All principal investigators text-only list

Explore a list of Principal Investigators in our institute, with a brief summary of their research focus. Click through to their profiles on the Edinburgh Research Explorer website for more details about their work and publications.

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Professor Cathy AbbottPersonal Chair of Mammalian Molecular GeneticsWe work primarily on a rare, genetic epilepsy, trying to understand the basis for the disorder and to find new treatments.Cathy Abbott Research Explorer ProfileC.Abbott@ed.ac.uk
Dr Mark James AdamsSenior Research FellowWe conduct global genetic studies of common mental health disorders like depression and anxiety.Mark Adams - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerMark.Adams@ed.ac.uk
Dr Jennifer AhrensSenior Research Fellow Jennifer Ahrens - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerJahrens@ed.ac.uk
Dr Ahmad Al-MrabehMRC CDA FellowOur research is centred on elucidating the mechanisms by which weight loss brings about remission of diabetes in order to develop novel therapies.Ahmad Al-Mrabeh - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerAhmad.Al-Mrabeh@ed.ac.uk
Dr Rafael AlmeidaChancellor's FellowWe are working out how neurotransmission beyond the synapse shapes neural circuit formation, function and repair, harnessing the power of zebrafish.Rafael Gois De Almeida - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerRafael.G.Almeida@ed.ac.uk
Dr Atul AnandClinical Research FellowWe work with routinely collected data to better understand cardiovascular disease and determinants of health.Atul Anand - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerAtul.Anand@ed.ac.uk
Professor Ruth AndrewPersonal Chair of Pharmaceutical Endocrinology

We study the roles of steroid hormones in metabolic health and disease, using advanced mass spectrometry techniques.

Ruth Andrew - University of Edinburgh Research Explorer
Dr David AshbrookChancellor's FellowHealth and disease are controlled by interactions between all of our genes and the world we live in. We try to understand these complex interactions.David Ashbrook - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerDavid.Ashbrook@ed.ac.uk
Professor Matthew BaileyPersonal Chair of Renal PhysiologyWe are working to improve cardiovascular outcomes for people living with kidney disease.Matthew Bailey - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerMatthew.Bailey@ed.ac.uk
Professor Andrew H Baker

Gustav Born Chair of Vascular Biology

The Baker lab produces impact-driven, open research that drives cardiovascular innovation from discovery to advanced therapies in vascular disease.

Andrew Baker - University of Edinburgh Research Explorer
Dr Marcelo BarriaSenior Research FellowFocused on neurodegenerative biomarkers, we serve as the UK’s RT-QuIC reference lab for CJD and extend research to other brain disorders.Marcelo Barria Matus - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerMarcelo.Barria@ed.ac.uk
Dr Mark E BastinPersonal Chair of Brain ImagingI am a medical physicist who specialises in advanced MRI methods to study the brain’s white matter in health and disease across the human life course.Mark Bastin - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerMark.Bastin@ed.ac.uk
Dr Cécile BénézechReaderWe work to undestand the role of the immune system in the development of cardiometabolic diseases.Cecile Benezech - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerCbenezec@exseed.ed.ac.uk
Dr Abdelaziz (Appie) BeqqaliChancellor's FellowMy lab studies RNA biology and alternative splicing in the heart to develop gene therapies that repair cardiac tissue and prevent heart failure.Appie Beqqali - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerA.Beqqali@ed.ac.uk
Dr Sam A BookerSenior Research FellowWe are examining how neuronal activity is controlled by inhibtory receptors in diseases affecting the brain over the lifespan.Sam Booker - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerSbooker@exseed.ed.ac.uk
Dr Kathryn BowlesUK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI) Programme LeaderWe use human stem cell models to understand cellular mechanisms underlying primary tauopathies and Parkinson's.Kathryn Bowles - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerKbowles@ed.ac.uk
Dr David BreenSenior Clinical Research FellowI am an academic neurologist in the field of movement disorders, focussing on Parkinson's disease.David Breen - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerDavid.Breen@ed.ac.uk
Professor Paul M BrennanPersonal Chair of Clinical and Experimental NeurosurgeryI combine neurosurgery with research spanning the laboratory and the clinic, focused on brain tumours, and a live human brain slice model.Paul Brennan - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerPaul.Brennan@ed.ac.uk
Professor Mairi BrittanPersonal Chair of Cardiovascular RegenerationOur research focuses on understanding how blood vessels contribute to and support repair and regeneration in the heart after a heart attack.Mairi Brittan - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerMbrittan@ed.ac.uk
Dr Paula J. BruntonSenior Lecturer (Zhejiang) // Senior Research Fellow/Group LeaderWe study the impact of early life stress on the brain and behaviour.Paula Brunton - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerP.J.Brunton@ed.ac.uk
Dr Andrea CaporaliReaderWe study how impaired endothelial cells can lead to vascular diseases, and we work to develop treatments to restore their healthy function.Andrea Caporali - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerSiddharthan.Chandran@ed.ac.uk
Dr William CawthornReaderI study how diet & body fat, especially bone marrow fat, affect our health, and how this differs between the sexes. I promote open, dependable science.William Cawthorn - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerW.Cawthorn@ed.ac.uk
