Blog – Dementia care over the last 25 years
Making best use of the available dementia research funding. Dr Anna Volkmer takes us through a few of the discoveries research has found in the past 25 years.
Blog – Why I became involved in dementia research
Dr Clarissa Giebel makes a case for why you should follow in her and others footsteps and become a Dementia Researcher. Discussing her own passion and what motivates her to continue.
Blog – Inspiring the next generation of dementia researchers
In her first blog for Dementia Researcher, Dr Christina Toomey from UCL shares her passion for her work and efforts to inspire the next generation of dementia researchers, she hopes you will join her in the effort.
Blog – Tips and tricks for effective studying
Morgan Daniel shares information on her study routine, sharing advice she received from lecturers. Discover how the pomodoro technique works for her.
Blog – Conducting Interviews Online During COVID-19
Bethany McLoughlin has adapted her research becauses of the pandemic. In this blog she discusses a new opportunity, and tips for conducting online interviews.
Blog – Keeping Sane in Lockdown
We all know what we 'should' do to survive lockdown... but are you really doing those things? Dr Sam Moxon discusses what he is doing to stay happy, healthy, positive and productive during these difficult days. Read or Listen.
Blog – My initial PhD plans
In her first blog for Dementia Researcher Thaïs Caprioli from University of Liverpool introduces herself and tell us about her research plans. Read or listen to Thaïs narrating.
Blog – What should I research and how do I formulate the question?
Sometimes your research is decided for you, and sometimes you get to choose for yourself, but how do you decide and what might influence that? Dr Emily Oliver explores the topic, and has some advice for the undecided.
Blog – Homesickness
70% of students who leave home for the first time experience homesickness. Morgan Daniel discusses this topic and strategies that help
Blog – International research during the pandemic
International research collaborations can help bring a new perspective to your work, and ensure the findings or intervention can be used elsewhere. Dr Clarissa Giebel discusses how her research is going global in her latest blog - read or listen.
Blog – A PhD during COVID-19
We last hear from James Watson back in June 2020, when he updated us on his progress in undertaking a systematic review. James is now in the second year of his PhD, and in his latest blog he updates us on the research he has been doing, how this changed as a result of the pandemic, and how the next phase is more important than ever.
Blog – Implementing Dementia Research Findings
What drives you and gives you the passion continue? Dr Anna Volkmer discusses her own work, and how she finds the implementation of discovery exciting
Blog – How the COVID-19 lockdown impacted people with dementia and their carers
Dr Prerana Sabnis discusses some of the latest research led by Dr Aida Suárez-González on the impact of COVID-19 on people with rare forms of dementia
Blog – Looking after your wellbeing as a PhD student
It can sometimes feel like you take 2 steps forward & 1 step back during your #PhD, but as long as you're moving forward, you're doing well! In her first blog for 2021 Beth Eyre shares tips for looking after your wellbeing in a pandemic.
Blog – Relational counselling as a psychosocial intervention for dementia
Dr Alys Griffiths discusses the findings of her recent paper published in the Journal of Dementia - 'Relational counselling as a psychosocial intervention for dementia: Qualitative evidence from people living with dementia and family members'. (Also published in the Welsh Language)
Blog – Finding the right experience
Thinking about the next steps in her MSc, Morgan Daniel discusses the challenge of finding some work experience, and shares her tips for others doing the same.
Blog – New year, new goals
Dr Emily Oliver, discusses her goals for 2021, with advise on how you can also make your own goals SMART.
Blog – Interviewing people with dementia and carers remotely
Dr Sarah Griffiths and Dr Hannah Wheat reflect on the challenges that remote interviewing of study participants brought for the Dementia-Person Aligned Care Team (D-PACT) project, and practices that addressed them.
Blog – Science Operates on Evidence, not Proof
New blog by Dr Sam Moxon, discussing evidence versus proof. Arguing that proof restricts the scientific endeavour because if we can prove everything, we may as well stop looking. Then who knows what we will miss?
Blog – How has 2020 changed dementia research and the research work-life balance?
Dr Clarissa Giebel reflects on how 2020 changed everyone's lives, and research and looks forward to how this will keep going in 2021.
Blog – Writing a systematic review when developing a novel intervention for dementia
Dr Anna Volkmer discusses her experience of undertaking a systematic review. Great for anyone attempting this themselves for the first time.
Blog – Month Two of My PhD Journey
In her last blog of 2020, Bethany McLoughlin looks back on the first 2 months of her PhD (or is that 2 years?!) time seems to be distorting in these strange times - and she really is close to finishing that journal manuscript, honest!
Blog – Imposter Syndrome
Morgan Daniel discusses the difficult topic of Imposter Syndrome, how it affects her, and how she is working to overcome her perfectionism.
Blog – Planning and hosting a virtual conference
Dr Clarissa Giebel shares her top tips for setting up and hosting a virtual conference, and discusses her own work in organising the Liverpool Dementia and Ageing Research Forum.
