Robert McGeachan (BVM&S MScR PhD AFHEA MRCVS)
ECAT Veterinary Clinical Lecturer | Resident in Veterinary Neurology and Neurosurgery | Postdoctoral Researcher
Contact details
- Email: rmcgeach@exseed.ed.ac.uk
Address
- Street
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The Hospital for Small Animals
The University of Edinburgh
Easter Bush Campus - City
- Post code
- EH25 9RG
- Street
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Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences
1 George Square
Edinburgh
EH8 9JZ - City
- Post code
Background
Dr Robert McGeachan is a veterinary surgeon and clinical academic at the University of Edinburgh, where he is undertaking the Edinburgh Clinical Academic Track (ECAT) for veterinary surgeons, combining an active programme of research with specialist clinical training. He completed his PhD in 2024 and is currently enrolled in a residency in veterinary neurology and neurosurgery alongside postdoctoral research.
Dr McGeachan’s research focuses on the mechanisms underlying the progression of neurodegenerative disorders, with particular emphasis on tau pathology propagation, synaptic pathology, and neuroinflammation in Alzheimer’s disease and primary tauopathies. His work is primarily centred on identifying novel mechanistic pathways that may inform therapeutic development.
In addition to his human-focused research, Dr McGeachan has adopted a strong One Health and comparative perspective. Through a cross-species approach, he investigates naturally occurring cognitive decline in cats and dogs to advance understanding and treatment of dementia-causing disorders in both humans and animals.
Alongside his research programme, Dr McGeachan is undertaking a residency in veterinary neurology and neurosurgery, with a particular clinical interest in spinal surgery. He is especially motivated by achieving meaningful functional recovery and improving long-term quality of life for his patients, and finds few aspects of his work more rewarding than seeing a previously paralysed animal walk again.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery (BVM&S) Master of Science by Research (MScR) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA) Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (MRCVS)