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Gemma Willingham-Storr making dementia research inclusive

01/09/2026

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Gemma Willingham-Storr shares her route from nursing to a part-time PhD, exploring creative ways to make dementia research more inclusive.

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Ajantha Abey on finding a route into dementia research

01/09/2026

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Dr Ajantha Abey shares his route from Sydney to Oxford, with advice on choosing a PhD, building confidence and managing funding uncertainty in research.

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Connor Richardson on building a career in dementia epidemiology

01/09/2026

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Connor Duncan Richardson reflects on dementia epidemiology, research insecurity and moving to Edinburgh to study stroke and vascular dementia.

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Tamlyn Watermeyer on following curiosity in dementia research

01/09/2026

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Dr Tamlyn Watermeyer reflects on her route from psychology and postdoctoral research to a dementia fellowship, and why following her curiosity and working with communities have shaped her career.

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Tharin Phenwan a career in dementia research

01/09/2026

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From medicine in Thailand to dementia research in Dundee, Tharin Phenwan shares lessons on care planning, protected time and learning across countries.

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Emma Law from dementia nursing to research leadership

01/09/2026

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Emma Law shares her route from dementia nursing to dementia research, clinical trials, a part-time doctorate and leadership of Scotland’s research network.

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Sunny Chan on building a Career in Dementia Research

01/09/2026

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Dr Sunny Chan shares his route from psychology and clinical work in Hong Kong to dementia research at UWE Bristol, combining sleep, mindfulness and Tai Chi.

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Louise Serpell on Research, People and Changing Direction

01/09/2026

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Professor Louise Serpell reflects on amyloid research, supporting her team and moving into consultancy after more than 30 years in academic research.

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Janine Lane From Dementia Nursing to a PhD

01/09/2026

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Janine C. Lane shares how a career in nursing, dementia leadership and international work led to a full-time PhD on inclusive care for older LGBTQ+ people.