World-Leading Neurologist Professor Peter Goadsby appointed to lead a new Division of Biomedical Sciences at KAUST

27 October, 2025

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) has appointed Professor Peter Goadsby, one of the world’s foremost neurologists and neuroscientists, as Senior Associate to the President and Founding Dean of the University’s new Division of Biomedical Sciences. 

The arrival of Professor Goadsby, whose pioneering work has transformed the understanding and treatment of migraine and cluster headache, marks a significant milestone for KAUST, strengthening the capacity of both the University and the Kingdom to drive impact from campus laboratories to healthcare systems across the region.