Dementia Researcher Blogs

Felicity Slocombe, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website. Subject Pronouns in English - I, We, You, He, She, They, and It - small words that take on a whole new meaning when listening back to conversations between loved ones living with dementia. Felicity explores the topic. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-couplehood-co-remembering-the-bond-of-a-lifetime-together/ If you would like to write for us, or join out team of regular contributors, drop us a line - [email protected]

Hannah Hussain narrates her blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher. There’s no question that the academic in your life deserves the best – no matter the occasion! Be that your supervisor, student, mentor, partner or even just a colleague secret Santa. It’s been a tough year – and we’re all trying to end it on a high. I know how hard shopping can be during the festive season, so many choices yet no clue what to buy?! With 7 shopping days to go, in this blog Hannah is going to cover her top 10 festive gift recommendations (with varied price points) for the academic or scientist in your life! 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

Dr Clarissa Giebel narrates her blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher. In health and social care, we often think about research methodology in one of two ways – qualitative or quantitative. But what if we use both? Dr Clarissa Giebel discusses mixed methods research and how she uses this method in her own work. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-what-is-mixed-methods-research-and-how-do-you-go-about-it/ 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 [email protected]

Dr Anna Volkmer, narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher. In September Dr Anna Volkmer described the trials and tribulations of going for gold, in other words open access publication. Well, she promised to update us, and in this blog she does (spoiler alert - the paper is now in the public domain). Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/green-and-gold-the-highs-and-the-lows-of-open-access-publications/ -- Dr Anna Volkmer is a Speech and Language Therapist and researcher in Language and Cognition, Department of Psychology and Language Sciences, University College London. Anna is researching Speech and language therapy interventions in language led dementia and was once voted scariest speech and language therapist (even her children agree). If you would like to write for us, or join out team of regular contributors, drop us a line - [email protected]

Nathan Stephens narrates his blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher. In last month’s blog Nathan spoke about a shift in the way we think about our economies, geared towards ‘social value’. This holistic concept of value reflects the complexity of the modern world and the challenges that face society today and tomorrow. Nathan is using a social value framework – Social Return on Investment – to capture and measure the impact of the Worcestershire Meeting Centres project, which to recap, is the scaling up of a community-based intervention (Meeting Centres) across a county in England. SROI is a mixed methods framework for measuring and accounting the social value developed by Social Value International. In this blog Nathan talks us through the stages and principles, Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-an-introduction-to-social-return-on-investment Enjoy listening? We're always looking for new bloggers, drop us a line. http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk

Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali narrates her blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher. The traditional academic career track is no-longer the norm, so now you need to find your own path, which can include leaving and returning - Kamar discusses in this blog Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-when-to-leave-academia-and-how-to-return-if-you-change-your-mind 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 [email protected]

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/ -- 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 [email protected]

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/ _____________________________________________________ Enjoy listening? We're always looking for new bloggers, drop us a line. http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk Don't forget to hit like and subscribe.

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 [email protected] Don't forget to also listen to our fortnightly - published fortnightly, just look for Dementia Researcher in your podcast app.

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

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 - [email protected]

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 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 [email protected]

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 -- Enjoy listening? We're always looking for new bloggers, drop us a line. http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk -- Don't forget to hit like and subscribe.

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 [email protected] Don't forget to also listen to our fortnightly - published fortnightly, just look for Dementia Researcher in your podcast app.

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 - [email protected]

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

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, 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 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 [email protected]

Nathan Stephens narrates his blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher. In this blog Nathan discusses the progressive shift towards more equitable health systems and why now is a good time for change, arguing that research needs to align with what is known as, the shifting ‘political economy’’, to support wider cultural change that is essential to tackle the big issues that plague society, such as inequalities and environmental degradation. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-social-value-a-vehicle-for-social-change Enjoy listening? We're always looking for new bloggers, drop us a line. http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk

Dr Clarissa Giebel narrates her blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher. New blog from Dr Clarissa Giebel - there is an unofficial statistic that only about 1 or 2 in 10 grant applications get funded, some funders proudly claims 1 in 4, Clarissa discusses. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-grant-rejections-the-norm-in-academia/ 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 [email protected] ____________________________ We have a small favour to ask, if you're an early career dementia researcher or left the field within the past two years, ISTAART and UCL are seeking your views, please complete their survey at https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/survey

Dr Yvonne Couch, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website. In this blog Yvonne writes about the scientific history of stressors and how they affect performance (because it’s interesting and you know by now she likes a history lesson), and more importantly how this fits into the context of academic life and mental health and what we can do about it. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/the-edge-of-anxiety _____________________________________________________ Enjoy listening? We're always looking for new bloggers, drop us a line. http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk Don't forget to hit like and subscribe.

