Nathan Davies

Professor Nathan Davies is Co-Lead of the Centre for Psychiatry and Mental Health at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) and holds an academic rank of Professor of Ageing and Applied Health and Care Research. He previously served as Director of the Centre for Ageing Population Studies at University College London (UCL). His roles include Co-Director of the Alzheimer’s Society Doctoral Training Centre for Integrated Dementia Care (I-DTC), a £3.1M initiative training 29 PhD students across multiple institutions.

Education and Career: Joined QMUL in 2024 after 13 years at UCL, where he led the NIHR Research Support Service. Holds honorary positions at UCL and Griffith University (Australia).

Research Focus: Specializes in dementia and neurodegenerative conditions, with emphasis on managing clinical complexity, palliative/end-of-life care, digital health, and co-production methods. Key areas include under-represented populations, communication strategies, and ethical care decisions. Over £33M in research grants and 130+ publications highlight his impact.

Awards and Recognition: While no specific awards are listed, his extensive grant funding and leadership roles underscore his academic standing. His work on the EMBED-Care framework and Live Well toolkit exemplify innovations in decision support and self-management.

Advising and Grants: Supervises multiple PhD students focusing on dementia care, Parkinson’s disease, and health inequalities. Active in national committees like the NIHR Programme Grants for Applied Research Committee and the NIHR Dementia Commissioning Panel.

Labs and Collaborations: Leads interdisciplinary teams through initiatives like the I-DTC and collaborates with institutions globally. Key projects include digital decision aids and palliative care frameworks tailored for diverse populations.