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Dr Harriet Demnitz-King
Name:
Dr Harriet Demnitz-King
Job Title:
Post-doctoral Research Fellow
Place of work / study:
Queen Mary University of London
Area of Research:
My research focuses on dementia risk reduction, emphasising equality and the effective translation of evidence into policy. I also investigate non-pharmacological interventions aimed at lowering dementia risk
How is your work funded:
My research is funded by a LISS fellowship and through the NIHR Dementia and Neurodegeneration Policy Research Unit at Queen Mary University of London
Tell us a little about yourself:
I am a postdoctoral research fellow at Queen Mary University of London. I work across a number of projects including my own fellowship, a Dementia and Neurodegeneration Policy Research Unit, and the APPLE-Tree clinical trial
Tell us a fun fact about yourself:
I won a goldfish playing hook-a-duck at a fair and it lived for 17 years!
Why did you choose to work in dementia:
My interest in dementia began when my grandma was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, which shaped both my personal and professional journey and sparked my passion for research that can truly make a difference
What single piece of of advice would you give to an early career researcher?
Surround yourself with people who support and champion you – and don’t forget to support others too.
What book are you reading right now? Would you recommend it?
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
Favourite film of all time?
Any romcom — but really I’m more of a fan of binging TV series, from crime and drama to reality shows and pretty much anything in between
Favourite ways to unplug and unwind?
Travelling!
Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali
NIHR
