Dr Timothy Rittman is the clinical lead of the QMIN-MC trial, which uses a machine learning algorithm developed by Prof Zoe Kourtzi, research lead at the Alun Turing Institute. The algorithm trains itself to diagnose patients by looking at MRI brain scans to identify patterns. It then combines these finding with the results of standard […]
The neuroscientist hoping to slow down dementia and speed up Darwin
When she’s not on the river captaining the Darwin College Boat Club, PhD student Jessica Walsh is investigating a possible link between leaky blood vessels in the brain and the onset of vascular dementia. Jess’ research has led to the launch of a clinical trial, which is testing a new treatment to slow down the […]
Promising molecule targets protein to offer hope for people with Parkinson’s
Results indicate that early treatment to tackle alpha-synuclein clumps can restore dopamine levels and stop the condition in its tracks Results from a study published today looking at a molecule targeting clumps of alpha-synuclein, a key protein linked to Parkinson’s, offers hope that it may be possible to slow down or prevent the progression of […]
New research group to help discoveries benefit patients
For Dementia Action Week on International Clinical Trials Day 2019, a unique research group has been launched to test promising new drugs for dementia, including one of the world’s first studies with an antidepressant that could stop the disease progressing. Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust has partnered with the University of Cambridge to set […]
Patrick Chinnery appointed as MRC Clinical Director
Congratulations to Patrick Chinnery who has been appointed as MRC Clinical Director He joins the senior management team and will play a key role in developing, promoting and implementing MRC research programmes, working with national and international partners. Professor Chinnery moved to Cambridge in 2015 where he became Head of Department for Clinical Neurosciences. He […]
Honour awarded to Professor Maria Grazia Spillantini
Professor Maria Grazia Spillantini received the honour of Officer of the Order of the Star of Italy (Ufficiale OSI). The honour was awarded on 1 March 2019 by Ambassador Raffaele Trombetta on behalf of the Italian president, in recognition of her contribution to strengthening British-Italian relations in the fields of science. Professor Spillantini is a […]
In with the new… Rejuvenating Cell-based Therapies to Repair the Brain in Parkinson’s Disease
Professor Roger Barker reconsiders the use of foetal cell transplants and explores the next generation of stem cell therapies for patients suffering with Parkinson’s disease. This research could allow cell-based therapies to become the norm in the treatment of brain diseases. Professor Roger Barker Department of Clinical Neurosciences / WT-MRC Stem Cell Institute Approximately […]
Head First Reshaping the Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury
Collaborative research led by Professor Peter Hutchinson and Professor David Menon has the potential to revolutionise the treatment of traumatic brain injury by identifying the best methods of treatment. Professor Peter Hutchinson Department of Clinical Neurosciences Professor David Menon Department of Medicine Arising from multiple causes such as transport accidents, assaults, falls or sporting […]
