Laura Booi

Laura Booi is a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Dementia Research within Leeds Beckett University, specializing in brain health equity and dementia advocacy. As a Global Atlantic Fellow, she bridges international brain health policy with community-driven research, focusing on marginalized populations.

• Co-founder of World Young Leaders in Dementia (WYLD)
• Co-Lead for OECD Brain Health Diplomacy Working Group
• Recipient of UKRI Healthy Ageing Catalyst Award

Her research explores:

• Cognitive diversity inclusion in healthcare
• Co-design methodologies with people living with dementia
• Policy frameworks for equitable brain health outcomes
• Global-local implementation of dementia prevention
• Post-diagnostic support systems
• Intersectional approaches to aging populations

Recent work emphasizes young adult dementia risk reduction and technology-enabled community engagement, including extended reality applications. Her publications highlight transdisciplinary approaches to pandemic impacts and circadian rhythm optimization for brain health.

Scientific recognition includes:

• UKRI Healthy Ageing Catalyst Award
• Tilly Hale Award for PPI Innovation
• Global Brain Health Institute Collaboration Award
• Multiple academic scholarships and legacy grants

Dr. Booi's methodological approach combines ethnographic studies with policy analysis, maintaining strong collaborations with international advocacy groups and academic institutions. Her work has directly influenced dementia stigma reduction initiatives across 610 retirement communities.