NIHR Maudsley BRC Blog

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NIHR Maudsley BRC: 2025 Year in Review

In 2025, NIHR Maudsley BRC delivered research with real-world impact from evaluating new treatments for depression and migraine to developing innovative approaches to monitoring opioid overdose and diagnosing eating disorders.

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 19 Dec 2025

New research finds Motor Neuron Disease drug safe and effective at low doses

New research from the MIROCALS (Modifying Immune Responses and Outcomes in ALS) clinical trial has found that low-dose interleukin-2 (IL2LD) is both safe and effective for use on people with Motor Neurone Disease (MND), also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) compared to placebo.

 

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 12 May 2025

APPG on MND Explores UK MND Research Institute’s Groundbreaking Work

Last week, members of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Motor Neuron Disease (MND) visited King’s College London to witness firsthand the pioneering research undertaken as part of the UK MND Research Institute’s national collaboration to tackle the disease.

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 19 Feb 2025

NIHR Maudsley BRC: A Year in Review 2024

2024 has been a year of remarkable discoveries and innovative advancements in mental health research, showcasing the expertise of NIHR Maudsley BRC researchers.

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 13 Dec 2024

Dr Alfredo Iacoangeli receives the 2024 Paolo Gontijo Award

Dr Alfredo Iacoangeli was awarded the Paulo Gontijo award at the 35th International Symposium on ALS/MND on 6 December 2024 in Montreal, Canada.

 

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 9 Dec 2024