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Quang Tran
Name:
Quang Tran
Job Title:
Science Communications Officer
Place of work / study:
Area of Research:
I work in the Science Communications team at Alzheimer’s Research UK. Making the exciting dementia research out there as engaging and as accessible as possible to supporters and the public is a key part of this role Our media work for science stories provides accurate, eye-catching and swift responses to often late-breaking news stories. We are always looking for opportunities to talk about the work of Alzheimer’s Research UK, raise awareness of dementia and promote better brain health. We support the fundraising teams; finding and creating accessible content about success stories, our projects and scientists for public and donor-facing communications to inspire support.
How is your research funded:
N/A
Tell us a little about yourself:
At university I did a placement year in research and soon realised it wasn’t for me. From there I looked at careers in science communications. I started working at a Medical outreach company called Medical Mavericks where I had to present workshops to school children about NHS careers. After that I moved into the Communications team at Alzheimer’s Research UK.
Tell us a fun fact about yourself:
I can solve a rubix cube!
Why did you choose to work in dementia research?
Passionate about helping people living with dementia.
What single piece of advice would you give to an early career researcher?
Be a good communicator – and let me help you 🙂
What book are you reading right now? Would you recommend it?
1984
Favourite ways to unplug and unwind?
Lying down and watching trash TV. Also Swimming!
Favourite film of all time?
Captain America: The Winter Soldier
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