Dr. Rob Wykes

Biography

Rob Wykes is a Principal Research Fellow at the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology. He leads interdisciplinary research groups focused on paroxysmal central nervous system disorders, primarily epilepsy, with additional research addressing stroke, glioblastoma, and Parkinson's disease. His work encompasses gene therapy, implantable neurotechnology, and advanced imaging electrophysiology, with particular expertise in the development and clinical translation of graphene-based neural interfaces. Wykes has a strong track record in securing competitive funding and publishing in high-impact journals, with a focus on project leadership and network-building in collaborative research settings. He is currently a leadership figure within the National Epilepsy Research Institute and has an honorary visiting researcher position at King's College London, enhancing academic partnerships in translational neuroscience. Wykes has also been recognized with the British Neuroscience Association's Credibility in Neuroscience Award in 2025.

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