Professor Chris McDermott

MBChB, FRCP, PhD

Department of Neuroscience

Head of Department

Professor of Translational Neurology

Honorary Consultant Neurologist

c.j.mcdermott@sheffield.ac.uk
+44 114 222 2295

+44 114 226 1049 (Medical NHS Secretary: Erica Waines)

385a Glossop Road

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Professor Chris McDermott
Department of Neuroscience
385a Glossop Road
Sheffield
S10 2HQ

Profile

Prof McDermott studied for his medical degree at the University in Leeds graduating in 1994. He then continued is general medical and specialist neurology training in Leeds before taking up a clinical research training fellowship at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne.

He moved to the University of Sheffield with Professor Dame Pamela Shaw in 2000 to undertake his Wellcome Trust Research Training PhD Fellowship and to complete his Specialist Training in Neurology to become a Consultant Neurologist in 2006. Prof McDermott is now the Professor of Translational Neurology at SITraN and a Consultant Neurologist at the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Foundation NHS Trust regularly undertaking specialist MND and neuromuscular clinics in Sheffield.

The main drive of Prof McDermott’s research programme is developing the evidence base for delivering supportive and symptomatic care for patients living with motor neuron disease.

He is also interested in studying mechanisms of neurodegeneration, in order to develop treatments for patients with motor neuron disease and hereditary spastic paraplegia.

Qualifications

2018 - Present
Professor of Translational Neurology
Head of Department

2017 - 2018
Professor of Translational Neurology
Academic Director for Neuroscience, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

2014 - 2016
Reader in Neurology
Academic Director for Neuroscience, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

2006 - 2013
Clinical Senior Lecturer in Neurology

2002 - 2006
Specialist Training in Neurology (CCT), Sheffield

2000 - 2002
Wellcome Trust Research Training Fellowship (PhD), University of Sheffield

1998 - 2000
Clinical Research Fellow, University of Newcastle upon Tyne

1997 - 1998
Specialist Training in Neurology, Leeds

1994 - 1997
General professional training (MRCP), Leeds Teaching Hospitals

1989 - 1994
Medicine (MBChB), University of Leeds

Research interests

Current Projects

Investigating optimal respiratory support for patients with MND
Establishing an evidence base for nutritional support in MND
Designing and evaluating assistive technologies for patients with neuromuscular weakness
Developing and evaluating novel service delivery mechanisms for patients with long term neurological conditions
Genetic and phenotypic characterisation of motor system disorders
Natural history study of motor system disorders
Collaborating with pharmaceutical companies in Phase 1-3 studies
Improving symptomatic management for patients with MND
Epidemiology of motor neuron disease

