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Profile – Dr Katrina Deane, University of California

07/01/2020

Dementia Researcher

Dr Katrina Deane is a Postdoctoral Scholar of auditory neurophysiology and neuroethology at University of California exploriong auditory cortex microcircuitry

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Guest Blog – Goodbye 2019, hello new decade and more dementia research!

07/01/2020

Dr Clarissa Giebel

From Lebkuchen to lab visits, Dr Clarissa Giebel reflects on 2019’s milestones in dementia care research and looks ahead to global collaborations in 2020.

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Podcast – Consenting Research Participants

06/01/2020

Dementia Researcher

Consent in dementia research is complex. Hear real experiences, challenges, & tips from researchers navigating capacity and communication in this week’s podcast

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CTAD, Early Failures and Hints of Success new Trials

03/01/2020

Alz Forum

Though Aβ-targeted therapies hogged the limelight at this year’s CTAD Conference a large handful of smaller studies had findings to report, as well.

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Secrets to writing a winning grant

02/01/2020

Nature Careers Blog

Experienced scientists reveal how to avoid application pitfalls to submit successful proposals in this post from the Nature Careers Blog

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Guest Blog – Getting ready for my PhD roller coaster ride

01/01/2020

Ester Bellavia

PhD life is a roller coaster. Ester Bellavia reflects on fear, growth, self-kindness and learning to take control, one twist and turn at a time.

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Blog – How do you report your PPI in dementia research? Meet GRIPP2

30/12/2019

Dr Aida Suarez-Gonzalez

Research is significantly enhanced and enriched using a public participatory approach. Dr Aida Suarez-Gonzalez discusses how to report PPI

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Podcast – 2019 Roundup Review Christmas Special

23/12/2019

Dementia Researcher

We’ve picked our favourite podcast moments from 36 episodes featuring 70 researchers. A great listen as we look back and get ready for more conversations.

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That’s all folks for 2019

20/12/2019

Dementia Researcher

We’re signing off for a short break. Thanks for being part of our community! Catch our 2019 round-up podcast on 23 Dec — back with more in the new year.