Welcome to the Department of Brain Sciences LGBTQ+ Allies network! As a network, we promote LGBTQ+ visibility in the Department and provide a bridge with the wider LGBTQ+ STEM community. We are open to everyone at Imperial including staff and students. Network members are happy to be approached and can provide support for LGBTQ+ related issues. Individuals who are interested in joining the network or contributing to its initiatives are encouraged to contact Alexi Nott (a.nott@imperial.ac.uk).
LGBTQ+ Brains Blog
The network is highlighting the science and academic journeys of the LGBTQ+ community through the LGBTQ+ Brains blog led by Dragos Gruia.
In 2022, the LGBTQ+ Allies Network was awarded a Departmental Recognition Prize for championing LGBTQ+ awareness, representation and community building within the Department. A special mention went to Dragos for initiating and running the LGBTQ+ Brains Blog, spotlighting the research and academic journey of queer scientists in the Department and across the wider academic space.
Events
The network host regular social gatherings alongside larger themed events designed to spotlight the groundbreaking research of individuals who align with the LGBTQ+ community. These events aim to foster collaboration, celebrate diversity, and cultivate a supportive and inclusive culture within the Department of Brain Sciences. From informal meetups to academic symposia, our activities provide opportunities to connect, share ideas, and amplify the voices of LGBTQ+ scientists and allies.
Read more about our events and find out about upcoming socials here!
Network
A list of DoBS LGBTQ+ Allies and their contact details are provided below.
Network members
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Dr Alexi Nott (he/him)
Location
Room 510, Burlington Danes Building, Level 5, Hammersmith Campus
Level 7, Sir Michael Uren Hub, White City Campus
Division
Neuroscience
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Emily Adair (she/her)
Location
Sir Michael Uren Hub, White City Campus
Division
Neuroscience
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Aina Badia Soteras (she/her)
Location
Burlington Danes Building, Level 5, Hammersmith Campus
Division
Neuroscience
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Jessica Chadwick (she/her/they)
Location
E505 Burlington Danes Building, Level 5, Hammersmith Campus
Division
Neuroscience
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Ildiko Farkas (she/her)
Location
Burlington Danes, 4th floor, Hammersmith Campus
Division
Neuroscience
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Nan Fletcher Lloyd (she/her/they/them)
Location
Level 9, Sir Michael Uren Hub, White City Campus
Division
Neurology
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Dragos Gruia (he/him)
Location
Level 2, Commonwealth Building, Hammersmith Campus
Level 9, Sir Michael Uren Hub, White City Campus
Division
Neurology
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Nicole Hickey (she/her)
Location
2nd Floor Commonwealth Building
Division
Psychiatry
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Dr Jo Jackson (she/her)
Personal details
Dr Jo Jackson (she/her) Advanced Research Fellow and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion LeadSend email+44 (0) 207 594 2241
Location
E414 Burlington Danes Building, Hammersmith Campus
Level 7, Sir Michael Uren Hub, White City Campus
Division
Neuroscience
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Dr Sarah Marzi (she/her)
Personal details
Dr Sarah Marzi (she/her) Edmond and Lily Safra Research Fellow and UK DRI Emerging LeaderLocation
Room 512, Burlington Danes Building, Level 5, Hammersmith Campus
Level 7, Sir Michael Uren Hub, White City Campus
Division
Neuroscience
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Alan Murphy (he/him)
Location
Level 7, Sir Michael Uren Hub, White City Campus
Division
Neuroscience
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Kitty Murphy (she/her)
Location
Sir Michael Uren Hub, White City campus
Division
Neuroscience
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Oliwia Ogrodniczek (she/they)
Location
Sir Michael Uren Hub, White City Campus
Sir Alexander Fleming Building, South Kensington Campus
Division
School of Medicine
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Dr Carola Radulescu (she/her)
Location
Burlington Danes Building, Hammersmith Campus
Division
Neuroscience
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Jake Symington (he/they)
Location
Burlington Danes Building, Level 5, Hammersmith Campus
Division
Neuroscience
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Lauren Troy (she/her)
Location
Level 7, Sir Michael Uren Hub, White City Campus
Division
Neuroscience
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Maria Tsalenchuk (she/her)
Location
White City Campus
Division
Neuroscience
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Dr Philippa Wells (she/her)
Location
Level 7, Sir Michael Uren Hub, White City Campus
Division
Neuroscience
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Katharine Wiltshire (she/her)
Location
4th Floor, Burlington Danes Building, Hammersmith Campus
Division
Neuroscience
