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Biography
Dr Beili Shao, an ST7 in neurology and NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer in Dementia, has a robust background in research, with a PhD focusing on the effects of hyperglycaemia on the blood-brain barrier-an area crucial to understanding how high blood glucose impacts neurovascular health and may contribute to neurological disorders. Currently, her work centres on dementia, bringing insights from her previous research to the study of neurodegeneration.
Expertise Summary
Her research focuses on young-onset dementia (YOD) through the lens of biomarkers, radiology, and clinical cognitive performance. Given the unique presentation and progression of YOD, your work on identifying specific biomarkers and imaging characteristics aims to improve diagnostic precision and, by linking these to cognitive profiles, may guide targeted, individualized treatments. She was also the trainee committee member of ABN cognitive SIG.
Dr Shao is also deeply committed to education. She is passionate about teaching, actively engaged in bedside teaching, OSCE preparation, and mentorship, supporting the development of both medical students and resident doctors. As a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA), she has demonstrated excellence in educational practices and has applied for full Fellowship to further her dedication to medical education. Her combined interests in teaching, research, and mentorship make her a valuable leader and advocate in both neurology and medical education.
Teaching Summary
Dr Shao is deeply committed to education. She is passionate about teaching, actively engaged in bedside teaching, OSCE preparation, and mentorship, supporting the development of both medical students… read more
Research Summary
-7T MRI in Dementia
-Image-genetic approach
-AI and Big data approach
Dr Shao is deeply committed to education. She is passionate about teaching, actively engaged in bedside teaching, OSCE preparation, and mentorship, supporting the development of both medical students and junior doctors. As a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA), she has demonstrated excellence in educational practices and has applied for full Fellowship to further her dedication to medical education. Her combined interests in teaching, research, and mentorship make her a valuable leader and advocate in both neurology and medical education.
Dr Beili Shao presented 'The Role of Augmented Reality in Medical Education: Measuring Immersion, Opportunities, Barriers, and Digital Inequality', co-authored with Dr Stephen Ojo and Dr Sanjida Chowdhury (Nottingham University Hospitals) in ASME 2025. Their study offered insights into the equity implications of AR integration in undergraduate education.
Past Research
-Blood-brain barrier and hyperglycaemia
-Statin in hyperacute ischaemic stroke
Future Research
-Early detection and treatment of Dementia