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Core team

Central professional support services for the UK DRI

The UK DRI's Core team is the central hub of the institute, coordinating resources and providing operational and strategic support to the UK DRI's eight centres. The dedicated and experienced professional services team, many of whom are former researchers themselves, work behind the scenes to ensure the smooth running of the Institute. 

The Core team ensures implementation of the UK DRI's national strategy - from running intramural grant rounds to hosting research theme events, liasing with industry partners to engaging with government. 

By fostering a cohesive institute-wide culture and maintaining strong relationships with our funders and partners, the Core team plays a crucial role in advancing the UK DRI's mission to translate research discoveries and transform the lives of people with dementia and associated neurodegenerative conditions. 

Find out more about the Core team below and how to get in touch with the team on the contact page.

We are additionally grateful to Prof Hugh Perry for his guidance and advice in his role as Honorary Consultant.
 

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Centre Managers

Jack Novak profile

Jack Novak

Centre Manager, UK DRI at Cambridge

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Beverly Roberts profile

Dr Beverly Roberts

Centre Manager and Executive Assistant to Centre Director, UK DRI at Edinburgh

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Tina Cottrell

Centre Manager, UK DRI at Cardiff

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Tanisha Lewis

Centre Manager, UK DRI at King's

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Danielle Wilson

Centre and Research Commercialisation Manager, UK DRI Care Research & Technology

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Scientific Affairs

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Dr Jo Latimer

Chief Scientific Officer

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Sarmi Sri profile

Dr Sarmi Sri

Research Themes Project Manager

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Dr Ruby Wallis

Research Themes Project Manager

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Dr Helen Brooks

Research Themes Project Manager

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Dr Sam Jackson

Tools and Technology Platform Manager

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Business & Innovation

Communications & Engagement

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Lucy Wilson

Chief Communications & Engagement Officer

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Molly Andrews

Senior Communications and Media Officer

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Michelle McGrath

Michelle McGrath

Senior Digital Communications Officer

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Jake Poulton

Jake Poulton

Senior Public Affairs Officer

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Operations & Finance

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Martin Carmack

Chief Finance & Operations Officer

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Faisel Farooq

Digital Transformation Manager

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Abbey Bibi

Core Team Coordinator

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