Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali - Improving clinician-academic partnerships to advance dementia research

Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher.

Discover the path to groundbreaking dementia research in the latest blog from Kamar Ameen-Ali. Kam delves into the crucial role clinicians play in driving clinical research forward. Unveiling the challenges and opportunities of collaboration, Kam draws from firsthand experiences, showcasing how effective partnerships between clinicians and academics can bridge the gap between theory and practice. Through insightful anecdotes and practical insights, this blog unlocks the potential for transformative progress in dementia research, emphasising the need for interdisciplinary collaboration to unlock breakthroughs that could change lives. 

Find the original text, and narration here on our website.

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Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali is a Lecturer in Biomedical Science at Teesside University & Affiliate Researcher at Glasgow University. In addition to teaching, Kamar is exploring how neuroinflammation following traumatic brain injury contributes to the progression of neurodegenerative diseases that lead to dementia. Having first pursued a career as an NHS Psychologist, Kamar went back to University in Durham to look at rodent behavioural tasks to completed her PhD, and then worked as a regional Programme Manager for NC3Rs.

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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.

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