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Dr. Joel Winston is a Senior Clinical Lecturer and Consultant Neurophysiologist at King's College London, based in the Department of Basic and Clinical Neuroscience within the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience. He joined KCL in September 2020 and is actively involved in both clinical practice and academic research.
Education:
- Undergraduate studies in Medicine and Neuroscience, University of Cambridge
- MB PhD program, University College London (UCL); PhD on emotive aspects of face perception
- Clinical training in neurophysiology and fellowship in complex epilepsy at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Wellcome Trust postdoctoral research fellowship focusing on interoception and symptom perception (research at UCL and Northwestern University, Chicago)
Dr. Winston's research spans the intersection of neuroscience, clinical neurology, and digital health. His primary interests include interoception and health perception, cognition in epilepsy, machine learning applications in electronic health data, and neurophysiological diagnosis. His recent publications highlight a strong focus on functional neurological disorders, seizure forecasting using advanced EEG techniques, and the use of AI for extracting clinical information from unstructured data.
The 15 most recent articles reflect a consistent trend toward leveraging technology—particularly machine learning and long-term EEG monitoring—for improving epilepsy diagnosis, seizure prediction, and understanding functional neurological symptoms. There is a clear interdisciplinary approach combining neurophysiology, neuropsychiatry, and artificial intelligence.
Scientific Awards and Recognitions:
- No specific awards mentioned in the provided text.
Grants and Research Projects:
- Developing layer fMRI as a new biomarker of epilepsy in children – Co-Investigator (GOSH Charity, 2023–2026)
- Natural Language AI to identify predictors of refractory epilepsy in NHS Electronic Health Records – Co-Investigator (Epilepsy Research Institute UK, 2022–2026)
- Seizure forecasting by tracking the brain's response to electrical stimulation – Co-Investigator (MRC, 2022–2023)
Dr. Winston is also affiliated with the Neuropsychiatry Research & Education Group (NREG) and the King’s Epilepsy Research Collective (KERC), which foster interdisciplinary collaboration. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to good health and wellbeing. No information is available regarding students he has advised or formal teaching roles beyond co-leading a module in the MSc Clinical Neuroscience program.
