Kelechi Eluigwe

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Kelechi Eluigwe is a dementia researcher, applied psychologist, and community practitioner whose work sits at the intersection of STEM innovation, applied psychology, public health, and policy engagement. She holds two Master’s degrees in Health Psychology and Managerial Psychology, with a strong academic and practical focus on improving outcomes for people living with dementia and their carers through evidence-based, culturally responsive, and scalable approaches.

Her research focuses on dementia care, neuropsychiatric symptoms, comorbidity management, and the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning in the early detection and prediction of Alzheimer’s disease. She is the first and corresponding author on multiple peer-reviewed publications and has collaborated with international researchers across the UK, Europe, and the United States. Her work demonstrates a clear trajectory that integrates psychological science, digital innovation, and real-world care delivery.

Kelechi has contributed to national and international knowledge exchange through conference presentations, including the Alzheimer’s Research UK Conference in Manchester and the Alzheimer’s Disease International Conference in France. She also attended a United Nations General Assembly side event focused on increasing the visibility of dementia within the context of the UN High-Level Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases (HLM4) and the promotion of mental health and wellbeing, reflecting her interest in dementia as a global public health and policy priority.

She is an active member of the British Psychological Society (BPS), the International Society to Advance Alzheimer’s Research and Treatment (ISTAART), and the wider dementia research and advocacy community. Alongside her academic work, Kelechi serves as a Board Member and Resource Lead at Neeglar Foundation, where she leads programmes integrating nutrition, lifestyle modification, and dementia risk reduction in underserved communities. She is also a Community Speaker with the Alzheimer’s Society UK and a Fellow of the Institute of STEM Innovation and Excellence.