Dr. Paul Matthews

Biography

Paul Matthews is the Edmond Lily Safra Professor of Translational Neuroscience Therapeutics at Imperial College London, where he leads the Department of Brain Sciences. He is also a Group Leader at the UK Dementia Research Institute. He has held prominent positions including Director of the Rosalind Franklin Institute and Chair of the UKRI MRC Neuroscience Mental Health Board. His research focuses on neuroinflammatory mechanisms in neurodegeneration, particularly Alzheimer’s disease and multiple sclerosis. Matthews has contributed to major research initiatives such as the UK Biobank. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Oxford, followed by a DPhil in biochemistry. His post-doctoral work was enriched through positions at Stanford University and McGill University, transitioning to academia with a focus on neurology and genetics. Matthews has an extensive background in magnetic resonance spectroscopy and imaging, enhancing the diagnostic capabilities in neurosciences. He has contributed at a national and international level in advisory roles and has been recognized for his contributions to the field with numerous accolades, including being named an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to Neuroscience.

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