About us
The Neurodegeneration Imaging Group (NIG) is headed by Professor Marios Politis and primarily focuses in the use of Positron Emission Tomography (PET) molecular imaging, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), and Clinical observation to study common (Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease) and less common (Huntington’s disease, Multiple System Atrophy, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Corticobasal degeneration and Motor Neurone Disease) neurodegenerative disorders. The NIG develops and establishes a range of new projects and approaches for investigating aetiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, progression, and identification of novel molecular targets for pharmacotherapy in neurodegenerative disorders.
Our studies commonly involve PET and MR imaging together with clinical observation. We are very interested in brain response to conventional, novel and restorative treatment. We have a rapidly expanding work portfolio, team and collaborative agenda, and are keen to speak to anybody looking to work or collaborate in this area.
Meet the team
Sarah Carter
Sarah has an extensive background in Operations and Project Management. She supports Professor Politis and the study team with the project management and day-to-day delivery of studies within the Neurodegeneration Imaging Group (NIG).
Qualifications:
- BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences, University of Exeter
- PGDip Leadership and Management of Integrated Services
- Prince 2 Practitioner
Email: sarah.carter@exeter.ac.uk
Mia Llewellyn
Mia is a Research Coordinator for the Neurodegeneration Imaging Group (NIG) that supports the day-to-day running of multiple research studies within the group. She is an experienced recruitment professional with a strong background in Biomedical Science and Healthcare, having previously facilitated recruitment for a nurse-led agency providing complex care to service users. A key part of Mia’s role at NIG is recruiting participants with specific neurodegenerative disorders across the research studies.
She studied a Bsc Biological Sciences Degree at Manchester Metropolitan University, some of her key interests were genetics and neuroscience. For her dissertation she conducted her own research project which included analysing genetic material, data collection and analysis.
Tel: 01392 722937
Email: M.Llewellyn@exeter.ac.uk
Contact us
If you are interested in our research studies or have any questions or queries, please email or call and one of the team would be happy to speak with you.
Email: neuro@exeter.ac.uk
Call: 01392 722935
