disease development. For more information on PREVENT Dementia visit: https://preventdementia.co.uk/ Dementia Researcher works alongside events organisers to share their work. If you're organising a dementia research event and would like us to record or share your talks, to get them open access and to reach a wider audience, get in touch: https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/dementia_researcher/ https://www.facebook.com/Dementia.Researcher/ https://twitter.com/demrescommunity https://www.linkedin.com/company/dementia-researcher #PreventDementia #DementiaResearch #Dementia #TraumaticBrainInjury #TBI #Neuroimaging @alzheimerssociety

This talk features Katherine Gray, Alzheimer’s Society’s Head of Research.

Katherine opened the event, and expressed pride in project, it’s discoveries and the Alzheimer Society's support of the Prevent programme, a long-term, large-scale research project aimed at combating dementia. Katherine shares news that Alzheimer’s Society has funded a wide range of research projects for over 30 years, investing £12.2 million in the last financial year alone.
Katherine emphasises the importance of including the voices of those affected by dementia in the Society's research and funding decisions.

This recording was made at the PREVENT Study 10 year Anniversary Celebration Event held on the
on 23rd March 2024 at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, London. The event brought together participants, researchers and a wide range of stakeholders to talk about the programme, its progress, discoveries and the future.

PREVENT is a multi-centre prospective cohort study in the UK and Ireland that aims to examine mid-life risk factors for dementia, identify and describe the earliest indices of disease development.

For more information on PREVENT Dementia visit:
https://preventdementia.co.uk/

Dementia Researcher works alongside events organisers to share their work. If you're organising a dementia research event and would like us to record or share your talks, to get them open access and to reach a wider audience, get in touch:

https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk

Follow us on Social Media:

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#PreventDementia #DementiaResearch #Dementia #TraumaticBrainInjury #TBI #Neuroimaging @alzheimerssociety

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Katherine Gray - Prevent Dementia Study Anniversary Event Introduction

Dementia Researcher 22/04/2024 10:55 am

This talk features Lorina Naci, Associate Professor, leader of the 'Consciousness and Cognition' group, and Fellow of Trinity College Dublin. Professor Naci discusses the findings of her Prevent Study research, which aimed to understand the early signs of these dementia diseases. The research found that participants with a parent who has dementia have poorer visual memory, and those with a high dementia score have greater difficulty recalling names associated with faces. The study also found that engaging in stimulating activities, such as socialising, playing a musical instrument, and physical activity, can help build cognitive reserve and maintain cognition. Furthermore, higher occupational attainment was found to be associated with stronger cognition in females, especially those with a genetic risk for Alzheimer's disease. This recording was made at the PREVENT Study 10 year Anniversary Celebration Event held on the on 23rd March 2024 at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, London. The event brought together participants, researchers and a wide range of stakeholders to talk about the programme, its progress, discoveries and the future. PREVENT is a multi-centre prospective cohort study in the UK and Ireland that aims to examine mid-life risk factors for dementia, identify and describe the earliest indices of disease development. For more information on PREVENT Dementia visit: https://preventdementia.co.uk/ Dementia Researcher works alongside events organisers to share their work. If you're organising a dementia research event and would like us to record or share your talks, to get them open access and to reach a wider audience, get in touch: https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/dementia_researcher/ https://www.facebook.com/Dementia.Researcher/ https://twitter.com/demrescommunity https://www.linkedin.com/company/dementia-researcher #PreventDementia #DementiaResearch #Dementia #TraumaticBrainInjury #TBI #Neuroimaging

This talk features Lorina Naci, Associate Professor, leader of the 'Consciousness and Cognition' group, and Fellow of Trinity College Dublin.

Professor Naci discusses the findings of her Prevent Study research, which aimed to understand the early signs of these dementia diseases. The research found that participants with a parent who has dementia have poorer visual memory, and those with a high dementia score have greater difficulty recalling names associated with faces. The study also found that engaging in stimulating activities, such as socialising, playing a musical instrument, and physical activity, can help build cognitive reserve and maintain cognition. Furthermore, higher occupational attainment was found to be associated with stronger cognition in females, especially those with a genetic risk for Alzheimer's disease.

