About Neurogist

If you’ve ever been curious about that “mushy‑looking” thing in your skull or you just want understandable health information, you’re in the right place. Neurogist is a space where brain and health topics are unpacked clearly, kindly, and in everyday language, from the perspective of a clinical neuroscientist.

The goal is simply to make neuroscience feel less intimidating, so that when you or someone you love is facing a neurological diagnosis, you have a place to turn for clear, evidence‑based information and a bit of reassurance.

Who is Neurogist for?

Neurogist is designed for several kinds of readers:

• People living with neurological conditions (such as multiple sclerosis and stroke) and their families who want plain‑language explanations and practical context.
• Students and trainees in neuroscience, medicine, rehabilitation, and related fields who appreciate big‑picture summaries and connections between research and clinical practice
• Health professionals and health communicators who need patient‑friendly language and concept explanations to support education, counselling, and communication.

You don’t need a science background to use this site. Wherever you’re starting from, the aim is to meet you there.

About the author

Wendy Lasisi, PhD

Wendy is a clinical neuroscientist and epidemiologist with a BSc (Hons) in Neuroscience from the University of Leeds and an MSc in Clinical Neuroscience from the University of Roehampton. She completed her PhD in Medicine (Clinical Epidemiology) at Memorial University of Newfoundland, where her work focused on multiple sclerosis.

Her research has centred on improving recovery and performance in people living with neurological diseases, especially multiple sclerosis and stroke. In the Recovery and Performance Laboratory, Wendy’s projects have examined how clinical features relate to brain structure and function. Working closely with people living with neurological conditions has shaped how she thinks and writes about science: data and pathways matter, but so do stories, fears, hopes, and the small, everyday changes that research can make possible.

Neurogist grew out of Wendy’s dedication to clinical research and her passion for writing and sharing stories that make complex brain and health topics easier to understand. She is a strong advocate for public education on neuroscience and health, and she aims to create a space where patients, families, students, and professionals can find clear, compassionate, and trustworthy information about the nervous system.