Dementia Researcher Blogs

Felicity Slocombe - Conversation analysis beginnings, tips and lessons learned

Felicity Slocombe, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.
Felicity shares the progress she is making in her research, and the lessons she has learned so far from analysing conversations, and pouring data aka video recordings.
Find the original text, and narration here on our website.
https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-conversation-analysis-beginnings-tips-and-lessons-learned
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Morgan Daniel - Job Hunting

Morgan Daniel, narrates her blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher.
Morgan discusses her MSc dissertation, how to choose a project, supervision and tips getting through the writing.
Find the original text, and narration here on our website.
https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-job-hunting
We hope you have enjoyed out monthly updates from Morgan, if you have been inspired to follow her path into a Dementia MSc or are just starting out, drop us a line. We are always on the look out for new bloggers and vloggers http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk 

Dr Clarissa Giebel - Another year, another Liverpool Dementia Conference!

Dr Clarissa Giebel narrates her blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher.
Clarissa reflects and updates on the recent Liverpool Dementia & Ageing Research Conference, available to watch back now on the NIHR ARC MWC YouTube Channel.
Find the original text, and narration here on our website.
https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-another-year-another-liverpool-dementia-conference/
If you would like to write your own blog drop us a line, we're always on the look out for new contributors to write about their research, careers + more dementiaresearcher@nihr.ac.uk

Dr Yvonne Couch - Err On the Side of Patronising: Writing Tips

Dr Yvonne Couch, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.
Yvonne provides a series of writing exercises, hints and tips for everyone starting out on their first paper, grant or project report. Taking her own advice and assuming you're new to the process, essential tips for new academics and students.
Find the original text, and narration here on our website.
https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-err-on-the-side-of-patronising-writing-tips
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Beth Eyre - How does the brain clean itself? And is this linked to Alzheimer’s?

Beth Eyre, narrates her blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher.
In this month’s blog Beth provides insights into the brains waste system – and how it may be important in Alzheimer’s disease. So, saddle up for some fascinating science!
Find the original text, and narration here on our website.
https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-how-does-the-brain-clean-itself-and-is-this-linked-to-alzheimers/
We're always on the look out for new contributors, if you would like to write and narrate your own blog - drop us a line to dementiaresearcher@nihr.ac.uk
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Adam Smith - Disrupting Dementia Research Careers

Adam Smith narrates his blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher.
Today Adam will be speaking at the World Dementia Council global dialogue on early career scientists. In this blog he talks to the issues he hopes to raise, asking how we can rebalance and improve careers, change funding and culture and provide more support - because researchers are already achieving so much, imagine how much more they could do without the career stresses.Find the original text, and narration here on our website.
https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-disrupting-dementia-research-careers/
Enjoy listening? We're always looking for new bloggers, drop us a line.
http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk

Dr Anna Volkmer – Intervention planning in dementia: knowing people well

Dr Anna Volkmer, narrates her blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher.
You'd think if your research discovers something that could help thousands of people it would get commissioned, right? Anna explores the challenges of translating research findings into every-day clinical services.
Find the original text, and narration here on our website.
https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-open-access-and-dissemination-the-story-continues/
If you would like to write for us, or join out team of regular contributors, drop us a line - dementiaresearcher@nihr.ac.uk

Hannah Hussain - Finalising the 1st year of your PhD! Preparing for your confirmation review

Hannah Hussain narrates her blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher.
In this blog Hannah discusses how to prepare for the exam that comes at the end of the first year of your PhD, the dreaded confirmation review.
Find the original text, and narration here on our website.
https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/finalising-the-1st-year-of-your-phd-preparing-for-your-confirmation-review
Enjoy listening? We're always looking for new bloggers, drop us a line.
http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk

Dr Sam Moxon - Can we 3D print revolutionary dementia research?

Dr Sam Moxon, narrates his blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher.
Sam introduces us to 3D Bioprinting, and work to print human tissue-like structures in the lab. But could this revolutionise dementia research? And has this revolution already quietly happening in Manchester. 
Find the original text, and narration here on our website.
https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-can-we-3d-print-revolutionary-dementia-research
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