I lead with vision, collaboration, and inclusivity. As Programme Chair of the Organization for Human Brain Mapping (OHBM, >4k members), Theme Leader for Language & Communication across the Donders Institute (27 PI groups), and co-founder of the Neuroscience Alliance NGO, I bring together global communities across cognitive neuroscience, language sciences, and clinical practice. My leadership is centred on building open, sustainable, and inclusive networks where rigorous science, mentorship, and accessibility set the standard.
Flagship Leadership
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Programme Chair, OHBM (2022–2025) — stewarding scientific programme strategy for a ~4,000-attendee global community.
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Theme Leader, Language & Communication, Donders Institute (2022–present) — coordinating research across 27 PIs and >200 researchers.
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Co-founder, Neuroscience Alliance NGO (2022–present) — translating open, equitable neuroscience into practice and policy.
Community & inititives
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CNSeminars (Founder & Host, 2009–present) — creator of an international seminar series.
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London Postdoc Network (Founder, 2018) — peer-mentoring & career development.
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YouTube Education for OHBM (2016–present) — content creation & community outreach.
Editorial Leadership
I shape the field not only through research but also as an editor. I serve as Associate Editor at Brain Structure & Function, Associate & Social Media Editor at Cortex, and Book Section Editor for the Encyclopedia of Human Neuroanatomy. These roles allow me to guide rigorous, open, and inclusive scholarship while amplifying emerging voices in the community.
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Governance & service
Selected roles: Programme Committee, International Max Planck Research School (2022-present); OHBM Leadership Council (2021–2025); Donders Diversity & Sustainable Science Committee; Donders Scientific Board member (2022–2023); King’s College London Institutional Management Board (2016–2019).
Recognition
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Elizabeth Warrington Prize (2023)
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OHBM Education in Neuroimaging Award (2022)
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King’s Award for outstanding contribution to the research community (2018)
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Early Career Researcher of the Year (2019–2020)
Patent
2017 Anatomical models for clinical and educational use (WIPO 003823012-0001)