Felicity Slocombe, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website. Felicity discusses the start of her work on collective remembering or co-remembering and how it can be used in interactions with people living with dementia to help support identify. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/do-you-remember-studying-remembering-together-using-conversation-analysis/ If you would like to write for us, or join out team of regular contributors, drop us a line - [email protected]

Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali narrates her blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher. Why have preclinical studies using Alzheimer’s disease mouse models failed to translate into successful clinical trials? Kamar explores the topic, and how the system could be improved. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/has-a-reliance-on-animal-models-delayed-progress-in-dementia-research/ 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 [email protected]

Dr Yvonne Couch, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website. It's Ada Lovelace Day and to mark the occasion Yvonne writes of some of the women that have inspired her, challenges of gender diversity and what she hopes might change. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/dear-scientist-celebrating-ada-lovelace-day-2021/ _____________________________________________________ Enjoy listening? We're always looking for new bloggers, drop us a line. http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk Don't forget to hit like and subscribe.

Dr Sam Moxon, narrates his blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher. Sam discusses how our approach to dementia has changed with our constantly increasing knowledge - pick and organ and you can probably find studies showing their potential roles in dementia pathogenesis. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/the-way-we-think-about-dementia-has-changed-for-the-better/ 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 [email protected]

Beth Eyre, narrates her blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher. Beth reflects on the skills she has gained through her PhD, and how they could be transferred into the job market (over and above awesome lab skills). Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/five-transferable-skills-you-can-gain-from-a-phd/ 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 [email protected] Don't forget to also listen to our fortnightly - published fortnightly, just look for Dementia Researcher in your podcast app.

Adam Smith, Programme Director for Dementia Researcher has written a new article for the World Dementia Council, Global Voices Blog. In this post Adam discusses the challenges faced by Early Career Researchers, what he hopes will change and how the values from the Space X Inspiration 4 Project can be aligned to what he hopes can be done to improve Dementia Research - leadership, hope, generosity, prosperity. Read the full blog, and more from Global Voices on the World Dementia Council Website. https://worlddementiacouncil.org/global-voices/adam-smith/supporting-early-career *Music Credit Gunner Olson, YouTube Audio Library

Dr Anna Volkmer, narrates her blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher. Publishing your research is great, but its even better if read it. In this blog Anna discusses her current efforts to make a new publication open access. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/green-and-gold-the-highs-and-the-lows-of-open-access-publications/ If you would like to write for us, or join out team of regular contributors, drop us a line - [email protected]

Hannah Hussain narrates her blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher. Hannah is about to finish the first year of her PhD, in preparing for her confirmation meeting, she reflects and shares her top ten tips for new PhD Students. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/top-10-tips-for-new-phd-students/ Enjoy listening? We're always looking for new bloggers, drop us a line. http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk

Nathan Stephens narrates his blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher. In this blog Nathan discusses The Meeting Centre Support Programme, which also happens to be the focus of his PhD research. A service to support people living with dementia following diagnosis. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/exploring-the-meeting-centres-support-programme/ Enjoy listening? We're always looking for new bloggers, drop us a line. http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk

For World Alzheimer's Day we asked our team of staff bloggers to reflect on they thought had progressed in their research fields over the last 12 months, and what should be the focus in the year ahead. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/world-alzheimers-day-special/ To register for the webinar discussed in this recording visit: https://bit.ly/3kpVsnc and if you missed it, visit the ISTAART website - https://bit.ly/2Xw41Ua Finally, we have a small favour to ask, if you're an early career dementia researcher or left the field within the past two years, ISTAART and UCL are seeking your views, please complete their survey at https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/survey

Dr Clarissa Giebel narrates her blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher. Clarissa discusses the latest briefings and reports from the UK APPG and World Health Organisation, and reflects on what made the spotlight, and what didn't. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/dementia-reporting-season-from-inequalities-to-the-moon/ 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 [email protected] ____________________________ We have a small favour to ask, if you're an early career dementia researcher or left the field within the past two years, ISTAART and UCL are seeking your views, please complete their survey at https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/survey

Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali narrates her blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher. Experiencing a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the strongest modifiable risk factor for developing dementia. Kamar introduces her research area, and asks: why does brain injury increase the risk of dementia? Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-why-does-brain-injury-increase-the-risk-of-dementia/ 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 [email protected]

Felicity Slocombe, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website. Research ethics are the moral principles that govern how researchers should carry out their work. Felicity has some advice for getting your submission approved first time around (yes it is possible). Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-what-the-ethics-negotiating-ethics-submissions/ If you would like to write for us, or join out team of regular contributors, drop us a line - [email protected] _____________ Don't forget to complete the ISTAART UCL Early Career Researcher Survey by 31st October - www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/survey

Beth Eyre, narrates her blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher. Beth is about to start the 3rd year of her PhD, in this blog she shares some advice that she wishes she'd received when she was starting out - essential reading for any new PhD Students. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-what-i-wish-id-known-before-starting-my-phd/ 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 [email protected] Don't forget to also listen to our main podcast - published fortnightly, just look for Dementia Researcher in your podcast app.

