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Aston University hosts epilepsy experts from across the Midlands
The annual Midlands Epilepsy Research Priority Showcase brought together researchers from across the region The event included academics from Aston University, University of Birmingham, University ...
Researchers reveal CBD can counter epileptic seizures in children
• Aston University epilepsy model used to illustrate the mechanisms of seizure activity • Results suggest how CBD can be useful in the treatment of childhood epilepsy • ...
Our plastic brains: the wonderful world of wiring, waves and wandering – livestreamed public lecture
Aston Institute of Health and Neurodevelopment to host fourth in a series of livestreamed public lectures Lecture to explore Dr Stuart Greenhill's research into how ...
Researchers awarded £2 million to develop drugs to prevent epileptic seizures in children
• Three-year research project to develop new drug treatments for childhood epilepsy • Scientists will test new treatment on pieces of living brain tissue • The research is ...
Aston University and Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust join forces to improve health provision in the city
Aston University and Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust (BWCH) have pledged to work together to address health provision in the city ...
New method of examining the brain’s electrical signals could hold the key to better treatment of epilepsy and schizophrenia
Researchers are exploring new ways to ‘listen’ to and record electrical signals emitted from brain cells Findings could be used to help treat conditions like ...
Aston University and ADInstruments join forces to bring game-changing animal telemetry system to market
Aston University and ADInstruments Ltd (ADI) enter 24-month knowledge transfer partnership to develop ground-breaking animal telemetry system World-leading expertise in neuroscience to help bring game-changing ...
Aston Institute of Health and Neurodevelopment hosts showcase event to highlight research expertise
Research showcase held to highlight research underway at the Aston Institute for Health and Neurodevelopment Researchers met with local clinicians and funding bodies to talk ...
Does medical marijuana work? Florida consortium seeks answers
By Emma Richards A consortium of nine universities in Florida, led by faculty at the University of Florida, is in the early stages of investigating ...