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Ian Galea is a Consultant Neurologist and Professor of Clinical & Experimental Neurology at the University of Southampton. He qualified as a medical doctor from the University of Malta and completed his general professional training in the UK. His training includes a PhD in neuroimmunology under Professor Hugh Perry, as well as specialist training in neurology in the Wessex region. Ian has spent postdoctoral years focused on the blood-brain barrier, making significant observations regarding subarachnoid haemorrhage and its role in paraneoplastic neurological diseases and multiple sclerosis. He founded an international consortium of investigators studying subarachnoid haemorrhage, which is based in Southampton, and has led national consortia studying neurology in the context of COVID-19. Over his career, he has published research papers in top journals, including Brain, Neurology, and Nature Reviews, and has been recognized for his contributions with editorial comments and prizes. Ian serves on the steering committee for national studies and is a member of the editorial board for Brain Behaviour Immunity. He is also the NIHR Regional Multiple Sclerosis Specialty Lead, actively advocating for advancements in imaging research and clinical academic training.
University of Southampton • Southampton, England
Leading research on neurovascular biology, focusing on blood-brain barrier integrity and the effects of systemic inflammation on neurological diseases.