Ward Nick

Prof. Ward Nick is a Professor in Clinical Neurology and Neurorehabilitation at the Sobell Department of Motor Neuroscience and Movement Disorders, UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, London. His career spans over two decades in clinical and translational neuroscience, with roles including Honorary Consultant Neurologist at The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. His research focuses on brain plasticity, stroke recovery mechanisms, and neurorehabilitation techniques.

Key professional milestones include:

• 2017–present: Full Professor, UCL
• 2011–2017: Reader in Clinical Neurology, UCL
• 2008–2011: HEFCE Clinical Senior Lecturer, UCL

Research interests emphasize:

• Functional recovery pathways post-stroke
• Human neuroimaging applications in clinical practice
• Upper limb rehabilitation innovations

Awards highlight his contributions:

• Stroke Association Clinical Fellowship (1999)
• Wellcome Trust Fellowship (2003)
• European Stroke Organisation Fellowship (2012)
• Plenary Lectures at major neurorehabilitation conferences (2018)

Led the Ward Lab at UCL, focusing on translating neuroscientific discoveries into clinical neurorehabilitation strategies.