We are pleased to share that Professor Barbara Sahakian, Fellow of the College and Professor of Clinical Neuropsychology in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Cambridge, has been recognised among the World’s Best Scientists 2025 by Research.com.

Professor Sahakian received multiple honours in this year’s rankings, including:

• Best Female Scientist Award (2025)
• Best Scientist Award (2025)
• Psychology in United Kingdom Leader Award (2025)
• Medicine in United Kingdom Leader Award (2025)
• Neuroscience in United Kingdom Leader Award (2025)

These distinctions reflect Professor Sahakian’s outstanding contributions to psychology, neuroscience, and medicine. Research.com, an independent academic ranking platform, evaluates scientists based on the impact of their research, measured through citation metrics, publication quality, and field-specific influence.

Clare Hall extends its warmest congratulations to Professor Sahakian on this well-deserved series of awards, celebrating her leadership and enduring impact on global science.