Drugs to prolong the lives of people with MND Our researchers helped demonstrate that 100mg of riluzole a day, now available on the NHS, can… Health
New cancer drugs act on neuronal protein Our researchers helped develop Exherin, a new drug that aims to help stop the spread of cancer and… Health
Stem cell therapy to repair stroke damage Our stem cell research underpinned the UK’s first ever clinical trial to treat stroke patients with… Health
Treating non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's Our researchers developed questionnaires that are now used by doctors to help ensure patients with… Health
Reducing the use of antipsychotics in dementia Our research showing that prescribing antipsychotics for people with dementia often do more harm… Health
Genetic testing for motor neurone disease Our researchers developed diagnostic tests that led to the first child being born free of the… Health
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
Facilities & Resources World-class neuroscience facilities & resources, including MRI, neuroimaging equipment, and King's…
11 February 2025 £1.5 million Wolfson Foundation Grant Launches Centre for Human Brain Development The centre will use interdisciplinary methods to study human brain from its earliest stage
26 Feb Monthly mingle: Drop-in lunches with the Joint R&D Office 26 February 2025 Drop-in for free pizza and discuss any general or study-specific questions with the Joint R&D…
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29 Apr Monthly mingle: Drop-in lunches with the Joint R&D Office 29 April 2025 Drop-in for free pizza and discuss any general or study-specific questions with the Joint R&D…