NIHR Maudsley BRC Blog

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“Missing link” between brain and body inflammatory signals identified in the skull

New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London provides valuable insights into the brain-body immune connection identifying key communication hubs in the dural sinuses and skull bone marrow at the back of the head. 

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 10 Dec 2024

Cannabis use increases risk of psychosis independently from genetic predisposition

New research from King’s College London and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust has shown that genetic load for schizophrenia and frequent use of cannabis have independent links to the likelihood of developing clinical psychosis.  

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 6 Dec 2024

£1.3M awarded to South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust for cutting-edge research equipment and technology

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has awarded £1.3 million to South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust to pay for new research equipment and technology. The funding will go towards a new Centre for Advanced Neurotherapeutics, a Digital and Virtual Reality Centre and Hub, and retinography equipment. 

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 12 Nov 2024

First study to show high potency cannabis use leaves unique signature on DNA

High potency cannabis use leaves a distinct mark on DNA, according to new research by the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience at King’s College London and the University of Exeter.  

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 16 Oct 2024

EDI representatives for BRC announced

As part of NIHR Maudsley Biomedical Research Centre (BRC)’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy we have appointed 14 representatives to support our work. The NIHR Maudsley BRC themes and core programmes each have an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) lead researcher. They are responsible for championing local EDI initiatives. 

 

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 22 Jul 2024