This recording was made at the PREVENT Study 10 year Anniversary Celebration Event held on the on 23rd March 2024 at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, London. The event brought together participants, researchers and a wide range of stakeholders to talk about the programme, its progress, discoveries and the future.

PREVENT is a multi-centre prospective cohort study in the UK and Ireland that aims to examine mid-life risk factors for dementia, identify and describe the earliest indices of disease development.
For more information on PREVENT Dementia visit:

https://preventdementia.co.uk/

Dementia Researcher works alongside events organisers to share their work. If you're organising a dementia research event and would like us to record or share your talks, to get them open access and to reach a wider audience, get in touch:

https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk

Follow us on Social Media:

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#PreventDementia #DementiaResearch #Dementia #TraumaticBrainInjury #TBI #Neuroimaging

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Professor Lorina Naci - Prevent Dementia Study, Cognition & Lifestyle Findings

Dementia Researcher 22/04/2024 10:54 am

This talk features Dr Laura Booi, Senior Research Fellow at Leeds Beckett University. The Next Generation Brain Health (NextGen) programme of research is co-lead by Drs Laura Booi and Francesca Farina. The project aims to identify what young adults know about what is good and bad for their brain health, and what they are unsure of. The team found that there is a lack of knowledge about risk factors for dementia in young adults and those under the age of 40, with early education being the only known variable that can reduce the risk of dementia later in life. The project conducted focus groups with young adults, asking them about their perceptions of brain health. The team found that young adults had many questions about how various factors, such as birth control, stress, and cannabis, affect their brain health. The project is now focusing on conducting focus groups with higher risk populations, such as young adults who play contact sports and those with obesity. The NextGen team developed has also developed a global survey on brain health in young adults, aiming to get 5,000 responses. The survey includes questions about awareness of dementia and brain health, self-reported understanding of risk factors, barriers to brain health, and attitudes towards genetic testing. The Survey is still accepting responses in some parts of the world (as of 29th March 2024): https://bit.ly/nextgenbrain This recording was made at the PREVENT Study 10 year Anniversary Celebration Event held on the on 23rd March 2024 at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, London. The event brought together participants, researchers and a wide range of stakeholders to talk about the programme, its progress, discoveries and the future. PREVENT is a multi-centre prospective cohort study in the UK and Ireland that aims to examine mid-life risk factors for dementia, identify and describe the earliest indices of disease development. For more information on PREVENT Dementia visit: https://preventdementia.co.uk/ Dementia Researcher works alongside events organisers to share their work. If you're organising a dementia research event and would like us to record or share your talks, to get them open access and to reach a wider audience, get in touch: https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/dementia_researcher/ https://www.facebook.com/Dementia.Researcher/ https://twitter.com/demrescommunity https://www.linkedin.com/company/dementia-researcher #PreventDementia #DementiaResearch #Dementia #TraumaticBrainInjury #TBI #Neuroimaging

This talk features Dr Laura Booi, Senior Research Fellow at Leeds Beckett University.

The Next Generation Brain Health (NextGen) programme of research is co-lead by Drs Laura Booi and Francesca Farina. The project aims to identify what young adults know about what is good and bad for their brain health, and what they are unsure of. The team found that there is a lack of knowledge about risk factors for dementia in young adults and those under the age of 40, with early education being the only known variable that can reduce the risk of dementia later in life. The project conducted focus groups with young adults, asking them about their perceptions of brain health. The team found that young adults had many questions about how various factors, such as birth control, stress, and cannabis, affect their brain health. The project is now focusing on conducting focus groups with higher risk populations, such as young adults who play contact sports and those with obesity.

The NextGen team developed has also developed a global survey on brain health in young adults, aiming to get 5,000 responses. The survey includes questions about awareness of dementia and brain health, self-reported understanding of risk factors, barriers to brain health, and attitudes towards genetic testing.

