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Dr Warren Donnellan
Name:
Dr Warren Donnellan
Job Title:
Senior Lecturer
Place of work / study:
University of Liverpool
Area of Research:
Resilience, (un)paid caregiving, dementia
How is your research funded:
University of Liverpool
Tell us a little about yourself:
I’m a keen meditator, runner, and reader. I’m also a podcast enthusiast. One of my favourite things to do is walk around my local park drinking coffee and occasionally stopping to feed the birds and squirrels.
Tell us a fun fact about yourself:
I made the cake for my brother and sister-in-law’s wedding.
Why did you choose to work in dementia research?
Seeing my Gran living with dementia and my Grandad looking after her. I remember being fascinated by the ‘hidden strength’ that people describe when they encounter adversity. I really wanted to explore this mysterious quality which I now know as resilience.
What single piece of advice would you give to an early career researcher?
It’s a marathon, not a sprint. Take your time, know when to say no, and prioritise self-care and self-compassion.
What book are you reading right now? Would you recommend it?
I tend to have a few books on the go at once. Currently I’m reading: Anxiety Rx by Russell Kennedy, The Comfort Book by Matt Haig, and When the Body Says No by Gabor Mate.
Favourite ways to unplug and unwind?
Meditation, reading and walking
Favourite film of all time?
Not sure.
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