I have decided to apply for a committee position on the British Neuroscience Association – The Local Groups Coordinator sits on the BNA’s National Council. The Council is the main governing body of the BNA and includes the Trustees/Directors of the Association. The role holder will be responsible for representing Local Groups, supporting Local Group Representatives to engage their local communities and facilitating a two way communication between the BNA Council and our members.
If you feel that I would be a good fit for the role, I would be grateful if you would consider giving me your vote (BNA login required) if you are a member of the BNA. I feel my experience in my role in Cambridge Neuroscience and my previous roles on FENS committees will benefit me in this role. Voting closes on August 14th.
“I like the bigger picture, an holistic approach, and I like people – during my research career, it came to a point when I felt I could make more of an impact orchestrating the different pieces rather than focusing on one specific area of research. I get to work with amazing scientists and help their work fit into the wider research context. I feel I could bring this experience of bringing people together to the role of Local Group Coordinator. The network was invaluable to me in my career, giving me support, guidance, a network beyond my University and friends for life.
At times, it is difficult to engage others as everyone is so busy, but I think diplomacy and a willingness to work with others and respect their views is essential. I work with a lot of different personalities and often it is important to engage in a professional yet friendly manner and always be willing to listen. I have been lucky enough to work with some incredible people over the last 24 years in neuroscience within the global neuroscience community – BNA has been a large part of this.
I like people and I really feel more heads are better than one. Getting a different insight into a problem, be it from a fellow scientist, a member of the public, a student – it can make all the difference and result in a mutual learning experience. Speaking to certain people, be it in meeting, or over a coffee can inspire me and ignite ideas that until then remained dormant. It goes back to the bigger picture ideal – no one person can solve all the problems by themselves. I would like to think I could bring this energy to the role of Local Group Coordinator to ensure that this valuable network is greater than the sum of its parts.”
Posted on 01/08/2024
