Dr Halfpenny is a neurologist with a sub-specialty interest in multiple sclerosis and CNS neuroinflammatory disease.

BSc, MBBS, PhD, FRCP

Training and education

Neurology training under Professor Scolding in Bristol, 1999 to 2006
PhD in remyelination biology, Bristol, 2005

Experience

Dr Halfpenny is a consultant neurologist who joined the Trust in February 2007. He has an interest in multiple sclerosis and related neuroinflammatory disorders of the central nervous system.

Key achievements

Developing the MS service, including the introduction of monoclonal antibody therapy

Awards and prizes

Helen Cave Memorial Scholarship
Jean Shanks Pathology Award

Research

Southampton is a recruiting centre for the genetic analysis of multiple sclerosis study.

'Cell Transplantation, Myelin Repair and Multiple Sclerosis', original articles pertaining to glial biology and myelin repair in MS

Contact

You can contact Dr Halfpenny via his secretary, Sypo Williams - call 023 8120 8444 or send an email.