Related Speciality: Neurodegenerative Diseases 

 

Tackling Neurodegenerative Diseases Through Global Collaboration

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Neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, affect more than 60 million people worldwide and place an enormous burden on people living with these conditions, their families, healthcare systems, and society. As populations continue to age, the need for effective treatments, earlier diagnosis, and better disease prevention strategies has never been greater.

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Despite significant scientific advances, effective therapies remain limited across many neurodegenerative conditions. Unlocking the biological mechanisms that drive these diseases, identifying novel therapeutic targets, and developing innovative diagnostic and prognostic tools will require bold thinking, diverse expertise, and strong international partnerships.

 

This is the mission of the International Network of Neurodegenerative Disease Research (INNDR), established in 2022 and co-led by Dr Mattéa Finelli and Dr Melissa Trotman-Lucas from the University of Nottingham. Building on the strengths of the GAME Alliance, the INNDR brings together researchers, clinicians, and emerging scientists from across disciplines who share a common goal: accelerating discoveries that will transform the future of neurodegenerative disease research.

 

The INNDR aims to:

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• Create a vibrant international community where researchers can share discoveries, technologies, resources, and ideas.

• Facilitate the exchange of expertise, technical knowledge, and innovative approaches across institutions and disciplines.

• Spark new synergistic collaborations that lead to high-impact research, funding opportunities, and translational outcomes for patients.

• Support opportunities for PhD studentships, staff exchanges, and collaborative grant applications across GAME partner institutions.

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Through regular seminars, workshops, and collaborative activities, the INNDR provides a platform for researchers to explore shared interests, develop new partnerships, and build ambitious international projects.

 

A Growing International Community

Our second hybrid workshop, held at Lund University on 26 August 2026, was a great success. The event brought together leading scientists, clinicians, early-career researchers, and doctoral students from across Europe, Asia, and Australia to discuss cutting-edge advances and emerging therapeutic strategies in the field of neurodegenerative diseases research.

 

Join Us

INNDR is continuing to grow, and we warmly welcome new members from all career stages across GAME partner institutions who have an interest in neurodegenerative disease research.

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Together, we can build the collaborations, ideas, and discoveries needed to accelerate progress towards better treatments, improved patient outcomes, and ultimately a future free from neurodegenerative disease. If you would like to join this growing Network, you can register for free here.

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