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Domain staff

The Domain is led by Professor Trevor Smart and Dr Matt Wakelin, and is supported by a steering group made up of representatives from across ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳.

Professor Trevor Smart new

Chair

Department of Neuroscience, Physiology & Pharmacology

Matt Wakelin

Dr Matt Wakelin

Neuroscience Strategy Coordinator

Office of the Vice Provost for Health

Since its inception, the Domain has coordinated a number of successful, collaborative interdisciplinary proposals such as the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre and the Wolfson Experimental Neurology Centre.

It has also developed a strong website presence that serves as a portal to neuroscience departments, research, training and events, as well as developing a comprehensive communication strategy (with over 2000 people now on our mailing list),

The Domain has also convened major events that bring together the community including the annual ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ Neuroscience Symposium and smaller more focused symposia and workshops  run by the ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ Neuroscience Careers Network (NCN).

Dr Matt Wakelin's primary role

  • Coordinates interdisciplinary, collaborative funding bids
  • Leads on driving and enhancing external (industry/university) collaborations
  • Encourages and facilitates cooperation and collaboration between those involved in neuroscience
  • Overall coordination/management of all Domain related business
  • Develops mutually beneficial relationships between the ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ Neuroscience community and external funding agencies (national and international)
  • Senior role in developing and implementing Neuroscience strategy across ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳
  • Ensures that neuroscience researchers are alerted to funding opportunities
  • Assists academics with the of grant applications as appropriate and when required.

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