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
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
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20 February 2023 Dr Emma Clayton Awarded Alzheimer's Research UK Senior Research Fellowship Dr Clayton received £417,000 ARUK Fellowship to investigate brain cells communication in…
16 February 2023 Big data initiative discovers new causal pathways in Alzheimer's The study used a large European cohort to discover new molecules associated to Alzheimer’s,…
17 May IoPPN Research Festival 2023 - 10th Edition - Looking back to look forward 17 May 2023 Please join us on 17 May 2023 to celebrate the innovative and exciting research taking place at the…