Publications & Research
Academic papers, policy writing, commentary, and books exploring neuroscience,
medicine, healthcare innovation, and society.
All publications
Epileptogenesis in Neurocysticercosis: A Review
Medical case histories for MRCP examination preparatio
Cases for the MRC
Clinical case studies for medical examination preparation. Co-authored with R. Semple.
The Evolving Brain: How to Thrive in a World We Weren't Made For
A New Scientist Best New Popular Science Book of 2026. Explores how ancient neural systems collide with the demands of the modern world — and what neuroscience, evolution, and medicine can teach us about thriving in complexity.
Don't Just Bring William Back Home
A commentary on social policy, place, and the limits of symbolic gestures in addressing structural inequality.
An Evolutionary Explanation for Migraine Vulnerability
Exploring in-part evolutionary explanations for why so many of us are vulnerable to migraine — examining neurological and evolutionary perspectives on susceptibility.
The Quadruple Helix - Tackling the Issues of the Left Behind
Radix policy paper exploring regional inequality across the UK and proposing the Quadruple Helix model (Government, Academia, Business, Citizens) as a framework for regenerating "left behind" areas. Explores Treasury rules, centralisation, and place-based leadership.
Politicians Could Use a Lesson in Neuroscience
Examining how neuroscience can inform leadership and policy - and why understanding how the brain works should shape political decision-making.
We Can Solve Britain's Regional Imbalance
A commentary on social systems, inequality, and structural change — exploring how targeted policy can address persistent regional disparity.
We Can Solve Britain's Regional Imbalance (Copy)
A commentary on social policy, place, and the limits of symbolic gestures in addressing structural inequality.
Precision Dosing in Hypertension
Examining personalised, data-driven approaches to hypertension management through precision dosing methodologies.
The Quadruple Helix — Tackling the Issues of the Left Behind
A policy paper exploring regional inequality, the UK's territorial imbalance, and the Quadruple Helix model (Government, Academia, Business, People) as a framework for addressing "left behind" areas.
An Evolutionary and Neurodevelopmental Explanation of Delusions and Schizophrenia
Investigating psychiatric disorders through the lens of evolutionary neuroscience and neurodevelopmental theory.