Welcome to the

Brain and Movement Research Group

at Newcastle University

About us

Our research aims to deliver innovations in assessment & treatment of mobility across diverse health conditions using the latest technology & digital health tools. Insights gained inform the wider management of health providing biomarkers to better diagnose & monitor neurodegenerative disease, ageing & other conditions.

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Our Team

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Our research studies

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Our innovative research programmes include a diverse range of research projects in neurodegenerative diseases, ageing and other age related conditions, including Parkinson’s disease, Lewy body dementias, Alzheimer’s dementia, sarcopenia, frailty, delirium and rare-disease.

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Infrastructure

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We deliver clinical and translational research supported by key infrastructure, including the NIHR Newcastle Biomedical Research Centre and our bespoke Gait Lab at the Clinical Ageing Research Unit (CARU).

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Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE)

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The overarching aim of our research is to support the wellbeing and function of patients, carers and the public through novel insights into the mechanisms, measurement and interventions used to support mobility. We are passionate about integrating the voice of people affected by chronic health conditions into the design, implementation and dissemination of our research.

We link to many PPIE and research interest groups including the Parkinson’s North East and Cumbria Research Interest Group (NEC-RIG) led by Dr Rachael Lawson.

Inclusivity in research

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In our research we support inclusion, involvement and participation of patients, carers and the public to reduce barriers that prevent the most underserved groups from taking part in research. We aim to accomplish this by following the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) INCLUDE guidelines, led by Professor Lynn Rochester, on improving inclusion of under-served groups in clinical research.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

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The BAM Research Group is committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI). We strive to create an environment that provides the freedom for all colleagues to achieve their full potential, regardless of rank, socioeconomic background, age, disability, sex, religion, belief, race, ethnicity, culture and sexual orientation.

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