Dr Warren Donnellan
Name:
Dr Warren Donnellan
Job Title:
Senior Lecturer
Place of work / study:
University of Liverpool
Area of Research:
Resilience, (un)paid caregiving [1], dementia
How is your research funded:
University of Liverpool
Tell us a little about yourself:
I’m a keen meditator, runner, and reader. I’m also a podcast enthusiast. One of my favourite things to do is walk around my local park drinking coffee and occasionally stopping to feed the birds and squirrels.
Tell us a fun fact about yourself:
I made the cake for my brother and sister-in-law’s wedding.
Why did you choose to work in dementia research?
Seeing my Gran living with dementia and my Grandad looking after her. I remember being fascinated by the ‘hidden strength’ that people describe when they encounter adversity. I really wanted to explore this mysterious quality which I now know as resilience.
What single piece of advice would you give to an early career researcher?
It’s a marathon, not a sprint. Take your time, know when to say no, and prioritise self-care and self-compassion.
What book are you reading right now? Would you recommend it?
I tend to have a few books on the go at once. Currently I’m reading: Anxiety Rx [2] by Russell Kennedy, The Comfort Book [3] by Matt Haig, and When the Body Says No [4] by Gabor Mate.
Favourite ways to unplug and unwind?
Meditation, reading and walking
Favourite film of all time?
Not sure.
Can we find you on Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn?
Follow @DrWizWaz [5]