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Eve Cordelia Johnstone (born September 1, 1944) is a Scottish doctor, researcher, and professor. She is a specialist in psychiatry, which is the study and treatment of mental illnesses. Her main work focuses on understanding schizophrenia and other similar conditions. Dr. Johnstone is a retired Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Edinburgh. She is famous for her important study in 1976. This study showed differences in the brains of people with schizophrenia.

Early Life and Education

Eve Cordelia Johnstone was born in Glasgow, Scotland. Her birthday is September 1, 1944. Her father, William Gillespie Johnstone, was a dental surgeon. Her mother was Dorothy Mary.

Eve went to Park School in Glasgow. After that, she studied medicine at the University of Glasgow. She earned her medical degree in 1967. From 1968 to 1972, she trained in hospitals in Glasgow. She chose to specialize in psychiatry.

Career and Research

After her training, Dr. Johnstone became a lecturer. She taught psychological medicine at the University of Glasgow. In 1974, she moved to London. She joined the Medical Research Council research clinic in Harrow.

Brain Studies and Discoveries

At the MRC, Dr. Johnstone led a team of researchers. They studied the brains of people with schizophrenia. She used a special machine called a CT scanner. This machine creates detailed pictures of the brain. Her research showed that there were physical differences in the brains of people with schizophrenia. These differences were compared to the brains of people without the condition. This was a very important discovery.

Dr. Johnstone also explored new areas of research. She studied people who might be at high risk of developing schizophrenia. She looked for ways to prevent the condition from developing.

Other Roles

Besides her research, Dr. Johnstone worked as a full-time consultant psychiatrist. She worked at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital. She also became a Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Edinburgh. She was an Assistant Principal at the university too.

From 1991 to 1994, she was part of the Nuffield Council on Bioethics. This group discusses ethical issues in medicine and biology.

Personal Interests

Outside of her work, Dr. Johnstone enjoys several hobbies. She likes playing cards and gardening. She also enjoys listening to opera music and traveling.

Awards and Honours

Dr. Eve Johnstone has received many awards. These awards recognize her important research and work.

• Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, 1984
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, 1992
• Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences, 1998
• Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE), 2002
• Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, 2005
• Lieber Prize for Outstanding Achievement in Schizophrenia Research from NARSAD, 2007
• Honorary Doctor of Medicine, University of Edinburgh, 2014
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians

Selected Works

Dr. Johnstone has written or co-written several books. These books share her knowledge and research.

• Schizophrenia: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions series) by Christopher Frith and Eve Johnstone
• Searching for the Causes of Schizophrenia (Oxford Medical Publications) by Eve C. Johnstone, 1994
• Biological Psychiatry by Eve C. Johnstone, 1996
• Schizophrenia: Concepts and Clinical Management by Eve C. Johnstone, Martin S. Humphreys, Fiona H. Lang, and Stephen M. Lawrie, 1999
• Companion to Psychiatric Studies by Eve Johnstone, C. Freeman, and A. Zealley, 1999
• Schizophrenia: From Neuroimaging to Neuroscience by Daniel R. Weinberger, Eve C. Johnstone, 2005