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Catchup – Salon – Researching with Under-Represented People
January 8 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
A weekly gathering to discuss careers and research topics, inspired by 17th and 18th century salons from Paris, with a modern twist. These sessions combine livestreams, guest speakers and group chat to exchange ideas, challenge, influence, inspire and educate.
In this session we talk about Researching with Under-Represented People.
The importance of inclusivity in dementia research cannot be overstated, as it directly impacts the relevance and applicability of findings to diverse populations. In this workshop, in this salon session, we will critically examine the ethical dimensions and methodological challenges of engaging under-represented voices in our research efforts. By exploring how to effectively integrate these perspectives, we can enhance our understanding of dementia and its varied impacts across communities. This session aims to foster reflection, explore ways to overcome the challenges, and ensure research is truly inclusive.
Speakers
Dr Ece Bayram is an Assistant Professor at the Movement Disorders Center, Department of Neurology, University of Colorado. Her current research is focused on sex, gender, ethnic and racial differences in neurodegenerative Parkinsonian diseases. Ece was recently was elected as the Communications Chair for the Lewy Body Dementias Professional Interest Area at ISTAART, and is also active in the Lewy Body Dementia Association as the last co-chair for the Outreach and Engagement Working Group.
Dr Karah Alexander recently completed her PhD from Emory University in May 2024. Her growing research explores health literacy and medical discrimination in Black Dementia Caregivers. She is also passionate about developing and conducting intervention research with psychoeducation programs that help optimize care provision among Black caregivers. Before the transition to a post-doctoral fellowship, Karah is currently gaining experience on the administration side of research, working as a clinical research coordinator for the ‘Caregiver Bootcamp’ program which aids caregivers in processing their loved one’s dementia diagnosis and taking initial steps as a caregiver, and before, worked as Instructional Design Coordinator with the Rosalyn Carter Institute for Caregivers culturally tailoring their evidence-based ‘Dealing with Dementia Program.’
