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
Reducing the use of antipsychotics in dementia Our research showing that prescribing antipsychotics for people with dementia often do more harm… Health
Genetic testing for motor neurone disease Our researchers developed diagnostic tests that led to the first child being born free of the… 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
Centres Specialist neuroscience centres, world-leading in understanding the brain at all stages of life
Facilities & Resources World-class neuroscience facilities & resources, including MRI, neuroimaging equipment, and King's…
19 November 2024 IoPPN researchers among most cited in the world Clarivate's 2024 Highly Cited Researchers list features 29 IoPPN academics and researchers.
8 November 2024 Researchers awarded BBSRC grant to investigate the role of neuronal activity in brain development. The project will look at how brain connections are formed in the early stage of development in mouse…
3 Dec Professor Robert Hindges - Inaugural Lecture 03 December 2024 Join us in celebrating Professor Robert Hindges' inaugural lecture on 'With an eye on the brain.'
11 Dec RNA Biology of the Nervous System 11 December 2024 London RNA Club Minisymposium is coming to King's College London on 11 December 2024 14.00-18.00