National Clinical Research in Dementia Survey Now Open: As part of the governments new UK Dementia Trials Network, the network team and Alzheimer’s Society Research Nurse programme have developed a patient/carer survey to explore perceptions of research participation in the UK.

👋 Meet Patrick Darling. He is the narrator of a new short film showcasing progress in Motor Neuron Disease research at UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology. Watch the documentary in full: bit.ly/4gBP71u #MND #ALS

Exciting news! Our latest paper is out today in Science Translational Medicine — 'Antisense oligonucleotide–mediated MSH3 suppression reduces somatic CAG repeat expansion in Huntington’s disease iPSC–derived striatal neurons' 🧬 science.org/doi/10.1126/sc… UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology UCL Brain Sciences

A new study co-led by UCL Huntington’s Disease Centre researchers has made significant strides in advancing genetic therapies for Huntington's disease. bit.ly/4hRhObU

I will be talking about how research progress is delivering new treatments at this public event for families navigating dementia next month - tickets are free 🧡alzheimersshow.co.uk/the-show-progr…

Considering studying #Dementia , Clinical #Neuroscience or #Neuroimaging MSc UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology? Join our webinar 12noon this Thurs 27th Feb: ucl.ac.uk/ion/events/202…

A new Wellcome funded study by researchers at @UCL has found that brain changes in #HuntingtonsDisease start decades before symptoms appear. These findings could pave way for future therapies and and preventative trials. bit.ly/4hWmjCb

For #RareDiseaseDay2025, The Neurogenetics Lab ION is celebrating the invaluable contributions of our international collaborators, whose dedication is driving ground-breaking advancements in rare disease research across the globe. ucl.ac.uk/ion/news/2025/…

On this Rare Disease Day, which is also RDS' 9th birthday, we're delighted to announce the exciting news that we've reached our fundraising goal for the new Rare Dementia Support Centre! #Raredementiasupport #RareDiseaseDay #Dementia

In this nature article, our VP Prof John Hardy reflects on how far Alzheimer’s research has come, and where it's heading next. A must-read for anyone working in neurodegeneration 👉 nature.com/articles/d4158…

Today marks the start of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek & we’re spotlighting #UCLMentalHealth funded projects. Our first project brings together researchers from @uclbrainscience & University of Liverpool to explore how politics can affect our mental health & wellbeing. 🔗 bit.ly/3EL6Pmq

Listen again to neuropsychologist Dr Jennifer Foley talk to Jumoké about her collab w/artist Alison Carlier to make a soundscape exploring unheard voices of young people w/ #Parkinsons for UCL exhibition #EverythingisConnected (1:16:30 mins in) bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…

Sebastian Crutch, Clinical Lead at Rare Dementia Support, was interviewed by The Mail On Sunday about Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA), for Dementia Action Week. This poignant piece highlights the story of Andy Norris, whose wife Kim lives with PCA. dailymail.co.uk/health/article…

Scientists from Adrian Isaacs Lab (UK DRI at UCL) have developed an innovative screening platform that could accelerate treatments for the most common genetic cause of frontotemporal dementia (FTD) & amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) Read more 👉 ukdri.ac.uk/news-and-event…

Last two days! #EverythingisConnected exhibition open 10am-6pm Mon 2 & Tue 3 Jun Crafts Council UK, celebrating UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology ground-breaking neurological research bit.ly/43gGV2k

Feeling inspired following #DementiaActionWeek? Do you want to make a difference? Hear how UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology is training the next generation of #dementia researchers and clinicians @UCLDementia MSc #UCL m.youtube.com/shorts/xOA9QQg…

Feeling inspired following #DementiaActionWeek? Discover how UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology is shaping the future of dementia care and research. Find out how you can be part of the change. 👉 buff.ly/VK4O33q

📍Here's how to find us: 🧠Mind The Brain 2025 conference is at The Gustave Tuck Lecture Theatre, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT on June 14th, 9:00-15:00. 🎟️ Book your tickets via link in the bio! #mindthebrain #brain #mind #cognition #cognitiveneuroscience #stemeducation

How can stroke affect language processing? This #AphasiaAwarenessMonth, we spoke to Professor Cathy Price (UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, Department of Imaging Neuroscience) about her research into the effect of stroke on language. buff.ly/UwjRVt5

Many congratulations to everyone who was included in the Faculty of Brain Sciences Dean’s List of top performing students for 2023/24 👏👏👏 See the list in full: buff.ly/KXM5YkQ