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Celebrating UCL Research in Brain Sciences
Our Brain Awareness Week Themes
Harnessing interdisciplinary expertise to address mental health challenges
We address mental health challenges from multiple perspectives and use our pioneering research, education, and our clinical experience to improve mental health within society.
Professor Essi Viding on the future of mental health research
Professor Essi Viding, Pro-Vice Provost Mental Health & Wellbeing, talks about the importance of interdisciplinary research for advancing our understanding of mental health disorders and how to treat them.
Professor Jonathan Roiser on the impact of politics on our mental health
How do major political events affect our mental health? A new project co-led by Professor Jonathan Roiser will be looking at how politics-based stressors can impact our mental health.
Dr Christina Carlisi on protecting the mental health of children and adolescents
How do we ensure that children and young people have the tools they need to protect their mental health in online and real world spaces? We speak to Dr Christina Carlisi to find out.
Dr Talya Greene on how trauma impacts the mental health of adults
Dr Talya Greene specialises in the mental health consequences of exposure to traumatic events, combining psychological and public health expertise.
Find out how UCL aims to become a beacon for improvements in mental health and wellbeing
Our expertise in neurodegenerative disorders spans the full spectrum, from discovery science through to the evaluation of health and social care.
Professor Dennis Chan on using augmented reality to predict Alzheimer's Disease
Professor Dennis Chan and colleagues are developing augmented reality technology aimed at detecting Alzheimer's disease years before symptoms appear.
From research to reality: progress in Motor Neuron Disease treatments at UCL
Motor Neuron Disease (MND) is a serious and uncurable condition. Researchers at UCL are working on new treatments thanks to a £78 million investment.
Professor Naaheed Mukadam on the power of music and memory in dementia care
Professor Naaheed Mukadam specialises in mental health of older people. In this Q&A, she explains how people with dementia connect with music that has meaning for them.
From Dementia MSc student to researcher and national advisor
Dr Daniel Andrés Jiménez studied on the MSc Dementia course, now he is advising the Chilean Ministry of Health on dementia.
Advancing understanding of neurological conditions, such as stroke, epilepsy and brain injury while enhancing patient outcomes.
Professor Gabriele Lignani on developing new gene therapy for neuropsychiatric disorders
Professor Gabriele Lignani is leading an international team to develop new gene therapies for neuropsychiatric disorders, including epilepsy, schizophrenia and dementia.
Dr Sara Ajina on the positive impact of music for people with brain injury
Dr Sara Ajina (UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology) is a Consultant in neurorehabilitation and helps patients recover after an acquired brain injury, such as a stroke or trauma.
Professor Sanjay Sisodiya on how climate change impacts our neurological health
How do changing weather patterns impact brain health? Professor Sanjay Sisodiya explores current research findings and highlights gaps we need to address to protect our future health.
Professor Alex Leff on an app for regaining speech after a stroke
Professor Alex Leff talks about the impact of stroke on language processing and how a new app, iTalkBetter, can help with language deficits.
We detect, diagnose and treat brain diseases such as brain cancer, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s using new AI tools.
Dr James Ruffle on AI’s ability to transform brain cancer care
Dr. James Ruffle and his team are transforming brain cancer care with AI-based tool, VASARI-auto, paving the way for personalised medicine and better patient outcomes.
A team of researchers, led by scientists at UCL and University Medical Center Goettingen, Germany, have developed a simple blood test that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to predict Parkinson’s up to seven years before the onset of symptoms.
Dr Arman Eshaghi on the AI Multiple Sclerosis treatment revolution
Dr Arman Eshaghi is a National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Advanced Fellow at UCL, developing advanced artificial intelligence models with the potential to transform multiple sclerosis care.
Professor Argyris Stringaris on how AI can shape the future of mental health diagnosis and treatment
Professor Argyris Stringaris, Pro-Vice Provost, Mental Health & Wellbeing talks about artificial intelligence's potential to shape mental health, both in terms of diagnosis and treatment.
Generating better therapies, diagnostics and care for patients globally with our translational research into sensory systems and how they link to brain health.
Professor Anne Schilder on the links between hearing loss and dementia
Professor Anne Schilder talks about research into dementia and hearing loss, asking the question: does hearing loss cause dementia or does dementia affect our ability to process sound and speech?
Eyes on AI: Exploring a cutting-edge approach to early dementia detection
Professor Pearse Keane explains how using artificial intelligence to investigate the eye's retinal tissue can help diagnose dementia.
Dr Lucy Handscomb on training the brain to live with tinnitus
Dr Lucy Handscomb talks about how a new app, MindEar, may help people living with tinnitus to change their relationship with the condition and avoid negative thinking.
Xinping Fu on studying Advanced Audiology MSc
"I realised how impactful this profession could be; learning how my work could potentially change the whole lifetime of a child with congenital hearing loss gave me a deep respect for audiology."
Our interdisciplinary approach to neurodevelopmental disorders enhances early identification and improves long-term outcomes.
Dr Elizabeth O’Nions and Professor Joshua Stott on how ADHD may impact life expectancy
Dr Elizabeth O’Nions and Professor Joshua Stott have been investigating the life expectancy of people living with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Dr Rebecca Gordon on dyslexia and how the brain processes written language
Dr Rebecca Gordon talks about how dyslexia can affect executive function, and the implications for performance in school and work.
Celine El Baou on better access to talking therapies for autistic people
Autistic adults have poorer access to appropriate mental healthcare, despite being more likely to experience anxiety or depression than the general population, finds a new study by UCL researchers.
Dr Rob Cooper on wearable brain imaging devices for babies
New technology could help to map the connections between different brain regions and establish what distinguishes typical and atypical neurodevelopment in the crucial early stages of childhood and shed light on conditions of neurodiversity such as autism, dyslexia and ADHD.
UCL Neuroscience Symposium 2025
In 2025, the UCL Neuroscience Domain is celebrating 17 years since its launch by hosting a special edition of the renowned UCL Neuroscience Symposium. This is a fantastic opportunity to find out more about the latest research in neuroscience at UCL.
Over 600 UCL neuroscientists are expected to attend, and delegates will have the chance to create new cross-disciplinary links and foster collaboration between basic and clinical researchers, discover new research applications and meet potential industry partners.
During Brain Awareness Week 2025, follow along on social media by using #UCLBrainSciences and #BrainAwarenessWeek. We are on X/Twitter, BlueSky, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.
