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'Mozart at Hurlingham' event raises over £11,000
01 March 2010
The Mozart concert held at The Hurlingham Club in London on the 3rd February has raised an astounding sum of over £11,000 for vital brain research.
The event was hosted by the charismatic Humphrey Burton, who entertained the audience with amusing letters penned by Mozart. He was accompanied by the young and gifted Epstein Trio and four magnificent vocalists.
We wish to thank Jean Bird, a loyal BRT-supporter, for putting together such a wonderful programme and for recruiting so many guests. We are also grateful to her helpers, Hana Tiller and Maria Sturdy-Morton, for their commitment and hard work. The dedication that they have shown the BRT and their subsequent success is an inspiration to all budding fundraisers.
List of projects funded in 2008-09 now available to view
26 February 2010
Despite the tough economic climate of 2008-09, the Brain Research Trust was able to increase its support to UCL's Institute of Neurology during this period.
We spend nearly £1.8 million to fund research into Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, motor neurone disease, stroke, brain tumours, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy and migraine.
Four PhD studentships were also awarded for investigations into stroke, epilepsy and motor neurone disease.
Click here for a full list of research and equipment grants funded in 2008-09
Or, click here for a full list of PhD studentships funded in 2008-09
Largest ever UK grant for Parkinson's awarded to Institute of Neurology
06 November 2009
One of three bold new research programmes focusing on devastating neurodegenerative diseases has been won by a team from the Institute.
£5.3m funding from the Wellcome Trust and Medical Research Council has been awarded to a research team that brings together leading experts in brain disease from UCL’s Institute of Neurology and the Royal Free Hospital, as well as involving groups from University of Dundee and University of Sheffield.
It is the largest grant ever awarded for research into Parkinson’s in the UK.
BRT grant recipient receives prestigious epilepsy award
21 October 2009
Professor Ley Sander, who works at the Institute of Neurology’s Department of Clinical and Experimental Epilepsy, has been named recipient of the prestigious 2009 Epilepsy Research Recognition Award for Clinical Science awarded by the American Epilepsy Society (AES). The award recognizes Professor Sander for pioneering research of epilepsy, its treatment and consequences in developing countries around the world.
Read more about Professor Sander’s research into epilepsy
New hope for PSP sufferers
14 August 2009
The Peacock Trust has generously pledged £150,000 over three years for research into the neurodegenerative condition, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), which may also shed light on Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.
The London Triathlon is a no-brainer for the BRT!
07 August 2009
A BIG thank-you to all of our participants in last weekend’s London Triathlon for the Brain Research Trust, who braved the elements - and Victoria Dock! - to raise vital funds for neurological research.
Moving The Brain Research Trust forward
30 July 2009
Over the past few months we have been working in collaboration with TRUE, a brand design agency, to bring you a more comprehensive website and an exciting new BRT logo.
Brave Bryn battles for brain tumour research
16 July 2009
Bryn Ruston understands the value of neurological research. A father of two, he suffers from a malignant brain tumour and has undergone two craniotomies in the past two years. He's using his experience to give other brain tumour sufferers hope by raising money for the BRT and earlier this year raised over £1,500 by organising a Taff Trail bike ride challenge.
Corporate raffle brings in hundreds for brain research
15 July 2009
In December 2008, ICON, a clinical research organisation based in Southampton, held their annual Winter Event. After searching through hundreds of different charities, the Facilities and Administration team finally chose The Brain Research Trust to receive the proceeds of their raffle.
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