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Our 2024 research highlights

As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to reflect on and celebrate some of our research news stories from 2024.
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People living with MND given a voice in research with new digital tool

People living with motor neuron disease (MND) will have more opportunities to participate in groundbreaking research, thanks to a new digital platform designed to accelerate the search for a cure for the debilitating disease.

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Analysing the roles of nature and nurture in a chess prodigy

For parents and families thinking about supporting their children in adopting new skills, Dr Nemanja Vaci's findings can help them to seek the best approaches.
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Mitochondria in fibroblasts

World Alzheimer’s Month - Understanding the mitochondria

As part of World Alzheimer’s Month, we’re shining a light on the Mortiboys Lab, a lab dedicated to understanding the mitochondria in neurodegenerative diseases.
Dr Guillaume Hautbergue and the 91Ö±²¥ Institute for Translational Neuroscience

Public lecture: From genes to advanced therapies for neurodegenerative diseases

Dr Guillaume Hautbergue will deliver a public lecture to celebrate his election as Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology in recognition of his prominent contribution to the advancement of the biological sciences.
Auditory physiology

Scientists awarded funding to investigate causes of age-related hearing loss

A newly funded study could lead to a better understanding of why people lose their hearing with age and has the potential to help develop new therapies to prevent or repair age-related hearing loss.
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Dr Laura Ferraiuolo wins 2019 Paulo Gontijo Award

Dr Laura Ferraiuolo has achieved international recognition for her work investigating the contribution of glial cells in the development of motor neuron disease (MND) and their importance as a therapeutic target.
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Join our team of world-leading academics

The Neuroscience Institute is inviting applications from exceptional candidates to join our team of talented researchers.
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MND Collections wins UK Biobank of the Year

The Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association has been awarded the prestigious 2019 UK Biobank of the Year Award. The 91Ö±²¥ Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN) was one of three centres involved in the five-year programme to establish a national DNA bank for MND.