Dementia Researcher Blogs

Dr Yvonne Couch -The Hunt for Tiny Messengers

Dr Yvonne Couch, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.
Extracellular Vesicles. Where do they come from, what do they do? How do they do it and why are they interesting + relevant to dementia? Yvonne explains in this blog.
Find the original text, and narration here on our website.
http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk 
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Social Isolation and Loneliness - ISTAART Research Perspectives Special

This week is #LonelinessAwarenessWeek – to raise awareness of the challenges of social isolation, and how this can lead to loneliness, and the connection to Dementia, we worked with The Alzheimer's Association International Society to Advance Alzheimer's Research and Treatment (ISTAART), and the Global Brain Health Institute (GHBI) to record this special podcast.
The impacts of SI/L (social isolation/loneliness) on the health and longevity of older adults is substantial. Researchers have found that social isolation or loneliness in older adults is associated with a 50% increased risk of developing dementia. With 5-25% of people over the age of 65% saying they experience SI/L, prior to the pandemic, it is now surprise that the situation has only worsened in the last 18 months.
Journalist, Writer and GHBI Fellow, Fernando Aguzzoli Peres discovers different perspectives of the challenges that come from SI/L, and the Research that is working to understand the issue and help.
To get a first-hand of the difficulties and how one person is overcoming them, Fernando talks with Laureen Waters, Alzheimer’s Association National Early Stage Advisory Board Member who is herself living with a diagnosis of Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease, living in Clover, South Carolina.
To understand more about the research, how SI/L affects people and the impact we hear from Brian Lawlor, who is a Professor of Old Age Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin, and Deputy Executive Director of the GBHI. Brian is a psychiatrist with an interest in dementia, late-life depression, loneliness and brain health. Brian has worked for over 30 years on developing services and delivering care to people with dementia. His research interests range from early detection and prevention to evaluating new treatments for dementia.
You can find out more about our panellists, and their work on our website:www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk
For more information on this sensitive and important issue visit:
In the USA - bit.ly/2RNF7NyIn the UK - bit.ly/35cCvf6#LoneLinessAwarenessWeek - bit.ly/35duvKM
For information on ISTAART Visit - www.alz.org/istaart_________________________
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This podcast is brought to you in association with Alzheimer's Research UK and Alzheimer's Society, who we thank for their ongoing support.

Morgan Daniel - MSc Dissertation

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.
http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk 

Dr Clarissa Giebel - It is the season of research grant deadlines

Dr Clarissa Giebel narrates her blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher.
Clarissa shares tips on how to keep on top of things when you're applying for multiple grants (could apply to jobs too)
Find the original text, and narration here on our website.
http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk 

Dr Sam Moxon - How to Sell Your Conference Poster

Dr Sam Moxon, narrates his blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher.
With conference season upon us, Sam shares his tips for creating a great conference poster, and getting people engaged. 
Find the original text, and narration here on our website.
http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk 

Dr Fiona Calvert and Molly Massetti - Alzheimer’s Research UK’s call for Early Career Researchers

Dr Fiona Calvert narrates this blog written by Molly Massetti written for NIHR Dementia Researcher.
Fiona and Molly discuss the new ARUK Fellowship Funding Call - with guidance for potential applicants
Find the original text, and narration here on our website.
https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/alzheimers-research-uks-call-for-early-career-researchers/ 
If you would like to write for us, or join out team of regular contributors, drop us a line - dementiaresearcher@nihr.ac.uk

Dr Anna Volkmer - Using research to deliver change

Dr Anna Volkmer, narrates her blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher.
Anna writes about her work to influence commissioners to deliver what patients really want, effective research outcomes implemented.  
Find the original text, and narration here on our website.
https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-using-research-to-deliver-change/
If you would like to write for us, or join out team of regular contributors, drop us a line - dementiaresearcher@nihr.ac.uk

Beth Eyre - What’s it like writing up your first journal article?

Beth Eyre, narrates her blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher.
As Beth sets about work on her first lead author paper, she shares her experience so far, useful for anyone study a PhD that has this to look forward to
Find the original text, and narration here on our website.
http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk

Dr Yvonne Couch - Respecting Your Betters

Dr Yvonne Couch, narrates her blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher.
The best mentors listen closely, help you learn about yourself, and provide whatever you actually need. Dr Yvonne Couch discusses what good mentoring looks like
Find the original text, and narration here on our website.
http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk