Senior MRC scientist joins UK dementia charity

Jo Latimer (pictured above), head of neurosciences and mental health at the UK’s Medical Research Council (MRC), has been appointed chief scientific officer at a charity performing research in the dementia field.

Beginning mid-August, Dr Latimer will take up the role with the UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI), a multimillion-pound investment which is principally funded by MRC.

During 17 years with MRC, Dr Latimer has held responsibilities for scientific areas in neurodegeneration, neurophysiology and translational research as well as leading on industry liaison.