Geraint Rees

Geraint Rees is Vice-Provost (Research, Innovation and Global Engagement) at University College London (UCL), where he previously served as Dean of the Faculty of Life Sciences. His academic appointments include Professor of Cognitive Neurology and Director of the UCL Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience. His research focuses on understanding human cognition through advanced neuroimaging and machine learning techniques.

Education:

• Doctor of Philosophy, University College London (1999)
• Master of Arts, University of Cambridge (1999)
• Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery, University of Oxford (1991)
• Bachelor of Arts, University of Cambridge (1988)

Dr. Rees leads interdisciplinary research in cognitive neuroscience, investigating neural mechanisms of perception and decision-making using functional MRI and computational approaches. His work bridges clinical neurology with artificial intelligence to understand brain disorders. Research emphases include neuroplasticity, neurodegeneration biomarkers, and machine learning applications in healthcare.

Recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate strong research trends in computational neuroscience with applications to neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Huntington's and Alzheimer's. Key patterns include advanced neuroimaging techniques (7T MRI, fMRI), transformer-based deep learning models, and investigations into neuroplasticity and sensory system adaptations.

Dr. Rees has extensive leadership experience in large-scale research initiatives, serving on the Executive Management Team of the Francis Crick Institute and as Non-Executive Director for UCL Business. He maintains active research collaborations with Google DeepMind and develops doctoral training programs.