Dementia Researcher Blogs22 Feb 2024

Sára Erzsebet Zsadányi - My experience as an ISTAART Ambassador

Sára Erzsebet Zsadányi narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher.

In this insightful blog, Sára shares her journey as an ISTAART ambassador, highlighting the enriching experiences and connections made in the field of dementia research. From her initial hesitance to network to embracing opportunities at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC), Sára's role as an ambassador not only expanded her knowledge but also fostered invaluable collaborations and offered a platform to engage with communities, inspiring researchers to make a tangible impact on healthcare systems. Her reflections underline the personal and professional growth possible through such a role, encouraging others to explore this rewarding path.

If you've been inspired by this blog, ISTAART opens its Ambassador Programme every year, and the current deadline for applications is 8th March 2024 - Apply Now.

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

https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-my-experience-as-an-istaart-ambassador/

Sára Erzsebet Zsadányi is a PhD Student at the Sant Pau Memory Unit – Neuroimaging Core and Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona. Originally from New Zealand, Sára's current work focusses on neuroimaging of small vessel disease in Down Syndrome. In previous roles she has worked on healthy brain aging and meditation, and is currently an ISTAART Ambassador.

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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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