Dr. Gabriele Lignani

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Biography

Gabriele Lignani is a Professor of Translational Neuroscience at University College London's Institute of Neurology. He received his PhD in Experimental Neuroscience from the University of Genova, Italy, in collaboration with the Italian Institute of Technology. His research primarily focuses on epilepsy, exploring disease modification therapeutics and developing innovative approaches to advance the understanding of the condition. Over the years, he has held various prestigious positions, including Associate Professor and Principal Research Fellow at UCL. She has been recognized for his contributions to the field with several awards, including the 2024 ILAE European Young Investigator Award. Lignani is also an elected Fellow of the Royal Society Biology and has served as the Theme Lead for the Epilepsy Research Institute in the UK.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of Translational Neuroscience

— Present

University College London, Institute of Neurology • London

Leading research and academic initiatives in neuroscience, particularly focusing on epilepsy.

Theme Lead - Disease Modifications Therapeutics

— Present

Epilepsy Research Institute • United Kingdom

Overseeing research directions and therapeutic approaches in epilepsy research.

Founder, Scientific Adviser, Consultant

— Present

EpilesyGTx •

Establishing scientific strategies and advising on epilepsy research.

Associate Professor

— Present

University College London, Institute of Neurology • London

Academic leadership in graduate education and neuroscience research.

Principal Research Fellow

— Present

University College London, Institute of Neurology • London

Conducting important research projects on epilepsy.

Senior Research Fellow

— Present

University College London, Institute of Neurology • London

Conducting and guiding neuroscience research initiatives.

Visiting Scientist

— Present

Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) • Italy

Collaborating on neuroscience research.

Visiting Scientist

— Present

San Raffaele University • Italy

Research collaboration in neuroscience.

Research Fellow

— Present

University College London, Institute of Neurology • London

Advanced research in translational neuroscience.

Research Associate

— Present

University College London, Institute of Neurology • London

Assisting in neuroscience research projects.

Visiting Scientist

— Present

IINS • Bordeaux, France

Contributing to international research projects.

Postdoc

— Present

Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) •

Research focused on neuroscience brain technologies.

PhD Student

— Present

University of Genova • Italy

Conducted research leading to a PhD degree.

Awards

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ILAIE European Young Investigator Award

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Fellow of Royal Society Biology

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Michael Prize

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Athena Swan Leader

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Young Investigator Harinarayan Award