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Passionate about advancing understanding of neurodegenerative diseases and leading research to accelerate therapeutic breakthroughs? We are looking for bright, ambitious scientists to join our mission at the UK DRI.

There are several Lecturer and Research Fellow positions opening for applications in the coming weeks. Please check the Imperial Jobs site for all opportunities available. We also have opportunities for outstanding students wishing to undertake a PhD with us.

Job roles open for applications:
Edmond J Safra Lecturer in Parkinson’s Disease
Edmond and Lily Safra Research Fellow | UK Dementia Research Institute

See PhD projects open for applications:
'Using machine learning to predict cell-type specific effects of genetic variants which influence genome regulation' (Funded, UK Students Only) (Self-Funded)

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If you are an ambitious and self-motivated scientist, please contact the group leader you are interested in working with to discuss opportunities.

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PhD Studentships

We are always keen to hear from exceptional students wishing to undertake a PhD at our Centre. You can find out more information on the lab groups here at the UK DRI Imperial, and please contact the group leaders with any questions or to express your interest.

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New non-invasive form of deep brain stimulation could provide alternative treatment for brain diseases

Cutting-edge work led by Imperial PI Dr Nir Grossman makes national press

Scientists from the UK Dementia Research Institute centre at Imperial College London featured on ITV News and in national newspapers. Read more on the Imperial website and the UK DRI website.

Imperial PhD student wins award at annual UK DRI conference

Success for Eléonore Schneegans at Connectome 2023 in Brighton

Eléonore was awarded the Computational Reproducibility Prize, with Brian Schilder receiving an honourable mention. Read more on the UK DRI website.

World Alzheimer's Day

The 21st of September was World Alzheimer's Day.

Find out more about how Imperial College London is advancing our knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias in this article.

Imperial named UK’s best university

Imperial College London is ranked top of a new league table of UK universities.

Imperial has also been named University of the Year in the league table, published by the Daily Mail, and is praised for its "sustained excellence in all areas” alongside its commitment to social inclusion, including generous bursary support.

Read full article.

The UK Dementia Research Institute is a joint £290 million investment from the Medical Research Council (MRC), Alzheimer’s Society and Alzheimer’s Research UK.