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Determining the role of the metabolome on amyloid deposition in proteinopathies

Project overview

This project will establish if changes in the metabolic profile within the brain can influence the folding and pathological properties of protein aggregates formed in proteinopathies. (IfLS - Interdisciplinary Science Award)

Staff

Lead researchers

Professor Phil Williamson

Head of School

Research interests

  • Molecular processes underpinning neurodegenerative disease
  • Structure and function of cell membranes
  • Development and application of solid-state NMR and other biophysical techniques for the analysis of biological systems
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Email: [email protected]

Professor Amritpal Mudher

Professor of Neuroscience
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Dr Jonathan Swann

Professor of Biomolecular Medicine
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Collaborating research institutes, centres and groups

Neuroscience

We work on national and global priorities of health and well-being, underpinning research in neuroscience, and age-related neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s.

Research outputs