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
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
Reducing the use of antipsychotics in dementia Our research showing that prescribing antipsychotics for people with dementia often do more harm… Health
Genetic testing for motor neurone disease Our researchers developed diagnostic tests that led to the first child being born free of the… 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
Centres Specialist neuroscience centres, world-leading in understanding the brain at all stages of life
Facilities & Resources World-class neuroscience facilities & resources, including MRI, neuroimaging equipment, and King's…
30 November 2023 Specialised motor neuron region affected in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis New study identifies the axon initial segment as the region driving abnormal regulation of neuronal…
24 November 2023 IoPPN scientists collaborate with bit.bio to develop multi-cell models of the human brain with optimised open-source protocols bit.bio, the company coding human cells for novel cures, and the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology…
15 November 2023 IoPPN researchers feature in 2023 Highly Cited Researcher List The IoPPN is proud to announce that 30 of our academics have been named on the annual Highly Cited…
11 Dec Immunopsychiatry Meeting - Understanding the health consequences of children's exposure to trauma 11 December 2023 The IoPPN Immunopsychiatry Meetings are an exciting new forum for research and debate, set up with…