The Survey is still accepting responses in some parts of the world (as of 29th March 2024):

https://bit.ly/nextgenbrain

This recording was made at the PREVENT Study 10 year Anniversary Celebration Event held on the on 23rd March 2024 at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, London. The event brought together participants, researchers and a wide range of stakeholders to talk about the programme, its progress, discoveries and the future.

PREVENT is a multi-centre prospective cohort study in the UK and Ireland that aims to examine mid-life risk factors for dementia, identify and describe the earliest indices of disease development.
For more information on PREVENT Dementia visit:

https://preventdementia.co.uk/

Dementia Researcher works alongside events organisers to share their work. If you're organising a dementia research event and would like us to record or share your talks, to get them open access and to reach a wider audience, get in touch:

https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk

Follow us on Social Media:

https://www.instagram.com/dementia_researcher/
https://www.facebook.com/Dementia.Researcher/
https://twitter.com/demrescommunity
https://www.linkedin.com/company/dementia-researcher

#PreventDementia #DementiaResearch #Dementia #TraumaticBrainInjury #TBI #Neuroimaging

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Dr Laura Booi - Next Generation Brain Health Study

Dementia Researcher 22/04/2024 10:54 am

In this podcast, Dr Jodi Watt, a postdoc at the University of Glasgow, discusses the importance of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in research and academia with Dr Hamied Haroon and Dr Nikou Damestani. They explore the challenges faced by individuals from diverse backgrounds in academia, the importance of allyship, and the need for more representation in research. They also highlight the impact of EDI on patients and the importance of considering diverse populations in research studies. A key feature… the need for kindness and empathy in the scientific community and the importance of creating safe spaces for open discussions about EDI. About the guests: Dr Hamied Haroon is a Research Fellow in Biomedical MR Imaging at The University of Manchester, he is also Chair of the National Association of Disabled Staff Networks (NADSN) a proud life-long Disabled person, Mancunian, husband and father of two. Dr Nikou Damestani is a Former post-doc at Massachusetts General Hospital / Data Expansion Lead. A physicist by training who specialised in neuroimaging at doctoral level, with a big focus of her research being accessibility of studies. Dr Jodi Watt, Postdoctoral Researcher at The University of Glasgow. Jodi is interested in healthy ageing and neurodegenerative diseases of older age, and I am currently working on drug repurposing for dementia. As a queer and neurodiverse person, Jodi is also interested in improving diversity and inclusion practices both within and outside of the academic context. #EDI #academiclife #Academia #academiccareer #ResearchCulture 00:00:00 Introductions 00:02:53 Personal journeys to being involved in EDI 00:08:30 Introduction to EDI & Equity vs Equality 00:16:56 Intersectionality 00:19:13 Tokenism in academia 00:24:07 National Assocation of Disabled Staff Networks 00:28:25 International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine + EDI 00:36:50 Passion for the work 00:38:40 What does EDI have to do with science? 00:42:34 EDI also effects research studies 00:55:47 EDI differences between UK and USA 00:59:51 Guest takeaways and advise for those watching 01:06:28 Roundup and Goodbyes -- Resources mentioned in the show: National Association of Disabled Staff Networks - https://bit.ly/445Gfwv ISMRM EDI Work - https://bit.ly/3Unlidx AMRC EDI Resource Hub - https://bit.ly/49BhOsd -- Full biographies on all our guests and a transcript can be found on our website: https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk -- Like what you see? Please review, like, and share our podcast - and don't forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode – and if you listen rather than watch, you’ll find an audio version of this podcast in your favourite podcast app. -- This podcast is brought to you by University College London / UCLH NIHR Biomedical Research Centre in association with Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society and Race Against Dementia who we thank for their ongoing support. -- Follow us on Social Media: http://www.instagram.com/dementia_researcher/ http://www.facebook.com/Dementia.Researcher/ http://twitter.com/demrescommunity http://www.linkedin.com/company/dementia-researcher #EDI #Equity #Diversity #AcademicCareers

In this podcast, Dr Jodi Watt, a postdoc at the University of Glasgow, discusses the importance of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in research and academia with Dr Hamied Haroon and Dr Nikou Damestani.

