Bart De Strooper: ‘Bright young scientists won’t come to join us in UK’

The Belgian biologist fears for the future of the pioneering UK Dementia Research Institute after BrexitBart De Strooper is clear about his decision to accept the post of running Britain ’s massive pioneering research project on dementia. “I would have not gone for it had I known what I know now,” the 59-year-old Belgian biologist told theObserver last week.The cause of his dismay is simple: Brexit has blighted the nation and distorted its attitude to international science, said De Strooper. As a result, hisUK Dementia Research Institute,set up in 2016 at a cost of £250m with the aim of turning the UK into a world leader in dementia research, now faces serious funding and recruitment problems.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - January 20, 2019 Category: Science Authors: Robin McKie Tags: Dementia Research Brexit Biology Science Mental health UK news Source Type: news