Join us for the BNA Dementia Masterclass, an in-person BNA Training Academy event bringing together an exceptional line-up of experts at the forefront of dementia research.
This full-day masterclass features leading voices from academia, industry and lived experience, including:
Professor Sir John Hardy, Professor Gill Livingston and more.

Chair of Molecular Biology of Neurological Disease, UCL Institute of Neurology

Professor of Psychiatry of Older People, University College London, Division of Psychiatry
Together, they will share cutting-edge insights spanning molecular biology, genomics, psychiatry, drug discovery, and patient and public involvement - offering a truly interdisciplinary perspective on dementia science.
Designed to be interactive and discussion-led, this is a unique opportunity to engage directly with experts shaping the field and gain practical insights you can take back into your own work.
Over the day we will consider questions such as:
View the programme and speakers to find out more and book now to secure your place.
Catering and refreshments:
Meeting fees include two refreshment breaks, and lunch.
Please note that meat will not be provided at lunchtime unless specially requested by indicating in the ‘requirements’ section during registration. The default option will be vegetarian. This is to reduce the carbon footprint associated with food waste at conferences and events.
All other special dietary requests (vegan, gluten-free, halal etc) can also be catered for by requesting in the ‘requirements’ section during registration.
Safer Spaces Policy for BNA events:
All participants at BNA events (including events hosted by other organisations exclusively for BNA members) are required to read and follow the BNA's Safer Spaces Policy (click to read in full).

Chair of Molecular Biology of Neurological Disease, UCL Institute of Neurology
Professor Sir John Hardy is the Chair of Molecular Biology of Neurological Disease at the UCL Institute of Neurology with over 23,000 citations. In recognition of his exceptional contributions to science, he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 2009. In 2022 he was awarded a Knighthood in New Year’s honours in recognition of contributions to human health and dementia research.
Professor of Psychiatry of Older People, University College London, Division of Psychiatry
Gill is a clinical academic working with people with suspected or confirmed dementia and their families. Her interdisciplinary research uses epidemiological and biopsychosocial approaches to co-design and evaluate evidence-based interventions across the life course.
She led the Lancet Standing Commission on Dementia Prevention, Intervention and Care in 2017, 2020 and 2024, producing influential research and meta-analyses on dementia risk and prevention that have informed international policy, including WHO, UK and US guidance.
Gill’s work also focuses on improving the lives of people with dementia, their carers and care staff, particularly in underserved and minority communities. She co-developed the START intervention for family carers, which improves mental health and quality of life and has been adapted internationally. She also co-leads research to improve sleep and cognition in family carers and underserved midlife and older populations.
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