Dementia Researcher Blogs9 Sep 2022

Beth Eyre - Why should you apply to be an ISTAART Ambassador?

Beth Eyre narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher.

Beth has written a few blogs about opportunities outside of your research, and how they can benefit you. Having recently taken up the role of ISTAART Ambassador, and how this has been one of the best things she has undertaken outside her PhD. To make sure you're aware of the benefits, Beth has dedicated this blog to share the good news to try and ensure as many of you hear about it as possible, so that you can apply and hopefully have an amazing experience.

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

https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-why-should-you-apply-to-be-an-istaart-ambassador/

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Beth Eyre is a PhD Student at The University of Sheffield, researching Neurovascular and cognitive function in preclinical models of Alzheimer’s disease. Beth has a background in psychology, where she gained her degree from the University of Leeds. Inside and outside the lab, Beth loves sharing her science and we are delighted to have her contributing as a regular blogger with Dementia Researcher, sharing her work and discussing her career.

This podcast is brought to you from University College London in association with the National Institute for Health Research, Alzheimer's Research UK and Alzheimer's Society, who we thank for their ongoing support. Enjoy listening? We're always looking for new bloggers, drop us a line dementiaresearcher@ucl.ac.uk

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