First neuro-focused research group meeting sparks new collaborations

The Advanced Neurotherapies Centre hosted the inaugural neuro multi-disciplinary research group (MDRG) meeting this month in Cardiff.The collaborative meeting took place on 11 July and was chaired by ANTC director Professor Liam Gray.

The session brought together 37 researchers from across the neuro research community for an afternoon of discussion and networking.

The session featured 11 rapid-fire flash talks covering everything from advanced therapy medicinal product (ATMP) delivery and development to clinical trial design.

Professor Liam Gray said: “It was great to welcome colleagues to the centre here in Cardiff. The aim of the meeting was to spark fresh ideas and foster new partnerships—and it’s already working, with several exciting collaborations beginning to take shape.

“This kind of cross-disciplinary collaboration is exactly what we hoped to create. It was fantastic to see so many researchers coming together to share, connect, and innovate.”

The neuro MDRG is part of a wider series of themed meetings, organised by Advanced Therapies Wales, designed to build bridges across research areas and accelerate progress in advanced therapies.

The next neuro-focused MDRG session is set for will take place in on Friday 14 November 2025 and anyone with an interest in neurological research is warmly invited to join.

For more information or to get involved, please contact antc@cardiff.ac.uk

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