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Mar 07, 2025 - Update

UK DRI and Parkinson’s UK join forces to establish pioneering research centre

Marking a pivotal moment in brain health research, the UK DRI has united with Parkinson's UK to establish a new £10m research centre dedicated to...

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Feb 25, 2025 - Research

“Healthy fats” could protect against motor neuron disease

Enhancing levels of “healthy fats” like omega-3s in the brain could be beneficial in motor neuron disease (MND), new research led by Prof Adrian Isaacs...

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Feb 10, 2025 - Feature

International Day of Women and Girls in Science: The inspiring scientists shaping the future of dementia research

To mark International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the UK DRI has teamed up with Race Against Dementia, to spotlight three UK DRI...

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Nov 14, 2023 - Update

Seven UK DRI researchers feature on Highly Cited Researcher 2023 list

We are proud to announce that seven UK DRI researchers have featured in this year’s...

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Nov 13, 2023 - Update

Multi-million pound boost for research projects aimed at developing new tests, treatments and devices for neurodegenerative diseases

We are delighted that the first projects to be funded through LifeArc’s £30 million strategic...

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Nov 10, 2023 - Research

Innovative research targets cellular powerhouses for Parkinson's treatment

A groundbreaking study spearheaded by Prof Gabriel Balmus at the UK DRI at Cambridge, in...

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Nov 07, 2023 - Update

Recipients of annual UK DRI Recognition Prizes announced at Connectome 2023

Connectome 2023 saw the return of the recognition prizes, introduced last year on the UK...

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Nov 07, 2023 - Update

Support on the path to independence: four new researchers join the UK DRI Emerging Leader Programme

We are delighted to announce four new Emerging Leaders at the Institute: Dr Sophie Morse...

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Nov 01, 2023 - Update

New strategic partnership with SPARC to accelerate delivery of new treatments for dementia

We are delighted to announce a new strategic industry partnership with pharmaceutical company SPARC, alongside...

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Oct 27, 2023 - Research

Immune response to viral infection may accelerate Alzheimer’s progression

A new study by Prof Will McEwan and Dr Sophie Sanford (UK DRI at Cambridge)...

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Oct 25, 2023 - Research

UK DRI projects take next step with translational funding awarded

Having established a foundation of outstanding discovery science in its first five years, the UK...

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Oct 23, 2023 - Update

Friends of CR&T: A new network to shape dementia research

The UK DRI exists to improve the lives of people affected by dementia. By involving...

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Oct 20, 2023 - Event

Connectome 2023: In photos

Returning to Brighton for a second year, our annual conference Connectome took place earlier this...

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Oct 18, 2023 - Research

New non-invasive form of deep brain stimulation could provide alternative treatment for brain diseases

In a study led by Dr Nir Grossman (UK DRI at Imperial), scientists have developed...

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Oct 16, 2023 - Research

Little-known gene may play a key role in the development of Parkinson’s

In an exciting new project, Dr Kat Bowles (UK DRI at Edinburgh) will investigate the...

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