Nathasia Muwanigwa

Dr Nathasia Mudiwa Muwanigwa is a neuroscientist and public engagement leader whose work bridges dementia research, community equity, and representation in STEM. Originally from Zimbabwe, she trained across Europe, culminating in a PhD in Neurobiology from the University of Luxembourg. She is currently an Alzheimer's Research UK Fellow at the UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI) at University College London, investigating the molecular mechanisms driving Alzheimer’s and related dementias. Beyond the bench, Nathasia leads Mindful Conversations, a community engagement programme backed by UCL, the UK DRI, and the Academy of Medical Sciences. Through this initiative, she partners with Black heritage groups to build trust and deliver culturally relevant dementia awareness. Her advocacy extends globally as the founder of Visibility STEM Africa—a platform featured in Forbes for profiling over 100 African scientists—and creatively, as the dementia consultant for the Olivier Award–nominated