Seven Questions with... Rhian Convery

This week we meet Rhian, a PhD candidate at the Dementia Research Centre. Rhian recently helped develop IGNITE - an app designed for the early detection of dementia - and chats to us here about her PhD project and favourite coffee spots around campus. What are you studying, why are you interested in this subject and what do you plan to do in the future?. I am studying a PhD investigating new ways to diagnose dementia early using technology. I was interested in pursuing a career in science from a young age, but never imagined I would be undertaking a project of this level - looking to develop new ways of diagnosing dementia using iPads and smartphones. The ubiquitous use of these devices could provide us with an opportunity to collect more precise data more frequently, and therefore could be a game changer when it comes to detecting early signs of dementia - it's a really exciting project to be leading! I am unsure of what the future holds for me but I do know I will continue to contribute towards a treatment for dementia in some way. What is the most interesting thing you've done, seen or got involved with while at UCL?.