Where CNS Expertise Meets Functional Insight
Bridging the gap between early discovery and clinical success through precision neural assays.
Born in the lab. Built for CNS Discovery.
Neurexpert wasn’t conceived in a boardroom—it began at the electrophysiology rig, where real insight into neuronal function is earned one recording at a time.
Founded by Stuart Neale and Tom Salt to bridge the "translational gap," Neurexpert draws on decades of experience at the intersection of complex neurobiology and drug discovery.
In an industry where too many CNS candidates fail in the clinic, we provide high fidelity functional data earlier in the process — giving teams the clarity they need to make decisive, confident progress.
We don't just run assays; we design solutions based on decades of experience within global pharmaceutical leaders and top-tier academic institutions.
Our Philosophy: The 3-Pillar Approach
We’ve built neurexpert on the principle that the best science happens when you combine the focus of an expert-led specialist lab with the strategic mindset of a major pharma partner.
1. Refinement
Every CNS model demands precision. We optimise slice conditions, recording parameters, and assay design to ensure each experiment reflects the biology you care about.
2. Validation
We generate high‑quality functional data that demonstrates target engagement, confirms mechanism, and reveals pharmacological signatures. Our assays are built on decades of experience across psychiatry, epilepsy, neurodegeneration, pain and ophthalmology.
3. Interpretation
Data alone isn’t enough. We translate electrophysiological findings into actionable insight — explaining what the results mean for mechanism, safety, and clinical relevance.
Key Leadership
Stuart Neale, PhD
Chief Executive Officer
Stuart brings extensive experience in CNS pharmacology, electrophysiology, and scientific communication. He has led multidisciplinary discovery teams, developed electrophysiology‑based screening stratagies, and specialises in translating complex neural data into clear, actionable insight for project teams, investors, and partners. At Neurexpert, Stuart drives scientific strategy, client engagement, and the interpretation frameworks that help transform raw electrophysiological data into mechanistic understanding. His combined expertise in data, communication, and CNS biology shapes the way Neurexpert supports and guides discovery programmes.
Tom Salt, PhD
Chief Scientific Officer
Fellow of the British Pharmacological Society, Emeritus Professor at UCL (University College London), and Honorary Professor at Exeter University. Tom brings unparalleled expertise to Neurexpert with over 200 publications in prestigious journals including Nature and Science. His groundbreaking research spans neurotransmitter pharmacology in several neural systems, serving as a recognised leader in the field. His expertise underpins every assay we run and every interpretation we deliver. Tom’s deep understanding of neuronal function, combined with decades of hands‑on rig experience, ensures that Neurexpert’s data is both scientifically rigorous and translationally meaningful.
By the Numbers:
- 60+ Years of Specialist Insight
- 200+ Peer-Reviewed Publications
- 100% Scientist-Led Leadership