Dementia Researcher

Join PhD Student and Guest Host Rebecca Williams as she explores the often intricate and crucial world of research ethics approvals and participant consent in dementia research. Rebecca is joined by experts: Dr. Anna Volkmer, a Senior Research Fellow at University College London, Dr. Victoria Shepherd, Senior Fellow from Cardiff University, and Danielle Wilson, Head of Commercialisation and Ethics Chair from the UK Dementia Research Institute at Imperial College London. Our panelists bring a wealth of experience from various backgrounds, including speech and language therapy, nursing, research delivery, capacity evaluation, consent and health research ethics. They offer invaluable insights into the ethical, legal, and practical challenges of involving people with dementia and other conditions in research. The discussion covers a range of topics including the basics of research ethics, how to apply and manage participant consent, with tips for new applicants and goes further to explore the evolving landscape