Publications

Journal articles

Shepheard SR, Parker MD, Cooper-Knock J, Verber NS, Tuddenham L, Heath P, Beauchamp N, Place E, Sollars ESA, Turner MR , Malaspina A et al (2021) Value of systematic genetic screening of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry.
van Eijk RPA, de Jongh AD, Nikolakopoulos S, McDermott CJ, Eijkemans MJC, Roes KCB & van den Berg LH (2021) An old friend who has overstayed their welcome: the ALSFRS-R total score as primary endpoint for ALS clinical trials.. Amyotroph Lateral Scler Frontotemporal Degener, 1-8.
Halliday V, Zarotti N, Coates E, McGeachan A, Williams I, White S, Beever D, Norman P, Gonzalez S, Hackney G , Ezaydi N et al (2021) Delivery of nutritional management services to people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).. Amyotroph Lateral Scler Frontotemporal Degener, 1-10.
Boddy SL, Giovannelli I, Sassani M, Cooper-Knock J, Snyder MP, Segal E, Elinav E, Barker LA, Shaw PJ & McDermott CJ (2021) The gut microbiome: a key player in the complexity of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). BMC Medicine, 19(1).
Young CA, McDermott CJ, Williams TL, Ealing J, Majeed T, Al-Chalabi A, Dick DJ, Talbot K, Harrower T, Pinto A , Hanemann CO et al (2021) Measuring coping in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis using the Coping Index-ALS: A patient derived, Rasch compliant scale. Journal of the Neurological Sciences, 421, 117285-117285.
Ghahremani Nezhad H, Franklin JP, Alix JJP, Moll T, Pattrick M, Cooper-Knock J, Shanmugarajah P, Beauchamp NJ, Hadjivissiliou M, Paling D , Mcdermott C et al (2020) Simultaneous ALS and SCA2 associated with an intermediate-length ATXN2 CAG-repeat expansion. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Degeneration.
Aggarwal A, Stavroulakis T & McDermott CJ (2020) The impact of gastrostomy feeding on the lives of patients: A systematic review. Clinical Nutrition ESPEN, 40, 519-519.
Schooling CN, Jamie Healey T, McDonough HE, French SJ, McDermott CJ, Shaw PJ, Kadirkamanathan V & Alix JJP (2020) Modelling and analysis of electrical impedance myography of the lateral tongue. Physiological Measurement, 41(12).
Miller T, Cudkowicz M, Shaw PJ, Andersen PM, Atassi N, Bucelli RC, Genge A, Glass J, Ladha S, Ludolph AL , Maragakis NJ et al (2020) Phase 1–2 Trial of Antisense Oligonucleotide Tofersen for SOD1 ALS. New England Journal of Medicine, 383(2), 109-119. View this article in WRRO
van Eijk RPA, Kliest T, McDermott CJ, Roes KCB, Van Damme P, Chio A, Weber M, Ingre C, Corcia P, Povedano M , Reviers E et al (2020) TRICALS: creating a highway toward a cure. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Degeneration. View this article in WRRO
Maunsell RH, Bloomfield S, Erridge C, Foster C, Hardcastle M, Hogden A, Kidd A, Lisiecka D, McDermott CJ, Morrison K , Recio-Saucedo A et al (2020) Developing a web-based patient decision aid for gastrostomy in motor neurone disease. Clinical Nutrition ESPEN, 35, 235-235.
Alix JJP, McDonough HE, Sonbas B, French SJ, Rao DG, Kadirkamanathan V, McDermott CJ, Healey TJ & Shaw PJ (2020) Multi-dimensional electrical impedance myography of the tongue as a potential biomarker for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Clinical Neurophysiology. View this article in WRRO
Edge R, Mills R, Tennant A, Diggle PJ & Young CA (2020) Correction to: Do pain, anxiety and depression influence quality of life for people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis/motor neuron disease? A national study reconciling previous conflicting literature. Journal of Neurology, 267(3), 616-617.
Jenkins TM, Alix JJP, Fingret J, Esmail T, Hoggard N, Baster K, McDermott CJ, Wilkinson ID & Shaw PJ (2020) Correction to: Longitudinal multi-modal muscle-based biomarker assessment in motor neuron disease. Journal of Neurology, 267(1), 257-258.
(2020) ALSUntangled 56: “ten red flags”-things to be wary of in alternative or off-label products. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Degeneration, 21(7-8), 642-647.
Mcdermott C (2020) Developing the evidence base for the management of drooling. Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, 62(3), 270-270.
McDermott CJ (2020) Stay at home with the amyotrophic lateral sclerosis functional rating scale. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry, 91(1), 7-7.
Edge R, Mills R, Tennant A, Diggle PJ & Young CA (2020) Do pain, anxiety and depression influence quality of life for people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis/motor neuron disease? A national study reconciling previous conflicting literature. Journal of Neurology, 267(3), 607-615.
Maunsell R, Bloomfield S, Erridge C, Foster C, Hardcastle M, Hogden A, Kidd A, Lisiecka D, McDermott CJ, Morrison K , Recio-Saucedo A et al (2019) Developing a web-based patient decision aid for gastrostomy in motor neuron disease : a study protocol. BMJ Open, 9(12). View this article in WRRO
Essat M, Archer R, Williams I, Zarotti N, Coates E, Clowes M, Beever D, Hackney G, White S, Stavroulakis T , White D et al (2019) Interventions to promote oral nutritional behaviours in people living with neurodegenerative disorders of the motor system : a systematic review. Clinical Nutrition. View this article in WRRO
Hobson EV, Baird WO, Bradburn M, Cooper C, Mawson S, Quinn A, Shaw PJ, Walsh T & McDermott CJ (2019) Using telehealth in motor neuron disease to increase access to specialist multidisciplinary care : a UK-based pilot and feasibility study. BMJ Open, 9(10). View this article in WRRO
Hobson E, Baird W, Bradburn M, Cooper C, Mawson S, Quinn A, Shaw PJ, Walsh T & McDermott CJ (2019) Process evaluation and exploration of telehealth in motor neuron disease in a UK specialist centre. BMJ Open, 9. View this article in WRRO
Zarotti N, Coates E, McGeachan A, Williams I, Beever D, Hackney G, Norman P, Stavroulakis T, White D, White S , Halliday V et al (2019) Health care professionals’ views on psychological factors affecting nutritional behaviour in people with motor neuron disease : a thematic analysis. British Journal of Health Psychology. View this article in WRRO
McDermott CJ (2019) Clinical trials in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Current Opinion in Neurology, 32(5), 758-763.
Turner MR, Faull C, McDermott CJ, Nickol AH, Palmer J & Talbot K (2019) Tracheostomy in motor neurone disease. Practical Neurology, 19(6), 467-475.
O'Brien D, Stavroulakis T, Baxter S, Norman P, Bianchi S, Elliott M, Johnson M, Clowes M, Garcia-Sánchez A, Hobson E & McDermott C (2019) The optimisation of non-invasive ventilation in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis : a systematic review. European Respiratory Journal. View this article in WRRO
Baxter S, Johnson M, Clowes M, O'Brien D, Norman P, Stavroulakis T, Bianchi S, Elliott M, McDermott C & Hobson E (2019) Optimizing the noninvasive ventilation pathway for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis/motor neuron disease: a systematic review. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis & Frontotemporal Degeneration. View this article in WRRO
Young CA, Ealing J, McDermott C, Williams T, Al-Chalabi A, Majeed T, Burke G, Pinto A, Dick D, Talbot K , Harrower T et al (2019) The relationships between symptoms, disability, perceived health and quality of life in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis/motor neuron disease. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Degeneration, 20(5-6), 317-327.
Schlüter DK, Holland DP, Mills RJ, McDermott CJ, Williams TL & Young CA (2019) Use of coping strategies in MND/ALS: Association with demographic and disease‐related characteristics. Acta Neurologica Scandinavica, 140(2), 131-139.
