Dr Latha Velayudhan

As a clinical-academic in old age psychiatry I work along with members in the department at IoPPN, KCL to lead and promote excellent research, teaching and delivery of clinical services for older people with mental health diagnosis and dementia, with commitment to equality, diversity and inclusivity.

Strengths I bring: Expertise in dementia clinical trials, expertise in dementia care, support capacity development.

What I would like the network to achieve: Opportunity to work with community partner for a small project relevant to research programmes

Dr Zunera Khan

Dr Khan received her PhD in Psychology and Neuroscience from King’s College London. Dr Khan holds an MSc in Clinical Neurosciences from University College London and has an extensive experience of dementia research of more than 15 years ranging from studying the needs of mild to severe dementia in both community and care home settings during her time at King’s. Her role has evolved from data collection to management and leading clinical trials in dementia. She currently role as Portfolio Research Lead at King’s College London, with main interest has been the role of nonverbal communication in maintaining wellbeing of people living with dementia.