Neurodegeneration and neuroprotection
Brain Sciences lab

Neurodegeneration and neuroprotection

Our research into neurodegenerative diseases focuses on understanding the underlaying processes of these conditions.

Dementia
Brain scan on right hand side against a black background

Dementia

Dementia is the greatest scientific, medical and socio-economic challenge of our times

Understanding and influencing behaviour
epidemiology

Understanding and influencing behaviour

Our research into the behavioural and cognitive sciences looks at understanding complex behaviours of individuals and groups.

Sensory systems
Jagger auditory nerve cells

Sensory systems

Our research into sensory systems brings together our expertise in audition, vision and cognition.

Mental health
UCL-developed Mentalisation Based Therapy helps transform mental health practice

Mental health

Our research into mental health combines initiatives between neuroscience, psychiatry and clinical psychology.

#1 for research power in Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience.

Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021)