van den Berg LH, Sorenson E, Gronseth G, Macklin EA, Andrews J, Baloh RH, Benatar M, Berry JD, Chio A, Corcia P , Genge A et al (2019) Revised Airlie House consensus guidelines for design and implementation of ALS clinical trials. Neurology. View this article in WRRO
Cooper-Knock J, Moll T, Ramesh T, Castelli L, Beer A, Robins H, Fox I, Niedermoser I, Van Damme P, Moisse M , Robberecht W et al (2019) Mutations in the Glycosyltransferase Domain of GLT8D1 Are Associated with Familial Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Cell Reports, 26(9), 2298-2306.e5. View this article in WRRO
Thurn T, Borasio GD, Chiò A, Galvin M, McDermott CJ, Mora G, Sermeus W, Winkler AS & Anneser J (2019) Physicians’ attitudes toward end-of-life decisions in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Degeneration, 20(1-2), 74-81.
Hewamadduma CA, Hoggard N, O'Malley R, Robinson MK, Beauchamp NJ, Segamogaite R, Martindale J, Rodgers T, Rao G, Sarrigiannis P , Shanmugarajah P et al (2018) Novel genotype-phenotype and MRI correlations in a large cohort of patients with SPG7 mutations. Neurology Genetics, 4(6), e279-e279. View this article in WRRO
Judge S, Bloch S & McDermott CJ (2018) Communication change in ALS: engaging people living with ALS and their partners in future research. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology. View this article in WRRO
Doets AY, Verboon C, van den Berg B, Harbo T, Cornblath DR, Willison HJ, Islam Z, Attarian S, Barroso FA, Bateman K , Benedetti L et al (2018) Regional variation of Guillain-Barré syndrome. Brain, 141(10), 2866-2877.
(2018) ALSUntangled 43: copper. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Degeneration, 19(5-6), 472-476.
Pancani S, Tindale W, Shaw PJ, Mazzà C & McDermott CJ (2018) Efficacy of the Head Up collar in facilitating functional head movements in patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Clinical Biomechanics, 57, 114-120. View this article in WRRO
Westeneng H-J, Debray TPA, Visser AE, van Eijk RPA, Rooney JPK, Calvo A, Martin S, McDermott CJ, Thompson AG, Pinto S , Kobeleva X et al (2018) Prognosis for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: development and validation of a personalised prediction model. The Lancet Neurology, 17(5), 423-433. View this article in WRRO
Jenkins T, Alix J, David C, Pearson E, Ganesh Rao D, Hoggard N, O'Brien E, Baster K, Bradburn M, Bigley J , McDermott C et al (2018) Imaging muscle as a potential biomarker of denervation in motor neuron disease. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry, 89, 248-255. View this article in WRRO
Hobson EV, Baird WO, Partridge R, Cooper CL, Mawson S, Quinn A, Shaw PJ, Walsh T, Wolstenholme D & Mcdermott CJ (2018) The TiM system: developing a novel telehealth service to improve access to specialist care in motor neurone disease using user-centered design. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Degeneration, 19(5-6), 351-361. View this article in WRRO
Langley J, Pancani S, Kilner K, Reed H, Stanton A, Heron N, Judge S, McCarthy A, Baxter S, Mazza C & McDermott C (2018) A comfort assessment of existing cervical orthoses. Ergonomics, 61(2), 329-338. View this article in WRRO
(2018) ALSUntangled 41: “Eric Is Winning”. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Degeneration, 19(1-2), 157-160.
Milinis K, Tennant A, Mills RJ, Al-Chalabi A, Burke G, Dick DJ, Ealing J, Hanemann CO, Harrower T, McDermott CJ , Majeed T et al (2018) Development and validation of Spasticity Index-Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Acta Neurologica Scandinavica, 138(1), 47-54.
Hobson E, Musson L & McDermott C (2017) PO198 The value of patient and public involvement in research in motor neurone disease. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry, 88(Suppl 1), A63.4-A64.
Cooper-Knock J, Robins H, Niedermoser I, Wyles M, Heath PR, Higginbottom A, Walsh T, Kazoka M, Ince PG, Hautbergue GM , McDermott CJ et al (2017) Targeted Genetic Screen in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Reveals Novel Genetic Variants with Synergistic Effect on Clinical Phenotype. Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience, 10, 370-370. View this article in WRRO
Al-Chalabi A, Andersen PM, Chandran S, Chio A, Corcia P, Couratier P, Danielsson O, de Carvalho M, Desnuelle C, Grehl T , Grosskreutz J et al (2017) July 2017 ENCALS statement on edaravone. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Degeneration, 1-4. View this article in WRRO
McDermott CJ & Faull C (2017) Withdrawal of tracheostomy ventilation in motor neurone disease: implementing advance directives. Practical Neurology, 17(5), 339-340.
Phelps K, Regen E, Oliver D, McDermott C & Faull C (2017) Withdrawal of ventilation at the patient's request in MND: a retrospective exploration of the ethical and legal issues that have arisen for doctors in the UK. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care, 7(2), 189-196. View this article in WRRO
Oliver D, Radunovic A, Allen A & McDermott C (2017) The development of the UK National Institute of Health and Care Excellence evidence-based clinical guidelines on motor neurone disease. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Degeneration, 18(5-6), 313-323. View this article in WRRO
Baxter SK & McDermott CJ (2017) Decision-making and referral processes for patients with motor neurone disease: a qualitative study of GP experiences and evaluation of a new decision-support tool. BMC Health Services Research, 17. View this article in WRRO
McGeachan AJ & Mcdermott CJ (2017) Management of oral secretions in neurological disease.. Practical Neurology, 17(2), 96-103. View this article in WRRO
Hobson EV, Fazal S, Shaw PJ & McDermott CJ (2017) “Anything that makes life’s journey better.” Exploring the use of digital technology by people living with motor neurone disease. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Degeneration, 18(5-6), 378-387. View this article in WRRO
Gardiner C, McDermott C & Hulme C (2017) Costs of Family Caregiving in Palliative Care (COFAC) questionnaire: development and piloting of a new survey tool.. BMJ Supportive and Palliative Care. View this article in WRRO
Pancani S, Tindale W, Shaw PJ, McDermott CJ & Mazza C (2017) An Objective Functional Characterisation of Head Movement Impairment in Individuals with Neck Muscle Weakness Due to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. PLoS One. View this article in WRRO
McGeachan AJ, Hobson EV, Al-Chalabi A, Stephenson J, Chandran S, Crawley F, Dick D, Donaghy C, Ellis CM, Gorrie G , Hanemann OC et al (2017) A multicentre evaluation of oropharyngeal secretion management practices in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis && Frontotemporal Degeneration, 18(1-2), 1-9. View this article in WRRO
Rafiq MK, Bradburn M, Mustfa N, Mcdermott CJ & Annane D (2016) Mechanical cough augmentation techniques in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis/motor neuron disease. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2016(12). View this article in WRRO
Stavroulakis T & McDermott CJ (2016) Enteral feeding in neurological disorders. Practical Neurology, 16, 352-361. View this article in WRRO
Pancani S, Tindale W, Shaw PJ, McDermott CJ & Mazzà C (2016) Assessment of coupled movements in head movements performed by patients with Motor Neurone Disease. Gait & Posture, 49, S22-S22.
Hobson EV, Harwood CA, McDermott CJ & Shaw PJ (2016) Clinical aspects of motor neurone disease. Medicine, 44(9), 552-556. View this article in WRRO
Jenkins TM, Alix JJP, Kandler RH, Shaw PJ & McDermott CJ (2016) The role of cranial and thoracic electromyography within diagnostic criteria for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Muscle & Nerve, 54(3), 378-385. View this article in WRRO
