Welcome to the Adult Neurogenesis & Mental Health Laboratory based at King's College London
Thuret Lab
We investigate environmental and molecular mechanisms controlling hippocampal neurogenesis to understand how they impact mental health and cognition
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What we do
We combine fundamental science with clinical research to explore how adult neurogenesis shapes memory, mood, and ageing. From exercise and diet to Alzheimer’s biomarkers and drug therapies, we aim to harness neurogenesis to improve mental health across the lifespan.
Meet the team
Led by Professor Sandrine Thuret, the lab brings together a diverse group of excellent PhD students and postdoctoral researchers dedicated to advancing knowledge in hippocampal neurogenesis at the intersection of mental health and neurodegenerative diseases
Read our findings
Explore our published research, covered in high-impact journals, advancing the science of adult neurogenesis, cognition, and mental health. Our studies span cellular and molecular mechanisms, translational biomarkers, clinical trials, and innovative therapies.
“…in an animal model of depression, we have seen that we have a lower level of neurogenesis. And if we give antidepressants, then we increase the production of these newborn neurons…”
Sandrine Thuret
Head of Neurogenesis & Mental Health Laboratory at KCL
Lab News
Keep up to date with our latest activities, from lab milestones and new projects to conferences, symposia, and public engagement events. Follow along as we share insights, achievements, and behind-the-scenes moments from the Thuret Lab.
Resources
Tap into our collection of resources bringing together bioinformatics tools, lab code on GitHub, figure-making platforms, and cognitive task references, alongside courses and media like Food and Mood and the RIOT Science Club – designed to support research, collaboration, and science communication.
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