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
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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13 February 2026 Over £800,000 awarded to study the impact of earlier vs later smartphone ownership in children The newly announced ONSET-Mobile study will bring together researchers from the worlds of psychiatry…
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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…