Dr. Samuele Cortese

Professor

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Biography

Samuele Cortese, MD, PhD, currently serves as a Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of Southampton and is also an Honorary Consultant in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry for Solent NHS Trust. In addition to his primary role, he holds an adjunct position as a Full Professor at New York University (NYU). His main research interests are neurodevelopmental disorders, particularly Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Professor Cortese utilizes advanced evidence synthesis methods to explore clinically relevant questions and has published over 300 peer-reviewed papers, including in prestigious journals such as the New England Journal of Medicine, Lancet Psychiatry, and the American Journal of Psychiatry. He has successfully secured significant external funding as a co-applicant, totaling over £10 million, which includes grants from reputable organizations such as the European Research Commission and the National Institute of Healthcare Research (NIHR). He is a Consulting Editor for the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and acts as a Deputy Editor for BMJ Mental Health. Moreover, he is actively involved in leadership roles within various scientific communities, including as the Chair of the European ADHD Guidelines Group. His commitment to advancing knowledge in his field is recognized through multiple awards, including the National Clinical Excellence Award in 2023.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

2023-01-01 — Present

University of Southampton • Southampton, UK

Leading research and clinical practice in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Awards

#2023

National Clinical Excellence Award

2023-01-01
#2019

Kramer-Pollnow-Prize

2019-01-01