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Further Research

The following research studies within our group are currently inviting volunteers to participate and support important ongoing research efforts. We greatly appreciate everyone who expresses interest in helping advance our work.

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  • We have recently developed a web-based support program to help families better manage behavioural challenges in dementia: The Carer's Way Ahead.

    Who can participate?
    We are currently recruiting for family members and friends to participate in this new and exciting research.

    What is involved?
    This program includes modules aimed at helping you approach various changed behaviours: apathy, acting without thinking, social difficulties, anger or agitation, hallucinations and delusions, anxiety or shadowing and communication difficulties. It also includes modules on understanding dementia, and the importance of self-care.

    Complete the survey here:‍ https://bit.ly/CarersWayAhead

    Person Responsible:
    A/Prof Fiona Kumfor (fiona.kumfor@sydney.edu.au)
    James Carrick (james.carrick@sydney.edu.au)

    Duration Recruitment Period: Ongoing till 30/9/2026

    Ethics Number: UNSW iRECS7513

    Up as of 16 June 2026

  • Our research aims to explore and understand people's experience of accessing post-diagnostic support, including NDIS, following a diagnosis of young onset dementia. Young onset dementia is where symptoms start before the age of 65 years. We are eager to hear from people in the community and better understand the challenges they or their carers have faced in accessing the NDIS, as well as what worked well for them in the process. We hope that through this research we will identify gaps and find ways to improve post-diagnostic care for people with young onset dementia. 

    Who can participate?

    • People with young onset dementia 

    • Family members and carers 

    • Formal support workers/service providers 

    What is involved? 

    • Online survey of approximately 25-30 minutes 

    • Questions about the dementia diagnosis, challenges and experience accessing support services, including NDIS

    Complete the survey here: https://redcap.sydney.edu.au/surveys/?s=Y9T8WLDDKDKTAR3T

    Person Responsible:
    A/Prof Fiona Kumfor (fiona.kumfor@sydney.edu.au)
    Lara Guerreiro (Researcher; lara.guerreiro@sydney.edu.au)

    Duration Recruitment Period:
    Until July 2026.

    Ethics Number: 2025/HE000769

    Up as of 29 May 2026

  • Are you caring for someone living with dementia? We want to hear it from you.
    This study aims to understand carers’ experiences and needs to help improve dementia support services and guide the development of more culturally responsive and inclusive dementia care programs.

    Who can participate?
    You can take part if you are a family member, friend, or other relative providing formal or informal care and support to a person living with dementia. We are especially interested in hearing from carers from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

    What is involved?
    A short, confidential online survey about your background, understanding of dementia, mental health and wellbeing, and use of support services.

    Complete the survey here: Online Survey (English)

    Link to English version: https://redcap.sydney.edu.au/surveys/?s=MDX3XWLFRYERJPHC)

    Other language versions will be available soon.

    Person Responsible:
    A/Prof Fiona Kumfor (fiona.kumfor@sydney.edu.au)
    Dr Grace Wei (grace.wei@sydney.edu.au)
    Kopal Parmar (Master’s student; kopal.parmar@sydney.edu.au)

    Duration Recruitment Period: Until 31 December 2026.

    Ethics Number: 2025/HE000612

    Up as of 26 May 2026

  • Project Title: How do we remember? Precision mapping of human memory brain systems with novel integrated multimodal neuroimaging techniques

    Supervisors: Olivier Piguet, Marshall Dalton, Ramon Landin-Romero

    Summary: We are seeking a motivated PhD candidate to join FRONTIER at the University of Sydney’s Brain & Mind Centre to work on a newly-funded ARC Discovery Project investigating the neurobiological bases of human memory.

    This project aims to provide the first integrated model of age-related changes in the memory systems of the human brain. Core memory brain structures have been identified but how these structures are connected, their specific roles, and how they change as we age is lacking in humans.

    Our team has developed ground-breaking neuroimaging analysis methods that will be applied to address this important knowledge gap. This model will provide the benchmark against which to measure changes in memory functions during life and will provide a framework to understand how disruption in this memory system affects memory capacity. This project will enable human memory research to be integrated and biologically grounded.

    Essential Criteria: Honours or Master’s degree in psychology, neuroscience or related fields; an interest in human cognition, neuroimaging, ageing and in dementia.

    Desirable Criteria: Prior neuroimaging analysis skills and coding experience is desirable but not necessary.

    For further information, please email Prof Olivier Piguet (olivier.piguet@sydney.edu.au)

    Up as of 30 January 2026