Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali - When to say “no” to new opportunities

Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali - When to say “no” to new opportunities

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

In this blog Kamar explores the delicate balance between seizing opportunities and setting boundaries. Discover her journey from a PhD student to a lecturer, and learn the art of saying "no" to opportunities that don't align with personal and professional growth. This blog offers a unique perspective on managing workload and avoiding burnout in academia, emphasising the importance of strategic decision-making. An essential read, with lessons for academics at any stage of their career.

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

https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-when-to-say-no-to-new-opportunities/

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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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