Our research

Researchers at the Centre work to make scientific discoveries and identify potential healthcare pathways that can help patients living with neurological diseases.

Our work falls into six areas of brain-related research.

Brain tumours

Manchester treats the most brain tumour patients in the UK. We are the only centre able to offer all modalities of treatment, including proton beam therapy.

Dementia

Dementia is the leading cause of death in the UK. Over 50 million people worldwide live with one of the diseases underlying dementia.

Epilepsy

Epilepsy is one of the most common chronic brain diseases, affecting 1 in 100 people in the UK, with 80 new patients diagnosed every day.

Parkinson’s disease

In Manchester we host one of the largest deep brain stimulation research programmes worldwide, using pioneering imaging and brain recording techniques to improve the treatment and understanding of Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders.

Stroke

Our research covers both ischaemic and haemorrhagic stroke. Our work also looks to cover the whole translational pathway, from basic science to clinical care, and further into community care.

Enabling technologies

By bringing together specialist knowledge, shared resources and cross-disciplinary collaboration, our cross-cutting themes enable research excellence and help translate discoveries into meaningful benefits for patients.