Understanding Epilepsy in Alpers’ Syndrome
As part of our WCMR science seminar series, we recently heard from Dr Laura Smith about her research that aims to understand the causes of epilepsy in a mitochondrial condition…
International Centre for Genomic Medicine in Neuromuscular Diseases (ICGMND)
In a recent WCMR Science Seminar, Dr Krutik Patel gave a talk to introduce the International Centre for Genomic Medicine in Neuromuscular Disease (ICGNMD) to the WCMR team. The ICGMND…
Raising Awareness of Mitochondrial Disease
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 if…
New WCMR Progress Meeting Series
We are delighted that our WCMR Progress Meetings are back for 2022/23! These meetings are a fantastic opportunity for our team to get together (in person, at last!) and share…
Exploring the EXperience of Patients and Caregivers Living with mitOchondRial Stroke-Like Episodes (EXPLORE)
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,…
Multimillion Pound Investment to Benefit People Living With Mitochondrial Dysfunction, Neuromuscular Disease and Rare Disease.
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…
TRANscranial direct current Stimulation (tDCS) for FOcal Refractory epilepsy in Mitochondrial disease (TRANSFORM)
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…
WCMR PhD Opportunity
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…
Nanobiopsy: A Tool for Mitochondrial Research
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…
Identifying the Mechanism Behind Mitochondrial Changes in Parkinson’s
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…