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Dr Ekta Patel
Name:
Dr Ekta Patel
Job Title:
Partnership Manager Neuroscience
Place of work / study:
Medicines Discovery Catapult
Area of Research:
I managed the delivery of a multi-million pound consortium (Psychiatry Consortium) and have experience influencing senior stakeholders. My extensive research background has allowed me to successfully drive drug discovery projects to address unmet therapeutic needs in psychiatry.
How is your work funded:
Medicines Discovery Catapult
Tell us a little about yourself:
I’m responsible for managing the Psychiatry Consortium. I’m a translational scientist with over eight years of experience in drug discovery research, spanning both academic and industry settings. Drawing on my scientific background and experience working with SMEs, academic research groups, and pharmaceutical companies, I provide in-depth support to our collaborators to help develop and deliver our project portfolio. Alongside my role at the Psychiatry Consortium, I’m also a member of the Greater Manchester HRA Research Ethics Committee and a strong advocate for involving patients throughout the drug discovery process.
Tell us a fun fact about yourself:
I am an avid interior designer!
Why did you choose to work in dementia:
My role sits in Neuroscience more broadly; not only do I lead the work of the Psychiatry Consortium, but I have been briefly involved in the Dementia Goals programme. I have (unfortunately) seen first-hand the impact Dementia and Psychiatric illnesses have had on family members, and this makes me even more passionate to work in this area.
What single piece of of advice would you give to an early career researcher?
Embrace interdisciplinary collaboration – interact with experts across complementary fields. It’s these collaborations that can lead to fresh perspectives and innovative approaches.
What book are you reading right now? Would you recommend it?
Listening to* (frequent night wakings with a little one = Audible membership!) Ultra-Processed People by Chris van Tulleken. It is a thought-provoking dive into the imapct of ultra-processed foods on our health and society. It certainly challenges readers to rethink their food choices and consider the implications of the modern diet!
Favourite film of all time?
Can I have two? Father of the Bride or Little Rascals.
Favourite ways to unplug and unwind?
Yoga or Pilates
Can we find you on social media?
Would you like to share your playlist?
I’ll need to think about it
Dr Sam Moxon
