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Dr. Nicolas Farina is an Associate Professor in Dementia Research at the Peninsula Medical School (University of Plymouth). He specializes in improving quality of life for people with dementia, particularly in global health contexts. His work includes co-leading the DEM-SKY project for dementia screening in rural Kenya and leading the RadioMe initiative, which uses music and radio to address agitation in dementia. He has managed large-scale projects like the MODEM cohort study and contributed to STRiDE, enhancing dementia care in middle-income countries. Dr. Farina advocates for international dementia awareness and has developed programs to combat stigma, including the STRiDE Anti-Stigma Toolkit.
Education: Details not explicitly provided in text.
Research Interests: Dementia screening, technology-based interventions, stigma reduction, caregiver support, and global health equity. He focuses on cross-cultural adaptations of healthcare tools and the impact of physical activity on quality of life.
Grants & Projects: Leader of RadioMe (2024), co-lead of DEM-SKY (2023–present), PI of MODEM (2020–present), and contributor to STRiDE (2020–present). His work integrates qualitative and quantitative methods to address systemic gaps in dementia care.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams across Kenya, Indonesia, South Africa, and Brazil, focusing on community-level interventions and healthcare policy.
