Our mission and why it matters
We aim to minimise the impact of disorders affecting the developing nervous system and muscles, by studying the mechanisms of injury and repair, improving diagnosis, prognosis, therapies and outcomes.
Department sections
Clinical Systems Neuroscience
Bringing together expertise across the spectrum of modern neuroscience to discover, optimise and translate new diagnostics and treatments for childhood neurological disorders.
Molecular Neurosciences
Focussing on understanding the genetic and molecular causes of neuromuscular diseases, and translating this knowledge into patient treatment.
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Department news
Professor Francesco Muntoni receives prestigious international prize
Professor Francesco Muntoni has received the 2026 Novo Nordisk Prize for his pioneering research offering hope to children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Developmental Neurosciences Symposium and Otto Wolff Lecture 2026
Discover breakthroughs in paediatric neuroscience at this one‑day event, featuring expert insights, innovation, and the Otto Wolff Lecture celebrating excellence in child brain health.
ICH Developmental Neurosciences Travel Fund 2026
The purpose of this Fund is to provide small travel grants to help young researchers - PhD students and early career researchers.
Life-changing drug identified for children with rare epilepsy
A new experimental treatment for children with a hard-to-treat form of epilepsy is safe and can reduce seizures dramatically, helping them lead much healthier and happier lives.
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Developmental Neurosciences Department
UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health
30 Guilford Street
London WC1N 1EH
Developmental Neurosciences Department Admin
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