King's College London

Her journey reflects the collaborative spirit of King’s—where academic excellence meets real-world impact.

Jing joined the Innovation Collective with a clear purpose: “I want to work with promising entrepreneurs who can make life easier for people with dementia and contribute my expertise.” Her motivation stems from a deep commitment to translating research into practical solutions that benefit individuals and families affected by dementia.

As an academic researcher, Jing brings a unique perspective to the collective. Her work at King’s has focused on the intersection of oral health and cognitive decline, and she has previously received funding from the Alzheimer’s Society to support her research. Now, she’s giving back by advising innovators on topics such as algorithms and machine learning—particularly in the context of digital applications.

Through this collaboration, Jing has gained valuable insight into the future of dementia innovation. She reflects on the importance of fostering dialogue between researchers and entrepreneurs, noting that “being part of the collective is a two-way street—you learn from innovators just as they learn from you.” This reciprocal exchange is a powerful example of how academic research can inform and accelerate innovation.

Jing also emphasises the social value of the programme: “It’s not just profit-driven—it’s about creating benefits for people living with dementia and their families.” The Innovation Collective brings together diverse expertise and lived experience, ultimately leading to “better products, better care and better research.”

King’s College London is proud to support researchers like Jing Kang, whose work exemplifies our commitment to advancing health and wellbeing through interdisciplinary collaboration. Her contributions to the Innovation Collective demonstrate how academic insight can help shape transformative solutions for one of society’s most pressing challenges.