Marian Montanha - What I Wish I Knew Before Working in Clinical Trials
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Marian Montanha - What I Wish I Knew Before Working in Clinical Trials

Marian Montanha, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.

In her first blog for Dementia Researcher Marian reflects on her initial nine months working in clinical trials, contrasting her previous patient-centred roles with the highly structured and data-driven nature of research. She discusses the surprising realities she encountered, including the intensity of paperwork, the necessity of standardisation, and the prolonged timeline for gratification and impact. Marian candidly shares her feelings of missing direct therapeutic interactions yet appreciates the external validation and the significant potential to make long-term impacts on patient care and treatments. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-what-i-wish-i-knew-before-working-in-clinical-trials/ --

Marian Montanha is a Clinical Studies Office in the NHS – Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network in Scotland. With a background in Psychology and a keen interest in Neuropsychology, Marian plays a vital role in clinical research, coordinating and managing clinical trials, ensuring smooth operations, and maintaining accurate records, while also promoting research and collaborating with clinical teams. Passionate about patient care, she is driven to help people maintain dignity, independence, and quality of life. Marian's top tip for ECRs? “You don’t know what you don’t know”. Find Marian on LinkedIn

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