Professor Linda Clare has been awarded National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Senior Investigator status, a prestigious title recognising her outstanding contribution to research.
Linda Clare, Professor of Clinical Psychology of Ageing and Dementia and PenARC Dementia Theme Lead is one of the latest academics to be honoured with this title. This is the second term for Professor Clare, having previously won this award, granting her Emeritus status.
Previous PenARC award recipients include Professors Vicki Goodwin MBE, G.J. Melendez-Torres, and the late Ken Stein, all holding Emeritus Senior Investigator statuses.
NIHR Senior Investigators are influential researchers who make outstanding leadership contributions to the work of the NIHR. Recipients receive funding for four years to support their research activities while undertaking a senior leadership role for the NIHR.
Professor Clare is a prominent clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist. Her research aims to improve the experience of living with dementia and neurodegenerative conditions by promoting well-being, implementing rehabilitative approaches, supporting family care, and influencing policy development.
She leads the University of Exeter’s Centre for Research in Ageing and Cognitive Health (REACH). She is Director of the NIHR Policy Research Unit in Dementia and Neurodegeneration (DeNPRU Exeter), and dementia theme lead for PenARC.
Professor Clare said:
“I’m honoured that NIHR has recognised my contribution to research by conferring this award for the second time. Research in our field is all about teamwork and I see the award as a tribute to the talented and committed team members and colleagues who work so hard to ensure our research makes a difference, and the people affected by dementia and neurodegenerative conditions who so generously share their experiences with us.”