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Predicting Language Outcome and Recovery After Stroke (PLORAS) project launches new website

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The PLORAS project, based at the Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging at the Institute of Neurology, University College London, is investigating language recovery after stroke. They have just launched a new website which has a section for Health Professionals & Academics, as well one for stroke survivors and their families. The website includes a film providing an overview of the project, as well as news and events, and information on how to get involved.

BRC awards over £500k to neuroscience projects

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The BRC has awarded over half a million pounds to groundbreaking experimental medicine research projects in neuroscience. The awards, totalling £622,000 and ranging from £75,000 to £100,000, were confirmed last month and go to seven innovative research projects, including the following to the Institute of Neurology:

Diabetes drug could help treat Parkinson's Disease

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A drug used to treat patients with diabetes could benefit people with Parkinson’s Disease, according to research led by UCL Institute of Neurology.

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