David Loughrey, PhD
Neuroscientist / Assistant Professor
We need to address how social factors and disabilities such as sensory impairment may impact brain health and increase the risk of dementia.
Current Work
David is a neuroscientist and Assistant Professor whose research investigates the relationship between hearing loss, brain function and dementia. His work uses neurocognitive and neurophysiological methods to understand the mechanisms linking age-related hearing loss with cognitive decline and dementia. He is also an advocate for the inclusion of people with disabilities in higher education and academia.
Personal Hero
My parents
Words of Strength
Curiosity
Vision
To reduce the scale and impact of dementia, we need to address how social factors and disabilities such as sensory impairment may impact brain health and increase the risk of dementia.
Strategy
David is conducting research to better understand how cognition is influenced by age-related hearing loss, a highly prevalent condition among older adults.
Impact
David's mentorship in GBHI has given him a deeper understanding of how research intersects with policy and the clinical environment to help improve the lives of those affected by dementia. This has given him the experience to develop research and help raise awareness of the link between hearing loss and cognition.
Motivation
Hearing loss is a widely prevalent disability among older adults and can impact on cognition and quality of life.
Education & Experience
Podcasts
Talkin’ About Neurodegeneration: Iracema Leroi, JP Connolly, David Loughrey and Ronald Cartin
Sensory Cognitive Health (Visual & Hearing Impairment)
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