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Profile – Dr Kalisha Bonds Johnson, Emory University

09/12/2024

Dementia Researcher

Dr Kalisha Bonds Johnson is an Assistant Prof & Nurse Practitioner at Emory University exploring dementia carer research, health disparities, dyadic analysis

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Blog – Battling Perfectionism and Building Resilience

06/12/2024

Emily Spencer

Battling perfectionism? Read Emily Spencer’s inspiring blog on parenting, academia, and building resilience. Find balance, ditch comparison, and thrive!

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Blog – Co-Analysis in Dementia Research: Insights from D-PACT

04/12/2024

Dementia Researcher

Explore Lorna Smith’s reflections on co-analysis in dementia research, sharing insights and lessons learned from the D-PACT study and her first blog experience!

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Why you need a Nobot

03/12/2024

Thesis Whisperer

Discover how Professor Inger Mewburn uses AI to boost productivity, overcome writer’s block, and redefine academic work-life balance.

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How to thank your lab mates at the end of the year

03/12/2024

Nature Careers Blog

Alongside seasonal parties, many labs develop traditions to show appreciation to colleagues — from sweets and mulled wine to quizzes and ice-skating trips

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Blog – Be the Door, Bringing Academia to Life

02/12/2024

Rebecca Williams

Rebecca Williams highlights how sharing personal stories and being authentic in academia can inspire young-people and show that their dreams are possible.

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Profile – Dr Katie Breheny, University of Bristol

01/12/2024

Dementia Researcher

Dr Katie Breheny is a Health Economist and NIHR x Alzheimer’s Society Dem Comm Fellow at University of Bristol, assessing if interventions offer value for money

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Profile – Dr Suraj Samtani, University of New South Wales

30/11/2024

Dementia Researcher

Dr Suraj Samtani is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of New South Wales, Australia exploring Social interactions and reducing dementia risk.

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Profile – Lorna Smith, University of Plymouth

29/11/2024

Dementia Researcher

Lorna Smith is a PhD Student and Research Assistant at the University of Ploymouth exploring the value of nature on the quality of life of people with dementia

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Blog – Coping with An Absent Supervisor

29/11/2024

Dr Yvonne Couch

Dr Yvonne Couch explores challenges of absent PhD supervisors, offering practical advice for researchers to navigate academic environments effectively.

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