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Dementia is rare in midlife rugby players, but long-term risk may be increased
Dementia is rare in midlife rugby players, but long-term risk may be increased

Dementia is rare in midlife rugby players, but long-term risk may be increased

Two new studies of former rugby players, involving UCL researchers, found no cases of early-onset dementia but did find potential signs of increased risk of developing dementia later on.

03 Jul 2025

Early blood-thinning treatment safe and effective for stroke patients
Early blood-thinning treatment safe and effective for stroke patients

Early blood-thinning treatment safe and effective for stroke patients

Patients with atrial fibrillation who have experienced a stroke would benefit greatly from earlier treatment than is currently recommended in UK guidelines, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.

26 Jun 2025

Smartphone tests could accelerate drug development for Huntington’s disease
Smartphone tests could accelerate drug development for Huntington’s disease

Smartphone tests could accelerate drug development for Huntington’s disease

A series of digital tests, carried out via a smartphone app, could enhance the detection of disease progression in Huntington’s disease and improve the efficiency of clinical trials, finds research led by scientists at UCL and Roche.

10 Jun 2025

Published by Queen Square Institute of Neurology

£1million to help find new treatments for muscle wasting condition
£1million to help find new treatments for muscle wasting condition

£1million to help find new treatments for muscle wasting condition

Professor Mary Reilly receives £1 million funding from UK charity to help track progression in a group of rare conditions.

15 Jul 2025

Celebrating impact beyond academia
Celebrating impact beyond academia

Celebrating impact beyond academia

Staff and students across the Faculty came together to celebrate the incredible achievements and contributions at the inaugural Faculty of Brain Sciences Celebrating Impact Awards.

11 Jul 2025

UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology achieves Gold in UCL Sustainability awards 2025
UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology achieves Gold in UCL Sustainability awards 2025

UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology achieves Gold in UCL Sustainability awards 2025

We're delighted to announce recognition of UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology's commitment to sustainability at UCL’s Awards ceremony, taking home all Gold awards.

09 Jul 2025