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
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
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20 November 2025 Researchers compete in inaugural Great British Brain Off Presented as part of the Being Human Festival 2025 and led by the IoPPN, The Great British Brain Off…
14 November 2025 Time-sensitive genetic switch for sex-specific features of developing neurons Researchers have identified that the precisely timed transcription of two genes named grim and…
29 Jan Implementing Digital Interventions: Aligning evidence-based innovation with the DHSC 10 Year Roadmap 29 January 2026 Join the NIHR Maudsley BRC’s Digital Therapies theme for a full-day event exploring how digital…
3 Sep 2026 Scientific Meeting of the British and Irish Chapter of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine 03 September 2026 The 2026 Scientific Meeting brings together a community of researchers, clinicians, and…