Neurodegeneration, neuroprotection and neurorepair
Cluster leaders: Prof. Marina Lynch
Research in this area is focused on understanding the underlying causes of neurodegenerative disorders including Alzheimer’s Disease, Stroke, Parkinson’s disease, Motor Neuron Disease and Multiple Sclerosis. Understanding the biological basis of these disorders, which is the ultimate aim, will enable scientists to develop interventions to repair the brain and protect it from further degeneration. The role of inflammation and oxidative stress in the deterioration of neuronal function, that is common to several neurodegenerative conditions, is a major focus of investigation.
Principal investigators
- Prof. Marina Lynch
- Prof. Kingston Mills
- Dr. Gavin Davey
- Prof. Michael Rowan
- Prof. Roger Anwyl
- Dr. Thomas Connor
- Dr. Colm Cunningham
- Prof. Veronica Campbell
- Prof. Pete Humphries
- Dr. Jane Farrar
- Dr. Julie Kelly
- Prof. Orla Hardiman
- Prof. Harald Hampel
- Dr. Aileen Lynch
- Dr. Colin Doherty (St. James Hospital, Affiliate)
- Dr. Paul Kenna (Genetics TCD, Affiliate)