After returning to the neuroscience space in the summer through a big-money deal with Alector, GlaxoSmithKline is setting up an institute with the University of Oxford that will target neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, frontal temporal dementia, ALS and pain.

Some big pharma R&D leaders have signaled enhanced interest in neuroscience R&D – and Alzheimer's more specifically – following FDA's approval of Biogen's Aduhelm based on biomarkers.

Citing the FDA approval of Biogen’s Aduhelm, AbbVie tells quarterly call it will end development of anti-tau Alzheimer’s candidate and seek to develop a quick-acting beta-amyloid therapy.

Investors were spooked by mixed results from Alector’s lead candidate but the company’s CEO hit out at ‘hype’ around the biomarker  neurofilament light chain.