Lorraine Desouza

Professor Lorraine Desouza is an Honorary Professor at Brunel University London, affiliated with the Department of Health Sciences within the College of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences. Her academic and clinical career is deeply rooted in neurorehabilitation, with a focus on improving the lives of individuals living with chronic neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis and chronic pain.

Research Interests:

• Management of multiple sclerosis and lifestyle adaptation for patients and carers
• Chronic spinal pain and disability
• Neurorehabilitation and clinical physiotherapy
• Disability studies and rehabilitation outcomes
• Use of assistive technologies in neurological care

Her research spans over 14 years and integrates clinical experience with rigorous academic inquiry. She has contributed to systematic reviews, randomized controlled trials, and qualitative studies that explore both the physiological and psychosocial dimensions of chronic illness and disability.

Scientific Contributions:
Professor Desouza has published extensively in high-impact journals such as Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Spine, Disability and Rehabilitation, and Clinical Rehabilitation. Her work often involves interdisciplinary collaboration, including co-authorship with experts in physiotherapy, occupational therapy, neurology, and health informatics.

PhD Supervision:
She actively supervises doctoral students in rehabilitation and related fields, fostering critical thinking and research excellence. Her mentorship is described as both challenging and supportive, with a strong emphasis on producing peer-reviewed publications and impactful research.

Research Groups:
She is associated with the CRR (Clinical Rehabilitation Research) and BIAS (Brunel Interdisciplinary Assessment and Support) groups, contributing to collaborative research initiatives at Brunel University.