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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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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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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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Dec 11, 2017 - Blog

Care & technology at the UK DRI: Improving lives today and tomorrow

We're seeking an inspirational associate director to lead an ambitious care & technology programme.

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Dec 06, 2017 - Blog

Welcoming our Chairman: William Rucker

William will lead the UK DRI Board for the effective governance and development of the...

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Nov 13, 2017 - Blog

UK DRI Professor Tara Spires-Jones sheds light on how damage spreads through the brain

The group in Edinburgh provide insights into how a key chemical disrupts brain cells in...

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Oct 02, 2017 - Blog

UK DRI Director wins the 2017 European Grand Prize for Research

Professor Bart De Strooper is recognised for his contributions to our understanding of Alzheimer's disease.

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Sep 20, 2017 - Blog

Working together for a better future for people with dementia

On World Alzheimer's day, we take a fresh look at the dementia research landscape across...

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Jul 28, 2017 - Blog

UK DRI proud to be part of the Alzheimer's Association International Conference

The AAIC was hosted in London this year, giving the UK DRI a perfect opportunity...

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Jul 26, 2017 - Blog

UK DRI Director Bart De Strooper finds new insight on anti-amyloid treatment

In a new paper published in Cell, the team provide novel perspectives on anti-amyloid treatment...

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Jun 14, 2017 - Blog

New Chief Operating Officer takes the helm at UK DRI

Dr Adrian Ivinson has been appointed to the role of Chief Operating Officer for the...

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May 12, 2017 - Blog

UK DRI Centre Director Chris Shaw finds potential new MND gene

An international team finds a new risk gene for motor neuron disease (MND, also known...

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May 02, 2017 - Research

UK DRI Centre Director Giles Hardingham uncovers how neurons control their supporting cells

The group in Edinburgh's new research gives hope to new ways to treat dementias, by...

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Apr 20, 2017 - Blog

UK DRI Centre Director Giovanna Mallucci discovers two repurposed drugs that arrest neurodegeneration in mice

Professor Mallucci's team finds two drugs which block a major brain cell death pathway and...

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Apr 06, 2017 - Blog

Centre selection marks huge leap in UK DRI establishment

The selection of the UK DRI centres, associate directors and their foundation programmes marks a...

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