Researchers have demonstrated the genetic basis of a group of rare, progressive, metabolic diseases that affect the brain, spinal cord and often the peripheral nerves called leukodystrophies.
The EU has approved a European Reference Network for Rare Neurological Diseases which will be led for UCLH by Dr Paola Giunti, paving the way for collaboration between Member States, the pooling of expertise and knowledge sharing between healthcare professionals across borders.
Researchers are invited to register their interest in a medical innovation summit that will bring together leaders in medical innovation with the aim to change the future of medical innovation and accelerate progress.
Researchers are invited to apply for a genomics research and innovation Fellowship scheme designed to support the 100,000 Genomes Project and mainstream genomics into the NHS.
Congratulations to BRC researcher Professor Ali Zumla, whose University of Zambia-University College London Medical School research and training project team scooped the ‘Outstanding Research Team Award’ at the European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership Forum this month in Zambia.
Congratulations to BRC supported Professor Paola Giunti who has been awarded European Health Professional of the year by the European Federation of Neurological Associations.
