Dr Brigid Ryan receives award

YODAT congratulates our Chairperson Dr Brigid Ryan on being awarded the title of 2023 Alzheimers NZ Fellow.

She has been recognised for the groundbreaking work she has done in understanding the challenges faced by people diagnosed with dementia before the age of 65. This fellowship provides her with funds to support her research, with the aim of improving research knowledge through prompting a research capable health workforce.

We’re extremely proud of Brigid receiving this wonderful award and for her being such an amazing advocate and her continued work in dementia. Congratulations!

Listen to the Alzheimers NZ Podcast featuring Brigid in this below link.

Podcast: Windows on Dementia - Young Onset Dementia

It mentions YODAT and learn more about Young Onset Dementia in Aotearoa.