As an academic and research leader, I understand the crucial role we all play in building successful educational institutions. With a blend of strategic thinking, communication skills, and the ability to inspire and motivate my teams, I am responsible for shaping the academic and research vision of the Language & Communication Theme at the Donders and the broader institution.
At the heart of my leadership philosophy is a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation. I cultivate a culture of research excellence by fostering collaboration, promoting scholarly productivity, and supporting the translation of research into practice (e.g. NGO NEURAL). I prioritise a deep understanding of the needs and expectations of my students, faculty, and stakeholders. I navigate complex organisational structures and cultivate partnerships supporting my institution's mission and goals.
Board membership
Since 2023 Programme Committee Member International Max Planck Research School
Since 2022 Donders Diversity and Sustainable Science Committee
Since 2022 Donders Sessions and Lectures Committee
2022 - 2023 Scientific Board member of the Donders Institute
Since 2021 ComCom Leadership team, Organization of Human Brain Mapping (OHBM)
Since 2021 Programme committee, Organization of Human Brain Mapping (OHBM)
2016 - 2019 Institutional Management Board (IBM), King's College London
2016 - 2019 Board Member Wellcome Trust CME Centre Public Engagement Committee
2016 - 2019 Board Member Research and Innovation Committee
2016 - 2019 Board Member Early Career Research Award
2016 - 2019 Chair Postdoc Research and Innovation Committee
Editorial Leadership
Since 2019 Book section editor for the Encyclopedia of Human Neuroanatomy (Elsevier)
Since 2019 Associate Editor for Brain, Structure and Function (Springer/Nature)
Since 2019 Social Media Editor for the journal Cortex (Elsevier)
Since 2017 Associate Editor for CORTEX (Elsevier)
Research Leadership
Since 2023 Research Platform at the Donders Institute
Since 2022 Editor of a Special Issue on 'Language systems' for BSAF
Since 2022 Leader of the Language and Communication theme (18 PIs)
Since 2022 Principal Investigator at the Donders Institute
Since 2022 Research Group leader at Donders Institute
2020 Early Career Researcher of the Year
2019 Early Career Researcher of the Year
International Organizations
Since 2022 Co-founder of the NGO Neuroscience Alliance
Since 2022 OHBM Programme Chair
Since 2016 YouTube Content Creator for @CNSeminars and @OHBM
2018 Founder of the London Postdoc Network
2009 Founder and Chair of Clinical Neuroanatomy Seminars
Teaching Innovation
2022 OHBM Education in Neuroimaging Award
Since 2021 Online Master module leader EMN Neuroimaging
Since 2021 YouTube content manager for Organization of Human Brain Mapping (OHBM)
2020 Initiative d'excellence University Bordeaux - LMU Munich Innovation Grant (€10k)
2010 Teaching Innovation Grant (£10k)
2009 - 2016 MSc Neuroscience Module co-leader at King’s College London
2009 - 2016 Erasmus Coordination for LMU-KCL exchange
Leadership Awards
2018 King's Award for most outstanding contribution to the research community
2016 - 2019 Postdoc Champion, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience
Leadership training
2017 - 2018 GSO* Leadership Academy
2018 Hutchinson Training & Development, Leadership 1-4
2016 Springboard Work & Personal development programme for women
Patents
2017 Phineas Gage replica
3D printed replica of the original skull of Phineas Gage.
The skull was first exhibited at the annual meeting of the Organization of Human Brain Mapping in Vancouver in 2017.
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