Every 3 minutes someone develops dementia, and it is now the leading cause of death in the UK. And yet, 5 times fewer researchers in dementia compared to cancer. To tackle this challenge head on, we need to support emerging talent. That’s where you come in.
Being an early career researcher can be rewarding and challenging. It is as much about new discoveries and ideas as it is about the pressure to publish and competition for funding. So University College London and the National Institute for Health & Care Research got together with Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society and Race Against Dementia to create a website to inspire and support early career dementia researchers.
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My husband first experienced confusion and loss of memory in May of 2012 while undergoing rehab for alcoholism. Being home seemed to help him until 2017 when he gradually began experiencing Alzheimer’s symptoms. He had four to five hours a day where he wanted to get a "greyhound" to "go home." Also, he thinks I am his sister and believes he has rented a car (he hasn't driven in 5 years). His personal hygiene was in the tank, it was necessary for him to change two to three times a day. Without long-term insurance for his care, it was becoming stressful to care for him. This year our family friend "Ken" introduced and started him on BRONGEE HERBAL SUPPLEMENTS for Alzheimers and Dementia, 2 months into treatment he improved dramatically. At the end of the full treatment course, the disease is totally gone. No case of Alzheimer’s, hallucination, forgetfulness, and others, he’s strong again and able to go about daily activities. Contact Dr. Rohan today via whatsapp +393510553632 As this may also help you or your loved one get rid of dementia.
My husband first experienced confusion and loss of memory in May of 2012 while undergoing rehab for alcoholism. Being home seemed to help him until 2017 when he gradually began experiencing Alzheimer’s symptoms. He had four to five hours a day where he wanted to get a "greyhound" to "go home." Also, he thinks I am his sister and believes he has rented a car (he hasn't driven in 5 years). His personal hygiene was in the tank, it was necessary for him to change two to three times a day. Without long-term insurance for his care, it was becoming stressful to care for him. This year our family friend "Ken" introduced and started him on BRONGEE HERBAL SUPPLEMENTS for Alzheimers and Dementia, 2 months into treatment he improved dramatically. At the end of the full treatment course, the disease is totally gone. No case of Alzheimer’s, hallucination, forgetfulness, and others, he’s strong again and able to go about daily activities. Contact Dr. Rohan today via whatsapp +393510553632 As this may also help you or your loved one get rid of dementia.
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How do you think involving people with lived experience, like unpaid carers, can change the way we approach not just dementia research but other areas of healthcare? What are the potential benefits and challenges you foresee in applying co-production across different fields?
Yea but memantine is life changing for ppl with Alzheimer’s. It was pretty much the only mitigator of symptoms for a long time. And luckily we now have donanemab and aducanamab which look promising in clinical trials. Alzheimer’s is a scary disease and was first discovered in 1901 and we are only just now getting a disease modifying drugs. I feel like the low hanging fruit like the serendipitous (or at the very least sloppy lab work) penicillin are all discovered. And what’s left is curing stuff like aging and death. It’s hard!
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I did keto for 1 year and my cholesterol drop 100 points. Triglycerides normal. Liver, a1c, kidneys, blood work normal, etc. I prefer the veggies and grains diet. I don't need meat but I have to say, I was shocked at the results. I now eat very little meat and mostly veggies. No grains and very little fruit. All blood work is still good but my fasting glucose is 100, a1c 5.4. On keto it was 89, a1c 5.2. Still learning. Great video
You should interview Dr Peter Rogers MD He has written a book 'Poor man's guide to Dementia'. He has theory of Dementia which is amazing. He is neuro- radiologist. His theory is called neurovascular uncoupling. Which basically means dementia is due to lack of blood flow to brain. Check out his channel on RU-vid as he can explain it better than I can, youtube.com/@peterrogersmd?si=aAUqn9kUQcHSvtsT
Wow and totally cool of you to speak out like this. I'm a house painter and if I ran my business like this I'd be out of business in, I don't know, a year maybe 2? And I don't get given my money from grants or tax, I'm up at 5.30am grafting all day for it. You guys are supposed to be the ones we look up to, the leaders. We're all worried as hell about global warming which is already affecting my business and we kind of expect the brains of us all, that's you guys, to be sorting it. But this sounds like you don't even have any direction. Come on guys, there are big problems out there, have some focus on it and you won't need to worry about filling rooms and dusty machines you will be using everything at your disposal. Thanks for posting Dr Couch.
