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Dr Jo Latimer

Chief Scientific Officer

Biography

Jo Latimer is the UK DRI’s Chief Scientific Officer. Prior to joining UK DRI, Jo was at the Medical Research Council, part of UK Research and Innovation, where she held several roles, including Head of Neurosciences and Mental Health, leading on MRC’s strategy in neurosciences and mental health. Jo also had responsibilities for scientific areas in neurodegeneration, neurophysiology and translational research as well as leading on industry liaison. Jo has a PhD in Parkinson’s and has several years post-doctoral research experience in academia and the biotech sector.