The university has opened the Liverpool Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Centre to bridge the gap between neurology, neurosurgery, pain, psychiatry and psychology
The University of Liverpool has opened the Liverpool Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Centre (LINC) – a research hub uniting brain and mind research to tackle urgent neurological, neurosurgical, psychiatric and brain health challenges.
Based at the University of Liverpool, LINC is a strategic partnership with The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust and Brain Health Northwest, which also includes Mersey Care and Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.
To tackle these challenges, LINC brings together nearly 170 neuroscience researchers and regional clinicians with expertise spanning both brain and mind disciplines. Their goal is to develop diagnostics, treatments and interventions for a broad range of neurological and psychiatric conditions. By integrating clinical and behavioural neuroscience, LINC aims to improve health outcomes and enhance quality of life for individuals affected by these complex disorders.
“This interdisciplinary approach allows us to bridge the gap between neurology, neurosurgery, pain, psychiatry, and psychology. By exploring the complex relationship between brain disease, dysfunction and mental health, LINC will develop pioneering solutions that transform lives,” said centre director Benedict Michael, professor of neuroscience at the university.
