Biography: As a social researcher she has undertaken applied research in relation to the social aspects of dementia for over 25 years. Her methodological experience includes large-scale national and cross-national studies, many mixed-methods designs and deploying a wide range of methods. She has been PI and co-investigator on several RCTs, and has particular expertise in using ethnographic methods; participant observation, interviews and qualitative analysis.  Current research includes several studies on the arts and dementia, including evaluations of music as an intervention in the community. She has about 100 publications and has managed research grants totalling over £10m.