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Clive Weller C Eng, MIET, DIC, PhD



Career in biomedical research began as Research Assistant at the Institute of Psychiatry, London University, by introducing the first totally implanted radiotelemetry device in the UK. Joined the Division of Bioengineering, Clinical Research Centre, Harrow, as an MRC Scientist. Founder member of International Society on Biotelemetry. Research programmes included monitoring physiological responses and introducing alternatives to radiotelemetry (notably infrared). In 1986, began the ongoing collaboration with the Therapeutics Research Group, developing instrumentation suitable for objective measures, even in frail and elderly patients. Introduction of gait analysis systems suitable for use in ward, clinic and home, by non-specialist staff. Quantification of the predominant features of parkinsonism using purpose-designed measurement techniques, such as devices for evaluating tremor and turning in bed (axial rotation). This background is now being pulled together, again at the Institute of Psychiatry, in the design of an objective clinical assessment laboratory for service and research in parkinsonism and related diseases, focusing both on measurements pivotal to describing disease progression and the multi-faceted nature of patients’ problems (from aches and pains resulting from mal-positioning of the foot to weakness, dizziness and poor exercise tolerance due to cardiac insufficiency).