Translating neuroscience to transform lives
The Queen Square Institute of Neurology at UCL is home to one of the world’s largest basic and clinical neuroscience communities. Our mission is to prevent, treat, and cure devastating neurological conditions like dementia. Through our close clinical partnership with the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, we are uniquely positioned to deliver truly patient-centred research and education.
Study
We offer some of the strongest and broadest basic and clinical neuroscience programmes internationally, with major capacity in translational neuroscience.
Our research
We are home to some of the world's most influential researchers and offer a wealth of scientific and clinical expertise, from laboratory benches through to patient care.
Public engagement
We communicate our ideas through a range of creative activities across the whole spectrum of our research, and offer lots of opportunities to get involved.
Our research departments
We have eight departments covering clinical and basic research, spanning areas that range from brain rehabilitation to neuromuscular diseases.
About us
We are one of the largest basic and clinical neuroscience communities in the world, with major strength in unmatched clinical cohorts, expertise and biological resources.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Our culture is inclusive and we are strongly committed to creating an equitable community where everyone can thrive.
UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology at 75
75 years of research, innovation and education with global patient impact.
Celebrating how Queen Square’s unique combination of research, clinical care and collaboration has shaped major neurological breakthroughs and continues to drive future treatments.
Find out moreA new centre of excellence in neuroscience
256 Grays Inn Road
We are building a new facility which will accelerate the discovery of new treatments, train the next generation of scientists and work in close partnerships with industry, funders and patients.
Course spotlight: Dementia MSc
Dementia: from Neuroscience to Clinical Practice MSc
Receive cutting-edge training in the study of dementia and its scientific basis, delivered by international leaders in the science and practice of dementia.
Discover our featured research
World Alzheimer's Month
This World Alzheimer's Month, we explored the incredible dementia research going on at UCL, and learn how our neuroscience experts are working to improve lives globally
Brain Awareness Week 2026
Read our research stories to discover how we are driving groundbreaking discoveries and innovations.
UCL News
Promising early results from Alzheimer's trial targeting tau
A UCL and UCLH-led clinical trial of a new Alzheimer’s disease medication has shown encouraging results in slowing cognitive decline and reducing the brain protein tau, the researchers report at a major international conference.
14 Jul 2026
Cure Parkinson’s CEO awarded UCL honorary fellowship
UCL has awarded Helen Matthews, CEO of the Cure Parkinson’s charity, an honorary fellowship, recognising two decades of work that has helped reshape the global Parkinson's research landscape.
06 Jul 2026
UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology: 75 years of life-changing neuroscience
UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology is marking 75 years of pioneering research, innovation and education, coinciding with UCL’s bicentennial year.
02 Jul 2026
Institute news
UCL and MANX MSA Trust Strengthen Partnership with New Research Programme into Biomarker Discovery
A new research programme at UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology will investigate novel biomarkers for Multiple System Atrophy (MSA)
16 Jul 2026
How the brain predicts the future
New research suggests that memory actively shapes how we see and interpret the world around us, and how we make predictions about the future.
09 Jul 2026
Professor Paola Giunti backs call for action on early access to Friedreich's Ataxia treatment
On 1 July 2026, Professor Giunti joined Ataxia UK, MPs, experts and families affected by Friedreich's Ataxia at a Parliamentary event on urgent government action on interim access to Omaveloxolone
07 Jul 2026
What's on
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View all Queen Square courses19 Nov to 20 Nov
20 Apr to 21 Apr
in person
20th UK Neuromuscular Translational Research Conference: 20-21 April 202720 Apr 2027 - 21 Apr 2027
