Donald Lyall

Donald Lyall is a Senior Lecturer in Public Health at the University of Glasgow. His primary affiliation is with the School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing, focusing on population brain health research. He holds an honorary position at the University of Edinburgh since 2022.

• Education: BSc Psychology (University of Stirling, 2008), MSc Human Cognitive Neuropsychology (University of Edinburgh, 2009), PhD in Genetic Contributions to Cognitive Aging (University of Edinburgh, 2013).
• Research Interests: Genetics, lifestyle, and environmental influences on brain health, including Alzheimer’s disease, motor neuron disease, cognitive aging, and mental health traits like depression/anxiety. He emphasizes open science and uses large datasets like UK Biobank.

His work bridges epidemiology and neurology, with recent focus on AI applications in dementia research and digital health. Over 129 publications reflect interdisciplinary collaboration across genetics, psychology, and public health.