Aimee Spector is Professor of Clinical Psychology of Ageing at University College London (UCL). Her research primarily focuses on the development and evaluation of psychosocial interventions for ageing, with a particular interest in global health, cultural inclusivity and implementation research in low-and-middle-income countries. She directs the UCL ‘Menopause Mind Lab’; a research hub focusing on the impact of menopause transition on both cognition and mental health. Current menopause research includes exploration of cultural differences in symptoms and help-seeking, and the development and evaluation of interventions to improve cognition. She also directs the International Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) centre at UCL and the ‘UCL Dementia Training Academy. She has published over 180 peer-reviewed papers, 9 book chapters and 14 books; and is international lead for University College London’s Clinical Psychology doctorate course.

Websites:

Menopause Mind Lab: www.ucl.ac.uk/pals/menopause-mind-lab

International Cognitive Stimulation Therapy Centre: www.ucl.ac.uk/international-cognitive-stimulation-therapy

UCL Dementia Training Academy: www.ucldementiatrainingacademy.org

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