Dr Clíona Farrell - Experience from a collaborative research trip

Dr Clíona Farrell - Experience from a collaborative research trip

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

Clíona shares her experience of a collaborative research visit to a US lab, detailing the planning process, securing funding, and navigating visa requirements. She highlights the benefits of international collaborations, from accessing rare samples to gaining new research perspectives. Clíona provides practical advice on networking, early planning, and making the most of the visit, including shadowing new techniques and engaging with other researchers. Reflecting on her time in California, she emphasises the professional and personal growth gained from the experience and encourages others to explore similar opportunities.

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

https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-experience-from-a-collaborative-research-trip/

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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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