Basic & Clinical Neuroscience Researching the causes of the most severe degenerative diseases affecting the nervous system
Centre for Developmental Neurobiology Investigating lifelong effects on early changes, and the genetics of developmental diseases
Neuroimaging Pioneering brain imaging to improve the definition and diagnosis of neurological disorders
Wolfson Sensory, Pain and Regeneration Centre Studying how to retain a healthy nervous system as we age, and how to repair damage after injury
What is neuroscience? Neuroscience is the study of the nervous system, from structure to function, in health and disease
Our research Leading the world in understanding brain function and finding new treatments for patients
Centres Specialist neuroscience centres, world-leading in understanding the brain at all stages of life
Postgraduate Delve into cutting-edge discoveries through research-led teaching on a postgraduate degree
14 October 2026 Overlooked DNA regions surrounding 'microexons' might hold key to understanding the genetics of autism Breakthrough using AI helps explain how genetic variation outside tiny gene segments is linked to…
8 October 2026 £1.3m awarded to understand adult-onset hearing loss Neuroscientists receive funding to understand how different forms of hearing loss in adults develop…
1 October 2026 Higher daily step counts linked to fewer mental health problems in early adolescence Every extra walk to school, kickabout in the park or trip to the shops could be doing more for…
4 Nov Joint R&D Office Wednesday Walk-In 04 November 2026 Drop in and discuss your questions with the Joint R&D Office on the first Wednesday of every month.