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Barbara Sahakian

Professor of Clinical Neuropsychology, University of Cambridge

Professor of Clinical Neuropsychology, University of Cambridge Barbara Sahakian's research is aimed at understanding the neural basis of cognitive, emotional and behavioural dysfunction in order to develop more effective pharmacological, psychological and cognitive treatments. The focus of my lab is on early detection, differential diagnosis and proof of concept studies using cognitive enhancing drugs. She is a Member of the World Economic Forum Global Agenda Council on Brain Research, a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences and Past-President of the International Neuroethics Society.