The new blood-biomarker challenge for dementia is set out to gather the evidence needed for future implementation of these tests in the NHS. My PhD aim is to make sure these tests are validated in diverse ethnic groups.

I am particularly welcoming individuals who self-identify as coming from South Asian or Black ethnic communities to join my steering group and/or working group. There will be 2 meetings per year (every 6 months) for the duration of my PhD (3 years). The 1st meeting in June.

We have 3-4 meetings per year, lasting 1-2 hours each. These meetings can be completed in-person or virtually, to fit in around your existing commitments/schedule. The purpose of the meetings is to:
– discuss our wider research strategy, upcoming opportunities, individual studies based on current patient interests/priorities
– review proposed individual study methodology and wider dissemination strategy
– provide feedback/letter of support for upcoming grant applications and press releases

I’m Zoe, my PhD research is The Development of a Toolkit to Help Parents/Carers Manage Feeding Problems in Autistic Children.

My 6-person patient and public involvement (PPI) advisory group will help to make sure all materials are relevant, respectful, and inclusive. More info here: https://sway.office.com/ZJW9f3Mw1pHLZCFo

My 9-person participatory research group will help with data analysis, dissemination, and other aspects of the research. More info here: https://sway.cloud.microsoft/AKBZsRmwDbCcMKdx