Members
Ksenija da Silva
Working in:
- Digital Health
- Non-invasive brain stimulation
- Peripheral stimulation
- Neurofeedback
Non-invasive brain stimulation
Niki Panagiotou
Working in:
- Animal models
- Non-invasive brain stimulation
- Peripheral stimulation
- Invasive recording systems
- Optogenetic systems
Characterisation of neuromodulator mechanisms for analgesic effects of transcutaneous spinal stimulation; spinal cord electrophysiology in rats to identify the effects of transcutaneous spinal direct current stimulation (tsDCS) on spinal cord nociceptive neurons, supraspinal modulatory regions, and their descending fibres. Research aims involve identifying the mechanisms underlying the lasting effects of tsDCS on spinal network dynamics in acute and chronic pain models. Chemogenetic manipulations will also be utilised to assess secondary hyperalgesia in an inflammatory arthritis model.
Belal Abuimara
Working in:
- Non-invasive brain stimulation
- Invasive brain or spinal stimulation
- Peripheral stimulation
- Neurofeedback
I am a master’s student in Physical Therapy, deeply passionate about understanding pain in all its forms and causes. My interest has led me to study the mechanisms of traumatic and chronic pain, particularly lower back pain, which significantly affects daily life. I focus on applying Pain Neuroscience Education to empower patients, reduce disability, and decrease fear of movement. My goal is to integrate scientific knowledge with clinical practice to improve patient outcomes and promote evidence-based rehabilitation.
Amal Alqarra
Working in:
- Computational and dynamical brain models
- Non-invasive brain stimulation
- Invasive brain or spinal stimulation
- Peripheral stimulation
My main research area focuses on physical therapy, specifically on evaluating and developing interventions to improve functional mobility, reduce pain, and enhance quality of life for patients with musculoskeletal and neurological disorders. I am particularly interested in evidence-based rehabilitation strategies, patient-centered care, and the role of exercise therapy in recovery. My research aims to integrate clinical practice with scientific insights to optimize outcomes, empower patients, and contribute to the advancement of physiotherapy knowledge and techniques.
Teresa Leiva
Working in:
- Digital Health
- Peripheral stimulation
- Virtual reality
I do Neuroscience Pain Education Workshop to groups of chronic pain patients in which I provide sense based Self Management strategies to increase hope and resilience in Chronic Pain Patients, aiming to modify Pain Perception.
Dr Duncan Hodkinson
Working in:
- Non-invasive brain stimulation
- Peripheral stimulation
- Data science and biomarkers
I study the neural mechanisms that underly nociception, central sensitization, pain processing and modulation. I am also interested in understanding the signs and symptoms that accompany many clinical pain states. My approach consists of combining neuroimaging (MRI) with a range of neuromodulation techniques including non-invasive brain stimulation and peripheral stimulation. This work aims to translate research between experimental human studies and clinical science, with a view to identifying new therapeutics, medical devices, and diagnostics.
Georgios Zilidis
Working in:
- Invasive brain or spinal stimulation
- Peripheral stimulation
Pain associated with metastatic spinal diseases.
Sudipta Chowdhury
Working in:
- Computational and dynamical brain models
- Bioelectronics and sensor systems
- Prosthetics and robotics
- Biomechanics
- Pumps and infusion devices
- Digital Health
- Non-invasive brain stimulation
- Invasive brain or spinal stimulation
- Peripheral stimulation
- Neurofeedback
- Invasive recording systems
- Virtual reality
- Data science and biomarkers
- Optogenetic systems
- Other
Current student – I am still exploring my interests in health and med tech
Ismail Ibrahim Abdulfattah
Working in:
- Prosthetics and robotics
- Biomechanics
- Pumps and infusion devices
- Digital Health
- Peripheral stimulation
- Neurofeedback
- Virtual reality
Doctor – I have not started research.