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Speaker at lectern

Dec 17, 2024 - Feature

2024 Wrapped: Progress, partnerships and possibilities

As 2024 draws to a close, we reflect on a transformative year for the UK DRI.

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Bill Wisden giving a talk at connectome 2023

Dec 17, 2024 - Update

Welcoming a new Centre Director to the UK DRI at Imperial

We are pleased to announce that our new Centre Director for the UK DRI at Imperial is Prof William Wisden, an expert in the study...

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DNA helix

Dec 13, 2024 - Research

How DNA markers influence gene expression in different cells and tissues

A new study, led by Dr Sarah Marzi (UK DRI at King’s) and Alan Murphy (UK DRI at Imperial), reveals key insight into how gene...

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Microglia and astrocytes around amyloid plaque

Dec 19, 2024 - Research

Astrocytes play a role in accumulation of amyloid driven by Alzheimer’s risk gene

Research led by Prof Bart De Strooper (UK DRI at UCL & VIB-KU Leuven Center...

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Speaker at lectern

Dec 17, 2024 - Feature

2024 Wrapped: Progress, partnerships and possibilities

As 2024 draws to a close, we reflect on a transformative year for the UK...

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Bill Wisden giving a talk at connectome 2023

Dec 17, 2024 - Update

Welcoming a new Centre Director to the UK DRI at Imperial

We are pleased to announce that our new Centre Director for the UK DRI at...

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Dec 13, 2024 - Comment

Chief Medical Officer publishes annual report 2024, 'Health in Cities'

Prof Whitty’s report outlines a broad range of health opportunities and challenges for city populations...

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DNA helix

Dec 13, 2024 - Research

How DNA markers influence gene expression in different cells and tissues

A new study, led by Dr Sarah Marzi (UK DRI at King’s) and Alan Murphy...

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Prof Victoria Chapman and Dr Maura Malpetti

Dec 10, 2024 - Event

UK DRI researchers awarded prizes at inaugural Women in Neuroscience UK Awards

The inaugural Women in Neuroscience (WiNUK) Awards brought together over 100 attendees, viewing live online...

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Dec 06, 2024 - Feature

Celebrating public engagement in dementia research: UK DRI Engagement Prize 2024

Read about the four exceptional initiatives nominated for this years UK DRI Engagement Prize.

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Tau protein

Dec 03, 2024 - Research

Extracellular vesicles implicated in crucial role in toxic tau protein spread in Alzheimer’s

New research led by Prof Karen Duff and Dr Stephanie Fowler (UK DRI at UCL)...

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Dec 03, 2024 - Research

‘Chemical metronome’ helps the brain to keep time

UK DRI at Imperial researchers have uncovered a ‘chemical metronome’ in the brain, which helps...

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Dec 02, 2024 - Event

Connectome 2024 in photos

Connectome is the UK DRI's annual conference. These are some photo highlights of the event.

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Nov 29, 2024 - Research

New biomarker test accurately detects brain inflammation in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

Scientists, led by Dr Evgeniia Lobanova and Prof Sir David Klenerman (UK DRI at Cambridge)...

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Connectome 2024

Nov 27, 2024 - Blog

Reflections on Connectome 2024 from our Chief Scientific Officer

Dr Jo Latimer, UK DRI Chief Scientific Officer, reflects on her experience of the UK...

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