In our wide-ranging conversation with Professor Chris Shaw, we had enough material for a bonus episode. Join Dr Sarah Mizielinska and Professor Chris Shaw as they take a closer look at the different stages of clinical trials, from early preclinical work to testing in patients. They also explore the evolving role of animals in research, and how advances in stem cell technology are helping scientists reduce reliance on animal models when developing new therapies. Learn more: 📚 UK D...
Welcome to the third episode of Between the Signals, a podcast brought to you by the UK Dementia Research Institute at King’s College London. In this episode, we explore how fundamental research gets turned into medicine. Join Dr Sarah Mizielinska as she speaks with Professor Chris Shaw, whose experience as a clinician and medical doctor has driven his scientific research. His work focuses on gene discoveries in a hereditary form of motor neuron disease (MND) and how to translate that ...
Welcome to the second episode of Between the Signals, a podcast brought to you by the UK Dementia Research Institute at King’s College London. In this episode, we explore what neurodegeneration and dementia are and discuss the similarities and differences between Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s and motor neuron disease. Join Dr Asma Bashir and Dr Sarah Mizielinska as they speak with Dr Sarah Marzi, whose research focuses how environmental factors contribute the development of conditio...
Listen to the UK DRI’s new podcast Between the Signals. In the first episode called "What is Motor Neuron Disease?” Dr Asma Bashir and Dr Sarah Marzi speak with expert Dr Sarah Mizielinska to understand more about Motor Neuron Disease (MND). Scientists at UK DRI at King’s are working toward a better understanding of the condition and the development of much-needed, effective treatments. For more information, visit: Motor neuron disease/ALS | UK DRI Disclaimer: Actor Bruce Willis ...