Race Against Dementia believes that these values will deliver results in the laboratory as well as on the racetrack. RAD is not just funding research but encouraging dementia researchers to adopt this forward-thinking mindset.
Collaborating with leading training organisations used by Formula 1 and other technology industries enables RAD Fellows and RAD Associates to develop agility, a dynamic attitude and a dedication to drive results in their work.
Industrial collaborations and mentoring opportunities with organisations such as Dyson, Red Bull Racing and McLaren give RAD Fellows and RAD Associates first hand exposure to the problem-solving techniques used to drive forward these innovative organisations. Applying this mentality has the potential to accelerate the pace of change and drive a culture shift in medical research.
Dr Claire Durrant
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Raw talent can be fast-tracked to greater success with mentoring, collaboration and teamwork. As part of a package of support, RAD matches researchers with one or more suitable mentors, often a Formula 1, industry or commercial professional. Working in an academic environment means that RAD Fellows and RAD Associates are often surrounded by many talented academics to supervise their research, however the aim of a mentor is to provide an alternative, helpful perspective from outside the medical world.
Ignition Human Performance uses the lessons from high-performance motorsport to unlock people performance. Ignition works with RAD researchers on leadership and teamwork, developing skills to take back to the laboratory. It has previously worked with Damon Hill’s charity, Halow, and other Formula 1 drivers.
Hintsa provides performance coaching for our RAD Fellows and RAD Associates. The Hintsa Better Life Programme combines science, holistic methods and coaching to ensure maximum and efficient performance by following the principles of the Hintsa Wheel.
Hintsa is integral to the world of Formula 1. Hintsa-supported drivers have won 16 Formula 1 World Drivers’ Championships. Hintsa training encouragers the researchers to think through everything from physical activity and sleep to mental energy as well as personal core motivations and experiences and leaves them with techniques and methodologies to help guide their future work.
Your donation will help fund ground breaking global research into new dementia treatments and preventions.
