In this recorded livestream, host Adam Smith is joined by Dr Sarah Fearn, Professor Cathy Murphy from NIHR ARX Wessex, and Dr Paul Campbell from NIHR ARC West Midlands for a conversation exploring the current state of applied dementia research careers in the UK.
The discussion centres around findings from a new NIHR ARC Wessex report which maps out the opportunities and challenges across early, mid, and senior career stages, and offers recommendations for strengthening the research workforce in this area.
📌 Topics covered include:
- The role of increased funding and the NIHR & Alzheimer’s Society Dem Comm Fellowship in attracting and supporting researchers
- Key challenges in progressing applied dementia research careers
- How institutions and funders can better support retention and development
- The value of networks, mentorship, and long-term investment
