Biography
Directs strategic growth and research operations.
As MRIGlobal’s seventh President and Chief Executive Officer and member of the institute’s Executive Leadership Team, Ian is responsible for all aspects of leading, managing, operating, and developing the institute.
Ian joined MRIGlobal in July 2022, following 20 years in the biosciences field at SRI International and more than a decade in academia, including appointments at the University of Auckland, New Zealand, the University of Melbourne, Australia, and Stanford University, California. He is passionate about developing a high-performing culture based on transparency, diversity, and respect.
In his previous work, Colrain’s team engaged in use-inspired basic research, applied translational research, and the development and provision of contract research services. Colrain was also responsible for the direction and growth of significant contracts with private pharmaceutical companies and the evaluation of venture and licensing opportunities. Before moving to the United States, Ian served 13 years as an Army Officer (General Reserve) in the Australian Army Psychology Corps.
Ian is highly published, with approximately 360 scientific publications having nearly 17,000 citations. He serves on the MRIGlobal Board of Directors and as co-chair of the board of the Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC, manager and operator of the National Laboratory of the Rockies. He chairs the National Security Sector committee of the Civic Council of Greater Kansas City.
Education
- Ph.D., Psychology University of Tasmania
- B.Sc. (Hons), Psychology University of Tasmania
- B.Sc., Psychology and Computer Science University of Tasmania