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
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
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…
26 Nov Professor Anthony Vernon - Inaugural Lecture 26 November 2025 Join us in celebrating Professor Vernon's inaugural lecture on 'Neuropsycho-what?'
10 Dec 4th High Performance Neuroimaging Meeting 10 December 2025 The High-Performance Neuroimaging Meeting is a focused gathering of leading scientists, engineers,…
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…