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
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
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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28 September 2023 King's researchers develop new approach to attract diverse recruitment in research studies Researchers at King’s College London have developed a new approach to research study recruitment,…
28 September 2023 Impulsivity-linked genes identified in epilepsy International large-scale genetic screening identified SLCO5A1 and “synapse assembly” genes…
14 September 2023 Dr Ana Dorrego-Rivas and Dr Clementine Edwards receive the Wellcome Early-Career Awards The 5-year fellowship supports Dr Dorrego-Rivas’ project “Activity-dependent co-ordination of axonal…
5 September 2023 Anti-platelet therapy could help improve outcomes for patients with a deadly form of brain bleed, new study reveals A new study has shown that anti-platelet therapy could help improve outcomes for patients with…