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Jo-Ann Baker
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Centre Manager - Advanced Neurotherapies Centre
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Overview
Jo-Ann is an experienced research operations leader specialising in the management of complex research programmes across academia and healthcare. As Centre Manager of the Advanced Neurotherapies Centre, she leads the operational delivery of multidisciplinary research activities, supporting collaborations between academic, clinical, and industry partners.
Her expertise includes programme management, research governance, financial oversight, stakeholder engagement, and the coordination of national and international research collaborations. She has extensive experience supporting clinical research activities and facilitating funding applications that enable innovative research to progress.
Through building strong partnerships across universities, health boards, and industry, Jo-Ann helps create the environment needed for high-quality research to thrive. She is committed to supporting research that advances neurotherapeutics and improves outcomes for patients.
Biography
Jo-Ann is an experienced research operations leader specialising in the management of complex research programmes across academia and healthcare. She has extensive experience in research governance, partnership development, and programme delivery, supporting collaborations that advance translational research and improve patient outcomes.
Current Role
Centre Manager, Advanced Neurotherapies Centre
Cardiff University | Aug 2020 – Present
As Centre Manager of the Advanced Neurotherapies Centre, Jo-Ann leads the operational delivery of multidisciplinary research programmes, working closely with academic, clinical, and industry partners. She is responsible for strategic planning, governance, financial management, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring research activities are delivered effectively and in line with regulatory requirements.
Her experience includes managing national and international collaborations, supporting clinical research activities, and facilitating funding applications for innovative neurotherapeutic research. An AgilePM Practitioner, she brings a flexible and collaborative approach to supporting the Centre's research and innovation goals.
Previous Roles at Cardiff University
· Executive Officer, Cardiff Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre (ECMC)
Apr 2017 – Aug 2020
Supported senior leadership in operational strategy and governance for the ECMC, a key centre delivering early-phase cancer research trials. In this role, she also supported the set up and implementation of the Wales Cancer Research Centre.
· Cancer Research UK Cardiff Centre Manager
Jan 2015 – Mar 2017
Managed Cardiff Cancer Research UK Centre, coordinated funding streams, and built strong partnerships between academics, clinicians, and external stakeholders.
· Senior Project Administrator
Oct 2012 – Dec 2014
Provided high-level administrative support for major research projects, focusing on compliance, reporting, and resource management.
Contact Details
+44 29206 88608
Hadyn Ellis Building, Room Room 3.36, Maindy Road, Cardiff, CF24 4HQ
Research themes
Specialisms
- Programme Development
- Project and Programme Management