Kirsty Kennedy

Clinical Studies Officer

Biography

I joined the network in November 2020 as an experienced Senior Research Nurse and Registered General Nurse (Adult). Before joining Neuroprogressive and Dementia Research, I worked in Diabetes Research for NHS Lothian and Hypertension and Cardiovascular Research with the University of Edinburgh. I have completed a Post Graduate Certificate in Clinical Trials with the University of Edinburgh and hold a BA in Adult Nursing.

Prior to my career in clinical research, I worked in Acute Medical Admissions & Acute Medical Directorate at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. I also hold a BA in Business and Marketing, and before my nursing career, I worked as a Researcher for a consultancy firm in the fields of health, education, and social care across Scotland.

NDN Project/Studies

Currently Recruiting

• Probiotic: Investigating the effects of B. Subtilis Bacteria on the microbiome in Parkinson’s Disease
  (Backup Rater)

Ongoing/In Follow-Up

• Evoke and Evoke+ Studies: The effect and safety of Oral Semaglutide in subjects with early Alzheimer’s disease.
  (Study Coordinator)
  
  
• Exenatide: Exenatide as a potential disease modifying treatment for Parkinson’s disease.
  (Back-up Study Coordinator)
  
  
• CHIeF-PD: Cholinesterase Inhibitors to Prevent Falls in Parkinson’s Disease.
  (Rater)