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£2 Million Wellcome Discovery Award for dementia research

28 October 2026

Cardiff academic uses fruit flies to help uncover the causes of dementia and potential new treatments.

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New gene-editing approach shows promise in treating Huntington's disease in mice

21 October 2026

Team led by Cardiff University have developed a novel gene-editing technique that restored healthier brain function and significantly improved movement in mouse models of Huntington's disease.

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UK DRI Future Leader Fellowships

1 October 2025

A Cardiff University UK Dementia Research Institute researcher has been awarded Future Leader Fellowships by UK Research & Innovation.

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Gene therapy appears to slow Huntington’s disease progression

26 September 2025

Cardiff University academics led on gene therapy surgeries in the UK

Professor Julie Williams

New podcast answers dementia questions

3 June 2025

A new podcast answers the public’s questions about understanding, caring and living with dementia.

Sleep problems could double risk of dementia in later life

29 May 2025

Sleep disorders could increase the risk of developing dementia and other neurodegenerative conditions later in life.

Professor Julie Williams

“Hugely thankful for her vision and leadership”

3 July 2024

Professor Julie Williams, founding director of Cardiff University’s UK DRI steps down after seven years in post

Julie Williams

Award for outstanding contribution to neuroscience

1 July 2024

Professor Julie Williams awarded British Neuroscience Association Award for Outstanding Contribution to Neuroscience

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New links between late-onset Alzheimer's disease and the immune system

18 January 2024

New information uncovered about the blood-brain barrier in late onset Alzheimer's disease

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Identifying Parkinson’s risk through smartwatches

3 July 2023

Activity trackers and smartwatches could help with earlier diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease