Kamar Ameen-Ali
@kamarameenali.bsky.social
Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Science | Neuroscientist | #Neuropathology | Traumatic Brain Injury (#TBI) | #dementia |
Swim 🏊🏻♀️ | Bike 🚴♀️ | Run 🏃🏻♀️
Swim 🏊🏻♀️ | Bike 🚴♀️ | Run 🏃🏻♀️
A #sabbatical is now viewed as a life support for a research career amongst #academics, who are doing multiple roles they're not trained for, at the expense of the one role they are.
My next @demrescommunity blog ⬇️
My next @demrescommunity blog ⬇️
From endless admin to lab work and writing again @kamarameenali.bsky.social reflects on what taking a sabbatical really means in modern academia.
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-making-...
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-making-...
October 23, 2025 at 4:05 PM
A #sabbatical is now viewed as a life support for a research career amongst #academics, who are doing multiple roles they're not trained for, at the expense of the one role they are.
My next @demrescommunity blog ⬇️
My next @demrescommunity blog ⬇️
Beautiful Lake Como 😍☀️ 🇮🇹
October 10, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Beautiful Lake Como 😍☀️ 🇮🇹
Pleased to share that our MRC grant application was successful! 🎉
This will help build capacity for biomedical research at Teesside 🧪🧫🧬🔬👩🏻⚕️
Cheers ☕️
This will help build capacity for biomedical research at Teesside 🧪🧫🧬🔬👩🏻⚕️
Cheers ☕️
September 18, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Pleased to share that our MRC grant application was successful! 🎉
This will help build capacity for biomedical research at Teesside 🧪🧫🧬🔬👩🏻⚕️
Cheers ☕️
This will help build capacity for biomedical research at Teesside 🧪🧫🧬🔬👩🏻⚕️
Cheers ☕️
As course leader, it's been a stressful wait, but pleased to see our Biomedical Science course RETAIN 2nd place in the Guardian University Guide 2026!
There's been many challenges over the past 12 months so this is a great achievement for the team! 🎉
www.theguardian.com/education/ng...
There's been many challenges over the past 12 months so this is a great achievement for the team! 🎉
www.theguardian.com/education/ng...
Best UK universities for biomedical science – league table
The study of life, from molecules to populations. Includes biochemistry and virology
www.theguardian.com
September 16, 2025 at 7:45 AM
As course leader, it's been a stressful wait, but pleased to see our Biomedical Science course RETAIN 2nd place in the Guardian University Guide 2026!
There's been many challenges over the past 12 months so this is a great achievement for the team! 🎉
www.theguardian.com/education/ng...
There's been many challenges over the past 12 months so this is a great achievement for the team! 🎉
www.theguardian.com/education/ng...
Reposted by Kamar Ameen-Ali
Thanks @kamarameenali.bsky.social for this great blog about dementia & delirium.
Our 'Delirium Matters' report (led by president-elect of the European Delirium Association, @proflizsampson.bsky.social) outlines 5 urgent policy recommendations to improve delirium care in England ⬇️
shorturl.at/pio7T
Our 'Delirium Matters' report (led by president-elect of the European Delirium Association, @proflizsampson.bsky.social) outlines 5 urgent policy recommendations to improve delirium care in England ⬇️
shorturl.at/pio7T
September 5, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Thanks @kamarameenali.bsky.social for this great blog about dementia & delirium.
Our 'Delirium Matters' report (led by president-elect of the European Delirium Association, @proflizsampson.bsky.social) outlines 5 urgent policy recommendations to improve delirium care in England ⬇️
shorturl.at/pio7T
Our 'Delirium Matters' report (led by president-elect of the European Delirium Association, @proflizsampson.bsky.social) outlines 5 urgent policy recommendations to improve delirium care in England ⬇️
shorturl.at/pio7T
Reminder to put out water for #hedgehogs if you can - it's thirsty work looking for food all night! 🦔
September 1, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Reminder to put out water for #hedgehogs if you can - it's thirsty work looking for food all night! 🦔
Cycling around Durham ☀️🚴🏻♀️
August 31, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Cycling around Durham ☀️🚴🏻♀️
Sunny Oxford ☀️😍
August 25, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Sunny Oxford ☀️😍
Beautiful weather in the #Highlands, which was great for the #GoSwim Loch Tay swimming event ☀️🏊🏻♀️🍦
August 17, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Beautiful weather in the #Highlands, which was great for the #GoSwim Loch Tay swimming event ☀️🏊🏻♀️🍦
Reposted by Kamar Ameen-Ali
This is disappointing! The North-East produces exceptional research! I’ve had the privilege of working alongside world leaders in Lewy body dementia at Newcastle University. Transparency as to how these institutions were selected is definately needed!
The Global Talent Fund excludes the North—despite our world-class institutions.
I’ve asked the Science Minister why no region north of Birmingham was prioritised and why the selection process he set out to me wasn't evidence, geography or policy based: committees.parliament.uk/committee/13...
I’ve asked the Science Minister why no region north of Birmingham was prioritised and why the selection process he set out to me wasn't evidence, geography or policy based: committees.parliament.uk/committee/13...
August 8, 2025 at 9:51 AM
This is disappointing! The North-East produces exceptional research! I’ve had the privilege of working alongside world leaders in Lewy body dementia at Newcastle University. Transparency as to how these institutions were selected is definately needed!
#Dementia is a leading cause of death for women, and we're more likely to care for people with dementia.
Despite being disproportionately affected, female researchers are less likely to get funded/promoted. My @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social blog ⬇️
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-the-imp...
Despite being disproportionately affected, female researchers are less likely to get funded/promoted. My @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social blog ⬇️
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-the-imp...
Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali - Blog – The Impact of Dementia on Women
Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali on why dementia affects women more severely – not just in diagnosis, but also in care, risk factors, and research careers.
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk
July 28, 2025 at 1:49 PM
#Dementia is a leading cause of death for women, and we're more likely to care for people with dementia.
Despite being disproportionately affected, female researchers are less likely to get funded/promoted. My @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social blog ⬇️
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-the-imp...
Despite being disproportionately affected, female researchers are less likely to get funded/promoted. My @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social blog ⬇️
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-the-imp...
Found this little hoglet stranded in a car park - lying on the concrete in the heat, no sign of its mum. Managed to get him admitted to a #hedgehog rescue late last night.
Remember - #hedgehogs shouldn't be out in the daytime, so get help/advice from your local rescue 🦔
Remember - #hedgehogs shouldn't be out in the daytime, so get help/advice from your local rescue 🦔
July 24, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Found this little hoglet stranded in a car park - lying on the concrete in the heat, no sign of its mum. Managed to get him admitted to a #hedgehog rescue late last night.
Remember - #hedgehogs shouldn't be out in the daytime, so get help/advice from your local rescue 🦔
Remember - #hedgehogs shouldn't be out in the daytime, so get help/advice from your local rescue 🦔
So happy to see Dr Zoë Bell graduate last week after completing her PhD! 🎉
And congratulations to my first cohort of BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science students who also graduated! 👩🏻🎓
Excited to see what you all do next! 🔬
And congratulations to my first cohort of BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science students who also graduated! 👩🏻🎓
Excited to see what you all do next! 🔬
July 22, 2025 at 1:15 PM
So happy to see Dr Zoë Bell graduate last week after completing her PhD! 🎉
And congratulations to my first cohort of BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science students who also graduated! 👩🏻🎓
Excited to see what you all do next! 🔬
And congratulations to my first cohort of BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science students who also graduated! 👩🏻🎓
Excited to see what you all do next! 🔬
Reposted by Kamar Ameen-Ali
“Just delirium” or “pleasantly confused” – terms that mask real danger. This short clip from our latest podcast highlights why delirium deserves urgent attention.
Watch or listen to the full episode
Watch: youtu.be/06M7bmgoMg0
Listen: pod.fo/e/2f63b9
Watch or listen to the full episode
Watch: youtu.be/06M7bmgoMg0
Listen: pod.fo/e/2f63b9
July 6, 2025 at 11:04 AM
“Just delirium” or “pleasantly confused” – terms that mask real danger. This short clip from our latest podcast highlights why delirium deserves urgent attention.
Watch or listen to the full episode
Watch: youtu.be/06M7bmgoMg0
Listen: pod.fo/e/2f63b9
Watch or listen to the full episode
Watch: youtu.be/06M7bmgoMg0
Listen: pod.fo/e/2f63b9
It was a pleasure hosting this @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social podcast episode where I interviewed the brilliant Dr Mani Krishnan, @akhundakar.bsky.social, and Anna Wilson about the link between #delirium and #dementia.
Check it out ⬇️
Check it out ⬇️
What’s the difference between delirium and dementia, and why does it matter?
The video version of our new podcast hosted by @kamarameenali.bsky.social is available now on early release. Watch to clear the confusion and learn more.
youtu.be/06M7bmgoMg0
The video version of our new podcast hosted by @kamarameenali.bsky.social is available now on early release. Watch to clear the confusion and learn more.
youtu.be/06M7bmgoMg0
Delirium and Dementia: Clearing the Fog of Misunderstanding
YouTube video by Dementia Researcher
youtu.be
July 5, 2025 at 9:41 AM
It was a pleasure hosting this @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social podcast episode where I interviewed the brilliant Dr Mani Krishnan, @akhundakar.bsky.social, and Anna Wilson about the link between #delirium and #dementia.
Check it out ⬇️
Check it out ⬇️
Garden is coming along nicely ☀️🌹🪷🌼
June 29, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Garden is coming along nicely ☀️🌹🪷🌼
The research funding process in #academia is highly subjective, decisions are vulnerable to bias, and the process may be actively encouraging bad practice.
In this @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social blog, I explain why it needs reforming. ⬇️
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-does-th...
In this @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social blog, I explain why it needs reforming. ⬇️
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-does-th...
Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali - Blog – Does the research funding process need reforming?
Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali questions the fairness of funding processes and explores alternatives that could better support innovation and equity in research.
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk
June 19, 2025 at 1:59 PM
The research funding process in #academia is highly subjective, decisions are vulnerable to bias, and the process may be actively encouraging bad practice.
In this @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social blog, I explain why it needs reforming. ⬇️
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-does-th...
In this @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social blog, I explain why it needs reforming. ⬇️
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-does-th...
Today we kicked off the BNA Northeast Neuroscience Network meeting with representatives from four universities in the region talking about the neuroscience research areas and techniques they specialise in 🧠
#NeuroNE2025
#NeuroNE2025
June 18, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Today we kicked off the BNA Northeast Neuroscience Network meeting with representatives from four universities in the region talking about the neuroscience research areas and techniques they specialise in 🧠
#NeuroNE2025
#NeuroNE2025
There's still time to register and submit an abstract for the Northeast Neuroscience Networking meeting taking place next month in #Newcastle!
Abstract deadline: TODAY!
Registration deadline: 6 June 2025
More info: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/2SxzKbPC0sx
#NeuroNE2025
Abstract deadline: TODAY!
Registration deadline: 6 June 2025
More info: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/2SxzKbPC0sx
#NeuroNE2025
May 30, 2025 at 7:44 AM
There's still time to register and submit an abstract for the Northeast Neuroscience Networking meeting taking place next month in #Newcastle!
Abstract deadline: TODAY!
Registration deadline: 6 June 2025
More info: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/2SxzKbPC0sx
#NeuroNE2025
Abstract deadline: TODAY!
Registration deadline: 6 June 2025
More info: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/2SxzKbPC0sx
#NeuroNE2025
"We talk a lot about diversity and inclusion, but we rarely connect it to the structure of academic labour. You can’t diversify the pipeline if your pipes are corroded by years of neglect and complacency."
A must read for those traversing academia. ⬇️
www.timeshighereducation.com/depth/im-tir...
A must read for those traversing academia. ⬇️
www.timeshighereducation.com/depth/im-tir...
I’m tired of the academic road to nowhere – but it’s too late to exit
For one mid-career academic scientist, precarity is becoming unbearable. But they are too experienced for entry-level industry jobs and not experienced enough for senior ones. They’ve stayed too long,...
www.timeshighereducation.com
May 19, 2025 at 6:23 AM
"We talk a lot about diversity and inclusion, but we rarely connect it to the structure of academic labour. You can’t diversify the pipeline if your pipes are corroded by years of neglect and complacency."
A must read for those traversing academia. ⬇️
www.timeshighereducation.com/depth/im-tir...
A must read for those traversing academia. ⬇️
www.timeshighereducation.com/depth/im-tir...
Beautiful day for some open water swimming 🏊♀️ ☀️
May 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Beautiful day for some open water swimming 🏊♀️ ☀️
Want to share your #neuroscience research and connect with other neuroscientists in the Northeast?
Join us for the Neuroscience Northeast Network meeting next month in #Newcastle!
See ⬇️ for registration and abstract submission info 🧠
Thanks @britishneuro.bsky.social for funding!
#NeuroNE2025
Join us for the Neuroscience Northeast Network meeting next month in #Newcastle!
See ⬇️ for registration and abstract submission info 🧠
Thanks @britishneuro.bsky.social for funding!
#NeuroNE2025
May 1, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Want to share your #neuroscience research and connect with other neuroscientists in the Northeast?
Join us for the Neuroscience Northeast Network meeting next month in #Newcastle!
See ⬇️ for registration and abstract submission info 🧠
Thanks @britishneuro.bsky.social for funding!
#NeuroNE2025
Join us for the Neuroscience Northeast Network meeting next month in #Newcastle!
See ⬇️ for registration and abstract submission info 🧠
Thanks @britishneuro.bsky.social for funding!
#NeuroNE2025
Is the rapid and widespread use of #GenAI a risk to academic integrity, potentially deskilling future scientists?
Or can it enable creativity and improve efficiency?
In this @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social blog, I ask if GenAI is a friend or foe.
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-the-use...
Or can it enable creativity and improve efficiency?
In this @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social blog, I ask if GenAI is a friend or foe.
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-the-use...
Blog – The use of Generative AI in academia & higher education: friend or foe?
Can AI help or hinder learning? Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali explores generative AI in academia—how it’s reshaping teaching, research, and academic integrity.
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk
April 25, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Is the rapid and widespread use of #GenAI a risk to academic integrity, potentially deskilling future scientists?
Or can it enable creativity and improve efficiency?
In this @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social blog, I ask if GenAI is a friend or foe.
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-the-use...
Or can it enable creativity and improve efficiency?
In this @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social blog, I ask if GenAI is a friend or foe.
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-the-use...