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
Treating non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's Our researchers developed questionnaires that are now used by doctors to help ensure 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
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
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Facilities & Resources World-class neuroscience facilities & resources, including MRI, neuroimaging equipment, and King's…
31 July 2025 Taking the train to Glasgow for the IMGC 2025 Attending the 38th International Mammalian Genome Conference in Glasgow, using IGUANA funding to…
31 July 2025 Dev Neuro Academy CREATE 2025: Exploring neuroscience through creativity Neuroscience and creativity came together for an exciting afternoon of engaging presentations and…
30 July 2025 Professor Laura Andreae delivers Inaugural Lecture "Building brains and making connections” On Tuesday 24 June 2025, Professor Laura Andreae delivered her inaugural lecture as a Professor of…
25 July 2025 Dr Deepak Khuperkar awarded King's Prize Fellowship and Professor Anthony Mellows Medal The King’s Prize Fellowship and Professor Anthony Mellows Medal will support Dr Khuperkar’s research…