Hobson EV & McDermott CJ (2016) Supportive and symptomatic management of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Nature Reviews Neurology, 12, 526-538. View this article in WRRO
McDermott CJ, Bradburn MJ, Maguire C, Cooper CL, Baird WO, Baxter SK, Cohen J, Cantrill H, Dixon S, Ackroyd R , Baudouin S et al (2016) DiPALS: Diaphragm Pacing in patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis - a randomised controlled trial.. Health Technol Assess, 20(45), 1-186. View this article in WRRO
Rafiq MK, Lee E, Bradburn M, McDermott CJ & Shaw PJ (2016) Creatine kinase enzyme level correlates positively with serum creatinine and lean body mass, and is a prognostic factor for survival in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. European Journal of Neurology, 23(6), 1071-1078.
Bury JJ, Highley JR, Cooper‐Knock J, Goodall EF, Higginbottom A, McDermott CJ, Ince PG, Shaw PJ & Kirby J (2016) Oligogenic inheritance of optineurin (OPTN) and C9ORF72 mutations in ALS highlights localisation of OPTN in the TDP‐43‐negative inclusions of C9ORF72‐ALS. Neuropathology, 36(2), 125-134. View this article in WRRO
Janssens AIWA, Ruytings M, Al-Chalabi A, Chio A, Hardiman O, Mcdermott CJ, Meyer T, Mora G, Van Damme P, Van Den Berg LH , Vanhaecht K et al (2016) A mapping review of international guidance on the management and care of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Degeneration, 17(5-6), 325-336.
Hobson EV, Baird W, Cooper C, Mawson S, Shaw P & McDermott C (2016) Using technology to improve access to specialist care in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: A systematic review. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis && Frontotemporal Degeneration, 17(5-6), 313-324. View this article in WRRO
Harwood CA, Westgate K, Gunstone S, Brage S, Wareham NJ, McDermott CJ & Shaw PJ (2016) Long-term physical activity: an exogenous risk factor for sporadic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Degeneration, 17(5-6), 377-384. View this article in WRRO
Baxter SK, Reed H, Clarke Z, Judge S, Heron N, McCarthy A, Langley J, Stanton A, Wells O, Squire G , Quinn A et al (2016) Evaluating a novel cervical orthosis, the Sheffield Support Snood, in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis/motor neuron disease with neck weakness. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, 17(5-6), 436-442. View this article in WRRO
Rafiq MK, Mcdermott C & Shaw P (2016) Evidence-based or arrogance-based medicine?. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Degeneration, 17(3-4), 305-306.
Lo C, Barker A, Kershaw H, Hickman SJ & McDermott CJ (2016) Rueing the Roux-en-Y. Practical Neurology, 16(3), 227-230.
Pancani S, Rowson J, Tindale W, Heron N, Langley J, McCarthy AD, Quinn A, Reed H, Stanton A, Shaw PJ , McDermott CJ et al (2016) Assessment of the Sheffield Support Snood, an innovative cervical orthosis designed for people affected by neck muscle weakness. Clinical Biomechanics, 32, 201-206. View this article in WRRO
Stavroulakis T, Baird WO, Baxter SK, Walsh T, Shaw PJ & McDermott CJ (2016) The impact of gastrostomy in motor neurone disease: challenges and benefits from a patient and carer perspective.. BMJ Support Palliat Care, 6(1), 52-59.
McDermott CJ & Stavroulakis T (2015) Gastrostomy in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: effects of non-invasive ventilation – Authors' reply. The Lancet Neurology, 14(12), 1153-1153.
Rafiq MK, Bradburn M, Proctor AR, Billings CG, Bianchi S, McDermott CJ & Shaw PJ (2015) A preliminary randomized trial of the mechanical insufflator-exsufflator versus breath-stacking technique in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Degeneration, 16(7-8), 448-455. View this article in WRRO
McDermott C, Shaw P, Cooper C, Dixon S, Baird W, Bradburn M, Fitzgerald P, Maguire C, Williams T, Baudouin S , Karat D et al (2015) Safety and efficacy of diaphragm pacing in patients with respiratory insufficiency due to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (DiPALS): a multicentre, open-label, randomised controlled trial. The Lancet Neurology, 14(9), 883-892. View this article in WRRO
Rafiq MK, Lee E, Bradburn M, McDermott CJ & Shaw PJ (2015) Effect of lipid profile on prognosis in the patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Insights from the olesoxime clinical trial. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Degeneration, 16(7-8), 478-484. View this article in WRRO
Malaspina A, Mills E, Donaghy C, McLaughlin B, Morrison K, Jew H, Gorrie G, Al-Chalabi A, Chapman S, Dougherty A , Johnson M et al (2015) Gastrostomy in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ProGas): a prospective cohort study. The Lancet Neurology, 14(7), 702-709. View this article in WRRO
Raman R, Allen SP, Goodall EF, Kramer S, Ponger L-L, Heath PR, Milo M, Hollinger HC, Walsh T, Highley JR , Olpin S et al (2015) Gene expression signatures in motor neurone disease fibroblasts reveal dysregulation of metabolism, hypoxia-response and RNA processing functions.. Neuropathol Appl Neurobiol, 41(2), 201-226. View this article in WRRO
(2015) Lifeline. The Lancet Neurology, 14(7), 690-690.
Reed H, Langley J, Stanton A, Heron N, Clarke Z, Judge S, McCarthy A, Squire G, Quinn A, Wells O , Tindale W et al (2015) Head-Up; An interdisciplinary, participatory and co-design process informing the development of a novel head and neck support for people living with progressive neck muscle weakness. Journal of Medical Engineering & Technology, 39(7), 404-410.
McGeachan AJ, Hobson EV, Shaw PJ & McDermott CJ (2015) Developing an outcome measure for excessive saliva management in MND and an evaluation of saliva burden in Sheffield. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Degeneration, 16(1-2), 108-113. View this article in WRRO
Highley JR, Kirby J, Jansweijer JA, Webb PS, Hewamadduma CA, Heath PR, Higginbottom A, Raman R, Ferraiuolo L, Cooper-Knock J , McDermott CJ et al (2014) Loss of nuclear TDP-43 in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) causes altered expression of splicing machinery and widespread dysregulation of RNA splicing in motor neurones.. Neuropathol Appl Neurobiol, 40(6), 670-685.
Jenkins TM, Hollinger H & McDermott CJ (2014) The evidence for symptomatic treatments in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Current Opinion in Neurology, 27(5), 524-531.
Faull C, Phelps K, Regen E, Rowe-Haynes C, Oliver D & McDermott C (2014) WITHDRAWAL OF VENTILATION AT THE PATIENT'S REQUEST IN MND: DOCTORS VIEWS ON THE ETHICAL CHALLENGES INVOLVED. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care, 4(Suppl 1), A39.1-A39.
Faull C, Phelps K, Regen E, Oilver D, Mcdermott C & Rowe-Haynes C (2014) WITHDRAWAL OF NIV AT THE PATIENT'S REQUEST IN MND: EXPLORATION OF THE ISSUES RELATED TO COMMUNICATION. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care, 4(Suppl 1), A25.1-A25.
Stavroulakis T, Baird WO, Baxter SK, Walsh T, Shaw PJ & McDermott CJ (2014) Factors influencing decision-making in relation to timing of gastrostomy insertion in patients with motor neurone disease.. BMJ Support Palliat Care, 4(1), 57-63.
Gallagher MD, Suh E, Grossman M, Elman L, McCluskey L, Van Swieten JC, Al-Sarraj S, Neumann M, Gelpi E, Ghetti B , Rohrer JD et al (2014) TMEM106B is a genetic modifier of frontotemporal lobar degeneration with C9orf72 hexanucleotide repeat expansions.. Acta Neuropathol, 127(3), 407-418. View this article in WRRO
Da Costa MMJ, Allen CE, Higginbottom A, Ramesh T, Shaw PJ & McDermott CJ (2014) A new zebrafish model produced by TILLING of SOD1-related amyotrophic lateral sclerosis replicates key features of the disease and represents a tool for in vivo therapeutic screening.. Dis Model Mech, 7(1), 73-81.