Professor Siddharthan ChandranMacDonald Chair of NeurologyThe Chandran group links clinical activity with laboratory research into two neurodegenerative diseases: multiple sclerosis and motor neurone disease.Siddharthan Chandran - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerSiddharthan.Chandran@ed.ac.uk
Dr Andrew ChapmanSenior Research FellowI research heart attacks using routine data and advanced imaging techniques to improve diagnosis and treatment for patients.Andrew Chapman - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerA.R.Chapman@ed.ac.uk
Dr Fiona A ChapmanSenior Clinical Research FellowMy research focuses on understanding, detecting and treating heart disease and kidney disease in women. Fiona.Chapman@ed.ac.uk
Professor Richard ChinPersonal Chair Paediatric Neurology & Clinical EpidemiologyWe aim to identify causes of epilepsies, understand additional problems beyond seizures, and develop earlier diagnostics and improved treatments.Richard Chin - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerR.Chin@ed.ac.uk
Dr Ann ClemensSimons ESAT FellowWe study how the brain and body integrate social and environmental information to shape natural behaviour across species and the lifespan.Ann Clemens - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerAnn.Clemens@ed.ac.uk
Dr Stuart CobbPersonal Chair of Translational NeuroscienceOur lab uses a range of technologies to develop novel treatments for neurodevelopmental disorders based on deep understanding of molecular pathology.Stuart Cobb - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerStuart.Cobb@ed.ac.uk
Dr Bryan ConwaySenior Clinical LecturerOur group analyses genes/proteins switched on/off in diseased kidneys to develop new therapies to prevent disease progression or enable kidney repair.Bryan Conway - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerBryan.Conway@ed.ac.uk
Professor Mike CousinPersonal Chair of Neuronal Cell BiologyWe investigate how brain cells sustain their communication to maintain brain health and how dysfunctional communication culminates in human disease.Michael Cousin - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerM.Cousin@ed.ac.uk
Dr Neil CraigClinical Research Fellow // ECAT SCREDS Clinical LecturerI study heart disease using new imaging modalities, investigating why it develops and identifying potential biomarkers or targets for treatment.Neil Craig - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerNeil.Craig@ed.ac.uk
Professor Tim CzopkaPersonal Chair of Glial Cell Biology // Postdoctoral Research FellowAbout half of our brain cells are not neurons. We study what these cells do and why they matter.Tim Czopka - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerTim.Czopka@ed.ac.uk
Professor James DearClinical Lecturer // Personal Chair of Clinical PharmacologyWe do studies in patients that aim to improve the treatment of liver damage that occurs due to medications.James Dear - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerJames.Dear@ed.ac.uk
Dr Laura DenbyReaderWe study how immune cells and non-coding RNAs influence injury and repair in the kidney and cardiovascular system.Laura Denby - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerLaura.Denby@ed.ac.uk
Professor Barry DenholmPersonal Chair of Developmental Biology and PhysiologyWe study organ form & function to discover how cells self-organise into complex anatomies & work for the benefit of the organism.Barry Denholm - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerBarry.Denholm@ed.ac.uk
Professor Martin DennisPersonal Chair in Stroke Medicine // Personal Chair of Stroke MedicineI am a consultant stroke physician and also run a programme of research aiming to help detect, prevent and treat the complications of stroke.Martin Dennis - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerMartin.Dennis@ed.ac.uk
Dr Martin DenvirReader in CardiologyMy research spans laboratory to bedside addressing heart development & immune cell responses in zebrafish to clinical heart failure and palliative care. Martin.Denvir@ed.ac.uk
Professor Neeraj DhaunClinical Research Fellow // Professor of NephrologyWe focus on cardiovascular risk associated with chronic kidney disease from early in the disease trajectory through to end-stage renal failure. Neeraj Dhaun - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerBean.Dhaun@ed.ac.uk
Professor Baljean DhillonNES Personal Chair of Clinical OphthalmologyThe aging eye and brain are vulnerable to neurodegeneration causing sight loss and dementia; we study prediction and prevention.Baljean Dhillon - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerBaljean.Dhillon@ed.ac.uk
Dr Blanca Díaz CastroUK DRI Programme Leader (Fellow)We investigate the contribution to brain function and dementia made by communication of brain support cells called astrocytes with the vasculature.Blanca Diaz-Castro - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerB.Diaz-Castro@ed.ac.uk
Dr Maria DoitsidouSenior LecturerWe investigate how gut microbiota and their metabolites influence α-synuclein aggregation in Parkinson’s disease, with a focus on clinical translation.Maria Doitsidou - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerMaria.Doitsidou@ed.ac.uk
Dr Paul Donlin-AspSimons ESAT FellowOur lab explores how neurons move and use RNA to make proteins at synapses, helping the brain learn, adapt, and store memories.Paul Donlin-Asp - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerPdonlin@exseed.ed.ac.uk
Dr Dimitrios DoudesisSenior Data Scientist in Cardiovascular Health Data ScienceI develop AI decision-support tools to help doctors diagnose serious heart conditions quickly and accurately in the Emergency Department.Dimitrios Doudesis - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerDimitrios.Doudesis@ed.ac.uk
