The Division of Neurology is dedicated to delivering world-leading research that advances our understanding of neurological disease and translates scientific discoveries into meaningful improvements in patient care. By bridging the gap between laboratory science and clinical practice, we aim to develop innovative diagnostic tools, treatments, and healthcare interventions that improve outcomes for individuals living with neurological disorders.
Our Division brings together internationally recognised non-clinical scientists, clinician scientists, and academic neurologists working across a broad spectrum of research areas, including epilepsy, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, multiple sclerosis, motor neuron disease, and neurogenetic and neuroinflammatory disorders.
Through multidisciplinary collaboration and the application of cutting-edge approaches spanning molecular and cellular neuroscience, genetics, neuroimaging, computational biology, clinical trials, and population health research, we seek to address some of the most pressing challenges in neurology.
Research areas include:
- Epilepsy
- Cognitive neurology and dementia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Multiple sclerosis
- Movement disorders
- Centre for Vestibular Neurology
- Neuropathies
- Neonatal encephalopathy
- UKDRI Centre for Research and Technology (UKDR CR & T)
- The Landmark Project
Principal Investigators
Professor Paresh Malhotra
Professor Paresh Malhotra
Head of Division, Professor of Clinical Neurology
Dr Javier Alegre Abarrategui
Dr Javier Alegre Abarrategui
Clinical Associate Professor in Neuropathology
Professor Praveen Anand
Professor Praveen Anand
Professor
Dr Peter Bain
Dr Peter Bain
Reader in Clinical Neurological Medicine
Professor Payam Barnaghi
Professor Payam Barnaghi
Deputy Head of Division, Chair in Machine Intelligence Applied to Medicine
Dr Paul Bentley
Dr Paul Bentley
Senior Clinical Research Fellow
Professor Adolfo Bronstein
Professor Adolfo Bronstein
Emeritus Clinical Professor, Head of Neuro-otology Unit
Dr Christopher Butler
Dr Christopher Butler
Associate Professor in Chronic and Complex Diseases
Professor Paul Edison
Professor Paul Edison
Professor of Neuroscience
Dr Toby Ellmers
Dr Toby Ellmers
Research Fellow
Dr Fatemeh Geranmayeh
Dr Fatemeh Geranmayeh
Clinical Associate Professor in Language & Cognitive Studies
Professor Roger Gunn
Professor Roger Gunn
Emeritus Professor of Molecular Neuroimaging
Professor Michael Johnson
Professor Michael Johnson
Professor of Neurology and Genomic Medicine
Dr Lucia Li
Dr Lucia Li
Clinical Lecturer (Neurology)
Professor Paul Matthews
Professor Paul Matthews
Edmond and Lily Safra Chair
Professor Paolo Muraro
Professor Paolo Muraro
Professor of Neurology - Neuroimmunology and Immunotherapy
Professor Richard Nicholas
Professor Richard Nicholas
Professor of Practice (Neurology)
Professor David Owen
Professor David Owen
Clinical Professor of Pharmacology
Professor Paola Piccini
Professor Paola Piccini
Emeritus Professor of Neurology
Dr Gregory Scott
Dr Gregory Scott
Post-CCT Research Fellow (IPPRF)
Professor David Sharp
Professor David Sharp
Professor of Neurology
Dr Yen F Tai
Dr Yen F Tai
Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer
Professor Sudhin Thayyil
Professor Sudhin Thayyil
Professor of Perinatal Neuroscience
Professor Roland Veltkamp
Professor Roland Veltkamp
Professor of Neurology and Chair of Stroke Medicine
Dr Alastair Webb
Dr Alastair Webb
Clinical Associate Professor in Stroke Medicine
Dr Neil Graham
Dr Neil Graham
Clinical Lecturer
Dr Stephen Auger
Dr Stephen Auger
Clinical Lecturer
We are equally committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and supportive environment where talented individuals from all backgrounds can thrive, collaborate, and contribute. By combining excellence in research with a culture of openness, innovation, and mutual respect, we create the conditions for scientific discovery to flourish. Through strong partnerships with NHS organisations, research institutes, industry, and international collaborators, we are driving the development of novel therapies and pioneering new approaches to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of neurological disease.