Barnabas Panayiotou

Barnabas Panayiotou is an Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer and Director of the MMedSci Frailty & Integrated Care program at Keele University School of Medicine. He holds academic and clinical roles spanning over three decades, combining medical practice with academic leadership. His primary affiliations include Keele University and NHS clinical appointments in Staffordshire and Walsall.

Education:

• BMedSci (Hons) in Physiology & Pharmacology, Nottingham University (1981)
• BM BS, Nottingham University (1983)
• MRCP (UK) (1988)
• MD in Stroke Medicine, Keele University (1998)
• FRCP (London) (2000)
• PG Certificate in Medical Education, Dundee University (2009)

Research Interests: Geriatric medicine, frailty, stroke pathophysiology, blood pressure regulation in acute neurological conditions, and community-based geriatric care models. His work bridges clinical practice and academic research, emphasizing evidence-based approaches to aging and chronic disease management.

Publications: Over 60 peer-reviewed articles focused on geriatrics, stroke medicine, clinical pharmacology, and medical education. Recent studies emphasize integrated care models for frail elderly populations and pandemic-related mortality risks.

Awards:

• Best Paper Awards (1999, 2001)
• Best Poster Presentation (2021)
• FRCP (London)

Teaching & Mentorship: Lead for clinical geriatric modules, mentor for MSc/MMedSci students, and examiner for postgraduate programs. Developed curricula for physical assessment and independent prescribing courses. Supervised over 50 research trainees across registrars and master’s students.

Clinical Contributions: Pioneered community geriatric services in Staffordshire, implemented comprehensive geriatric assessment in primary care, and led falls prevention programs. Authored influential service evaluations on community hospital utilization and multidisciplinary rehabilitation.