UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology
@UCLIoN
Our mission is to translate neuroscience discovery research into treatments for patients with neurological diseases. Follow us also http://uclqsion.bsky.social
Welcome to UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology. Our mission is to translate world class neuroscience discovery research into treatments for patients. We train the next generation through PhD & MSc programmes. Director Prof Michael Hanna (tweets from our director signed MGH)
Our brains don’t just see; they predict what’s coming next. @UCLIoN researchers have revealed how neural activity anticipates visual input, helping us make sense of the world in real time. ucl.ac.uk/brain-sciences…
Today is #WorldBrainDay, a global campaign promoting brain health for all ages. At UCL, we're spotlighting some of the groundbreaking research that's shaping the future of brain health and wellbeing. 🧵
A UCL-sponsored clinical trial for patients newly diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer has opened at UCLH’s National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery and Clinical Research Facility. ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/jul/…
Don't miss @marcaurelbusche discussing his recent work in the next installment of our 'Rethinking Neurodegeneration' webinar series! 🙌 🗓️Tomorrow, Thurs 24 July at 4-5pm (BST) Register for free👉lnkd.in/envnAyzx
🧠How do brain circuits fail in early Alzheimer's disease? 🧠 Join Dr @marcaurelbusche for the next research webinar in our 'Rethinking neurodegeneration' series, taking place 4-5pm (BST), Thurs 24 July 🗓️ During this fascinating talk and Q&A, Dr Busche will present…
In 2022, Ben was the first patient in the world to receive an immunotherapy trial to treat glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain #cancer. Today, Ben is doing well with no active tumours. This trial is now open to newly diagnosed glioblastoma patients: buff.ly/OX1B6YN
Have you ever wondered what happens to brains that are donated to research? 🤔🧠 This #WorldBrainDay, Research Technician Nancy offers a rare glimpse inside the @UCLIoN Brain Bank.
There is still availability to come and see Professor Derick Wade @derickwaderehab neurorehabilitation legend - next Tuesday at Queen Square. Free registration here onlinestore.ucl.ac.uk/conferences-an…
Latest @MRCLHA Insight 46 paper — TL/DR: midlife air pollution influences late life cognitive function. Full text @LancetLongevity authors.elsevier.com/sd/article/S26…
We are pleased to share an exciting new clinical PhD opportunity for a clinician with a neurology background to join the London Mitochondrial Team, focusing on innovative MRI techniques in mitochondrial disease. ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/se…
We are pleased to share an exciting new clinical PhD opportunity for a clinician with a neurology background to join the London Mitochondrial Team, focusing on innovative MRI techniques in mitochondrial disease: ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/se…
Huge thank you to @MDUK_News for funding a new @UCLIoN project to help find treatments for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT). ucl.ac.uk/brain-sciences…
📰 Dr Amanda Heslegrave (@UCLIoN) contributes to this @FT article about how researchers are using AI to find early predictors that can help detect and combat neurodegenerative diseases. ft.com/content/f9fa69…
Prof David Werring was proud to attend the @UCLBrainScience graduation ceremony today for Hatice Ozkan’s PhD on non-motor outcomes after #stroke @HOzkan92. Congratulations Hatice!
We’ve been shortlisted for a @ThirdSector Award! Our partnership with @BrainAppeal has been recognised in the Charity Partnership of the Year category for our work in creating the world’s first Rare Dementia Support Centre. Thank you to all our funders, partners and supporters!
We’ve invested £1 million to help find treatments for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) Anne has lived with CMT since she was five. Like many others, she notices her condition worsening – even when tests don’t show it. 1/4
I’m excited to speak at this UK DRI webinar “Rethinking Neurodegeneration” on 24 July, discussing cell type- and circuit-specific vulnerability in early Alzheimer’s. #Alzheimers #Neurodegeneration #UKDRI
🧠How do brain circuits fail in early Alzheimer's disease? 🧠 Join Dr @marcaurelbusche for the next research webinar in our 'Rethinking neurodegeneration' series, taking place 4-5pm (BST), Thurs 24 July 🗓️ During this fascinating talk and Q&A, Dr Busche will present…
🎓✨ Here is to the brilliant Class of 2025 from the Faculty of Brain Sciences! Your hard work, curiosity, and passion have brought you here; and the future is yours to shape. We’re so proud of you!
Well done to our amazing centre for Neuromuscular Diseases team- all made it despite the heat! Thank you everyone for being a really a great research and clinical team! Not too late to sponsor!! justgiving.com/page/the-natio… @uclh @UCLBrainScience @UCLIoN @BrainAppeal