Baxter SK, Baird WO, Thompson S, Bianchi SM, Walters SJ, Lee E, Ahmedzai SH, Proctor A, Shaw PJ & McDermott CJ (2013) The impact on the family carer of motor neurone disease and intervention with noninvasive ventilation.. J Palliat Med, 16(12), 1602-1609.
Baxter SK, Baird WO, Thompson S, Bianchi SM, Walters SJ, Lee E, Ahmedzai SH, Proctor A, Shaw PJ & McDermott CJ (2013) Use of non-invasive ventilation at end of life.. Palliat Med, 27(9), 878.
Hickman SJ, Allen JA, Baisre A, Batty R, Lari HB, Melen O, Pepper IM, Sarrigiannis PG, Turbin RE, Wharton SB & McDermott CJ (2013) Neuro-ophthalmological complications of chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy. Neuro-Ophthalmology, 37(4), 146-156.
Cooper-Knock J, Frolov A, Highley JR, Charlesworth G, Kirby J, Milano A, Hartley J, Ince PG, McDermott CJ, Lashley T , Revesz T et al (2013) C9ORF72 expansions, parkinsonism, and Parkinson disease: a clinicopathologic study.. Neurology, 81(9), 808-811.
Jenkins TM, Burness C, Connolly DJ, Rao DG, Hoggard N, Mawson S, McDermott CJ, Wilkinson ID & Shaw PJ (2013) A prospective pilot study measuring muscle volumetric change in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.. Amyotroph Lateral Scler Frontotemporal Degener, 14(5-6), 414-423. View this article in WRRO
Hobson EV, McGeachan A, Al-Chalabi A, Chandran S, Crawley F, Dick D, Donaghy C, Ealing J, Ellis CM, Gorrie G , Hanemann CO et al (2013) Management of sialorrhoea in motor neuron disease: a survey of current UK practice.. Amyotroph Lateral Scler Frontotemporal Degener, 14(7-8), 521-527.
Al-Chalabi A, Allen C, Counsell C, Farrin A, Dickie B, Kelly J, Leigh PN, Murphy CL, Payan C, Reynolds G , Shaw P et al (2013) Lithium in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (LiCALS): A phase 3 multicentre, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. The Lancet Neurology, 12(4), 339-345.
Baxter SK, Baird WO, Thompson S, Bianchi SM, Walters SJ, Lee E, Ahmedzai SH, Proctor A, Shaw PJ & McDermott CJ (2013) The use of non-invasive ventilation at end of life in patients with motor neurone disease: a qualitative exploration of family carer and health professional experiences.. Palliat Med, 27(6), 516-523. View this article in WRRO
Kirby J, Highley JR, Cox L, Goodall EF, Hewitt C, Hartley JA, Hollinger HC, Fox M, Ince PG, McDermott CJ & Shaw PJ (2013) Lack of unique neuropathology in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis associated with p.K54E angiogenin (ANG) mutation.. Neuropathol Appl Neurobiol, 39(5), 562-571. View this article in WRRO
Ismail A, Cooper-Knock J, Highley JR, Milano A, Kirby J, Goodall E, Lowe J, Scott I, Constantinescu CS, Walters SJ , Price S et al (2013) Concurrence of multiple sclerosis and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in patients with hexanucleotide repeat expansions of C9ORF72.. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry, 84(1), 79-87.
Stavroulakis T, Walsh T, Shaw PJ, McDermott CJ & Progas Study (2013) Gastrostomy use in motor neurone disease (MND): a review, meta-analysis and survey of current practice.. Amyotroph Lateral Scler Frontotemporal Degener, 14(2), 96-104.
Baxter SK, Baird WO, Thompson S, Bianchi SM, Walters SJ, Lee E, Ahmedzai SH, Proctor A, Shaw PJ & McDermott CJ (2013) The initiation of non-invasive ventilation for patients with motor neuron disease: patient and carer perceptions of obstacles and outcomes.. Amyotroph Lateral Scler Frontotemporal Degener, 14(2), 105-110.
Aridegbe T, Kandler R, Walters SJ, Walsh T, Shaw PJ & McDermott CJ (2013) The natural history of motor neuron disease: assessing the impact of specialist care.. Amyotroph Lateral Scler Frontotemporal Degener, 14(1), 13-19.
Rafiq MK, Bradburn M, Proctor AR, Billings C, Bianchi S, McDermott CJ & Shaw PJ (2012) Using transcutaneous carbon dioxide monitor (TOSCA 500) to detect respiratory failure in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a validation study.. Amyotroph Lateral Scler, 13(6), 528-532.
Rafiq MK, Proctor AR, McDermott CJ & Shaw PJ (2012) Respiratory management of motor neurone disease: a review of current practice and new developments.. Pract Neurol, 12(3), 166-176.
Hughes P, Seymour L, Hollinger H, Evans J, McDermott C & Shaw P (2012) Complementary therapies for people with motor neurone disease: extending a cancer care service. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care, 2(Suppl 1), A102.3-A103.
Cooper-Knock J, Hewitt C, Highley JR, Brockington A, Milano A, Man S, Martindale J, Hartley J, Walsh T, Gelsthorpe C , Baxter L et al (2012) Clinico-pathological features in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis with expansions in C9ORF72.. Brain, 135(Pt 3), 751-764.
Harwood CA, McDermott CJ & Shaw PJ (2012) Clinical aspects of motor neurone disease. Medicine (United Kingdom), 40(10), 540-545.
McDermott CJ, Maguire C, Cooper CL, Ackroyd R, Baird WO, Baudouin S, Bentley A, Bianchi S, Bourke S, Bradburn MJ , Dixon S et al (2012) Protocol for diaphragm pacing in patients with respiratory muscle weakness due to motor neurone disease (DiPALS): a randomised controlled trial.. BMC Neurol, 12, 74. View this article in WRRO
Bourke SC, O'Neill CL, Williams TL, Peel ET, Gibson GJ, McDermott CJ & Shaw PJ (2012) The changing landscape of non-invasive ventilation in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry, 83(4), 368-369.
O'Neill CL, Williams TL, Peel ET, McDermott CJ, Shaw PJ, Gibson GJ & Bourke SC (2012) Non-invasive ventilation in motor neuron disease: An update of current UK practice. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry, 83(4), 371-376.
O'Neill CL, Williams TL, Peel ET, McDermott CJ, Shaw PJ, Gibson GJ & Bourke SC (2012) Non-invasive ventilation in motor neuron disease: an update of current UK practice.. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry, 83(4), 371-376.
Ismail A, Sharrack B, Constantinescu C, McDermott C & Shaw P (2011) Multiple sclerosis and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis - what is the link? A case series of six patients. MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS JOURNAL, 17, S472-S472.
Al-Chalabi A, Shaw PJ, Young CA, Morrison KE, Murphy C, Thornhill M, Kelly J, Steen IN & Leigh PN (2011) Protocol for a double-blind randomised placebo-controlled trial of lithium carbonate in patients with amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (LiCALS) [Eudract number: 2008-006891-31].. BMC Neurology, 11. View this article in WRRO
Nicholl DJ, Hilton-Jones D, Palace J, Richmond S, Finlayson S, Winer J, Weir A, Maddison P, Fletcher N, Sussman J , Silver N et al (2010) Orphan Drugs Open letter to prime minister David Cameron and health secretary Andrew Lansley. BRIT MED J, 341.
O'Neill C, Williams TL, Peel ET, McDermott CJ, Shaw PJ, Gibson GJ & Bourke SC (2010) Non-invasive ventilation in motor neurone disease: an update of current UK practice. IRISH J MED SCI, 179, S497-S498.
Besson H, Harwood CA, Ekelund U, Finucane FM, McDermott CJ, Shaw PJ & Wareham NJ (2010) Validation of the historical adulthood physical activity questionnaire (HAPAQ) against objective measurements of physical activity. INT J BEHAV NUTR PHY, 7. View this article in WRRO
Chavada G, El-Nayal A, Lee F, Webber SJ, McAlindon M, Walsh T, Hollinger H, McDermott CJ & Shaw PJ (2010) Evaluation of two different methods for per-oral gastrostomy tube placement in patients with motor neuron disease (MND): PIG versus PEG procedures.. Amyotroph Lateral Scler, 11(6), 531-536.
Douglass CP, Kandler RH, Shaw PJ & McDermott CJ (2010) An evaluation of neurophysiological criteria used in the diagnosis of motor neuron disease.. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry, 81(6), 646-649.
