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
Treating non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's Our researchers developed questionnaires that are now used by doctors to help ensure 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
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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25 July 2024 Professor Benedikt Berninger delivers inaugural lecture "The Art of Forging Neurons" On 15 July 2024, Professor Berninger delivered his inaugural lecture as a Professor of Developmental…
25 July 2024 Breakthrough in cell aging could show early warning signs for neurodegenerative diseases A new discovery in how neurons age could help us understand how neurodegenerative ailments like ALS…
22 July 2024 Dr George Goodwin and Dr Miha Modic awarded King's Prize Fellowships Two School of Neuroscience researchers have successfully obtained King's Prize Fellowships
12 July 2024 Professor Beatriz Rico receives Wellcome Discovery Award Her project "Development of inhibitory circuits in the human cerebral cortex” has been awarded £4…