Julie Scott - How I Got into Clinical Research: My Career Journey

Julie Scott narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher. In this blog, Julie reflects on her varied career in care, from working in dementia wards to joining clinical research at 55. She shares how her skills evolved, the challenges of adapting to new procedures and technology, and the rewards of supporting volunteers in trials. Julie also highlights her team’s work across dementia and other neuroprogressive diseases, the importance of adaptability, and the impact research can have on participants’ wider health. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-how-i-got-into-clinical-research-my-career-journey/ -- Julie Scott is a Research Nurse with over 35 years’ NHS experience, now working with the Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network in NHS Grampian. She supports commercial and non-commercial clinical trials across hospital and community settings, bringing both professional expertise and personal understanding of dementia. Outside work, she enjoys walking, gardening, cinema trips, and time with her family. -- 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 Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society and Race Against Dementia, who we thank for their ongoing support. -- Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/dementia_researcher/ https://www.facebook.com/Dementia.Researcher/ https://twitter.com/demrescommunity https://www.linkedin.com/company/dementia-researcher https://bsky.app/profile/dementiaresearcher.bsky.social Join our community: https://onelink.to/dementiaresearcher