Royal Society Pairing Scheme - Insights from Westminster
Dementia Researcher
08/22/22
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Each year 30 research scientists are paired with UK parliamentarians and civil servants. They learn about each other’s work by spending time together in Westminster and the researcher’s institutions. Those taking part gain an insight into how research findings can help inform policy making, and come away with a better understanding of how they can get involved. In this podcast we hear from three researchers who were part of the 2022 cohort - learning about their experience. Dr Fiona McLean from University of Dundee talks with Dr Dayne Beccano-Kelly from Cardiff University and Dr Sarah Marzi from Imperial College London, both group leaders within the UK Dementia Research Institute. For more information on the Royal Society Pairing Scheme visit: https://royalsociety.org/grants-schemes-awards/pairing-scheme/ You can find out more about our panellists, and their work on our website. There you will also find a full transcript: https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/podcast-royal-society-pairing-scheme-insights-from-westminster/ -- Like what you hear? Please review, like, and share our podcast - and don't forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode. This podcast is brought to you in association with Alzheimer's Research UK and Alzheimer's Society, who we thank for their ongoing support.
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