Dementia Research Society: Events Officer

Hi! I’m Emma, a Year 1 Human Neuroscience student passionate about clinical interventions for neurodegeneration. As Events Officer in my high school’s Student Council, I have experience organising impactful yet intimate socials.

If elected, I plan to advocate for:

Diverse Socials: Quizzes, museum visits (e.g Museum of Memories) and journal clubs.

Real-World Experience:
- Connecting our society with dementia-related opportunities from the UCL Volunteering Service.
- Panel discussions with academics and students about relevant internships and exploring dementia research (hopefully lab visits!) and the variety of treatments for the same disease, from pharmacological interventions to multi-sensory therapy.

Monthly Meetings: We can discuss popular science books and recent articles, and hopefully foster multidisciplinary conversations from a biopsychosocial perspective, covering topics like neurobiology as well as art therapy and demographic impacts.

Creative Activities: I’d like a dedicated website for us to publish articles on dementia, and make spotlight posts on Instagram for awareness. Members can apply to present topics at our monthly meetings, enhancing our science communication skills.

Collaboration: I aim to partner with the UCL Neuroscience Society and other universities for larger events, like a symposium, and establish a mentorship program to connect senior students with juniors.

Vote for a dynamic and supportive environment that deepens our understanding of dementia research!