Dementia Researcher Blogs
The Dementia Researcher Blogs Podcasts - through this show, you can hear our bloggers read their blogs. So if you prefer to read, you can head or our website or you can listen on the move. These shows are about academic / research careers, research, science and life as an early career dementia researchers. Brought to you by https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk - everything you need, all in one place. Remember to subscribe to our main ‘Dementia Researcher‘ Podcast, here and where ever you get your podcasts.
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Episodes
Tuesday Dec 07, 2021
Tuesday Dec 07, 2021
Dr Sam Moxon, narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher.
As part of our week of focussing on post-doc challenges, Dr Sam Moxon considers how to breakfree of doing other peoples research, and progress to being a PI and following your own research path (something he hopes to do himself very soon).
Find the original text, and narration here on our website.
https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-how-to-develop-research-independence/
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Dr Sam Moxon is a biomaterials scientist at the University of Manchester. His expertise falls on the interface between biology and engineering. His PhD focussed on regenerative medicine and he now works on trying to develop 3D bioprinting techniques with human stem cells, so that we better understand and treat degenerative diseases. Outside of the lab he hikes through the Lake District and is an expert on all things Disney.
Enjoy listening and reading our blogs? We're always on the look out for new contributors, drop us a line and share your own research and careers advice dementiaresearcher@nihr.ac.uk
Friday Dec 03, 2021
Friday Dec 03, 2021
Dr Yvonne Couch, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.
A thoughful blog from Dr Yvonne Couch, discussing some of the challenges faced by postdocs, exploring some of the problems faced in science careers and nicely prepairing you for next weeks perpetual postdoc podcasts and support articles.
Find the original text, and narration here on our website.
https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-academic-life-and-the-problems-of-perpetual-post-docing/
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Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
Beth Eyre, narrates her blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher.
With many doctoral training programme deadlines approaching, this blog from Beth Eyre might just help you ace the interview.
Find the original text, and narration here on our website.
https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-three-important-things-to-remember-when-preparing-for-a-phd-interview
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
Don't forget to also listen to our fortnightly - published fortnightly, just look for Dementia Researcher in your podcast app.
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Hannah Hussain narrates her blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher.
Did you watch Squid Game? Warning this blog contains spoilers! Hannah Hussain explores the image of dementia portrayed on television.
Find the original text, and narration here on our website.
https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-player-001
Enjoy listening? We're always looking for new bloggers, drop us a line.
http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk
Tuesday Nov 23, 2021
Tuesday Nov 23, 2021
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
If you would like to write for us, or join out team of regular contributors, drop us a line - dementiaresearcher@nihr.ac.uk
Monday Nov 22, 2021
Monday Nov 22, 2021
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
Thursday Nov 18, 2021
Thursday Nov 18, 2021
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
Monday Nov 15, 2021
Monday Nov 15, 2021
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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Friday Nov 12, 2021
Friday Nov 12, 2021
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
Don't forget to also listen to our fortnightly - published fortnightly, just look for Dementia Researcher in your podcast app.