Dr Anna Volkmer - Visiting other research labs: A personal reflection

Dr Anna Volkmer, narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher. Visiting other research labs has been a valuable and inspiring experience for Anna, providing opportunities for collaboration, learning, and personal growth. Through her recent visit to Professor Maya Henry's lab at the University of Texas, Austin, Anna observed their efficient operations, open communication, and collaborative culture, which fueled fruitful discussions and the exchange of ideas. She gained valuable insights, from small tips on software usage to significant research concepts, and discovered the benefits of including student therapists in the lab's activities. Despite initial anxiety about leaving her family, the warm welcome and support from the lab team, along with engaging social activities, made her visit memorable. Attending the Clinical Aphasiology Conference further expanded her network and allowed her to share her research. Learn more about her visit and how you could benefit from doing the same, in this blog. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-visiting-other-research-labs-a-personal-reflection/ -- Dr Anna Volkmer is a Speech and Language Therapist and researcher in Language and Cognition, Department of Psychology and Language Sciences, University College London. Anna is researching Speech and language therapy interventions in language led dementia and was once voted scariest speech and language therapist (even her children agree). -- If you would like to write your own blog drop us a line, we're always on the look out for new contributors to write about their research, careers + more [email protected] -- 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.