Protein abnormalities associated with human motor neurone degeneration

As National Research Coordinator for the National Institute for Health Research Genetics Specialty Group, Gillian has a research management role, working with the UK clinical genetics community. In 2008 she took the decision to apply her knowledge of research funding, gained through many applications as a research scientist, and moved into research management. Gillian initially worked in Newcastle University's Research Office, supporting academics in the process of obtaining external research funding and negotiating research contracts with funders and research collaborators.