The University of Edinburgh and NHS Lothian offer ample opportunities for research in neurology and stroke. The team has world leading expertise in areas including stroke, functional disorders, neuroinflammation and dementia and a track record in delivering clinical trials. Meet our PIs specialising in this area. Dr Catherine Pennington Email: catherine.pennington@ed.ac.uk Specialty: Neurology Honorary Consultant Neurologist, NHS LothianHonorary Senior Clinical Lecturer, University of EdinburghConsultant Neurologist, NHS Forth ValleyCommercial research interests:Brain health| Mild cognitive impairment| Dementia Dr Kristiina Rannikmäe Email: kristiina.rannikmae@ed.ac.ukSpecialty: NeurologyConsultant Stroke Physician | VPAG Clinical Research Consultant, NHS LothianConsultant Neurologist, NHS Forth ValleyHonorary Senior Lecturer, Centre for Medical Informatics, University of EdinburghCommercial research interests:Stroke Dr Neshika Samarasekera Email: Neshika.Samarasekera@ed.ac.uk Specialty: Stroke Consultant neurologist, NHS Lothian and University of EdinburghCommercial research interests:Stroke This article was published on 2026-03-25