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Dr Emma Law
Name:
Dr Emma Law
Job Title:
Strategic Manager
Place of work / study:
The Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network
Area of Research:
Research delivery and Dementia and Neurodegenerative illnesses
How is your research funded:
Scottish Government
Tell us a little about yourself:
I qualified as a mental health nurse in 1989 and worked in various aspects of mental health but ended up working in the field of Dementia where I honed my skills. I worked as a nurse and manager and then decided nurse management was not the route for me! I successfully applied for the role as the Dementia network manager in Scotland and worked for 7 years in this field then 6 years as the Neuroprogressive and Dementia (NDN) network manager building up a network in Scotland of successful research sites.
Tell us a fun fact about yourself:
I won the RCN Nursing Standard Nursing Older People nurse of the year in 2002 and got to visit 10 downing street – We met Tony Blair but more excitingly, were shown around the cabinet room complete with dirty cups, where there had been a cabinet meeting hours before and other areas by Cherie Blair.
Why did you choose to work in dementia research?
Fell in love with it, including all the challenges and surprises working with people with dementia and their families bring.
What single piece of advice would you give to an early career researcher?
Your work is important, no matter how small or insignificant it may seem at the time and will help build the body of knowledge around all things ‘dementia-related’.
What book are you reading right now? Would you recommend it?
Tom Lake by Ann Patchett – yes its good.
Favourite ways to unplug and unwind?
Going to rock gigs
Favourite film of all time?
The Green Mile
