Top Researchers Awarded Prestigious Fellowship at Oxford Institute
The National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) Oxford has announced its fourth cohort of senior research fellows, recognizing exceptional talent in the field of biomedical research. This fellowship program, a collaboration between NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) and its partners, aims to provide support and resources to outstanding researchers.
The newly appointed senior research fellows cover a diverse range of specialties, showcasing the breadth of expertise within the field. Among the distinguished recipients is Dr. Ludovica Griffanti, who focuses on neuroimaging methods and dementia at the Wellcome Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging (WIN). Dr. Lucy Foulkes specializes in adolescent mental health research, while Dr. Jiedi Lei’s work centers around autism and child and adolescent mental health.
Two other accomplished researchers who have been awarded the senior research fellowship are Dr. Katy Vincent, who leads the pain in women group studying female-specific pain causes, and Dr. Nicola Curry, the head of the clinical research team at the Oxford Haemophilia and Thrombosis Centre. Joining them are Dr. Matthias Friedrich, a researcher in chronic inflammation and fibrosis, and Dr. Dimitrios Koutoukidis, specializing in behavioral science and weight loss.
To support their research projects and career development, each senior research fellow will receive an annual award of £5,000 for two years. Beyond financial assistance, the fellowship program offers mentoring, coaching, and networking opportunities, enabling recipients to make significant contributions to NIHR research in Oxford and strengthen future funding applications.
Expressing her gratitude, Dr. Ludovica Griffanti said, As a translational researcher, it is a great honor to be awarded an NIHR senior research fellowship. The training opportunities and funding offered by the program will enable me to strengthen my research group and expand my network.
Dr. Lucy Foulkes also shared her enthusiasm, stating, I’m very happy to receive this NIHR senior research fellowship, which will help to expand my work investigating the downsides of mental health awareness. I plan to use the funds to support staff in my group, develop an online resource highlighting public mental health misinformation, and host an interdisciplinary conference here in Oxford.
Dr. Jiedi Lei expressed excitement about her new role, mentioning, I am thrilled to embark on my journey as an NIHR senior research fellow under the OH BRC Mental Health in Development Theme. I very much look forward to connecting with other NIHR senior research fellows through the diverse range of professional and academic development opportunities the scheme will provide.
Dr. Katy Vincent added, It is a real honor to be awarded an NIHR senior research fellowship. The combination of flexible funding and training opportunities will accelerate the development of my translational research program.
The recognition and support provided by the NIHR Oxford senior research fellowship program highlight the dedication to advancing scientific knowledge and healthcare practices. As these esteemed researchers continue their work, their contributions are expected to have a lasting impact on the field of biomedical research.
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