David Skuse

David Skuse is Professor of Behavioural and Brain Sciences at the Institute of Child Health, University College London, and Honorary Consultant in Developmental Neuropsychiatry at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children. He is affiliated with UCL's Population, Policy & Practice Dept and has been active in academic and clinical roles since 1985.

• Education:
  • University of Manchester (MBChB, 1973)
  • Member of Royal College of Psychiatrists (1978)
  • Member of Royal College of Physicians (1976)

His research focuses on identifying rare genetic risk factors for psychiatric disorders in children with intellectual disability, developing autism diagnostic tools like the computerized 3Di interview, and harmonizing clinical assessments for neurodevelopmental conditions. He has led major national and international collaborations, including studies on Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and autism.

Recent publications demonstrate expertise in electroretinography-based diagnostics, machine learning applications, and global health disparities in neurodevelopmental disorder management. His work bridges clinical psychiatry, neuroscience, and public health policy.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Fellow of Royal College of Physicians
  • Fellow of Royal College of Psychiatrists
  • Fellow of Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health

Skuse supervises PhD studentships, co-organizes child psychiatry training programs for UK specialist registrars, and leads an MSc in Child and Adolescent Mental Health. He has served on editorial boards including the British Journal of Psychiatry - International.