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
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
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
Genetic testing for motor neurone disease Our researchers developed diagnostic tests that led to the first child being born free of the… Health
Reducing the use of antipsychotics in dementia Our research showing that prescribing antipsychotics for people with dementia often do more harm… 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…
10 November 2026 Dr Divyangana Rakesh receives Emerging Leaders Prize and Rising Star Award Dr Divyangana Rakesh receives two prestigious prizes from Medical Research UK and the Association…
3 November 2026 Dr Leigh Wilson wins Society for Neuroscience: Science Educator Award Dr Leigh Wilson, Public Engagement Manager and Teaching Fellow at King’s College London, has been…
18 Nov Professor Franziska Denk - Inaugural Lecture 18 November 2026 Join us in celebrating Professor Denk's inaugural lecture on 'The origins of pain'
3 Feb Professor Brenda Williams - Inaugural Lecture 03 February 2027 Join us in celebrating Professor Williams' inaugural lecture on 'Prepared for Chance: From Shaping…