Blog – Beth Eyre introductions and discovering science
In her first blog for Dementia Researcher, Beth Eyre introduces herself and brings us up to date on the last 10 years, what brought her to science, and where we now find her as a 2nd year PhD Student at The University of Sheffield researching Neurovascular and cognitive function in preclinical models of AD.
Blog – Clinical Academic Roles in nursing, do they exist?
Dr Emily Oliver. looks back on what she has been doing since completing her Clinical Academic Doctoral Programme 12 months ago, and what opportunities exist after you finish.
Blog – Job Hunting in a Pandemic
Dr Sam Moxon from The University of Manchester has joined our regular bloggers. Sam is a postdoctoral researcher specialising in 3D bioprinting to engineer better models of the human brain. In his first blog he talks about the challenges of job searching during the pandemic.
Blog – A little bit of Conversation Analysis
Dr Anna Volkmer talks to the value of conversation analysis, as a tool for life, not just for dementia - read or hear Anna read her own words.
Blog – Lab Reasearchers guide to PPI
Dr Katy Stubbs highlights how and why Lab-based researchers and can engage the public in their work, and how both will benefit.
Blog – A few thoughts on peer review
Today, Morgan Daniel takes (or took, depending on when you're reading this) over the Dementia Researcher Twitter account. Sharing her day to inspire others thinking of following this path, and taking your questions. Could that also be the right path for you?
Blog – Introducing Beth McLoughlin (that’s me) and my research
We are delighted to welcome Beth McLoughlin a first year PhD Student from University of Warwick, to our line-up of regular bloggers. In her first post for Dementia Researcher, Beth introduced herself and her research.
Blog – Dr Ellen Dicks, reflecting on year one as a RAD Fellow
In the last of our five -part blog series - Dr Ellen Dicks shares her research story, taking her from Germany, to Amsterdam and across the USA.
Blog – Dr Claire Durrant, reflecting on year one as a RAD Fellow
In the fourth of our five -part blog series - Dr Claire Durrant from the University of Edinburgh discusses her Fellowship and the first time she met the motor racing legend Sir Jackie Stewart
Blog – Dr Christy Hung, reflecting on year one as a RAD Fellow
Dr Christy Hung discusses her work sharing what you could expect if you apply for the RAD Fellowship with Alzheimer's Research UK
Blog – Dr Cara Croft, reflecting on year one as a RAD Fellow
In the second of a five -part blog series - Dr Cara Croft discusses her work and how this Fellowship has provided fantastic flexibility to allow her to take her research to the USA, whilst remaining part of a team in the UK.
Blog – What’s different about a Race Against Dementia Fellowship?
In the first of a five -part blog series - Dr Penny Moyle, Race Against Dementia CEO, discusses their Fellowship programme and just what makes it different to other Fellowships (You can apply for this Fellowship now)
Blog – My Masters Degree So Far
Regular contributor Morgan Daniel shares the latest update discussing life on campus, and sharing how the new system of remote and face-to-face teaching, may just be the perfect combination - preparing for the first set of exams.
Blog – Ethics Committee, an insight into the other side
Dr Emily Oliver shares her first experience as a member of an ethics panel, with top tips and advice from the other side of the process.
Blog – Taking research out of its bubble
Dr Clarissa Giebel discusses her research into social care during the pandemic, providing a reminder that social support services are key.
Blog – The measure of COVID-19 on loneliness in dementia
Dr Anna Volkmer questions the value of the rating scales we use in research to assess loneliness, and Speech and Language Therapy interventions.
Blog – Should I (meaning you) do a Masters?
Today, Morgan Daniel takes (or took, depending on when you're reading this) over the Dementia Researcher Twitter account. Sharing her day to inspire others thinking of following this path, and taking your questions. Could that also be the right path for you?
Blog – Using routine data for dementia research
Dr Clarissa Giebel discusses her research into social care during the pandemic, providing a reminder that social support services are key, and they themselves need further support.
Blog – London Calling
Morgan Daniel shares the latest update in her year long story, sharing news from life, work and studies during her MSc at University Collect London.
Blog – Introducing a regular series from Dr Emily Oliver
Dr Emily Oliver. completed her clinical doctorate in dementia, and is now a Consultant Admiral Nurse. Emily will be blogging for us every month, sharing updates about dementia and dementia care, whilst providing snippets into her own personal and professional life.
Blog – Talking about diversity in dementia research
Dr Anna Volkmer discusses the lack of diversity within her research and clinical communities, and how this is detrimental to patients.
Blog – World Alzheimer’s Day Challenge
Professor Martin Rossor, highlights the importance of building research capacity and inspiring the next generation of researchers on World Alzheimer's Day
Blog – World Alzheimer’s Day message for Dementia Researchers
Adam Smith blogs to share news from Alzheimer's Disease International, and to thank researchers for all they do on World Alzheimer's Day.
Blog – Sharing my MSc Journey
Morgan Daniel in the first of her monthly blogs for Dementia Researcher, sharing her MSc journey.
