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
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
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
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Facilities & Resources World-class neuroscience facilities & resources, including MRI, neuroimaging equipment, and King's…
15 October 2026 Children's caffeine habits linked to shorter sleep and brain differences Young people who consume more caffeine, mostly from soft drinks, sleep less and show small…
14 October 2026 Overlooked DNA regions surrounding 'microexons' might hold key to understanding the genetics of autism Breakthrough using AI helps explain how genetic variation outside tiny gene segments is linked to…
4 Nov Joint R&D Office Wednesday Walk-In 04 November 2026 Drop in and discuss your questions with the Joint R&D Office on the first Wednesday of every month.
18 Nov Professor Franziska Denk - Inaugural Lecture 18 November 2026 Join us in celebrating Professor Denk's inaugural lecture on 'The origins of pain'