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
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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16 December 2025 Structure of dopamine-releasing neurons relates to the type of circuits they form for smell-processing Closely related subtypes of dopamine-releasing neurons may play entirely separate roles in…
15 December 2025 Professor Anthony Vernon delivers inaugural lecture: Neuropsychopharma-what? The Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience celebrated the inaugural lecture of Professor…
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…
3 Sep 2026 Scientific Meeting of the British and Irish Chapter of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine 03 September 2026 The 2026 Scientific Meeting brings together a community of researchers, clinicians, and…