Neuro-Immune Interactions in Health and Disease King's College London

Overview

This Neuro-Immune Interactions in Health and Disease programme offered by King's College London enables candidates to examine biological exchanges between neural and immunological networks and their roles in physiological function and pathology. Investigations focus on understanding how disrupted signalling contributes to persistent inflammatory, degenerative neurological, and psychiatric disorders, while developing the knowledge required to address major biomedical and clinical challenges. Candidates work across traditional disciplinary boundaries, combining concepts and methods from neuroscience, immunology, psychology, and related fields.

Key Facts 

Researchers receive advanced instruction through cross-disciplinary supervisory teams and gain experience with state-of-the-art technologies and contemporary investigative approaches. The programme combines scientific excellence with a strong emphasis on academic culture, integrity, cooperation, data sharing, career progression, and inclusive scholarly practices. Depending on background and preparation needs, candidates may follow either an MRes-to-PhD pathway involving laboratory rotations or a direct PhD route with integrated instructional components.