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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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Veronique Miron

Dr Veronique Miron

Group Leader

UK DRI at Edinburgh

Using human brain tissue analysis and experimental modelling to understand how myelin changes with ageing and dementia

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Dr Sarah Mizielinska

Group Leader

UK DRI at King's

Understanding the precise mechanisms of nucleocytoplasmic dysfunction in FTD and ALS

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Axel Montagne

Dr Axel Montagne

Group Leader

UK DRI at Edinburgh

Exploring the link between cerebrovascular and inflamm-ageing to neurodegeneration and dementia

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Paul Morgan

Prof Paul Morgan

Interim Centre Director

UK DRI at Cardiff

Investigating exactly how key immune proteins contribute to Alzheimer's disease development

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Dr Alexi Nott

Group Leader

UK DRI at Imperial

Investigating how the epigenome regulates cell type specific gene expression in ageing-related brain disorders

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Dr Patricio Opazo

Group Leader

UK DRI at Edinburgh

Understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying synaptic compensation and repair

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Josef Priller

Prof Josef Priller

Group Leader

UK DRI at Edinburgh

Defining and modulating myeloid cell function in neurodegenerative diseases

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David Rubinsztein

Prof David Rubinsztein

Group Leader

UK DRI at Cambridge

Deciphering the link between neurodegeneration and autophagy

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Dr Marc-David Ruepp

Group Leader

UK DRI at King's

Exploring RNA metabolism in health and neurodegeneration

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Mina Ryten

Prof Mina Ryten

Centre Director

UK DRI at Cambridge

Leveraging brain transcriptomics to understand the pathophysiology of Lewy body diseases

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Cynthia Sandor

Dr Cynthia Sandor

Group Leader

UK DRI at Imperial

Developing new ways to detect and monitor Parkinson’s

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Giampietro Schiavo

Prof Giampietro Schiavo

Group Leader

UK DRI at UCL

Restoring axonal transport deficits as a therapeutic strategy for neurodegenerative diseases

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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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