Professor Paul Brennan
Paul is Reader and Honorary Consultant Neurosurgeon at the University of Edinburgh and NHS Lothian. His research combines molecular, epidemiology and clinical investigation to guide rationale innovation to improve patient care. This strategy is applied to improving diagnosis, treatment and outcomes for people with brain tumours, and brain or spinal injuries. As founder of eoSurgical Ltd Paul has also led innovation in surgical simulation training around the world. In the laboratory Paul probes mechanistic hypotheses generated by using large scale clinical data to drive discovery science. Collaboration allows him to bring innovative technologies to the clinic, developing the clinical and scientific evidence for adoption in routine care. Based in Edinburgh, Paul is part of the CRUK Adult Brain Tumour Centre of Excellence,
Professor David Hughes
David is Professor of Neuroanatomy in the School of Psychology & Neuroscience at the University of Glasgow. His research aims to improve our understanding of the complex neurocircuitry in the spinal dorsal horn. This is an area of critical importance in our ability to perceive the sensations of touch, pain, and itch.
Professor John Pickard, CBE
John is Emeritus Professor of Neurosurgery. He is also Chairman/Clinical director of the Wolfson Brain Imaging Centre, University of Cambridge. He trained in Neurosurgery in the 1970’s at the Institute of Neurological Sciences in Glasgow. John has been Chairman of the SINAPSE International Advisory Board and external advisor to the MSN for Neurosurgery. Following retirement, he established the NIHR Brain Injury Healthcare Technology Cooperative (now MedTech Cooperative). John now lives in East Lothian for grandchildren, golf and escape from too many committees.
Saif Razvi
Saif is a neurologist with a special interest in treatment-resistant epilepsy and epilepsy mimics. Currently he is Clinical Lead for Neurology for the West of Scotland. Complex issues with epilepsy are assessed at the William Quarrier Scottish Epilepsy Centre where Saif is the neurologist. Passionate about improving access of care to patients, Sais has helped develop telemedicine clinics across Scotland. Fascinated by the workings of the mind, Saif works with many neuropsychologists to improve care of people with neuropsychological illnesses. In his spare time, Saif enjoys road cycling and following the peloton on the UCI world cycling calendar.