Kirby J, Goodall EF, Smith W, Highley JR, Masanzu R, Hartley JA, Hibberd R, Hollinger HC, Wharton SB, Morrison KE , Ince PG et al (2010) Broad clinical phenotypes associated with TAR-DNA binding protein (TARDBP) mutations in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.. Neurogenetics, 11(2), 217-225. View this article in WRRO
Hewitt C, Kirby J, Highley JR, Hartley JA, Hibberd R, Hollinger HC, Williams TL, Ince PG, McDermott CJ & Shaw PJ (2010) Novel FUS/TLS mutations and pathology in familial and sporadic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.. Arch Neurol, 67(4), 455-461.
Douglass C & McDermott CJ (2009) Assessment and Diagnosis of Sensory Disturbance. InnovAiT: Education and inspiration for general practice, 2(9), 531-537.
Harwood CA, McDermott CJ & Shaw PJ (2009) Physical activity as an exogenous risk factor in motor neuron disease (MND): a review of the evidence.. Amyotroph Lateral Scler, 10(4), 191-204.
(2009) Clinical features of hereditary spastic paraplegia due to spastin mutation. Neurology, 72(17), 1534-1534.
Hewamadduma C, McDermott C, Kirby J, Grierson A, Panayi M, Dalton A, Rajabally Y & Shaw P (2009) New pedigrees and novel mutation expand the phenotype of REEP1-associated hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP).. Neurogenetics, 10(2), 105-110.
Kasher PR, De Vos KJ, Wharton SB, Manser C, Bennett EJ, Bingley M, Wood JD, Milner R, McDermott CJ, Miller CCJ , Shaw PJ et al (2009) Direct evidence for axonal transport defects in a novel mouse model of mutant spastin-induced hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP) and human HSP patients.. J Neurochem, 110(1), 34-44.
Hewamadduma CAA, Kirby J, Kershaw C, Martindale J, Dalton A, McDermott CJ & Shaw PJ (2008) HSP60 is a rare cause of hereditary spastic paraparesis, but may act as a genetic modifier.. Neurology, 70(19), 1717-1718.
Georgala MN, Chattopadhyay AK & McDermott CJ (2008) P159 Clinical and neurophysiological diagnostic features of hereditary neuropathy with liability to pressure palsies (HNPP) among patients with multiple neuropathies at common entrapment sites. Clinical Neurophysiology, 119, S111-S111.
McDermott CJ & Shaw PJ (2008) Diagnosis and management of motor neurone disease.. BMJ, 336(7645), 658-662.
Moore C, McDermott CJ & Shaw PJ (2008) Clinical aspects of motor neurone disease. Medicine, 36(12), 640-645.
Beetz C, Zuchner S, AshleyKoch A, Auer-Grumbach M, Byrne P, Chinnery PF, Hutchinson M, McDermott CJ, Meijer IA, Nygren AOH , Pericak-Vance M et al (2007) Linkage to a known gene but no mutation identified: Comprehensive reanalysis of SPG4 HSP pedigrees reveals large deletions as the sole cause. HUM MUTAT, 28(7), 739-740.
McDermott CJ & Shaw PJ (2007) Chapter 17 Hereditary spastic paraparesis. Handbook of Clinical Neurology, 82, 327-352.
Wood JD, Landers JA, Bingley M, McDermott CJ, Thomas-McArthur V, Gleadall LJ, Shaw PJ & Cunliffe VT (2006) The microtubule-severing protein Spastin is essential for axon outgrowth in the zebrafish embryo.. Hum Mol Genet, 15(18), 2763-2771.
McDermott CJ, Burness CE, Kirby J, Cox LE, Rao DG, Hewamadduma C, Sharrack B, Hadjivassiliou M, Chinnery PF, Dalton A , Shaw PJ et al (2006) Clinical features of hereditary spastic paraplegia due to spastin mutation.. Neurology, 67(1), 45-51.
McDermott CJ & Shaw PJ (2003) Chapter 18 Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis, 435-462.
McDermott CJ, Grierson AJ, Wood JD, Bingley M, Wharton SB, Bushby KMD & Shaw PJ (2003) Hereditary spastic paraparesis: disrupted intracellular transport associated with spastin mutation.. Ann Neurol, 54(6), 748-759.
Wharton SB, McDermott CJ, Grierson AJ, Wood JD, Gelsthorpe C, Ince PG & Shaw PJ (2003) The cellular and molecular pathology of the motor system in hereditary spastic paraparesis due to mutation of the spastin gene.. J Neuropathol Exp Neurol, 62(11), 1166-1177.
McDermott CJ, Roberts D, Tomkins J, Bushby KM & Shaw PJ (2003) Spastin and paraplegin gene analysis in selected cases of motor neurone disease (MND).. Amyotroph Lateral Scler Other Motor Neuron Disord, 4(2), 96-99.
McDermott CJ, Taylor RW, Hayes C, Johnson M, Bushby KMD, Turnbull DM & Shaw PJ (2003) Investigation of mitochondrial function in hereditary spastic paraparesis.. Neuroreport, 14(3), 485-488.
McDermott CJ, Taylor RW, Hayes C, Johnson M, Bushby KMD, Turnbull DM & Shaw PJ (2002) Investigation of mitochondrial function in hereditary spastic paraparesis. J NEUROL NEUROSUR PS, 73(2), 233-233.
McDermott CJ & Shaw PJ (2002) Hereditary spastic paraplegia.. Int Rev Neurobiol, 53, 191-204.
Tomkins J, Banner SJ, McDermott CJ & Shaw PJ (2001) Mutation screening of manganese superoxide dismutase in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.. Neuroreport, 12(11), 2319-2322.
McDermott CJ, Dayaratne RK, Tomkins J, Lusher ME, Lindsey JC, Johnson MA, Casari G, Turnbull DM, Bushby K & Shaw PJ (2001) Paraplegin gene analysis in hereditary spastic paraparesis (HSP) pedigrees in northeast England.. Neurology, 56(4), 467-471.
McDermott CJ, White K, Lindsey JC, Lusher ME, Bushby KMD & Shaw PJ (2001) Genotype-phenotype correlation in hereditary spastic paraparesis. J NEUROL NEUROSUR PS, 70(2), 270-270.
Lindsey JC, Lusher ME, McDermott CJ, White KD, Reid E, Rubinsztein DC, Bashir R, Hazan J, Shaw PJ & Bushby KM (2000) Mutation analysis of the spastin gene (SPG4) in patients with hereditary spastic paraparesis.. J Med Genet, 37(10), 759-765.
McDermott C, White K, Bushby K & Shaw P (2000) Hereditary spastic paraparesis: a review of new developments.. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry, 69(2), 150-160.
Kiernan MC, Vucic S, Talbot K, McDermott CJ, Hardiman O, Shefner JM, Al-Chalabi A, Huynh W, Cudkowicz M, Talman P , Van den Berg LH et al () Improving clinical trial outcomes in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Nature Reviews Neurology.
McDermott CJ () The stage is set for a new trial end point in ALS. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry.
Young CA, Mills R, Al-Chalabi A, Burke G, Chandran S, Dick DJ, Ealing J, Hanemann CO, Harrower T, Mcdermott CJ , Majeed T et al () Measuring quality of life in ALS/MND: validation of the WHOQOL-BREF. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Degeneration, 1-9.
Maguire C, McDermott C, Hind D, Radunovic A & Shaw PJ () Diaphragm pacing systems for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis / motor neuron disease. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.
Jenkins TM, Alix JJP, Fingret J, Esmail T, Hoggard N, Baster K, McDermott CJ, Wilkinson ID & Shaw PJ () Longitudinal multi-modal muscle-based biomarker assessment in motor neuron disease. Journal of Neurology. View this article in WRRO
Musson LS, McDermott CJ & Hobson EV () Exploring patient and public involvement in motor neuron disease research. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Degeneration. View this article in WRRO
Weeks K, Gould R, McDermott C, Lynch J, Goldstein L, Graham C, McCracken L, Serfaty M, Howard R, Al-Chalabi A , White D et al () Needs and preferences for psychological interventions of people with motor neuron disease. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Degeneration. View this article in WRRO
Sproson L, Lanfranchi V, Collins A, Chhetri SK, Daly N, Ennis M, Glennon L, Gorrie G, Jay E, Marsden R , McCarthy AD et al () Fit for purpose? A cross-sectional study to evaluate the acceptability and usability of HeadUp, a novel neck support collar for neurological neck weakness. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Degeneration, 1-8.
Sassani M, Alix J, McDermott C, Baster K, Hoggard N, Wild J, Mortiboys H, Shaw P, Wilkinson I & Jenkins T () Magnetic resonance spectroscopy reveals mitochondrial dysfunction in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Brain.

