The EXPLORE study is currently open at Newcastle University. You can take part if: You have been diagnosed with mitochondrial disease and Stroke- Like Episodes (SLEs); Or, You live with,…
The Department of Health & Social Care announced last week that it has awarded Newcastle £23.1m funding for its world-leading research in ageing and multiple long-term conditions. We are delighted…
The TRANSFORM study tests whether transcranial DC stimulation of the brain can help to calm epileptic seizures in people with mitochondrial disease. The study is now open to people with…
Investing in medical research now is critical to future-proofing the NHS and supporting our frontline staff in delivering the best possible care. The UK must invest in medical research…
PhD Overview Mitochondrial diseases are among the most common genetically determined metabolic diseases. These diseases are challenging both from a clinical and a treatment perspective since they can affect virtually…
In a recent WCMR Science Seminar, we heard from final year PhD student Alex Bury about his research project that involves the development of a new nanbiopsy technology that allows…
Mitochondrial dysfunction is the root cause of hundreds of diseases, including epilepsy, diabetes and stroke. Because of this link, mitochondrial research has a crucial role in developing treatments for mitochondrial…
This year sees the Wellcome Centre for Mitochondrial Research (WCMR) at Newcastle University and Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust celebrate a decade of world-class research. Since the WCMR…
Within the Wellcome Centre for Mitochondrial Research at Newcastle University, the research team led by Dr Laura Greaves use intestinal organoids to investigate the role of mtDNA mutations in colorectal…
The WCMR Clinical Trials Team at Newcastle University are delighted to announce the activation of their most recent study, FiND. This new innovative study led by Dr Charlotte Warren aims…