Professor Ian DuguidPersonal Chair of Cellular and Systems NeuroscienceOur research focusses on understanding how the nervous system selects, plans and executes flexible movements.Ian Duguid - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerIan.Duguid@ed.ac.uk
Dr Claire DurrantSenior LecturerMy work aims to determine whether loss of normal tau function contributes to synaptic pathology in Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders.Claire Durrant - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerClaire.Durrant@ed.ac.uk
Professor Marc DweckPersonal Chair of Clinical CardiologyI apply multi-modality imaging techniques (echocardiography, CT, MRI, PET) to the study of cardiovascular disease and improve patient care.Marc Dweck - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerMarc.Dweck@ed.ac.uk
Professor Michael EddlestonPersonal Chair of Clinical ToxicologyI work to reduce deaths from pesticide and plant self-poisoning in rural Asia, a cause of over 200,000 premature deaths each year.Michael Eddleston - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerM.Eddleston@ed.ac.uk
Professor A. Mark EvansPersonal Chair of Cellullar PharmacologyWe study the role of AMPK in coordinating breathing and oxygen supply and signalling across the cell-wide web, a network of cytoplasmic nanotubes.Mark Evans - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerMark.Evans@ed.ac.uk
Professor Kiterie FallerMRC Clinician Scientist Fellow, Personal Chair of Comparativ // Senior Lecturer in Veterinary NeurologyWe are studying cellular pathways leading to neurodegeneration in motor neuron diseases like spinal muscular atrophy and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.Kiterie Faller - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerKiterie.Faller@ed.ac.uk
Professor Sue M Fleetwood-WalkerPersonal Chair of Sensory NeuroscienceWe study mechanisms of neuropathic pain to find new analgesic targets such as TRPM8, and work with clinicians on imaging the pain pathway.Susan Fleetwood-Walker - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerS.M.Fleetwood-Walker@ed.ac.uk
Professor Shareen ForbesPersonal Chair of Diabetic MedicineOur multi-disciplinary diabetes, transplant, and cell therapy group works to deliver therapies that improve the lives of people with Type 1 diabetes.Shareen Forbes - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerShareen.Forbes@ed.ac.uk
Dr Jill FowlerSenior LecturerWe study how glial cells drive white matter damage and long-term brain damage after stroke & vascular disease to develop treatments for dementia.Jill Fowler - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerJill.Fowler@ed.ac.uk
Dr Peter Gallacher2023 ECAT SCREDS Clinical Lectureships // Senior Clinical Research FellowMy research involves analysing routine healthcare data and developing novel epidemiological methods to inform policy and cardiovascular and kidney healthcare.Peter Gallacher - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerPgallach@exseed.ed.ac.uk
Dr Jian GanUK Dementia Research Institute Programme Leader (Fellow)We study how neurons, glial cells, and vasculature coordinate to support cognition, how it breaks down early in dementia, and if it can be reversed.Jian Gan - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerJian.Gan@ed.ac.uk
Dr Angus GaneECAT-I Clinical Lecturer (Neurology)I work as a speciality registrar in neurology, stroke and general internal medicine, and my research interest is in mechanisms of epilepsy. Agane@ed.ac.uk
Professor Tom GillingwaterChair of AnatomyWe work to understand cellular and molecular mechanisms that regulate the form and function of the nervous system in health and disease.Tom Gillingwater - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerT.Gillingwater@ed.ac.uk
Dr Alfredo Gonzalez-SulserSenior LecturerWe work on understanding the causes of epilepsy and neurodevelopmental disorders to develop new therapeutics and biomarkers.Alfredo Gonzalez Sulser - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerAgonzal2@staffmail.ed.ac.uk
Professor Seth GrantPersonal Chair in Molecular Neuroscience // Personal Chair of Molecular NeuroscienceWe study synapse diversity, uncovering its fundamental roles in brain function and dysfunction throughout the lifespan.Seth Grant - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerSeth.Grant@ed.ac.uk
Dr Sebastian GreissSenior LecturerWe expand the genetic code of multicellular organisms to produce proteins with new types of amino acids and properties not found in nature.Sebastian Greiss - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerS.Greiss@ed.ac.uk
Professor Tomasz GuzikChair of Cardiovascular MedicineOur research focuses on understanding how inflammation and oxidation intersect in vascular biology, especially in the context of hypertension.Tomasz Guzik - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerTguzik@exseed.ed.ac.uk
Professor Patrick HadokePersonal Chair of Arterial RemodellingI study mechanisms that regulate arterial function and structure, focussing on the role of the endothelium, new blood vessel and lesion formation.Patrick Hadoke - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerPatrick.Hadoke@ed.ac.uk
Professor Charlotte HanlonChair of Global Mental HealthOur work focuses on how to better support recovery of people with mental health conditions in low- and middle-income countries.Charlotte Hanlon - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerChanlon@ed.ac.uk
Professor Giles HardinghamCity of Edinburgh Chair of PharmacologyWe work on understanding how neurons and surrounding cells in the brain work together to adapt to changing needs, to remain in good health.Giles Hardingham - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerGiles.H@ed.ac.uk
Dr Philip HaselWellcome Career Development FellowWe study how astrocytes contribute to brain function and disease.Philip Hasel - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerPhilip.Hasel@ed.ac.uk
