Dr Gaia Brezzo - The importance of lived experience in research

Dr Gaia Brezzo narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher. In this month’s blog, Gaia is reflecting back on a meeting she had with a member of the public earlier in the week. A stroke survivor, who has made it their goal to share with researchers, charities and funding bodies, their views and opinions. Sharing their lived experience of what it’s like to live with the aftermath of a stroke. Gaia also explores how important these voices are in research and how, perhaps, we should all be considering how we could be doing more. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-the-importance-of-lived-experience-in-research/ -- Dr Gaia Brezzo is a Research Fellow based within the UK Dementia Research Institute at The University of Edinburgh. Gaia's research focuses on understanding how immune alterations triggered by stroke shape chronic maladaptive neuroimmune responses that lead to post-stroke cognitive decline and vascular dementia. Raised in Italy, Gaia came to the UK to complete her undergraduate degree, and thankfully, stuck around. Gaia writes about her work and career challenges, when not biking her way up and down hills in Edinburgh. Follow Gaia on Twitter: @Gaia_Brezzo -- Enjoy listening? We're always looking for new bloggers, drop us a line. http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk This podcast is brought to you in association with Alzheimer's Research UK and Alzheimer's Society, who we thank for their ongoing support.