by AKU | Sep 30, 2026 | AKU Blog
When I joined the Liver Therapy and Evolution (LiTE) team, part of the In Vitro Toxicology and Dermato-Cosmetology (IVTD) research group, at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel in 2019, I had just completed my degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, with a focus on Drug...
by AKU | Aug 28, 2026 | AKU Blog
At this year’s Self Care 4 Rare event, Dr Juliette Hughes and Dr Brendan Norman gave an update on some of the alkaptonuria (AKU) research currently taking place at the University of Liverpool. For those who were unable to attend – or would simply like a reminder of...
by AKU | Aug 5, 2026 | AKU Blog
What does self-care look like when you're living with AKU? For some, it means keeping active. For others, it’s finding ways to manage pain, prioritising mental wellbeing or connecting with people who truly understand the challenges of living with a rare...
by AKU | Jun 18, 2026 | AKU Blog
The AKU Society is delighted to announce that Professor Lakshminarayan Rao Ranganath has been appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the King’s Birthday Honours 2026, for services to people with Alkaptonuria. The award recognises more than two...
by AKU | May 29, 2026 | AKU Blog
Professor Norman B. Roberts was a brilliant scientist whose work continues to have major impact on the treatment and understanding of alkaptonuria (AKU). A Clinical Biochemist with a range of eclectic research interests, Norman will be remembered fondly by the AKU...