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Dr Robert Pitceathly
Room 513
5th Floor, Queen Square House
Queen Square
London
WC1N 3BG
Appointment
- Principal Research Fellow
- Department of Neuromuscular Diseases
- UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology
- Faculty of Brain Sciences
Biography
I completed my preclinical and clinical medical degree at St
Andrews’ and Manchester Universities before commencing my post-graduate
neurology specialist training in Manchester. I subsequently undertook a
PhD in Mitochondrial Diseases at the UCL Queen Square Institute of
Neurology before obtaining an NIHR academic clinical lecturer post in
London. From March 2019 I started a MRC Clinician Scientist Fellowship
with Honorary Consultant status at the National Hospital for Neurology
and Neurosurgery, where I co-lead the NHS England nationally
commissioned Rare Mitochondrial Disorders Service.
Research Themes


Research Summary
My research combines clinical observations with laboratory approaches to better understand the molecular basis and pathophysiological mechanisms of primary mitochondrial diseases, with the ultimate aim of developing treatments. My laboratory focuses on three major research themes that crosscut mitochondrial biology and translational science. These include: 1) Establishing the global prevalence and genetic architecture of mitochondrial diseases; 2) Understanding the role of cardiolipin in mitochondrial health and disease; and 3) Generating effective therapies for mitochondrial diseases.
Appointments
01-MAR-2019 – 29-FEB-2024 | MRC Clinician Scientist | Department of Neuromuscular Diseases | UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, United Kingdom |
Academic Background
2014 | Doctor of Philosophy | University College London | |
2003 | Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery | University of Manchester | |
2000 | Bachelor of Science | University of St Andrews |