Dementia Researcher Blogs1 Nov 2023

Adam Smith - Critical Roles That Fuel Clinical Trials

Adam Smith narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher.

In this blog Adam underscores the vital but often overlooked roles that Research Nurses, Clinical Trial Practitioners, and other Leaders and coordinators play in clinical trials. Drawing from his years at UCL and the NIHR, Adam points out that the shortage of these key professionals is could hinder the progress in dementia teatments. As new trials for Alzheimer's are on the horizon, Adam argues that filling these roles is essential for translating lab discoveries into patient benefits.

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

https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-critical-roles-that-fuel-clinical-trials/

Adam Smith was born in the north, a long time ago. He wanted to write books, but ended up working in the NHS, and at the Department of Health. He is now Programme Director in the Office of the NIHR National Director for Dementia Research (which probably sounds more important than it is) at University College London. He has led a number of initiatives to improve dementia research (including this website, Join Dementia Research & ENRICH), as well as pursuing his own research interests. In his spare time, he grows vegetables, builds Lego & spends most of his time drinking too much coffee and squeezing technology into his house.

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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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