Chapters

Oliver D & McDermott C (2021) Public Policy in MND Care: The United Kingdom, Public Policy in ALS/MND Care (pp. 279-300). Springer Singapore
Stavroulakis T & McDermott CJ (2017) Nutritional Support in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Nutrition in Neurologic Disorders (pp. 91-104). Springer International Publishing

Conference proceedings papers

Cooper-Knock J, Moll T, Ramesh T, Castelli L, Shaw C, Al-Chalabi A, McDermott C, Hautbergue G & Shaw P (2019) 11.30 Mutations in the glycosyltransferase domain of GLT8D1 cause ALS. Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry, Vol. 90(12) (pp e10)
Toh CL, Keslake A, Harding J, Baster K, Hoggard N, Bigley J, McDermott CJ, Shaw PJ, Wilkinson ID & Jenkins TM (2019) 222 Investigating directionality of neurodegeneration in vivo in ALS using multimodal MRI. Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry, Vol. 90(12) (pp e55)
Mistry S, Hosty J, Patil A, McDermott C, Shaw P & Jenkins TM (2019) Defining benign brachial monomelic amyotrophy: factors at presentation that differentiate from motor neurone disease. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY, Vol. 26 (pp 307-307)
James T, Hobson E, Mupambo N & McDermott C (2019) Monitoring and promoting effectiveness and adherence to non-invasive ventilation in motor neurone disease using Encore Anywhere telemonitoring: a pilot and feasibility, randomised controlled trial. NEUROLOGY, Vol. 92(15)
Mistry S, Hosty J, Patil A, McDermott C, Shaw P & Jenkins T (2019) Predicting benign brachial monomelic amyotrophy: factors at presentation that differentiate from amyotropic lateral sclerosis. NEUROLOGY, Vol. 92(15)
Toh C, Keslake A, Harding J, Baster K, Hoggard N, Bigley J, McDermott CJ, Shaw PJ, Wilkinson ID & Jenkins TM (2019) Investigating Directionality of Neurodegeneration in vivo in ALS using Multimodal MRI. NEUROLOGY, Vol. 92(15)
Hobson E, Baxter S, Pryde E, Reed H, Spronson L, Soreny C, White S & McDermott C (2018) “Nothing about me, without me”. Using user-centred design to develop evidence-based solutions to common problems in Motor neurone disease. Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Vol. 61 (pp e521-e521)
Jenkins TM, Alix J, Hoggard N, Rao G, O'brien E, Baster K, Bigley J, Wilkinson I, McDermott C & Shaw P (2018) Imaging denervation in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis for future clinical trials: 12-month follow-up from a longitudinal cohort study. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY, Vol. 25 (pp 302-302)
Hewamadduma CA, Omalley R, Robinson M, Beauchamp N, Rogers T, Martindale J, Mcdermott C, Shaw P, Hoggard N & Hadjivassiliou M (2017) Mutations in SPG7 as an important cause of spastic-ataxia in a large british cohort: Hybrid phenotype helps direct screening. Journal of the Neurological Sciences, Vol. 381 (pp 304-305) View this article in WRRO
Oliver D & McDermott C (2017) Multidisciplinary care in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis – the evidence for effectiveness. Journal of the Neurological Sciences, Vol. 381 (pp 707-707)
Jenkins T, Alix J, Rao G, Hoggard N, O'Brien E, Baster K, Bradburn M, Bigley J, McDermott C, Wilkinson I & Shaw P (2017) Imaging denervation in motor neuron disease for future clinical trials: a longitudinal cohort study. Journal of the Neurological Sciences, Vol. 381 (pp 102-102) View this article in WRRO
Oliver D, Edwards A, McDermott C & Radunovic A (2016) The development of an evidence based guideline on the assessment and management of motor neurone disease/amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY, Vol. 23 (pp 646-646)
Rafiq M, Proctor A, McDermott C & Shaw P (2015) SCREENING FOR RESPIRATORY FAILURE IN ALS USING CLINICAL QUESTIONING, RESPIRATORY FUNCTION TESTS AND TRANSCUTANEOUS CARBON DIOXIDE: WHICH IS THE BETTER TOOL?. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry, Vol. 86(11) (pp e4.54-e4) View this article in WRRO
Rafiq M, Lee E, Bradburn M, McDermott C & Shaw P (2015) Elevated creatine kinase is associated with a better prognosis in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY, Vol. 22 (pp 741-741) View this article in WRRO
Rafiq M, Bradburn M, McDermott C & Shaw P (2015) Effects of cough augmentation on pulmonary morbidity, survival, and quality of life in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in respiratory failure: a randomised trial. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY, Vol. 22 (pp 244-244)
Rafiq MK, Bradburn M, Proctor A, Billings C, Bianchi S, McDermott C & Shaw P (2014) ROLE OF COUGH AUGMENTATION IN AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry, Vol. 85(10) (pp e4.93-e4)
Rafiq M, Lee E, Bradburn M, McDermott C & Shaw P (2013) Elevated creatine kinase suggests better prognosis in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry, Vol. 84(11) (pp e2). England
Cooper-Knock J, Highley JR, Hartley J, Milano A, Sawcer S, Compston A, Frolov A, Charlesworth G, Wood N, Bandmann O , McDermott CJ et al (2013) Neurodegeneration caused by intronic expansions of C9ORF72 is a clinically heterogeneous but pathologically distinct disease. LANCET, Vol. 381 (pp 32-32)
Rafiq M, Proctor AR, McDermott CJ & Shaw P (2012) CLINICAL EVALUATION OF TRANSCUTANEOUS CARBON DIOXIDE MONITOR (TOSCA) IN PATIENTS WITH MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE. JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY NEUROSURGERY AND PSYCHIATRY, Vol. 83
McDermott C, Proctor A, Walsh T, Ackroyd R, Rao G, Bianchi S, Englert L, Rafiq MK & Shaw PJ (2012) EXPERIENCE OF THE USE OF DIAPHRAGM PACING IN PATIENTS WITH RESPIRATORY IMPAIRMENT DUE TO MOTOR NEURONE DISORDERS. JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY NEUROSURGERY AND PSYCHIATRY, Vol. 83(3)
Aridegbe T, Kandler R, Walsh T, Shaw PJ & McDermott CJ (2012) THE NATURAL HISTORY OF MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE (MND): ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF SPECIALIST CARE. JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY NEUROSURGERY AND PSYCHIATRY, Vol. 83(3)
Hewamadduma C, Harkness KA, Chadha DK, Dalton A & McDermott CJ (2010) CADASIL IN A MOTHER AND SON DUE TO A NOVEL MUTATION OF THE NOTCH-3 GENE. JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY NEUROSURGERY AND PSYCHIATRY, Vol. 81(11) (pp E50-E50)
Douglass CP, Kandler RH, Shaw PJ & McDermott CJ (2009) AN AUDIT OF NEUROPHYSIOLOGICAL CRITERIA USED IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE. JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY NEUROSURGERY AND PSYCHIATRY, Vol. 80(11)
Sarrigiannis PG, Ponnusamy A, Randall M, McDermott C & Hadjivassiliou M (2009) CLINICAL AND NEUROPHYSIOLOGICAL SIMILARITIES BETWEEN TOXIC AND ACQUIRED INFLAMMATORY DEMYELINATING NEUROPATHIES: A REPORT OF TWO CASES. JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY NEUROSURGERY AND PSYCHIATRY, Vol. 80(1) (pp 123-123)
Georgala MN, Chattopadhyay AK & McDermott CJ (2009) CLINICAL AND NEUROPHYSIOLOGICAL FINDINGS IN HEREDITARY NEUROPATHY WITH LIABILITY TO PRESSURE PALSIES. JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY NEUROSURGERY AND PSYCHIATRY, Vol. 80(1) (pp 101-102)
McDermott CJ, Burness CE, Rao G, Kirby J, Shaw PJ & Spastin HSP Consortium Neurologist (2006) Further insights into HSP and spastin: Severe complicated phenotypes and evidence of lower motor neurone dysfunction. JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY NEUROSURGERY AND PSYCHIATRY, Vol. 77(1) (pp 137-137)
McDermott CJ, Grierson A, Wood J & Shaw PJ (2003) Hereditary spastic paraparesis associated with mutation in spastin (SPG4): A disorder of axonal transport?. JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY NEUROSURGERY AND PSYCHIATRY, Vol. 74(10) (pp 1453-1453)
Holden M, Chapman L, Wymer B, Shaw P, McDermott C & Dalton A (2003) The results of screening all 17 exons of the spastin gene (SPG4) for autosomally dominantly transmitted Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia. JOURNAL OF MEDICAL GENETICS, Vol. 40 (pp S81-S81)
McDermott CJ, Dayaratne RK, Tomkins J, Johnson MA, Casari G, Turnbull DM, Bushby K & Shaw PJ (2000) Hereditary spastic paraparesis with amyotrophy and OXPHOS muscle defect associated with a deletion in the paraplegin (SPG7) gene with apparent autosomal dominant transmission. NEUROLOGY, Vol. 54(7) (pp A425-A425)

