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In an era of increasing need for understanding mental health and neurodegenerative conditions, identifying links between the two could revolutionise our approach towards clinical care. My name is Lili, and I am a stem cell biologist working at King’s College London in the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience. I am part of a research group that uses cellular and molecular biology, as well as bioinformatics.

Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder primarily known for its motor symptoms. However, a substantial proportion of people living with Parkinson’s have a wide range of non-motor symptoms, among which visual hallucinations are very frequent. Approximately 60% of patients are estimated to develop this symptom within 12 years of diagnosis. Dementia can be defined as a decline of thinking skills (for example, memory, language) that significantly interferes with dail