Category: Research

New funding for NF2 research 

New funding for NF2 research 

Colleagues working across our brain tumour and inflammation themes have been award £700,000 from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and The Medical Research Council for their project on Understanding CD8+ T cell responses in NF2-Schwannomatosis-related vestibular schwannoma tumours. 

Pioneering brain tumour trial treats patients before surgery

Pioneering brain tumour trial treats patients before surgery

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester is leading a groundbreaking clinical trial that could transform the treatment of glioblastoma, the most aggressive and deadly form of brain cancer. Known as PORTRAIT, the trial is recruiting newly diagnosed patients to explore whether treatment can begin immediately after diagnosis—before surgery and radiotherapy—using an innovative, non-invasive technology.

The Brain Fix – Episode 3 – The Jeff

The Brain Fix – Episode 3 – The Jeff

The third episode of The Brain Fix podcast series is talking all things Jeff!
In this episode, Professors David Brough and Omar Pathmanaban discuss the Geoffrey Jefferson Brain Research Centre, also known as The Jeff. David and Omar are joined by The Jeff co-directors Professors Stuart Allan and Andrew King who discuss the development, goals and future of our translational neuroscience centre.