Dr Lizzie HaythorneChancellor's FellowWe investigate how hyperglycaemia and environmental factors damage pancreatic β-cells, in order to develop better therapies for type 2 diabetes.Lizzie Haythorne - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerEhaythor@ed.ac.uk
Dr Natalie HomerDeputy Director Mass Spectrometry Core // Research FellowI use advanced mass spectrometry to measure hormones, metabolites and medicines to better understand health and disease.Natalie Homer - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerN.Z.M.Homer@ed.ac.uk
Professor Karen HorsburghPersonal Chair of NeuroscienceWe are studying interactions between brain blood vessels and immune cells, and how changes may contribute to memory problems and dementia.Karen Horsburgh - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerKaren.Horsburgh@ed.ac.uk
Professor David HuntIntermediate Clinical Fellow / Hon.Consultant in Neurology // Professor of Neuroinflammatory MedicineWe investigate how innate immune activation causes damage to the microvasculature of the brain.David Hunt - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerDavid.Hunt@ed.ac.uk
Dr Robert HunterClinical Research Career Development Fellow // Research FellowKidneys contain tiny tubes ("tubules") that control body fluid composition. We design medicines to modify tubular function to treat kidney disease.Robert Hunter - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerRobert.Hunter@ed.ac.uk
Dr Jess IvyLecturer in Biomedical Sciences // Research FellowMy research aims to understand how and why circadian blood pressure rhythm and salt appetite change in disease.Jess Ivy - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerJessica.Ivy@ed.ac.uk
Dr Mandy JacksonSenior LecturerWe are working out what goes wrong in diseases that affect the cerebellum, the part of the brain responsible for coordinated movement.Mandy Jackson - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerMandy.Jackson@ed.ac.uk
Dr Rebecca JordanSimons FellowPerception and behaviour are strongly influenced by learned expectations of the sensory world - we investigate the underlying neuronal mechanisms.Rebecca Jordan - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerRebecca.Jordan@ed.ac.uk
Dr Shruti JoshiClinical Research Fellow  V1sJosh2@ed.ac.uk
Dr Mahesh KarnaniChancellor's FellowWe study how behavioural drives, primarily feeding, are regulated by hypothalamic and cortical neurons, using electrophysiology and calcium imaging.Mahesh Karnani - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerMkarnani@ed.ac.uk
Professor Ian KelleherPersonal Chair CCBSWe are working out how trajectories of mental health and mental illness develop from childhood through to adulthood - and how to improve these.Ian Kelleher - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerIan.Kelleher@ed.ac.uk
Dr Lucy KershawReader // Research Fellow in Imaging ScienceMy research involves working out the best way to use an MRI scanner to answer questions about how the body works.Lucy Kershaw - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerLucy.Kershaw@ed.ac.uk
Professor Peter KindPersonal Chair of Developmental NeuroscienceWe aim to understand the neurological basis of monogenic forms of autism and intellectual disability.Peter Kind - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerP.Kind@ed.ac.uk
Professor Richard KnightPersonal Chair of Clinical Neurology // Professorial Fellow // UoE Retired Staff Richard Knight - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerR.Knight@ed.ac.uk
Dr Noboru KomiyamaSenior LecturerOur research focuses on the synaptic molecules that play a fundamental role in higher brain function and information processing in nerve cells.Noboru Komiyama - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerN.Komiyama@ed.ac.uk
Dr Alex KwongSenior Research FellowI examine how, why and when genes and the environment influence changes in mental health over time, using big data and population datasets.Alex Kwong - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerAkwong@exseed.ed.ac.uk
Dr Paul Le TissierPersonal Chair of Integrative EndocrinologyI study the function of the pituitary gland which regulates a broad range of physiological functions, from reproduction to growth, stress response and metabolism.Paul Le Tissier - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerPaul.LeTissier@ed.ac.uk
Dr Ziwen (Cass) LiResearch Fellow // Research Fellow in Health Data ScienceWe model healthcare data to understand how clinical tests can be better used to diagnose and treat heart diseases to improve patient outcomes.Cass Li - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerZiwen.Cass.Li@ed.ac.uk
Dr James LoanNES/CSO Clinical LecturerInflammation shapes recovery after brain injury. I investigate how to promote helpful immune responses to brain bleeding and limit harmful ones.James Loan - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerJames.Loan@ed.ac.uk
Dr Christophe LucatelliSenior Research Fellow in Radiochemistry Christophe Lucatelli - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerChristophe.Lucatelli@ed.ac.uk
Professor Mike LudwigPersonal Chair of NeurophysiologyI aim to understand the fundamental mechanisms of neuropeptide release and the underlying effects of peptides on neuronal networks and behaviours.Mike Ludwig - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerMike.Ludwig@ed.ac.uk
Dr Gedi LuksysLecturer (Zhejiang)We study schema-based learning & decision making in ecologically valid settings (e.g. MyNewsScan) using behaviour, biometrics, neuroimaging & modelling.Gedi Luksys - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerGedi.Luksys@ed.ac.uk
Professor David LyonsPersonal Chair of NeurobiologyWe study myelin, which is wrapped around our brain's electrical wires (axons), in nervous system development and disease, using zebrafish as a model.David Lyons - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerDavid.Lyons@ed.ac.uk
