Rahul Sidhu - Imposter Syndrome

Dementia Researcher Blogs · Mar 5, 2026 · 7m

Rahul Sidhu, narrating a new blog he wrote for the Dementia Researcher website.

In this blog, Rahul reflects on his experience of imposter syndrome throughout his research career, from early lab work to PhD study. He describes the anxiety of feeling less capable than those around you, the pressure of comparisons within research groups, and the fear of asking questions or making mistakes. Rahul explains that these feelings are common in scientific careers and shares strategies that have helped him manage them, including focusing on growth rather than perfection, comparing progress only with…