Katy Dodd

Dr Katy Dodd is a Consultant Neurologist at Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences in Salford, where she works as part of the myasthenia specialist clinic, as well as providing in-reach for those with the condition admitted to hospital. She lives in the North West of England with her husband, two children and two cats. After completing Medical School in Liverpool, she worked in various hospitals across the North West as part of her medical training. She completed a PhD at the University of Manchester, which involved clinical and laboratory projects better understanding the response to immunosuppression in myasthenia. She currently continues her research through a fellowship from Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre, including conducting a suite of Cochrane Systematic Reviews relating to Myasthenia Gravis. As neuromuscular junction lead for the Manchester Neuromuscular Research Group, she is working collaboratively with other neuromuscular specialists to increase the number of clinical trials and other research studies available to those with neuromuscular conditions in Greater Manchester. Dr Dodd supports various educational events for healthcare professionals, and volunteers for the Social Mobility Foundation, aiming to support those from lower socioeconomic background to achieve success.