Clinical Research Career Conversations

Welcome to Clinical Research Career Conversations, a podcast series that explores the diverse roles and professions involved in clinical research and highlights the incredible impact they have on healthcare. Brought to you by Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility, each episode features inspiring conversations with individuals who share their unique journeys and experiences in clinical research.

Clinical Research Career Conversations aims to inspire the current and future clinical research workforce by showcasing different roles within the field, offering real-world examples, and providing practical advice on how to embark on a rewarding career in research. Tune in for inspiration, insights, and guidance on how you can contribute in making a meaningful impact in healthcare through research.

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Guest

Sarah Gregory

Dr. Sarah Gregory is a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Edinburgh (Edinburgh Dementia Prevention, Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences, Edinburgh, UK) and the Chief Investigator of the IONA cohort study at Scottish Brain Sciences (Edinburgh, UK). She has a background in psychology, mental health and dementia clinical trials, as well as large dementia prevention cohort studies. Sarah is particularly interested in Patient and Public Involvement work, as well as ethical considerations of research, serving as a member of two research ethics committees. Her primary research interests are focussed on the role of diet in dementia prevention, and the importance of sex and stress hormones in risk for future neurodegenerative disease.

Guest appearance on:

Saying Yes: Navigating a career as a Research Fellow in dementia research