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Dementia Researcher blogs are written and then narrated by the authors. Through this podcast channel, we share the narrations, so you can listen back where ever you get your podcasts, as well as on our website - careers, research and your science. Brought to you by www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk - everything you need, all in one place.
Dr Tom Russ - How I Got into Clinical Research: My Career Journey
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Dr Tom Russ - How I Got into Clinical Research: My Career Journey
Dr Tom Russ narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher.
In this guest blog, Tom traces his path into clinical research, crediting the people who guided, inspired, and challenged him along the way. From his early days in psychiatry to leading national dementia research initiatives, he explores the lessons learned from mentors like Professor John Starr and others who shaped his academic and clinical outlook. The piece underscores the importance of supportive working cultures, mentorship, and the balance between independence and guidance in a research career.
Find the original text, and narration here on our website.
https://communities.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/c/research-chat/when-i-think-about-how-i-got-into-clinical-da9b5827-eef3-4a06-ba3a-39cded10cc83
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Dr Tom Russ is Reader in Old Age Psychiatry at The University of Edinburgh and Director of the Alzheimer Scotland Dementia Research Centre. His research spans clinical and interdisciplinary dementia studies. He works to improve understanding and care for people living with dementia and their families.
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Dementia Researcher Blogs
Dementia Researcher blogs are written and then narrated by the authors. Through this podcast channel, we share the narrations, so you can listen back where ever you get your podcasts, as well as on our website - careers, research and your science. Brought to you by www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk - everything you need, all in one place.
