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Dr Dorothy Tse
Name:
Dr Dorothy Tse
Job title:
Senior lecturer, neuroscientist, cognitive psychologist
Place of work / study:
Edge Hill University
Area of Research:
Memory, Healthy ageing, dementia, learning and education, human behaviour
How is your work funded?
Charities, University, funding agencies
Tell us a little about yourself:
I am a senior lecturer in the Department of Psychology at Edge Hill University, UK, and an honorary fellow at the University of Edinburgh, UK. As a neuroscientist and cognitive psychologist, I specialize in the neurobiology of learning and memory, early detection of dementia, and promoting brain health. I like co-creating and collaborating with patient and public involvement and engagement groups, as well as charities, to further this cause. Additionally, I organize the ‘Ageing Better with an Active Mind’ project in collaboration with the University of the Third Age (u3a) Aughton and Ormskirk. (https://ageingbetter.wixsite.com/ageing-better-with-a) Committed to the advancement of early-career researchers, I am honoured as a FENS-Kavli Network of Excellence scholar. I also serve as the Joint Meetings Secretary for the British Neuroscience Association (BNA) and as Co-Chair for the BNA2025 Programme Organising Committee. Furthermore, I am also the young scientist lead on the Executive Committee of the European Brain and Behaviour Society. https://dorothytse.com/
Tell us a fun fact about yourself:
I like to try new things; currently, I am trying handstands and paragliding
Why did you choose to work in dementia?
I want to find ways to detect early onset dementia and also explore methods and interventions to assist individuals with dementia and their families and carers.
What single piece of advice would you give to an early career researcher?
Set a very clear vision and work towards your goals
What book are you reading right now? Would you recommend it?
Atomic Habits by James Clear
Dr Dorothy Tse
