Bringing together early career researchers and established experts, to discuss a variety of career and research-related topics - exploring their work on Alzheimer's Disease and all forms of Dementia. Filter by topic using the buttons on the right to find the show that delivers what you need. Inside each show you will find contact details of our guests and a full transcript, reach out, ask questions and let us know what you think. Want to take part in a future recording? We are always on the lookout for new contributors, so if you would like to join a panel or record a podcast on your own area of research, just head to the forum to drop us a line, or email dementiaresearcher@ucl.ac.uk. You can subscribe to our podcasts through your favourite podcast app, SoundCloud, iTunes, Spotify + the rest. Just search for 'Dementia Researcher' or follow the links in the footer of this page.
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Podcast – Managing family life and research career
Like all busy mums and dads, we find creative ways to manage, our time and work - but how about when that work is a career in dementia research....
Podcast – Research outside the NHS setting
Research isn't something that just happens in a hospital, lab or library, dementia research is changing and so are the places where it takes place.
Podcast – Getting funding and grant writing
Finding funding and grant writing is a much needed skill, our panel have been on both sides of the equation as writers and reviewers.
Podcast – Collaborative work in non-cognitive aspects of Alzheimer’s disease
How research has evolved quite considerably from the days of single author papers to exciting collaborations.
Podcast – How to choose a postdoc, and find the right PhD
In this podcast our panel discuss how to balance your own interested, while being pragmatic and tips and lessons in choosing the right PhD or podcast.
Podcast – Discussing the MARQUE Study – Managing Agitation in Dementia
In this podcast Dr Megan O'Hare talks to Francesca La Frenais, and Dr Penny Rapaport about the MARQUE Study, and how their work is helping us to understand what causes agitation and how the interventions tested in this study are improving quality of life for those living with dementia, and helping carers.
Podcast – Managing & fostering good relations with PhD supervisors
In this weeks podcast, our panel explore how they have worked with, and managed their relationships with supervisors. How this develops over time, how you ensure your research is your own and their tips for success.
Podcast – Working with people with dementia and their carers
Hear from three researchers discussing their work with people with dementia, how they benefit, how to prepare, and deal with challenging symptoms.
Podcast – Managing a clinical and researcher career
The life of a clinical academic is a constant balancing act between clinical work and research. Amy Monaghan talks to Dr Timothy Rittman, Dr Ione Woollacott & Dr Akin Nihat about how they meet theses challenges.