Dr Ben Marlow

Dr Ben Marlow is an esteemed consultant paediatrician at Re:Cognition Health London, where he specialises in neurodevelopment. He serves as the Colchester General Hospital Lead for Genetics and Clinical Director for The Synapse Centre for Neurodevelopment.

With nearly two decades of experience in the NHS, Dr Marlow brings a strong background in both science and medicine. Before qualifying as a doctor, he completed a master’s degree in biochemistry and worked in research and development roles with GlaxoSmithKline and UCB Pharma. He later studied medicine at University College London, followed by a research fellowship at the University of Florida and specialist neurodisability training in Cambridge and Luton.

Dr Marlow’s clinical and research interests focus on the neurobiology of neurodevelopmental disorders, particularly Autism. He has designed and lead research in genetics, the gut microbiome and published articles on the immune system and brain metabolism.

He is committed to advancing treatments for children with neurodisabilities, with a particular focus on profound autism. He is also a regular contributor to Autism Eye and has been recognised for his work with the Gupta Foundation Young Researcher Award and NIHR Local Research Network Principal Investigator Support Funding.

Alongside his clinical and research work, Dr Marlow is dedicated to medical education. He holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education (PGCME) and is a member of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, the British Association of Childhood Disability, and the British Paediatric Neurology Association.