Ajantha Abey - Reflections on Thesis Writing

Ajantha Abey - Reflections on Thesis Writing

Ajantha Abey narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher.

Ajantha reflects honestly on the demanding process of writing a PhD thesis, detailing the unexpected challenges, distractions, and perfectionist pitfalls encountered along the way. From severely underestimating the complexity of making figures, to handling late-stage data reanalysis and navigating life distractions, Ajantha’s account highlights the emotional toll and practical hurdles of thesis completion. The piece offers reassuring insights and valuable tips on productivity, planning, and maintaining balance to help others navigate their thesis journey.

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

https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-reflections-on-thesis-writing/

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Ajantha Abey is a PhD student in the Kavli Institute at University of Oxford. He is interested in the cellular mechanisms of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other diseases of the ageing brain. Previously, having previoulsy explored neuropathology in dogs with dementia and potential stem cell replacement therapies. He now uses induced pluripotent stem cell derived neurons to try and model selective neuronal vulnerability: the phenomenon where some cells die but others remain resilient to neurodegenerative diseases.

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