Profile – Gargi Roy, Bristol Medical School

Gargi Roy

Name:

Gargi Roy

Job Title:

Specialist Technician

Place of work / study:

Bristol Medical School

Area of Research:

I am currently working in neurovascular research with the Cerebrovascular Dementia Research Group on an ARUK-funded pilot study titled “Identifying Novel Markers of Pericyte and Neurovascular Injury in Alzheimer’s Disease”.

How is your work funded:

Alzheimer’s Research UK

Tell us a little about yourself:

I hold a 2:1 Master’s in Neurosciences from King’s College, London, and a BSc with triple majors in Biotechnology, Chemistry, and Zoology. I currently work as a Specialist Technician with the Cerebrovascular Dementia Research Group at Bristol Medical School, where my research focuses on developing blood-based biomarkers to indicate neurovascular injury prevalent in Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia. I also serve as the Mental Health Representative on the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Board at Bristol Medical School, advocating for mental health awareness and inclusivity to foster a supportive and accessible research environment for both students and staff. My passion for dementia research is deeply rooted in my personal experience of witnessing my grandmother’s struggle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Tell us a fun fact about yourself:

I’m not a fan of the gym, so instead, I get my exercise by dancing in my room to loud music—making fitness both fun and energetic in my own way!

Why did you choose to work in dementia:

The science of emotions and behaviour has always fascinated me, and losing my grandmother to Alzheimer’s disease was a major driving force behind my decision to pursue dementia research.

What single piece of of advice would you give to an early career researcher?

As an Early Career Researcher, my advice to myself and others in the same position would be: Be fearless. Ask that question, email that supervisor, apply for that funding—your potential is limitless.

What book are you reading right now? Would you recommend it?

Men Without Women by Haruki Murakami.I highly recommend this book. It presents subtle yet impactful short stories that explore the intricacies of human emotions and the profound desire for connection.

Favourite film of all time?

Shutter Island

Favourite ways to unplug and unwind?

My favorite ways to unplug and unwind are dancing to Bollywood songs and having long video calls with my best friends and family overseas.

Can we find you on social media?

Find Gargi on LinkedIn

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