We are delighted to announce that Dr Mootaz Salman (BHF-UK DRI Centre for Vascular Dementia Research) has been awarded the Biochemical Society Inspiration and Resilience Award, recognising both his scientific contributions and his commitment to building an inclusive and supportive research culture.
Dr Salman is a Group Leader at the BHF–UK DRI Centre for Vascular Dementia Research (CVDR), and the Oxford Centre for Research Excellence and the Kavli Institute for Nanoscience Discovery. His research focuses on understanding how cellular and biochemical processes at the blood–brain barrier drive neurological disease. His work has established aquaporin-4 trafficking as a key regulator of brain water homeostasis and has pioneered the use of human iPSC-derived models, including BBB-on-a-chip systems, to study neurovascular dysfunction in a translational context.
Reflecting on the award, Dr Salman said:
“I am very grateful to receive this recognition. For me, resilience in science is about sustaining curiosity and direction despite uncertainty, and using those experiences to build environments where people can truly thrive. I am deeply committed to creating a research culture that is supportive, ambitious, and inclusive, where collaboration is central and individuals are empowered to reach their full potential. This award reflects the exceptional communities across the BHF/UK DRI and DPAG, where collaboration is not just encouraged, but fundamental to how we do science and support the next generation of researchers.”
The Biochemical Society Inspiration and Resilience Award recognises scientists who have overcome challenges and made significant contributions to their field.
Source: Biochemical Society
