Dementia Researcher Blogs

Beth Eyre - Neurovascular coupling in Alzheimer’s disease, an introduction to my research area

Beth Eyre, narrates her blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher.
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Dr Sam Moxon - Tissue Stiffness, An Overlooked Aspect of Dementia?

Dr Sam Moxon, narrates his blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher.
When hear the word 'dementia' do you think of mechanics? No? Dr Sam Moxon does. So what do we mean by the “mechanical” effects of dementia. We're referring to the mechanical properties of the brain; specifically how “stiff” it is. Every tissue in our body has a defined stiffness. Bone, for example, is classified as having a high stiffness because it is very strong, firm and can withstand very high impact. It has to in order to be able to carry out its main functions of keeping us upright and protecting our much softer vital organs from impact damage. In contrast, the brain is an extremely soft and fragile tissue. That is why our skulls are so thick. We need to protect our brains from damage. Listen to this blog to find out more about tissue stiffness and its connection to the brain and dementia.
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https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-tissue-stiffness-an-overlooked-aspect-of-dementia/
 
-- Dr Sam Moxon is a biomaterials scientist, and his expertise falls on the interface between biology and engineering. His PhD focussed on regenerative medicine and he now works on trying to improve on culture techniques for human stem cells, so that we can gain a better understanding of how diseases like Alzheimer’s manifest. His work at The University of Manchester looks at 3D bioprinting with stem cells. Outside of the labhe hikes through the Lake District and is an exert on all things Disney.
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Adam Smith - You are an expert and your opinion matters

Adam Smith narrates his blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher.
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Submit evidence to the inquiry
You can submit evidence to the inquiry by completing an online form, or download as a Word document and submit via email to APPGonDementia@alzheimers.org.uk. The deadline for submissions is 5pm on Wednesday 31 March 2021.
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Bethany McLoughlin - Spinning Plates and Tomatoes

Bethany McLoughlin narrates her blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher.
Bethany is trying to get through the first year of her PhD and its tough to get organised - well it was... until she discovered the Pomodoro Technique. In this blog Bethany discusses the time management system that encourages people to work with the time they have—rather than against it. Using this method, you break your workday into 25-minute chunks separated by five-minute breaks. ... After about four pomodoros, you take a longer break of about 15 to 20 minutes.
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Dr Sam Moxon - So your experiment failed...

Dr Sam Moxon, narrates his blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher.
"Science doesn’t always work. In particular, a lot of new experiments are deemed a failure at the first attempt." Sam shares a few of the things he does to manage when things don't work.
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How AMRC Open Research publishing platform contributes to dementia research

From charity funding to lab work, we explore the impact of both and how Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC) Open Research publishing platform contributes to dementia research. 
 
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https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/helping-to-shape-the-future-of-dementia-research/

Dr Sam Moxon - Finding your place in dementia research

Dr Sam Moxon, narrates his blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher.
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Nadine Mirza - A product of failure, how I fell in to dementia research

Dr Nadine Mirza, narrates her blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher.
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Dr Christina Toomey - Academia vs Medicine, why academia was the right choice for me

Dr Christina Toomey, narrates her blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher.
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