Dr Ian MacCormickSenior Clinical Research Fellow in OphthalmologyI study the retina to understand microvascular disease in the brain.Ian MacCormick - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerImaccorm@exseed.ed.ac.uk
Dr Tom MacGillivrayDeputy Director Image Analysis Core // Research Fellow // Senior Research FellowI combine retinal imaging with novel computational methods to uncover signals that reflect disease in the eye, the body, and the brain.Tom MacGillivray - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerT.J.MacGillivray@ed.ac.uk
Professor Malcolm MacleodChair of Neurology and Translational Neuroscience // Personal Chair of Neurology and Translational NeuroscienceWe develop and use a range of tools to provide evidence summaries at scale. This informs future research, clinical trials and research improvement.Malcolm MacLeod - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerMalcolm.Macleod@ed.ac.uk
Dr Mark Macmillan-JohnSenior Clinical Research FellowMy interest is in cardiovascular imaging Mark Macmillan-John - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerMmacmill@exseed.ed.ac.uk
Dr Don MahadSenior Clinical Lecturer // Senior Clinical Research FellowMy research in clinical and basic science aspects of progressive multiple sclerosis focuses on energy status in the central nervous system and targeting it in clinical trials.Don Mahad - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerDon.Mahad@ed.ac.uk
Dr Grant MairSenior Clinical Academic Fellow in NeuroradiologyI am interested in how we can improve imaging for patients with stroke.Grant Mair - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerGrant.Mair@ed.ac.uk
Dr Katie MarwickSenior Clinical Research Fellow in PsychiatryI work as a doctor and researcher to improve the lives of women with severe mental health problems affected by changes in sex hormone levels.Katie Marwick - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerKatie.Marwick@ed.ac.uk
Dr Gianfranco MatroneChancellor's FellowMy lab investigates the molecular mechanisms of cardiovascular development and regeneration to find new therapies to treat cardiovascular diseases.Gianfranco Matrone - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerGianfranco.Matrone@ed.ac.uk
Dr Barry McCollSenior Research FellowWe investigate how immune cells support brain health and influence what happens after brain injury and in long-term brain disease.Barry McColl - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerBarry.McColl@ed.ac.uk
Professor Andrew McIntoshChair of Biological PsychiatryI study the causes and causal consequences of depression and related disorders using genomic and data science approaches.Andrew McIntosh - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerAndrew.Mcintosh@ed.ac.uk
Dr Andrew McKechanieClinical Research Training Fellow // Honorary Consultant // Senior Clinical Research FellowMy research interests primarily relate to intellectual disabilities, the autism spectrum and related neurodevelopmental disorders.Andrew McKechanie - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerAndrew.Mckechanie@ed.ac.uk
Professor Dave McLeanPersonal Chair of Neural Development and BehaviourWe are interested in how neuronal networks in the developing brain and spinal cord generate complex movements.Dave McLean - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerDmclean3@ed.ac.uk
Professor Mark R. MillerPersonal Chair of the Environment and HealthAir pollution doesn’t just affect our lungs, it also damages our heart, circulation, brain and many other organs. Our research explores how and why.Mark Miller - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerMark.Miller@ed.ac.uk
Dr Eve Miller-HodgesSenior Clinical Lecturer in Inherited Metabolic DisordersI am a kidney and metabolic disease doctor using biomarkers, data & bioengineering to reduce cardiovascular risk and design treatments for rare disorders.Eve Miller-Hodges - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerEve.Miller-hodges@ed.ac.uk
Professor Nicholas MillsPersonal Chair of CardiologyWe aim to use healthcare data in Scotland to develop new approaches for diagnosis and risk stratification in heart disease and evaluate their impact.Nicholas Mills - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerNick.Mills@ed.ac.uk
Dr James MinchinSenior LecturerWe study how the brain and body fat regulate metabolic health and what goes wrong in disease.James Minchin - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerJames.Minchin@ed.ac.uk
Dr Rory MitchellSenior LecturerWe study mechanisms of intracellular signalling from receptors and their role in psychiatric disorders and neuropathic pain hypersensitivity.Rory Mitchell - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerRory.Mitchell@ed.ac.uk
Dr Tijana MitićAcademic Track Lecturer in Integrative Biomedical Sciences ( // LecturerOur Lab investigates non-coding RNAs and epigenetics regulation of cardiovascular gene expression, using functional genomics and genome engineering.Tijana Mitic - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerTijana.Mitic@ed.ac.uk
Dr Axel MontagneSenior LecturerOur research explores how breakdown of the brain’s microvasculature and blood-brain barrier drives neurodegeneration and dementia.Axel Montagne - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerAmontag2@exseed.ed.ac.uk
Professor Carmel M MoranPersonal Chair of Preclinical UltrasoundWe develop and evaluate new ultrasound therapeutic and diagnostic technologies to aid clinical diagnosis.Carmel Moran - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerCarmel.Moran@ed.ac.uk
Dr Rebecca MorrisonECAT SCREDS Clinical Lecturer in Diagnostic NeuropathologyWe use human brain tissue to study mechanisms of neurodegenerative disease such as motor neuron disease and frontotemporal lobar degeneration.Rebecca Morrison - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerRmorri3@ed.ac.uk
