Ratko Radakovic

Ratko Radakovic is an Honorary Lecturer at the Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, specializing in clinical and neuropsychological research. His work focuses on cognitive and behavioral impairments in neurodegenerative conditions like motor neuron disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), emphasizing their impact on quality of life and caregiver burden.

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, University of East Anglia
• PhD in Psychology, University of Edinburgh
• MSc in Human Cognitive Neuropsychology, University of Edinburgh
• BSc (Hons) in Psychology, University of Hull

Radakovic’s research explores neuropsychiatric symptoms, demotivation/apathy, and cognitive dysfunction in neurological and psychiatric conditions. He designs assessments for cognitive functioning and behavioral symptoms, aligning his work with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and wellbeing.

His publications highlight interdisciplinary trends, including Neurology, Neuropsychology, and Quality of Life Research. Recent studies address apathy progression in ALS, cross-cultural validation of cognitive screens, and behavioral impacts on patient wellbeing.

• ENCALS Young Investigator Award 2024
• UEA Ken Laidlaw Prize for Research Excellence 2023

Radakovic collaborates with institutions like the Alzheimer Scotland Dementia Research Centre and the Centre for Cognitive Ageing and Cognitive Epidemiology (CCACE). He has contributed to a project on the clinical impact of apathy in motor neurone disease, funded by MND Scotland (2017–2020).