National Centre for Neurotechnology and Neurorestoration
Our centre is at the forefront of new science and technologies that interact with the brain and nervous system
Leading the way in the development of life-changing neurotechnology
The National Centre for Neurotechnology and Neurorestoration is the UK's first NHS centre dedicated to developing new technologies that interact with the brain or nervous system.
Our hospital-embedded hub is leading the way in taking neurotechnology from pioneering research to real-world treatment.
The centre is a partnership between Newcastle University and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
What is neurotechnology?
Neurotechnologies are devices that can monitor, interpret and modify signals in the brain and nervous system. They include state-of-the-art devices such as brain-computer interfaces and neurostimulators.
These devices have the potential to transform the lives of patients with neurological conditions. They will allow us to study the brain in new ways and manage conditions that currently have limited or no treatment options.
Devices may be fitted in different places. Some are implanted—surgically placed under the skin, in the skull or within brain or nervous tissue. Others are non-implanted—positioned externally with no surgery required.
Our work
The centre benefits from state-of-the-art facilities and expert researchers and clinicians. For neurotechnologies requiring surgery, we have a dedicated clinical capacity. We also offer pre-clinicial facilities, fostering research and development at every stage.
The research in the centre is driven by our experts and collaborators. We are also supported by regulatory, governance and industry partnerships, both nationally and internationally.
Our impact
Neurological conditions are the leading cause of global disease burden and are increasing at an accelerating rate. Management of these conditions present one of the greatest challenges facing healthcare now and in the future.
As neuroscience, neurotechnology and artificial intelligence evolve rapidly, we are entering a new era in our ability to understand and treat the human brain. Our centre is at the forefront of this neurotechnology development.
Our centre is at the forefront of neurotechnology development, accelerating the progress of research and making life-changing treatment a reality. We have improving patient outcomes at our heart, allowing those with neurological conditions to manage symptoms and regain abilities that until only recently would have been unthinkable. We aim to offer a future where personhood is guaranteed for all those living with neurological conditions.