Exactly this kind of thing happened to me. Also to my. next door neighbour in Oxford. People come from other countries, selling houses, leaving families, to take research jobs at Oxford, only to end up unemployed a few years later and too old to be considered for another job. Syphoning talent out of other countries, ruining people's lives and careers, replacing older people with younger people. I twice worked in a field which then took off and lots of jobs were advertised - early career only, so even though I had a lot of experience in the field, I could not apply, or else did apply for jobs only to find that the job had gone to someone who got their PhD last week and had one publication. I then slaved for years at Oxford doing scraps of tutorial teaching for unbelievably low pay as my kids were in school there. I have also seen colleagues 'working' on research projects when they were not in fact doing any work on that project, but frantically applying for the next grant, outsourcing the work to lower paid staff who then were forced to lie on submitting papers that their PI had contributed to the article. You might be interested to know that some years ago, I attempted to take a complaint about my head of centre for a large number of things including leading me to believe a 3 year job was a continuing post - this is what the university did - they offered me free 'independent' counselling to discuss the case and she told me that she saw many people from Oxford and that 'nobody ever takes on the university and wins' and 'even if you do win they will destroy you in the process'. - so I dropped the case. It was only later that I realised this 'independent' counsellor was of course just the messenger that the University will use all its power to destroy any person with a genuine grievance against it. And as for space - my work does not need lab space but nonetheless the shortage of space was another issue - working as a college lecturer with literally zero space allocated to work in - at one college I was even not allowed to use the college library nor was I allowed access to the college wifi - in another college I was replacing someone on. maternity leave - her room lay empty, as did others in the college, as I did all my marking and admin on my kitchen table - reading confidential UCAS forms I literally had nowhere to go private to read them - on a research position in one department I was given a desk in the corner of a room with a team working on another project so I was literally in their way when they had their meetings. . Good luck.
What a compelling episode! Dr. Michael Klaper’s insights into the profound impact of diet on brain health, particularly in preventing dementia, were both enlightening and inspiring. His emphasis on a whole food plant-based diet as a powerful tool for maintaining vascular health and preventing the onset of dementia resonated deeply. The discussion about the detrimental effects of processed foods and the importance of nutrient-rich, plant-based foods provided practical advice that anyone can incorporate into their daily routine. Dr. Klaper's personal journey from traditional medicine to advocating for plant-based nutrition added a heartfelt touch to the conversation, highlighting how lifestyle changes can lead to significant health improvements. His explanation of how food acts as information, influencing our genes and overall health, was particularly eye-opening. It's refreshing to see such comprehensive coverage of how diet affects brain health, from the importance of keeping arteries healthy to the role of antioxidants and phytonutrients. The practical tips offered for transitioning to a plant-based diet, along with the encouragement to explore diverse cuisines, make this lifestyle change seem both achievable and enjoyable. A big thank you to Dr. Sam Moxon for facilitating such a rich discussion and to Dr. Klaper for sharing his expertise and passion. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in improving their health and preventing dementia through diet. Looking forward to more episodes like this!
Dr Yvonne Couch really highlights the delicate balance required in PhD supervision. It's enlightening to consider the parallels between different supervisory styles and their impacts on student development. What are some of the challenges you've faced in supervising or being supervised during a PhD? Would love to hear others' experiences and tips!
Thank you for this interview. It was very useful and insightful. I am in the middle of my PhD iteratively analysing my data using CGT. I would like to pose a question, would you advise on my thought process; complete a literature review on the final emergent findings placing it at the end of the thesis after the findings and provide a preliminary lit review just on the main concepts from where the questions emanated from at the start of thesis. Thank you 🌸
Your approach to structuring the literature review in your PhD thesis using Grounded Theory is quite thoughtful and can indeed be effective. Prelim Lit Review: Placing an initial literature review at the beginning of your thesis that focuses on the main concepts and initial questions is a good strategy. This serves to establish the foundation of your study, outlines the theoretical landscape, and helps identify gaps that your research aims to fill. It sets the stage for your data collection and analysis without biasing the outcomes, which is crucial in Grounded Theory. Iterative Analysis: As you proceed with your data analysis in an iterative manner typical of Grounded Theory, you allow your findings to emerge from the data itself rather than being strictly guided by pre-existing theories. This iterative process helps in refining your data collection and enhancing the depth of your analysis. Final Lit Review: Positioning a comprehensive literature review towards the end of your thesis to discuss how your emergent findings fit within or challenge the existing body of knowledge is a strategic move. This allows you to integrate your findings with the literature more effectively, demonstrating novelty and contributing to the field. This review can critically engage with the literature based on the robust analysis you've conducted, potentially offering new insights or extending current understanding. This structure supports the essence of Grounded Theory, where theory emerges through the process of constant comparison and is not tightly bound by initial hypotheses or frameworks. It also enables a more dynamic engagement with your data and theory, potentially leading to a richer, more nuanced contribution to your field. However, it's essential to ensure that your examination committee is on board with this structure, as it may differ from traditional formats. Discussing this approach with your supervisor and clarifying how it enhances the integrity and depth of your research could be beneficial. Good luck and let us know how you get on.
Thank you for replying in such detail. It is most insightful and helpful to know this is novel, strategic and still incorporating the necessary elements of CGT. I have been searching for a GT sounding board, South African academics are limited in this area. So thank you. My supervisor is on board, however it may not be as easy with external examiners. Let’s hope they embrace the growth of thinking outside the box CGT embraces. Updates to follow. Many thanks. Warm regards.