Tom MoullaaliECAT SCREDS Clinical Lecturer in NeurologyMy research focuses on emergency treatments to reduce bleeding and improve outcomes for people with a stroke due to bleeding in the brain.Tom Moullaali - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerTom.Moullaali@ed.ac.uk
Dr Donncha MullinClinical Fellow // ECAT SCREDS Clinical Lecturer in Psychiatry // SCREDS Clinical Lecturer Donncha Mullin - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerD.Mullin@ed.ac.uk
Dr Lyndsay MurrayDemonstrator // PBL Facilitator // Senior Lecturer in AnatomyWe investigate the degeneration and regeneration of the motor unit.Lyndsay Murray - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerLyndsay.Murray@ed.ac.uk
Professor David NewbyBHF Duke of Edinburgh Chair of CardiologyI am interested in experimental medicine, advanced imaging and clinical trials of cardiovascular disease.David Newby - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerD.E.Newby@ed.ac.uk
Dr Mark NixonLecturer // Post doctoral Researcher // Postdoctoral ResearcherWe explore how stress hormones influence metabolism and the heart, and why this system goes wrong in obesity and during long-term steroid treatment.Mark Nixon - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerM.Nixon@ed.ac.uk
Professor Matt NolanPersonal Chair of Neural Circuits and ComputationWe want to understand cognition and memory in terms of their underlying biological substrates and so that we can design treatments for brain disorders.Matthew Nolan - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerMatt.Nolan@ed.ac.uk
Dr Patricio OpazoUK Dementia Research Institute Programme Leader (Fellow) Patricio Opazo - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerP.Opazo@ed.ac.uk
Dr Marino PaganSIDB FellowIn our laboratory we study the neural mechanisms underlying decision-making, and how these mechanisms are altered in neurodevelopmental disorders.Marino Pagan - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerMpagan@ed.ac.uk
Professor Suvankar PalPersonal Chair of Neurodegenerative Disorders and Clinical T // Senior Clinical LecturerI am an academic neurologist focused on improving outcomes for people with neurodegenerative disorders through innovative clinical trials.Suvankar Pal - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerSuvankar.Pal@ed.ac.uk
Dr Giuseppa (Giusy) PennettaSenior LecturerWe focus on elucidating novel aspects of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis biology to ultimately identify better therapeutic strategies.Giusy Pennetta - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerG.Pennetta@ed.ac.uk
Dr Sari PenningsReaderWe study epigenetic mechanisms in cells and tissue differentiation, developmental origins of disease, effects of metabolism and environmental exposure.Sari Pennings - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerSari.Pennings@ed.ac.uk
Dr Tom PrattSenior LecturerWe investigate the developing brain and how genetic factors influence its development, focussing on gene expression and signalling between cells.Thomas Pratt - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerT.Pratt@ed.ac.uk
Professor David PricePersonal Chair Developmental NeurobiologyWe use a range of methods to analyse mechanisms regulating events during the pre- and post-natal development of the cortex.David Price - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerDavid.Price@ed.ac.uk
Professor Josef PrillerChair of Brain Inflammation and RepairI combine basic research in neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration with clinical work on movement disorders and dementias.Josef Priller - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerJosef.Priller@ed.ac.uk
Dr Jing QiuRowling Tenure Track Regenerative Neurology FellowI study how inflammation in the body affects the brain in dementia, and how protective pathways like Nrf2 could help keep the brain healthy.Jing Qiu - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerJing.Qiu@ed.ac.uk
Dr Rikesh RajaniUK DRI Programme Leader (Fellow)We work on understanding the causes of white matter loss in vascular dementia.Rikesh Rajani - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerRrajani2@ed.ac.uk
Professor Rebecca ReynoldsClinical Research Fellow // Personal Chair of Metabolic MedicineMy research aims to understand how a woman's health in pregnancy impacts on her own lifelong health and the health of her child.Rebecca Reynolds - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerR.Reynolds@ed.ac.uk
Professor Sinéad RhodesPersonal Chair of Developmental NeuropsychologyWe aim to understand and support cognition, social function and mental health in children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions.Sinéad Rhodes - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerSinead.Rhodes@ed.ac.uk
Dr Susana R. LourosChancellor's FellowUsing cell-type specific proteomics and behavior, we study how faulty protein turnover drives synaptic/circuit defects in neurodevelopmental disorders.Susana Ribeiro dos Louros - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerSlouros@exseed.ed.ac.uk
Dr Nick RobinsonChancellor's FellowWork work on determining which population-level neural activity dynamics underlie our ability to form, store and retrieve memories.Nick Robinson - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerNrobins4@exseed.ed.ac.uk
Professor Nathalie RochefortPersonal Chair of Visual NeuroscienceOur aim is to reveal how neuronal networks integrate visual information to guide perceptions and actions.Nathalie Rochefort - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerN.Rochefort@ed.ac.uk
Dr Michelle RooneyPrincipal PET Physicist  Mrooney3@ed.ac.uk
Dr Tom RussIntermediate Clinical Fellow // Reader in Old Age PsychiatryMy research focuses on dementia – including clinical trials, epidemiology, data science, and social science research.Tom Russ - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerT.C.Russ@ed.ac.uk
