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Felix Wittmann
Name:
Felix Wittmann
Job Title:
Research fellow / PhD candidate
Place of work / study:
Leipzig University, Germany / Institute of Social Medicine, Occupational Health and Public Health
Area of Research:
Prevention / risk reduction and specific groups of risk
How is your work funded:
Mainly by Hans and Ilse Breuer-foundation, partwise projects by German federal ministries
Tell us a little about yourself:
I’m a research assistant and PhD candidate at Leipzig University. My research focuses on the prevention of dementia with a particular focus on specific risk groups, clustering methods and the role of migration and migrant background on risk and prevention. Focusing inequalities in dementia research is a motivation for my work. Further, I’m Junior Representative of the INTERDEM Academy.
Tell us a fun fact about yourself:
I often get funny word twists without realizing it, especially with proverbs 🙂
Why did you choose to work in dementia:
I believe that preventing or delaying the onset of dementia is one of the most urgent and meaningful challenges in public health. As a young researcher, I’m particularly drawn to questions around risk reduction and how we can empower individuals and communities through early interventions – not only on individual but also on policy level facing non-modifiable factors leading to inequality. Dementia doesn’t just affect individuals – it touches families, health systems, and society as a whole. Contributing to solutions in this field feels both scientifically exciting and purposeful.
What single piece of of advice would you give to an early career researcher?
Just stay relaxed (howsoever)!
What book are you reading right now? Would you recommend it?
I’m currently reading “Stay true” – a story about a special friendship. I highly recommend the book as it contains many beautiful passages about friendship, about growing up, about life in young naive years with beautiful recognitions. From the perspective of a dementia researcher, I recommend “All right good night” by Helgard Haug, a touching book about the loss of a person with dementia.
Favourite film of all time?
It’s hard to pick one. Lately: Perfect Days and No Other Land.
Favourite ways to unplug and unwind?
Not sure
Dr Jodi Watt
Alzheimer's Association