by AKU | Sep 30, 2026 | AKU Blog
In this blog, Sien Lequeue looks back on how she became involved in AKU research, how the EvolvAKUre project developed during her PhD and what her findings may mean for future treatments. When I joined the Liver Therapy and Evolution (LiTE) team, part of the In Vitro...
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 | Mar 6, 2026 | AKU Blog
Back row (left to right): Juliette Hughes (Lecturer/PI), Ioana Comanici (1st year PhD student), Hazel Sutherland (PDRA), Rebecca Brown (3rd year PhD student) Front row (left to right): Harriet Willet (4th year PhD student), Jemma Clarke (Masters student), Daisy Quinn...