Professor Rustam Al-Shahi SalmanClinical Research Fellow // Personal Chair of Clinical Neurology // Senior Clinical Research FellowMy clinical work and research focus on stroke. I investigate the causes of bleeding in the brain and do clinical trials of treatments to improve outcome.Rustam Salman - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerRustam.Al-Shahi@ed.ac.uk
Professor Robert SempleChair of Translational Molecular MedicineI study rare human disorders of insulin action, both to improve their diagnosis and care, and to learn about mechanisms of related common diseases.Robert Semple - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerRsemple@exseed.ed.ac.uk
Professor Scott SemplePersonal Chair of Medical Imaging and PhysicsAs Scientific Director of Edinburgh Imaging, I manage the scientific program and development of clinical imaging using MRI, PET and CT scanners.Scott Semple - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerScott.Semple@ed.ac.uk
Professor Emily SenaPersonal Chair of Meta Science and Translational Medicine // Res Assist Systematic Reviews (STROKE)Our focus is on improving how biomedical studies are designed, reported and evaluated so they are more reliable and translate to better health.Emily Sena - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerEmily.Sena@ed.ac.uk
Dr Nadine SewardChancellor's Fellow Nadine Seward - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerNseward@ed.ac.uk
Professor Mike ShipstonChair of PhysiologyWe invetestigate how cellular excitability is dynamically controlled, and how this regulation is disrupted in stress-related diseases.Mike Shipston - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerMike.Shipston@ed.ac.uk
Dr Dirk SiegerSenior LecturerWe study how brain tumour cells hijack immune cells to support their growth and how we can block these harmful interactions to improve treatments. Dirk Sieger - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerDirk.Sieger@ed.ac.uk
Dr Paul A. SkehelReaderOur work uses experimental models based on inherited forms of neurodegeneration to better understand and ultimately treat these diseases.Paul Skehel - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerPaul.Skehel@ed.ac.uk
Dr Karen SmillieSenior LecturerMy research focuses on investigating the molecular mechanisms of neurodegeneration at the presynapse using Huntington’s Disease as a model.Karen Smillie - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerK.Smillie@ed.ac.uk
Professor Colin SmithPersonal Chair Neuropathology // ReaderI use human brain tissues, generously donated by patients when they die, to study common human disorders such as dementia and stroke.Colin Smith - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerCol.Smith@ed.ac.uk
Professor Daniel SmithChair of PsychiatryMy work investigates the causes and treatment of bipolar disorder, combining circadian neuroscience, metabolic and data science approaches.Daniel Smith - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerD.Smith@ed.ac.uk
Professor Tara Spires-Jones, DPhil(Oxon), FMedSciPersonal Chair of NeurodegenerationOur research focuses on the brain changes that cause Alzheimer’s disease, related dementias, and age-related cognitive decline.Tara Spires-Jones - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerTara.Spires-Jones@ed.ac.uk
Dr Andy StanfieldSenior Clinical Research FellowAs a medical academic psychiatrist, I research better ways to understand and support people with genetic conditions affecting brain development.Andrew Stanfield - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerAndrew.Stanfield@ed.ac.uk
Dr Maria StavrouRowling Scholarship // Senior Clinical Research Fellow Maria Stavrou - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerMstavrou@ed.ac.uk
Professor Roland StimsonPersonal Chair of EndocrinologyOur group investigates how to increase energy expenditure as a novel treatment for obesity and associated diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.Roland Stimson - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerRoland.Stimson@ed.ac.uk
Dr Gemma SullivanClinical Research Fellow // Senior Clinical Lecturer in Neonatal NeuroscienceWe use stem cell models and neonatal brain MRI to study sex differences in how the brain responds to infection in early life.Gemma Sullivan - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerGsulliv2@ed.ac.uk
Dr Gulsen SurmeliSenior LecturerOur research is focused on how neural circuits for cognition are built and operate. Gulsen Surmeli - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerGsurmeli@exseed.ed.ac.uk
Professor Adriana TavaresPersonal Chair of Translational Molecular ImagingMy research is focused on developing new medical imaging tools, including whole-body methods of analysis, to help diagnosis and treatment of patients.Adriana Tavares - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerAdriana.Tavares@ed.ac.uk
Dr Bhuvaneish T SelvarajSenior Research FellowI aim to understand cellular and molecular mechanisms leading to neurodegeneration in ALS/FTD and develop novel therapeutics. Bhuvaneish T Selvaraj - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerBthangar@exseed.ed.ac.uk
Dr Thomas TheilReaderWe are working out how primary cilia control cell signalling in the developing brain and how this regulation goes wrong in autism spectrum disorders.Thomas Theil - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerThomas.Theil@ed.ac.uk
Dr Gerry ThompsonSenior Clinical Lecturer in RadiologyI use brain imaging to improve diagnosis and treatment of conditions including dementia, tumours, inflammation, head injury and mental health.Gerry Thompson - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerGerard.Thompson@ed.ac.uk
Professor Lindsay ThomsonPersonal Chair of Forensic Psychiatry Lindsay Thomson - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerL.D.G.Thomson@ed.ac.uk
