Dr Clíona Farrell - A World Alzheimer’s Day reflection
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Dr Clíona Farrell - A World Alzheimer’s Day reflection

Dr Clíona Farrell, narrating her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.

In this World Alzheimer’s Day blog, Dr Clíona Farrell shares her reflections while on a career break from postdoctoral research. She considers both the progress and persistent challenges in the field of Alzheimer’s research, from genetic and lifestyle risk factors to the development of new treatments and biomarkers. While funding pressures and lack of diversity remain barriers, recent breakthroughs in therapies and diagnostics bring optimism. Her reflection highlights the importance of continued research, collaboration, and inclusivity in shaping a future where effective treatments and earlier diagnoses are within reach.

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

https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-world-alzheimers-day-reflection/

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Dr Clíona Farrell is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the UK Dementia Research Institute at University College London. Her work focuses on understanding neuroinflammation in Down syndrome, both prior to, and in response to, Alzheimer’s disease pathology. Originally from Dublin, Ireland, Clíona completed her undergraduate degree in Neuroscience in Trinity College, and then worked as a research assistant in the Royal College of Surgeons studying ALS and Parkinson’s disease. She also knows the secret behind scopping the perfect 99 ice-cream cone. @ClionaFarrell_ --

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