The Neuroscience and Cell Biology Research Institute is led by Professor Franklyn Howe.
We have strong links with clinicians and clinical academics at City St George's, School of Health & Medical Sciences (Tooting), emphasising translational research facilitated by the Neurosciences Clinical Academic Group (CAG) and the Genetics CAG, led by clinical academics within our institute.
In our neuroscience research, we aim to enhance our understanding of neurological disorders, leading to improved diagnosis and treatments. We focus on various conditions such as dementias, cerebrovascular disease, traumatic brain injury, brain tumours, and neuromuscular disorders.
In our research in cell biology we use state-of-the-art molecular biological, protein biophysical, fluorescence and imaging approaches to address the molecular and cellular mechanisms of neurotransmission and neurodegenerative diseases, cell signalling in cell division, endothelial and neuroendocrine function and the physiology of aging and cancer.
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