Emily Spencer, narrating her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.

In this blog Emily revisits the topic of identity in the context of becoming a parent. She reflects on her initial struggles with the concept of motherhood and how it has evolved over six months. Emily shares her experiences of the challenges and loneliness of new parenthood, from sleepless nights and self-doubt to the pressures of social expectations and competitive parenting. Despite feeling like an outsider in various parent groups, she finds solace in unexpected friendships and realises that her approach to parenting, which integrates her baby into her usual activities, is valid. Ultimately, Emily concludes that parenthood has allowed her to grow into her role while maintaining her unique identity and interests - and it's almost time to return to PhD studies....

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https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-identity-revisited-becoming-a-parent/

#DementiaResearch #AcademicMother #Academia #MaternityLeave #Research

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Emily Spencer is a PhD Student at University College London looking at improving how GPs communicate with people with dementia and their family carers about their future care. Emily previous had a 5 year career break to pursue a career as a musician, and has previously undertaken research on improving the care people with dementia receive from their GP practice, as well as end-of-life and palliative care provision in the community. Emily is also a new mum and will be writing about her experiences navigating motherhood and a research career.

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Dr Yvonne Couch, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.

Yvonne explores the increasing challenges faced by researchers in securing funding and sustaining scientific progress. Highlighting her personal experiences and comparisons over the past two decades, she underscores the dramatic rise in costs, the growing competition for limited funds, and the impact of modern research expenses. Yvonne also reflects on the broader economic and institutional factors that have made it harder for early career researchers to thrive, painting a vivid picture of the current landscape of scientific research and the urgent need for more robust financial support.

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https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-the-cost-of-research/

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Dr Yvonne Couch is an Alzheimer's Research UK Fellow and Associate Professor at the University of Oxford. Yvonne studies the role of extracellular vesicles and their role in changing the function of the vasculature after stroke, aiming to discover why the prevalence of dementia after stroke is three times higher than the average. It is her passion for problem solving and love of science that drives her, in advancing our knowledge of disease. Yvonne writes about her work, academic life, and careers as she takes a new road into independent research @dr_yvonne_couch

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Helena Gellersen, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.

Helena shares valuable tips on making the most of academic conferences, particularly the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC). She offers practical advice on leveraging conference resources, setting goals, effective networking, and presenting research. She emphasises the importance of preparation, strategic planning, and follow-up to enhance the conference experience and foster meaningful connections, ultimately advancing one's career. Her guidance is particularly beneficial for early career researchers navigating the often overwhelming environment of large academic conferences.

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https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-ultimate-guide-to-making-the-most-of-the-aaic/

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Dr Helena Gellersen is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) and current Education Chair Trainee for the ISTAART Neuroimaging. The focus of Helena's work is on identifying preclinical signatures of Alzheimer’s disease and to develop novel memory and neuroimaging markers for the early detection of Alzheimer’s disease and for monitoring disease progression. @HGellersen

Find out more about the Neuroimaging PIA and ISTAART at alz.org/istaart

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