Transitioning from Teaching and Physiotherapy to Dementia Research

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I am currently a science teacher in a secondary school teaching Biology as a specialism including at A Level. I studied Physiotherapy at university and worked as a physiotherapist upon graduating for a number of years. I have been personally affected through the death of my Nan by dementia and the horrible effects it can have on an individual and the knock on effects on the whole family. I therefore am really interested in exploring a career into researching causes and treatments (rather than just management of) dementia but do not know where to start or if it possible given my past experiences and qualifications. I have a young family so cannot commit to something unpaid if it is a significant amount of hours as I would need income but I am prepared to study and volunteer if needed.