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Becoming a Scientist: Practical Advice for Aspiring Researchers

01/03/2018

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There is no single route into science, and very few researchers begin their careers knowing exactly where they will end up. Some are drawn in by a particular subject, some…

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Delays, Diagnosis, and Despair: Peter’s Experience with Dementia

01/03/2018

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Explore Peter’s journey from early warning signs to a formal dementia diagnosis and the isolating impact on mental health.

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Challenging Guilt in Dementia Caregiving: Pat Sikes’ Story

01/03/2018

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An analytic reflection on guilt among families facing dementia, highlighting the value of candid storytelling to move beyond blame and inform practice.

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In praise of academic spouses

01/03/2018

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In this blog explore how academic spouses sustain PhD journeys with practical help, emotional support, and quiet resilience.

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Profile – Dr Timothy Rittman

19/02/2018

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Dr Timothy Rittman is a Clinical Lecturer at the University of Cambridge, researching neuroimaging and cognition in Parkinson’s plus disorders.

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Profile – Dr Amy Monaghan

19/02/2018

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Dr Amy Monaghan is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at UCL, working on drug discovery for dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases.

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Profile – Dr Ione Woollacott

19/02/2018

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Dr Ione Woollacott is a Clinical Research Fellow at UCL, researching frontotemporal dementia with a focus on inflammation, fluid biomarkers and neuropathology.

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Profile – Akin Nihat

19/02/2018

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Akin Nihat is a Clinical Research Fellow and MRC-funded PhD student at UCL, researching prion disease, rapidly progressive dementia and better disease models.

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Podcast – Managing a clinical and researcher career

19/02/2018

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The life of a clinical academic is a constant balancing act between clinical work and research. Amy Monaghan talks to Dr Timothy Rittman, Dr Ione Woollacott & Dr Akin Nihat about how they meet theses challenges.