Andrew Lees (neurologist)

Andrew Lees is a renowned British neurologist and professor of neurology at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London. He is best known for his significant contributions to the field of Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders.

Early Life and Education

Andrew Lees was born in the United Kingdom. He completed his medical degree at the Royal Free Hospital, London. He later pursued his training in neurology at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London.

Career

Lees has had a distinguished career in the field of neurology, with a particular focus on Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders. He has published numerous research papers and articles in peer-reviewed medical journals. His research has significantly contributed to the understanding and treatment of these disorders.

Lees is also a professor of neurology at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, where he continues to teach and mentor future neurologists. He is a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and the Academy of Medical Sciences.

Contributions to Neurology

Lees' work has led to significant advancements in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. He has been instrumental in the development of new drugs and therapies for the disease. His research has also contributed to a better understanding of the disease's progression and its impact on patients' quality of life.

In addition to his work on Parkinson's disease, Lees has also made significant contributions to the study of other movement disorders. His research has helped to improve the diagnosis and treatment of these conditions.

Awards and Recognition

Lees has received numerous awards and recognition for his contributions to neurology. He was awarded the Movement Disorder Society's Stanley Fahn Lectureship in 2006 and the American Academy of Neurology's Movement Disorders Research Award in 2012.

See Also

• Parkinson's disease
• Movement disorders
• Neurology