Reports

McDermott CJ (2015) NIV withdrawal guidance – published by Association of Palliative Medicine of GB and Northern Ireland.

Other

McDermott CJ & Bradburn MJ (2016) Diaphragm pacing in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis – Authors' reply. The Lancet Neurology, 15(6), 543-544.

Research group

Esther Hobson
Theocharis Stavroulakis
Helen Wolff
Mbombe Kazoka
Lee Tuddenham
Sarah Boddy

Grants

Principal Funding Sources

Motor Neurone Disease Association, UK
National Institute of Health Research (NIHR)
Marie Curie
European Union

Professional activities

Head of Department, Neuroscience, University of Sheffield (2018 onwards)
Chair of Association of British Neurologists MND Special Interest Group (2017 onwards)
Member of Association of British Neurologists Neuromuscular Advisory Group (2018 onwards)
Deputy Director of NIHR BRC Sheffield (2017 onwards)
External Examiner Neuroscience MSc, Kings College London (2016 onwards)
Expert Advisor for NICE (2016 onwards)
Charitable Trustee for Neurocare (2016 onwards)
Group Leader for the International ALS Clinical Trials Guidelines (2015 onwards).
Chair of the NIHR DeNDRoN MND Clinical Studies Group (2015 onwards)
Chair of the MND Association Clinical Advisory Board (2015 onwards)
Member MND NICE Clinical Guidelines Development Group (2013 – 2016) and NICE Quality Assurance panel (2015 - 2016).
Founding Course Leader – Clinical Neurology MSc, University of Sheffield 2011-2015
Clinical Lead for Neurology, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals 2012-2014
Member of NIHR RfPB (2010-2014) and MNDA healthcare research grant panels (2014 onwards).
Representation of the Yorkshire and Humber region nationally on the Joint Royal College of Physician’s Specialty Advisory Committee (2008 - 2013).
Training Programme Director for Neurology Yorkshire and Humber (2008-2012)

Invited lectures

2017

NICE Guidelines 1 year on Conference, London UK - Managing Symptoms in MND at the MND
Association British Neurologists Meeting, Liverpool - Right to try
MND Care Centre Meeting, Kettering - MyTube
NIHR Annual CRF conference, Glasgow - User Centred Design
Newcastle Neurosciences Meeting, Newcastle upon Tyne - MND A Journey through time and space
MND Scotland meeting, Stirling - MND Clinical Research update
Oxford Neurosciences Meeting, Oxford - MND Surviving the experts

2016

Manchester Regional Neurosciences Centre – The evidence base for supportive Care in ALS.
Newcastle upon Tyne, MND study day – Delivering evidence based care for individuals with ALS.
Sheffield MND Study day – Recent developments in ALS care.
St Christopher’s Hospice, London – Nutritional Care in ALS.
Primary Care 2016, NEC, Birmingham – NICE guidelines for primary care.

2015

British Thoracic Society, London – Diaphragmatic Pacing in ALS
Difficult Lung Disease symposium, Sheffield – Neuromuscular disease for the respiratory physician.
MNDA Care Centre meeting, Stafford - myNIV
Association of palliative medicine neurological palliative care specialist interest forum, Manchester – What is new in MND.
1st UK PLS conference, Oxford – HSP and PLS
WFN ALS meeting, Orlando – DiPALS results

2014

MNDA Care Centre meeting, Stafford – Head Up
Royal Society Medicine, London – The evidence base for symptomatic care in ALS
MND Centre, Oxford – Update on symptomatic care.
The Walton Centre, Liverpool - Update on symptomatic care.
St Christopher’s Hospice, London – Head Up.
Royal College of Physicians Regional Update, Sheffield – Neurology for the physician.

2013

Plenary speaker: ENCALS, Sheffield - While we wait.
MND Care Centre Directors meeting, Birmingham – Head Up and Secretion management
St Christopher’s Hospice, London – Diaphragmatic Pacing
The Walton Centre Regional Neurosciences Centre, Liverpool – Respiratory management of MND

2012

Edinburgh Regional Neurosciences Centre - Respiratory management of MND
Home Mechanical Ventilation Meeting, St Thomas Hospital, London – Role of Diaphragmatic Pacing
Palliative Care Symposium, Leeds – Living with MND
MNDA AGM – Developing the evidence base for clinical care in MND

2011

Association of British Neurologists meeting – Clinical advances in MND
European federation of neurological sciences, Lisbon – MND and its mimics

2010

European Federation of Neurological Sciences, Rhodes - Lump or Split?
MNDA Birmingham – Diaphragmatic Pacing in MND
Nutrition Course, Leeds – Nutrition in MND

2009

Leeds MNDA centre opening – Hereditary spastic paraparesis