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
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
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8 October 2024 AviadoBio and Astella announce exclusive option and license agreement for gene therapy AVB-101 targeting frontotemporal dementia The agreement leverages King’s College London spin-out company’s expertise in developing targeted…
1 October 2024 Visual mismatch negativity identified as a mechanism of Parkinson's disease psychosis Reduced brain activity responding to unpredicted visual changes is a marker of psychosis in…
23 September 2024 Legacy donations to fund research into bipolar disorder and multiple sclerosis Gifts in Wills left by Margaret Potts and John Clitherow will enable two laboratory research…
17 September 2024 Professor Laura Andreae awarded the Louise Hanson Marshall Special Recognition Award by the Society for Neuroscience The award honours individuals who have significantly promoted the professional development of women…