Staff Lead researchers Professor Sumeet Mahajan MSc, MTech, PhD, FHEA, FRSC Prof of Molecular BioPhotonics & Imaging Research interests New chemical biology methods based on Raman spectroscopy and label-free imaging Methodology and device development for commercialisation and clinical translation Neuro-diagnostics and early detection of dementia and neurodegenerative diseases Connect with Sumeet Email: S.Mahajan@soton.ac.uk Other researchers Professor Roxi Carare Head of School Research interests Causes and new therapeutic strategies for dementias and other neurodegenerative diseases New early diagnostic measures in dementia based on biomarkers from the nose Drug delivery to the brain Connect with Roxi Email: R.O.Carare@soton.ac.uk Professor Amritpal Mudher Assocate Dean International Connect with Amritpal Email: A.Mudher@soton.ac.uk JT Professor Jessica Teeling Prof of Experimental Neuroimmunology Research interests Neuroimmunology Systemic inflammation Oral microbiome Connect with Jessica Email: J.Teeling@soton.ac.uk MN Professor Mahesan Niranjan ISIS Chair Connect with Mahesan Email: mn@ecs.soton.ac.uk Dr Jonathan Swann Professor of Biomolecular Medicine Connect with Jonathan Email: J.Swann@soton.ac.uk Collaborating research institutes, centres and groups Institute for Life Sciences We bring together interdisciplinary researchers with expertise across the themes of health and medicine, living systems, disruptive life technologies, and insights through data Interdisciplinary Dementia and Ageing Centre We are a network that brings together local expertise from across the research spectrum within the University and University Hospital Southampton. Our aim is to increase understanding of dementia and brain ageing and how to treat and care for people with these conditions. Southampton Imaging Imaging has become an essential part of scientific research, from biomedical sciences to engineering to optoelectronics. Research outputs