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Michele Veldsman

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Neuroscientist | Founder | Mum

Dr Veldsman has a PhD in Cognitive
Neuroscience from the University of
Cambridge and two decades of academic
research experience, working in some of the
world’s best universities. She was formerly
Director of Neuroscience, R&D for Cambridge
Cognition. Dr Veldsman provides freelance
consulting for the tech industry, FTSE 100
management consultancies, medtech and non-
profits.

Michele has over 80 peer-reviewed academic
papers in some of the most prestigious journals
in the world. Her experience and expertise covers
neuro-technology, brain imaging, neurology,
neuroscience, psychology and mental health.
She has published in the fields of health ageing,
motivation, decision-making, brain imaging,
cardiovascular disease and population health. Michele’s startup, playroom, provides personalised parenting, based on evidence, to support child development.