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Group Leaders

Heads of our research labs

Our Group Leaders are the driving force behind UK DRI research. Internationally recognised scientists lead independent research teams, bringing diverse expertise and innovative approaches to the field of dementia. From established leaders in the field to rising stars, our Group Leaders collaborate across disciplines and centres to tackle the most pressing questions in neurodegeneration, fostering a dynamic and productive research environment.

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David Atwell

Prof David Attwell

Centre Director

BHF - UK DRI Centre for Vascular Dementia Research at UCL

Investigating how the brain’s energy supply is reduced by a decrease of blood flow in both Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia

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Edward Avezov

Dr Edward Avezov

Group Leader

UK DRI at Cambridge

Investigating the roles of the endoplasmic reticulum in helping maintain neuronal health, and its role in disease

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Gabriel Balmus

Prof Gabriel Balmus

Group Leader

UK DRI at Cambridge

Identifying genetic and environmental factors involved in DNA damage, neurodegeneration and ageing in neurons

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Payam Barnaghi

Prof Payam Barnaghi

Group Leader

UK DRI Care Research & Technology at Imperial

Combining engineering and technological innovation to produce a secure 'Healthy Home' system

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Samuel Barnes

Dr Samuel Barnes

Group Leader

UK DRI at Imperial

Deciphering impaired synaptic homeostasis in ageing and Alzheimer's

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Tim Bartels

Dr Tim Bartels

Group Leader

UK DRI at UCL

Untangling protein structure to better understand function and treat neurodegeneration

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Dayne Beccano-Kelly

Dr Dayne Beccano-Kelly

Group Leader

UK DRI at Cardiff

Investigating synaptic health and function over time in Parkinson's

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Dr Kathryn Bowles

Group Leader

UK DRI at Edinburgh

Deciphering what happens within our cells when there is a mutation in the tau gene

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Marco Brancaccio

Dr Marco Brancaccio

Group Leader

UK DRI at Imperial

Understanding body clock mechanisms and their contribution to the early stages of Alzheimer's

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Dr Marc Aurel Busche

Group Leader

UK DRI at UCL

Understanding and repairing pathological neural circuits in Alzheimer's disease

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Siddharthan Chandran

Prof Siddharthan Chandran

Director & CEO

UK DRI at Edinburgh & UCL

Dissecting a genetic cause of ALS and FTD and identifying ways to help protect neurons

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Timothy Constandinou

Prof Timothy Constandinou

Group Leader

UK DRI Care Research & Technology at Imperial

Creating novel bioelectronic systems to support people living with dementia

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Labs

Led by our Group Leaders and Emerging Leaders, our Labs are dynamic hubs of innovation, bringing together researchers at all career stages to investigate the fundamental mechanisms of dementia and associated neurodegenerative conditions. 

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