Bringing together early career researchers and established experts, to discuss a variety of career and research-related topics - exploring their work on Alzheimer's Disease and all forms of Dementia. Filter by topic using the buttons on the right to find the show that delivers what you need. Inside each show you will find contact details of our guests and a full transcript, reach out, ask questions and let us know what you think. Want to take part in a future recording? We are always on the lookout for new contributors, so if you would like to join a panel or record a podcast on your own area of research, just head to the forum to drop us a line, or email dementiaresearcher@ucl.ac.uk. You can subscribe to our podcasts through your favourite podcast app, SoundCloud, iTunes, Spotify + the rest. Just search for 'Dementia Researcher' or follow the links in the footer of this page.
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Podcast – Echos around the home – helping people with PCA
Can the Amazon Echo be used in the home to help those living with dementia? In this podcast Emma Harding and Dr Nicholas Firth talking to Megan O'Hare, discussing their cutting edge research and how they researched the use of Amazon Echo to help people with PCA.
Podcast – Things I wish I had known sooner
If you're just starting out in your studies or in your work as an ECR - this podcast could help! Our panel explore the the benefits of hindsight. Dr Amy Monaghan with Dr Deborah Oliviera, Hanna Isotalus & Dr Mark Dallas
Podcast – AAIC 2018 Day Four
In the fourth and final podcast reporting from the AAIC in Chicago, our panel of Early Career Researchers are here to share information on their presentations and the top research stories of the day.
Podcast – AAIC 2018 Day Three
Podcast recorded at the AAIC in Chicago, our panel of ECRs discuss some of fantastic presentations from the world largest dementia research conference
Podcast – AAIC 2018 Day Two
In the second of our on location podcast recordings from the AAIC in Chicago, our new panel are here to discuss some of fantastic presentations from the world largest dementia research conference.
Podcast – AAIC 2018 Day One
In the first of our on location podcast recordings from the AAIC in Chicago, our panel discuss some of fantastic presentations from the world largest dementia research conference.
Podcast – Working and studying in the UK
What is it really like to live, study and work overseas - our panel have come from across the world to do exactly that in the UK, listen as they discuss their experiences and share their advice for anyone thinking of doing he same.
Podcast – How to create award winning academic posters
Our panel of award winning poster presenters provide tips and advice on what you can do to make your poster better than the rest
Podcast – Improving Care & Support for People with Dementia
ECRs from Leeds Beckett University talk about their work delivering research on improving care & support for people with dementia
Podcast – Managing family life and research career
Like all busy mums and dads, we find creative ways to manage, our time and work - but how about when that work is a career in dementia research....
Podcast – Research outside the NHS setting
Research isn't something that just happens in a hospital, lab or library, dementia research is changing and so are the places where it takes place.
Podcast – Getting funding and grant writing
Finding funding and grant writing is a much needed skill, our panel have been on both sides of the equation as writers and reviewers.
Podcast – Collaborative work in non-cognitive aspects of Alzheimer’s disease
How research has evolved quite considerably from the days of single author papers to exciting collaborations.
Podcast – How to choose a postdoc, and find the right PhD
In this podcast our panel discuss how to balance your own interested, while being pragmatic and tips and lessons in choosing the right PhD or podcast.
Podcast – Discussing the MARQUE Study – Managing Agitation in Dementia
In this podcast Dr Megan O'Hare talks to Francesca La Frenais, and Dr Penny Rapaport about the MARQUE Study, and how their work is helping us to understand what causes agitation and how the interventions tested in this study are improving quality of life for those living with dementia, and helping carers.
Podcast – Managing & fostering good relations with PhD supervisors
In this weeks podcast, our panel explore how they have worked with, and managed their relationships with supervisors. How this develops over time, how you ensure your research is your own and their tips for success.
Podcast – Working with people with dementia and their carers
Hear from three researchers discussing their work with people with dementia, how they benefit, how to prepare, and deal with challenging symptoms.
Podcast – Managing a clinical and researcher career
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.