Dr Clíona Farrell - Journey to a PhD: How to get there

Dr Clíona Farrell - Journey to a PhD: How to get there

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

In the first of her three-part series Clíona shares her personal journey to obtaining a PhD, offering insights into the challenges and decisions she faced along the way. From her undergraduate experience at Trinity College Dublin to working as a research assistant in Ireland, Clíona reflects on how she navigated the uncertainty of whether a PhD was the right path for her. She emphasises the importance of gaining lab experience, working in diverse teams, and seeking mentorship. Clíona also discusses the application process, the role of advertised PhD positions, and encourages aspiring researchers to be proactive in reaching out to potential supervisors. Her story highlights that there are many routes to a PhD and offers practical advice for those considering this path. Find the original text, and narration here on our website.

https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-journey-to-a-phd-how-to-get-there/

#PhDPosition #PhDLife #PhDFunding #PhDApplications

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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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