Dr Michael ThrippletonSenior Research FellowI develop and evaluate quantitative medical imaging methods, and use these to investigate mechanisms and treatments of neurological diseases.Michael Thrippleton - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerM.J.Thrippleton@ed.ac.uk
Dr Sally TillSenior LecturerWe study how biological factors shape brain networks, social and emotional processing, and autonomic and cardiovascular function across development.Sally Till - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerS.Till@ed.ac.uk
Dr Carole TorsneyReaderWe investigate processing of touch and pain by the nervous system and how this is dysregulated in neurodevelopmental disorders and pain conditions.Carole Torsney - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerCarole.Torsney@ed.ac.uk
Dr Valdes HernandezLecturer in Medical Image Analysis Maria Valdes Hernandez - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerM.Valdes-Hernan@ed.ac.uk
Professor Edwin J.R. van BeekSINAPSE Chair of Clinical RadiologyI am a cardiothoracic radiologist interested in multimodality cardiovascular imaging, functional lung imaging/lung cancer and implementation of AI.Edwin van Beek - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerEdwin-Vanbeek@ed.ac.uk
Professor Susanne van VeluwPersonal Chair of Translational Vascular NeuroscienceWe study the biological mechanisms driving disease progression in cerebral amyloid angiopathy, a common form of small vessel disease in the brain.Susanne van Veluw - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerSvanvel@ed.ac.uk
Professor Adam WaldmanChair of NeuroradiologyWe use specialist brain scans to improve understanding of diseases such as multiple sclerosis and brain cancer, and to help develop new treatments.Adam Waldman - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerAdam.Waldman@ed.ac.uk
Dr Szu-Han WangSenior Research FellowWe investigate behavioural and neural mechanisms of learning and memory and aim to improve cognitive wellbeing in anxiety, aging, and dementia.Szu-Han Wang - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerS.Wang@ed.ac.uk
Professor Joanna M WardlawPersonal Chair Applied NeuroimagingI research brain blood vessel diseases like stroke, small vessel disease and vascular dementia, to improve their prevention and treatment.Joanna Wardlaw - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerJoanna.Wardlaw@ed.ac.uk
Professor Scott WebsterPersonal Chair of Medicines DiscoveryI am an expert in small molecule drug discovery and development with a main focus on enzyme targets; I lead on innovation in our institute.Scott Webster - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerScott.Webster@ed.ac.uk
Dr Heather C WhalleyFunctional Imaging Fellow // Personal Chair of Neuroscience and Mental HealthI undertake research on the biological basis of common mental health disorders, esp over adolescence - using brain imaging, multi-omics and AI.Heather Whalley - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerHeather.Whalley@ed.ac.uk
Professor William WhiteleyMRC Senior Clinician Scientist Fellow // Personal Chair of Neurology and EpidemiologyI use large-population data and clinical studies to understand the causes and consequences of stroke and dementia.William Whiteley - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerWilliam.Whiteley@ed.ac.uk
Dr Tim WilkinsonSenior Clinical Research FellowMy research focuses on vascular cognitive impairment, dementia trials and how Alzheimer's disease and vascular pathologies interact in dementia.Tim Wilkinson - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerTim.Wilkinson@ed.ac.uk
Dr Steven WilliamsSenior Clinical LecturerWe are a computational electrophysiology research laboratory developing open methods to analyse and understand cardiac electrophysiology.Steven Williams - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerSteven.Williams@ed.ac.uk
Professor Michelle WilliamsClinical Research Fellow // Personal Chair of Cardiovascular ImagingI use advanced imaging and artificial intelligence to study cardiovascular disease and whole-body health, detecting disease and improving treatment.Michelle Williams - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerMichelle.Williams@ed.ac.uk
Dr Emma R WoodPersonal Chair of Behavioural NeuroscienceWe ask: How do neural circuits in the brain support spatial navigation and memory, and how are these circuits altered in neurodevelopmental conditions?Emma Wood - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerEmma.Wood@ed.ac.uk
Professor David WyllieDirector // Personal Chair of Ion Channel Physiology and PharmacologyUsing electrophysiological techniques, we study synaptic function and dysfunction in pre-clinical rodent models of neurodevelopmental disorders.David Wyllie - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerDavid.J.A.Wyllie@ed.ac.uk
Dr Cathy WyseChancellor's FellowOur research explores how daily and seasonal body clocks affect the symptoms and timing of bipolar disorder.Cathy Wyse - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerCwyse@ed.ac.uk
Dr Joyce YauSenior LecturerWe study how stress, age and diet affect brain function and structure to cause cognitive impairment in health and disease.Joyce Yau - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerJoyce.Yau@ed.ac.uk
Dr Charles Qi ZhouAcademic Track Lecturer in Biomedical Informatics (Zhejiang) // Research Associate in Inertial Microfluids ModellingWe study how biofluids and tiny particles flow through vessels, tissues and devices to improve our understanding of health, disease and therapies.Qi Zhou - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerQ.Zhou@ed.ac.uk
Dr Lida ZoupiChancellor's Fellow // Postdoctoral Research FellowWe study how the communication between neurons and oligodendrocytes influences brain development and contributes to neurodevelopmental disorders.Lida Zoupi - University of Edinburgh Research ExplorerLida.Zoupi@ed.ac.uk

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