Stuart Clare is Professor of Practice in Neuroimaging and Director of Operations at the Oxford University Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging. 听Over the past twenty-five years, there have been substantial advancements in our understanding of the human brain, with Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) playing a pivotal role among enabling technologies. The integration of MRI with techniques such as electrophysiology, brain stimulation, histology, and wearable devices has driven significant progress in both basic and clinical neuroscience, resulting in tangible benefits within clinical settings. Stuart leads the core team of around 30 staff across three departments鈥攊ncluding radiographers, physicists, computing specialists, and research administrators鈥� that facilitates Centre鈥檚 research.
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Stuart is heavily involved in communicating the research that the Centre does to the general public including working with schools to inspire the next generation of scientists, and reaching wider audiences through collaborations with museums and patient groups.
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Building on the work he has done with his own team on career development and recognition of those in technical specialist roles, He is now playing an active role in the University鈥檚 Technician Commitment. 听Chairing the University鈥檚 Technicians鈥� Programme Working Group, he works to build best practice in recognition, visibility, career development and sustainability of technical specialists within the wider University.
