Dr Francesco Manfredonia, trained as neurologist and neurophysiologist in Italy and UK after a brief period working for a Big Pharma moved to work back as a Neurologist and Neurophysiologist in a General District Hospital, first in Italy and then in United Kingdom. He has maintained a link with clinical research and has an interest in education.

His main areas of interests are epilepsy and clinical neurophysiology. He plays the flute and enjoys reading and discussing philosophical topics.