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Betina Ip is a Royal Society Dorothy Hodgkin Research Fellow and Principal Investigator in the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences at the University of Oxford. She focuses on understanding how sensory experiences influence visual development and the interplay between cognitive and sensory systems. Her research utilizes advanced multimodal brain imaging, including functional Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (fMRS), virtual reality, and behavioral measures. Betina's work aims to enhance our understanding of neuroplasticity and to establish methodologies that harness cutting-edge neuroscience and technology to improve health outcomes. She completed her DPhil at St John’s College, Oxford, where she investigated binocular disparity representations in the human brain. Since joining the University of Oxford, she has actively supported initiatives to promote equality and diversity in academia, serving as a mentor for underrepresented students in STEM and engaging in public outreach to raise awareness about neuroscience.
Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences • Oxford, UK
Leading research initiatives focusing on sensory experience and visual development.
Jesus College • Oxford, UK
Contributing to college and university initiatives for academic development.
Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.