Careers & Cradles: Balancing Motherhood & Dementia Research
Dementia Researcher
03/04/24
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In this episode of the Dementia Researcher Podcast, host Emily Spencer, a PhD student at University College London, discusses the challenges and triumphs of balancing a demanding career in academia with motherhood. Guests Dr. Laura Prato and Dr. Aisling McFall share their experiences of working during pregnancy, maternity leave, and returning to work. They discuss the unique challenges of short-term contracts in academia and the societal guilt associated with returning to work after having a child. They also highlight the importance of supportive teams and flexible working arrangements in facilitating a successful return to work. Resources Mentioned in the show: Alz Soc x Daphne Jackson Fellowship - https://bit.ly/4bT5mpV Daphne Jackson Fellowship Webinar - https://bit.ly/484Foga -- Full biographies on all our guests and a transcript can be found on our website https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk Like what you see? Please review, like, and share our podcast. This podcast is brought to you in association with Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society and Race Against Dementia, who we thank for their ongoing support. -- Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/dementia_researcher/ https://www.facebook.com/Dementia.Researcher/ https://twitter.com/demrescommunity https://bsky.app/profile/dementiaresearcher.bsky.social https://www.linkedin.com/company/dementia-researcher #dementiaresearch #academica #academia #motherhood #pregnancy
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In this podcast we venture into the complex world of neuropathology. Our guests talk about their research, and uncover why neuropathology is so important to understanding dementias. During the discussion they also share a behind scenes glimpse into the workings of a brain bank, explore how brain tissue is used and how it can inform drug trials and personalised care, and provide a shock revelation about the difference between diagnosis in life, and what the brain shows after death. From groundbreaking discoveries to the cutting-edge techniques transforming how we understand and approach brain health, this episode is an essential listen for anyone intrigued by the science of the brain and the fight against dementia. Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali, Senior Lecturer at Teesside University hosts our expert guests, Tammaryn Lashley, Professor of Neuroscience from University College London, Dr Daniel Erskine, Senior Lecturer in Neurodegenerative Pathology and Newcastle University and Dr Laura Palmer, Manager of the South West Dementia Brain Bank at University of Bristol. -- For more information on our guests work visit: • South West Brain Bank - https://bit.ly/49VRVUD • Queen Square Brain Bank - https://bit.ly/3SEskbH • Brains for Dementia Research - https://bit.ly/3SICEiX • Newcastle Neuro Lab - https://bit.ly/3SIb45d -- Full biographies on all our guests and a transcript can be found on our website www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk Like what you hear? Please review, like, and share our podcast - and don't forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode – and if you prefer to watch rather than listen, you’ll find a video version of this podcast on our website & YouTube channel, with captions https://youtu.be/y-Hqt30wJtI -- This podcast is brought to you in association with Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society and Race Against Dementia, who we thank for their ongoing support. -- Follow us on Social Media: www.instagram.com/dementia_researcher/ www.facebook.com/Dementia.Researcher/ twitter.com/demrescommunity bsky.app/profile/dementiaresearcher.bsky.social www.linkedin.com/company/dementia-researcher
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ADPD 2024 Conference Highlights - Part 1
March 18, 2024
•42m
This year's AD/PD Conference was held in Lisbon, Portugal from the 5th to 9th March. In this first of a two-part special we bring you highlights from the first three days of the conference. The AD/PD Conference focuses on basic science and translational and clinical research bringing New insights on disease mechanisms and etiologies, the latest findings from clinical trials, innovative outlooks on therapy and prevention and advances in diagnostic markers. In this special on-location recording our guest host Dr Amanda Heslegrave, Senior Research Associate and Co-Lead of fluid biomarker laboratory from the UK Dementia Research Institute at University College London talks with: Dr Ian Harrison, Senior Research Fellow at University College London studying the role of clearance systems in the brain, and their involvement in the development and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. Dr Ariana Gatt, Senior Research Fellow at University College London investigating the role of RNA-binding proteins in neurodegenerative disease with a focus on Frontotemporal dementia. Jess Tobin, Science Communications Manager at Alzheimer's Research UK. -- For more information on the event visit: adpd.kenes.com/ Full biographies on all our guests and a transcript can be found on our website: https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk -- Like what you hear? Please review, like, and share our podcast - and don't forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode – and if you prefer to watch rather than listen, you’ll find a video version of this podcast on our YouTube Channel youtu.be/UQdm8aWuoFM This podcast is brought to you by University College London / UCLH NIHR Biomedical Research Centre in association with Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society and Race Against Dementia who we thank for their ongoing support. -- Follow us on Social Media: http://www.instagram.com/dementia_researcher/ http://www.facebook.com/Dementia.Researcher/ http://twitter.com/demrescommunity http://bsky.app/profile/dementiaresearcher.bsky.social http://www.linkedin.com/company/dementia-researcher #dementiaresearch #adpd2024 #ADPDConference
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