They explore the challenges faced by individuals from diverse backgrounds in academia, the importance of allyship, and the need for more representation in research. They also highlight the impact of EDI on patients and the importance of considering diverse populations in research studies.
A key feature… the need for kindness and empathy in the scientific community and the importance of creating safe spaces for open discussions about EDI.

About the guests:

Dr Hamied Haroon is a Research Fellow in Biomedical MR Imaging at The University of Manchester, he is also Chair of the National Association of Disabled Staff Networks (NADSN) a proud life-long Disabled person, Mancunian, husband and father of two.

Dr Nikou Damestani is a Former post-doc at Massachusetts General Hospital / Data Expansion Lead. A physicist by training who specialised in neuroimaging at doctoral level, with a big focus of her research being accessibility of studies.

Dr Jodi Watt, Postdoctoral Researcher at The University of Glasgow. Jodi is interested in healthy ageing and neurodegenerative diseases of older age, and I am currently working on drug repurposing for dementia. As a queer and neurodiverse person, Jodi is also interested in improving diversity and inclusion practices both within and outside of the academic context.

#EDI #academiclife #Academia #academiccareer #ResearchCulture

00:00:00 Introductions
00:02:53 Personal journeys to being involved in EDI
00:08:30 Introduction to EDI & Equity vs Equality
00:16:56 Intersectionality
00:19:13 Tokenism in academia
00:24:07 National Assocation of Disabled Staff Networks
00:28:25 International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine + EDI
00:36:50 Passion for the work
00:38:40 What does EDI have to do with science?
00:42:34 EDI also effects research studies
00:55:47 EDI differences between UK and USA
00:59:51 Guest takeaways and advise for those watching
01:06:28 Roundup and Goodbyes

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Resources mentioned in the show:

National Association of Disabled Staff Networks - https://bit.ly/445Gfwv
ISMRM EDI Work - https://bit.ly/3Unlidx
AMRC EDI Resource Hub - https://bit.ly/49BhOsd
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Full biographies on all our guests and a transcript can be found on our website:
https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk
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Like what you see? Please review, like, and share our podcast - and don't forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode – and if you listen rather than watch, you’ll find an audio version of this podcast in your favourite podcast app.
--

This podcast is brought to you by University College London / UCLH NIHR Biomedical Research Centre in association with Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society and Race Against Dementia who we thank for their ongoing support.
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Follow us on Social Media:

http://www.instagram.com/dementia_researcher/
http://www.facebook.com/Dementia.Researcher/
http://twitter.com/demrescommunity
http://www.linkedin.com/company/dementia-researcher

#EDI #Equity #Diversity #AcademicCareers

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Exploring Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in Academic & Research Careers (EDI)

Dementia Researcher 19/04/2024 10:34 am

Dr Beth Eyre narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher. Beth reflects on her enriching journey from a PhD student to a postdoctoral researcher, in this heartfelt farewell blog. Beth shares insights from her experiences, the challenges of experimental failures, and the lessons learned in resilience and self-belief. As she prepares for a new role in Boston, USA, specialising in brain clearance and cerebral amyloid angiopathy, she shares her anticipation for future learning and her commitment to supporting upcoming researchers. This blog shares the essence of her academic and personal growth, emphasising the importance of perseverance and community in scientific discovery. As we say goodbye, Beth concludes with gratitude to the listeners and readers of her blogs, and shares her excitement for her next adventure in dementia research. Join her as she steps into this new chapter, continuing to contribute passionately to the field. After a little more than 3 years, and 32 blogs charting the early days of her PhD to finding a great postdoc position, it has been wonderful to work with Beth. We hope you will join us in thanking her for taking us along with her on her PhD journey - post your comments below and leave a review. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-its-not-the-end-its-a-new-beginning/ Find all Beth's blogs on on our website: https://bit.ly/betheyre -- Dr Beth Eyre is a Postdoctoral Researcher at The University of Sheffield, researching Neurovascular and cognitive function in preclinical models of Alzheimer’s disease. Beth has a background in psychology, where she gained her degree from the University of Leeds. Inside and outside the lab, Beth loves sharing her science and in her blogs, she discusses her work, career and shares lessons she learns as she navigates life as an early career researcher. -- This podcast is brought to you in association with Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society and Race Against Dementia, who we thank for their ongoing support. Enjoy listening? We're always on the look out for new contributors, if you would like to write and narrate your own blog - drop us a line dementiaresearcher@ucl.ac.uk.  Don't forget to also listen to our fortnightly podcast, just look for Dementia Researcher in your podcast app. -- Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/dementia_researcher/ https://www.facebook.com/Dementia.Researcher/ https://twitter.com/demrescommunity https://www.linkedin.com/company/dementia-researcher

Dr Beth Eyre narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher.

