Juan Burrone

Professor Juan Burrone is a prominent academic in Developmental Neurophysiology at King's College London, affiliated with the Department of Developmental Neurobiology and the School of Neuroscience. He holds the rank of Professor and is Programme Coordinator in his department. His research focuses on synaptic plasticity, neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., epilepsy, autism, schizophrenia), and the mechanisms underlying neuronal circuit formation.

Key collaborations include work with Professors Roland Fleck, Angus Kirkland, and Ivo Lieberam. He has been awarded the Medical Research Council scholarship (1995) and the Smart’ award in biological sciences from Gonville and Cauis College, Cambridge (1995).

Recent research highlights include studies on axon initial segment plasticity in ALS, chandelier cell development, and synapse formation. He leads projects funded by the MRC and Motor Neurone Disease Association, addressing neurodegenerative diseases and functional rescue strategies. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being.