Case Studies

While studying MSc Psychological Sciences, Tanith Archibald worked on a project to measure workplace stress with BioStress Lab.

A course introduces UCL Ear Institute scientists to clinical services at the Royal National Throat Nose and Ear Hospital (UCLH RNTNEH). UCL’s Translational Research Office (TRO) provided support.

London Cognition applies artificial intelligence (AI) and gaming to neuroscience to understand how the brain works, increasing our ability to learn and be productive.

Dr Andres Herane-Vives has developed a novel method of using earwax to measure cortisol levels.

UCL is one of the world’s top neuroscience centres. In this course, our academics cut through the hype about neuromarketing, revealing its opportunities and complexities.

Academics from the Faculty of Brain Sciences conducted a breakthrough study with the consumer goods giant Unilever. The results showed a 35% reduction in stereotypical thinking in just one day.

AstronauTx is a biotech company that builds on research from the Alzheimer's Research UK UCL Drug Discovery Institute (DDI). Launched in 2019, it has attracted £7.5 million of investment.

Olivia Wollenberg (BSc Psychology, MSc Cognitive Neuroscience) founded Livia’s, the fastest growing free-from treat brand. Her indulgent snacks are stocked in Tesco, Waitrose and Sainsbury’s.

After witnessing his patients fall victims to financial scams, Dr Dexter Penn (UCL Dementia Research Centre) founded Kalgera. The award-winning platform protects the finances of vulnerable adults.

While the physical merits of sit-stand desks are well-recorded, UCL research has uncovered their psychological benefits.

The UCL Division of Psychiatry, part of UCL Brain Sciences, is working with startup Tend VR. Together, we are exploring how technology could help reach more people living with anxiety and depression.

Understanding your audience is paramount to every business. UCL Brain Sciences uses behavioural science and highly skilled data analytics to uncover fresh customer insights.

Research originating from the Department of Genetics at the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology hopes to treat devastating eye diseases that cause blindness.

The UCL Institute of Ophthalmology has a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. Clients such as Pfizer and ReNeuron have used it for Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products production.

Thanks to her postgraduate course, Sisi Lin devised an innovative way of teaching a second language. Her students achieve top results, and she has launched a unique business.