Beth reflects on her enriching journey from a PhD student to a postdoctoral researcher, in this heartfelt farewell blog. Beth shares insights from her experiences, the challenges of experimental failures, and the lessons learned in resilience and self-belief. As she prepares for a new role in Boston, USA, specialising in brain clearance and cerebral amyloid angiopathy, she shares her anticipation for future learning and her commitment to supporting upcoming researchers.

This blog shares the essence of her academic and personal growth, emphasising the importance of perseverance and community in scientific discovery.

As we say goodbye, Beth concludes with gratitude to the listeners and readers of her blogs, and shares her excitement for her next adventure in dementia research. Join her as she steps into this new chapter, continuing to contribute passionately to the field.

After a little more than 3 years, and 32 blogs charting the early days of her PhD to finding a great postdoc position, it has been wonderful to work with Beth. We hope you will join us in thanking her for taking us along with her on her PhD journey - post your comments below and leave a review.

Find the original text, and narration here on our website.

https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-its-not-the-end-its-a-new-beginning/

Find all Beth's blogs on on our website:
https://bit.ly/betheyre

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Dr Beth Eyre is a Postdoctoral Researcher at The University of Sheffield, researching Neurovascular and cognitive function in preclinical models of Alzheimer’s disease. Beth has a background in psychology, where she gained her degree from the University of Leeds. Inside and outside the lab, Beth loves sharing her science and in her blogs, she discusses her work, career and shares lessons she learns as she navigates life as an early career researcher.

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This podcast is brought to you in association with Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society and Race Against Dementia, who we thank for their ongoing support. Enjoy listening? We're always on the look out for new contributors, if you would like to write and narrate your own blog - drop us a line dementiaresearcher@ucl.ac.uk. 

Don't forget to also listen to our fortnightly podcast, just look for Dementia Researcher in your podcast app.

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Follow us on Social Media:

https://www.instagram.com/dementia_researcher/
https://www.facebook.com/Dementia.Researcher/
https://twitter.com/demrescommunity
https://www.linkedin.com/company/dementia-researcher

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Dr Beth Eyre - It’s not the end, it’s a new beginning

Dementia Researcher 18/04/2024 12:21 am

The Alzheimer’s Society will once again be hosting a special retreat for early career dementia researchers at Voco St. John's Hotel, Solihull, Birmingham from the 18th to 19th June 2024. In this livestream hear from the event organisers and past attendees to learn more about the programme, how it can support your career, and why you should attend. To register for the event visit: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/dementia-professionals/conferences-and-events/ECRR Submit an award nomination at: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/REPA24/ Post questions in the comments or email drl@alzheimers.org.uk #DementiaResearcher  @alzheimerssociety  00:00 Introductions 03:04 All about the Alzheimer's Society ECR Retreat 10:17 Alzheimer's Society Dementia Research Excellence Awards 14:35 Experience as an attendee 17:49 General discussion + Q&A 28:40 Recap and video footage from 2023 event

The Alzheimer’s Society will once again be hosting a special retreat for early career dementia researchers at Voco St. John's Hotel, Solihull, Birmingham from the 18th to 19th June 2024.

In this livestream we will hear from the event organisers and past attendees to learn more about the programme, how it can support your career, and why you should attend.

To register for the event visit:

https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/dementia-professionals/conferences-and-events/ECRR

#DementiaResearcher @alzheimerssociety

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Alzheimer's Society ECR Retreat 2024 - Information Session

Dementia Researcher 17/04/2024 1:14 am

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