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Artworks will be on sale anonymously at the exhibition for £85 each – and artists’ names will be revealed once the piece has sold. To take part and see your work on display at Oxo Tower Wharf, you simply need to register (see below) by 30 June 2017.
A new approach?A study is about to start in Queen Square that will look at the effect of gut bacteria on neurodegenerative diseases. A team from The Leonard Wolfson Experimental Neurology Centre, run jointly by The National Hospital and The Institute of Neurology, are hoping this could lead to a new era in the treatment of many neurological conditions. Using the latest imaging methods the research will assess whether these changes in gut bacteria can influence the 'microglia' cells in the brain that control inflammation and appear to be central in MND and other diseases like Alzheimer’s. The team believes the microglia may be able to protect the motor neurones early in MND and thereby slow its progression. Lead researcher, Dr Sharma, says: “It's remarkable that there is a two-way conversation between gut flora and cells in the brain. We will examine whether changing the gut flora could slow progression in patients. This could fundamentally change our approach to treating neurodegenerative diseases.” Support Neil Kitchen!On 23 April, Neil Kitchen will run the Virgin Money London Marathon for the eighth time, in aid of The National Brain Appeal. Neil hopes that this challenge will, in some small way, acknowledge the bravery and fortitude displayed by his numerous brain tumour patients. He wants to pay tribute To date, Neil has raised an astonishing £300,000 for projects at The National Hospital. To support him, and to help double the size of the brain tumour unit, you can donate below. Swim the SerpentineSwim Serpentine is a one-day open water swimming festival held in the Serpentine in Hyde Park on 16 September. We have four places up for grabs in this exciting new swimming challenge! You will have the chance to swim a half mile in open water with hundreds of other swimmers. Interested in raising money for us while taking part in this unique event? Sign up today − we are sure this will be a hugely popular one! For more events, personal stories and how you can get involved, please visit |