Professor Gurprit Lall

Gurprit Lall is a Professor of Neuroscience at the University of Kent.  He studied Neuroscience (MSc) at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London (IoPPN-KCL) and then went on to complete his PhD in circadian rhythms in the School of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of Glasgow.  As the Principal Investigator of the Sleep, Circadian and Mental Health Neuroscience Research Group, his work critically examines the intersection of neurological disorders and sleep disruption- with a focus on the neural basis of sleep regulation and the profound physiological effects of light on sleep-wake cycles and hormonal rhythms.  His research program specifically investigates the role of circadian sleep disruption in neurodegenerative diseases and the menopausal transition.  

Gurprit’s research is funded by the Wellcome Trust, MRC, NIHR and Leverhulme Trust and is a Co-lead of the MRC Mental Health Network (https://www.circadianmentalhealth.org).  Holding dual roles in the School of Psychology and Kent and Medway Medical School (KMMS), Gurprit strengthens his research links holding research affiliations with the Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust and King’s College London.  

Beyond his research, Gurprit is a committed institutional leader, serving as Associate Pro Vice Chancellor for Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). He further extends his expertise through personal consultations, offering individuals evidence-based strategies to improve their sleep health and overall wellbeing, embodying a holistic approach to neuroscience and patient care.

Neuroscience, Sleep regulation (Physiology and Wellbeing), Circadian rhythms, Neurodegenerative disorders, Menopause and Healthy ageing. 

Ariana Axiaq (NIHR Academic Clinical Fellow)

Debbie Ogunnowo (PhD)

Hannah Millar (PhD)

Hussain Rahman (PhD)

Lorna Brown (PhD)

Pryianka Suneja (PhD)

Robert Edwards (PhD)

Simmie Khambay (PhD)

Uche Ani (PhD)

Fellow of the Royal society for Biology

Coaching Professional Level 5

Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy