Dementia Researcher Blogs3 Nov 2025

Marian Montanha - Including Research in Every Dementia Diagnosis

Marian Montanha, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.

In this blog, Marian argues that research should be a standard part of every dementia diagnosis. Drawing on her experience across the care pathway, she highlights how many people miss out on opportunities to take part in research because it is not routinely discussed or offered. She calls for a shift in how healthcare professionals frame the dementia journey, ensuring research is seen not as an afterthought but as an essential option that provides hope, purpose, and the chance to contribute to progress for future generations.

Find the original text, and narration here on our website.
https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-including-research-in-every-dementia-diagnosis/
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Marian Montanha is a Clinical Studies Office in the NHS – Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network in Scotland. With a background in Psychology and a keen interest in Neuropsychology, Marian plays a vital role in clinical research, coordinating and managing clinical trials, ensuring smooth operations, and maintaining accurate records, while also promoting research and collaborating with clinical teams. Passionate about patient care, she is driven to help people maintain dignity, independence, and quality of life. Marian's top tip for ECRs? “You don’t know what you don’t know”. Find Marian on LinkedIn

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