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EMA approval of IntraBio’s Aqneursa marks a major milestone for the Department of Pharmacology, with further Phase 3 success in Ataxia Telangiectasia

On 21 January, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) approved Aqneursa, a new treatment for Niemann-Pick Disease Type C (NPC) in adults and children, marking a major milestone for research originating in the Department of Pharmacology. Aqneursa already received US FDA approval (September 2024), enabling patient access on both sides of the Atlantic.

Potential synaptic circuitry underlying feedback alignment, shown for a single hidden unit. There are many possible configurations that could support learning with feedback alignment, or algorithms like it, and it is this structural flexibility that is important.

Akerman group paper wins inaugural Sejnowski-Hinton Prize

Congratulations to Professor Colin Akerman and members of his team who have been awarded the inaugural Sejnowski-Hinton Prize for their groundbreaking 2016 paper “Random synaptic feedback weights support error backpropagation for deep learning”

New paper from the Viney group explores mechanisms of spatial disorientation

A new paper, entitled “Pathological tau alters head direction signaling and induces spatial disorientation”, has recently been published by the Viney group.

Behind the photographs: Shared pre-war histories of the British and German Pharmacological Societies

On Friday 3rd October the Department of Pharmacology hosted a unique event supported by the British and German Pharmacological Societies to explore their shared histories pre-war and the subsequent disruption of academic careers.

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Pharmacology 2024 - from the British Pharmacological Society

Pharmacology 2024

The British Pharmacological Society's annual Pharmacology meeting will be held in the charming spa town of Harrogate in North Yorkshire from 10-12 December 2024. Known for its elegant architecture, beautiful gardens, and historical significance Harrogate offers great dining, cultural and nature experiences. The annual meeting will offer a chance to meet friends, network and hear all the latest developments and research in pharmacology from industry experts and emerging investigators.

Registration is now open for THIS annual meeting!