Professor Pietro Fratta FMedSci

Pietro Fratta is Professor of Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience at University College London. He has profoundly advanced medical sciences through his pioneering work on Motor Neuron Disease. His research bridges fundamental mechanisms, innovative therapies, and clinical translation, impacting neurodegeneration broadly. His translational impact shines through partnerships with academic groups, investors, and industry, co-founding Trace Neuroscience, thus accelerating discoveries from bench to clinic. His establishment of the UK’s only dedicated clinical service for Kennedy’s disease has transformed lives by providing specialized care to patients nationwide, addressing a critical gap for those with this rare motor neuron disease. This initiative directly led to the UK’s first KD clinical trial, offering patients access to pioneering treatments and fostering hope.