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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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Jun 14, 2024 - Research

Insight into cause of rare childhood brain disease reveals treatment targets

A study co-led by Professor David Hunt (UK DRI at Edinburgh) and Associate Professor Markus...

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Jun 13, 2024 - Event

Why digital matters for neurodegeneration treatments

Neurodegenerative disorders are a global challenge - and in the UK are the leading cause...

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Jun 05, 2024 - Research

Brain cell communication linked to Alzheimer's disease

Researchers led by Dr Lorena Arancibia Cárcamo and Dr Anna Mallach at the UK DRI...

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Jun 05, 2024 - Research

How immune cells in the brain respond to stroke

A new study led by Dr Barry McColl and Dr Jack Barrington (UK DRI at...

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May 28, 2024 - Event

Accelerating Parkinson’s research: Insights from ECRs at the UK DRI x ASAP meeting

Researchers across the UK DRI are tackling Parkinson's from multiple angles, aiming to develop new...

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May 20, 2024 - Update

UK DRI researcher elected to prestigious Academy of Medical Sciences fellowship

We are thrilled to announce that Prof Tara Spires-Jones (UK DRI at Edinburgh) is one...

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May 16, 2024 - Update

UK DRI appoints Chief Scientific Officer

We are delighted to announce that Jo Latimer will join the UK DRI as Chief...

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May 15, 2024 - Update

Three UK DRI researchers elected to prestigious Royal Society Fellowship

We are delighted to announce that Prof Sarah Tabrizi (UK DRI at UCL), Prof Bill...

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May 10, 2024 - Research

Scientists find sleep may not clear brain toxins as previously thought

The brain’s ability to rid itself of toxins may be reduced during sleep, surprising new...

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May 08, 2024 - Research

Reduced clearance of damaged microglia contributes to Alzheimer’s progression

A study led by Prof Paul Matthews and Dr Nurun Fancy (both UK DRI at...

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May 03, 2024 - Update

New UK DRI scheme launched to fund bold and boundary pushing research

We are delighted to announce the first recipients of the new ‘Key Questions’ intramural funding...

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Apr 26, 2024 - Event

Dr Kiran K G Ravindran, UK DRI Care Research & Technology: My Week in Westminster at the Royal Society Pairing Scheme 2024

Dr Kiran K G Ravindran is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow working with Prof Derk-Jan Dijk...

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