Dementia Researcher Blogs

Dr Yvonne Couch - A balancing act

Dr Yvonne Couch, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.
This blog Yvonne discusses work and life, and balance and how it comes down to money and culture.
Find the original text, and narration here on our website.
https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-a-balancing-act/
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Dr Clarissa Giebel - Social Care, why does it matter?

Dr Clarissa Giebel narrates her blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher.
Clarissa is passionate about social care. Read her latest blog to discover how and where social care comes into play, and how it needs to change.
Find the original text, and narration here on our website.
https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-social-care-why-does-it-matter/
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Dr Anna Volkmer - Including the voices of people with dementia

Dr Anna Volkmer, narrates her blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher.
Anna shares how she approaches PPI when those people have cognitive and communication difficulties - advice for 1st timers.
Find the original text, and narration here on our website.
https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-including-the-voices-of-people-with-dementia/ 
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Adam Smith - How to build resilience and bounce back

Adam Smith narrates his blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher.
Ever had a grant or manuscript rejection? Ethics challenges or experiment that didn't work? Adam has some tips to build your resilience, to help you overcome these hurdles.
Find the original text, and narration here on our website.
http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk

Dr Sam Moxon - The Aduhelm Paradox

Dr Sam Moxon, narrates his blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher.
If you're a member of the public, you may think Aducanumab is the miracle dementia drug we've been waiting for, so why do many researchers disagree? Dr Sam Moxon explores in this blog.
Find the original text, and narration here on our website.
http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk 

Beth Eyre - The importance of taking a break

Beth Eyre, narrates her blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher.
This month Beth takes a break from the lab, and discusses the importance of taking a break, and how it can actually help your work.
Find the original text, and narration here on our website.
http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk

Dr Christine Toomey - How does the brain bank work

Dr Christina Toomey, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.
Christina has worked at the Queen Square Brain Bank for Neurological Disorders for 10 years, in this post we hear about her and the work of the brain bank and how it helps researchers across the world.
Find the original text, and narration here on our website.
http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk 
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UK Alzheimer’s Society opens new grant funding round

It’s been a rocky year and a bit for both research funders and researchers, but Alzheimer’s Society in the UK is pleased to announce that they have opened a call for new grant applications, closing 16th September 2021.
What kind of research does the Society fund?
As with previous grant rounds, our research funding is organised in two streams. In both streams, we will consider research related to any type of dementia and associated conditions.
Biomedical research. This includes but is not limited to preclinical, clinical, and translational work, brain tissue research, discovery and validation of biomarkers, neuropsychology, symptom management, and clinical trials.
Care, implementation, and public health research. This includes but is not limited to research related to the five goals of our Dementia Research Roadmap (prevention, maximising benefits, quality of life, enabling the dementia workforce, and quality and inclusivity of care). This research can be done through primary data collection or secondary analyses and should be focused on the needs of people with dementia, their families and informal carers, and/or professionals working in the field.
What kind of grants are available?
In this round we’ll be funding the following types of grants:
PhD studentships. Applications need to be made by the prospective supervisor and can be with or without a named student, so if you want us to fund your PhD, the first step is to contact the institution you’d like to host you, or the supervisor you want to work with.
Clinician and healthcare professionals training fellowships. These are for professionals working in dementia clinical or health services who want to work towards a higher research degree, usually a PhD. However, unlike our PhD studentships, you can apply directly to us rather than going through a supervisor.
Clinical training partnerships. Like the clinician and healthcare training fellowships, these are to support professionals working in dementia clinical or health services who want to work towards a higher degree. However, this grant is for institutions who want to support two or three fellows at a time, and the application should be made by someone working at that institution.
Research fellowships. These are for postdoctoral researchers who want to demonstrate their potential to be an independent researcher. As a guide, you should be looking to apply at this level if your PhD viva was in the last five years.
Senior fellowships. These are for researchers who want to build on an established track record in dementia research. You’ll need to be a minimum of five years from your PhD viva to apply at this level.
Project grants. These larger grants are for established researchers who want to carry out world-class dementia research.
For more information visit:
https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/alzheimers-society-opens-new-grant-funding-round/

Felicity Slocombe - Introductions

Felicity Slocombe, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.
Meet new staff blogger Felicity Slocombe, PhD Student from Loughborough University, researching interactions and identity in dementia. In her first blog we're eased in with an introduction to her background, motivations and work.
Find the original text, and narration here on our website.
http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk 
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