Jessica Rees, narrates her first blog written for Dementia Researcher. Jessica shares tips for getting great engagement in online workshops - for people living with dementia, carers and researchers. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-how-to-engage-participants-remotely-lessons-learnt-during-the-pandemic/ 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 [email protected] _______ We need your help - complete the ISTAART and UCL Dementia Early Career Research Survey and help us understand the challenges you face, what you love about the work, what motivates you, the help you can, and what needs to be done better. This research will help inform ISTAART and Dementia Researcher support and new guidance for research funders and institutions - https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/survey

Dr Sam Moxon, narrates his blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher.Sam writes about motivation, what inspires people (and him) to pursue a career in science and research, and what it takes to keep going.Find the original text, and narration here on our website.https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-eat-your-vegetables-trust-me-its-important/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 [email protected]

Dr Anna Volkmer, narrates her blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher. Anna had a strange dream... and one we feel sure would never come to pass. In this blog Anna share her top tips for surviving the unstable and insecure life of an ECR. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-anxiety-dreams-and-short-terms-contracts/ If you would like to write for us, or join out team of regular contributors, drop us a line - [email protected]

Hannah Hussain narrates her blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher. Hannah provides a fantastic introduction to the principles of health economics - how to measure and deliver cost effective care and treatments, and improve the health of the population. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-what-does-a-health-economist-do/ Enjoy listening? We're always looking for new bloggers, drop us a line. http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk

Nathan Stephens narrates his blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher. Nathan unpacks the complex topic that is males in care work, or more to the point the lack of them; and some key considerations in the area that are not just relevant to dementia care but to many workforces and society generally. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-rebalancing-gender-in-care/ Enjoy listening? We're always looking for new bloggers, drop us a line. http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk

Dr Yvonne Couch, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website. With news that the UKRI is adopting the Royal Society Résumé for Researchers format. Yvonne endeavours to outline its purpose and ponder on whether it might be beneficial or detrimental to the ECR community. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-your-resume-needs-you/ Enjoy listening? We're always looking for new bloggers, drop us a line. http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk

Morgan Daniel, narrates her blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher. As we almost reach the end of our year long journey with Morgan, she shares some tip tips for taking care of yourself during a Masters. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-tips-for-taking-care-of-yourself-during-grad-school/ If you would like to write for us, or join out team of regular contributors, drop us a line - [email protected]

Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali narrates her blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher. We're delighted to welcome Kamar from University of Glasgow as our latest staff blogger, Kamar brings a wealth of experience, from a career that already spans the NHS, Academia and a Research Funder. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-from-aspiring-psychologist-to-neuroscientist-my-journey-into-dementia-research/ 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 [email protected]

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-hybrid-care-the-future-of-dementia-care/ 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 [email protected]

Dr Sam Moxon, narrates his blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher. Sam writes about motivation, what inspires people (and him) to pursue a career in science and research, and what it takes to keep going. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-if-research-is-so-unpredictable-why-do-it/ 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 [email protected]

Dr Yvonne Couch, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website. Blood first enters the right atrium, then flows through the tricuspid valve into the right ventricle, and the heart beats... then what? In this blog Dr Yvonne Couch discusses blood flow and dementia. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-go-with-the-flow/ Enjoy listening? We're always looking for new bloggers, drop us a line. http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk

Beth Eyre, narrates her blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher. In the first of our blood flow blogs, Beth discusses her own research and gives a whistle stop tour about the importance of blood flow. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-is-blood-flow-to-the-brain-the-missing-link-to-helping-us-understand-alzheimers-disease/ 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 [email protected] Don't forget to also listen to our main blog - published fortnightly, just look for Dementia Researcher in your podcast app.

Morgan Daniel, narrates her blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher. When Morgan started her MSc Dementia course at UCL, she had no idea how it would work (UCL probably didn't either) in this blog she reflects on studying during the pandemic. and online learning. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-my-experience-of-online-learning-and-what-it-has-taught-me/ If you would like to write for us, or join out team of regular contributors, drop us a line - [email protected]

Adam Smith narrates his blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher. In a change to our usual AAIC review format, Adam has narrated his blog for our podcast. He shares the top stories from the week, discusses the platform and his own highlights. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/podcast-aaic-2021-highlights/ If you would like to write for us, drop us a line, we're always on the look out for new bloggers http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk