You won't have been able to go online or open a paper today without seeing the news that Lewis Moody has chosen to partner with My Name'5 Doddie Foundation to tackle MND. Lewis is a legend of a man, on and off the pitch and we could not be prouder.
Well, the hardest bit of the London marathon - getting to the Excel and home in a tube strike - is done! 3 days to go until London’s biggest party! 🥳 🎈 🎉
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Cyclists from Team Route 66 of Pedal to Phoenix are en route to the World Parkinson Congress from Chicago, Illinois to Phoenix, Arizona! Follow their journey at https://wpc2026.org/pedal or on their Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586505399166
Over £2 million has been raised for MND research through Doddie Aid 2026 and Doddie’s Triple Crown cycle! 👏
We can’t thank you enough for your support and efforts. You’re all still turning up, still giving, still pushing - and that means everything 💙💛
Same time, same place next year? 👀
Join us for a night at the ballpark with the Arizona Diamondbacks ahead of #WPC2026! ⚾
🎟 Discounted tickets in the WPC seating section
🌭 Includes all-you-can-eat ballpark favorites
💙 A portion of tickets supports the WPC
--> https://wpc2026.org/diamondbacksbaseball
#Parkinsons #Phoenix
One week to go so this wkd was a chilled Parkrun in the sun, then an easy 60 min today.I never want to eat porridge or a bagel again but other than that, feeling relaxed & ready!
Thanks to everyone who supported me & Hilary so far!
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Obituary of Annette Dolphin @annieneuro.bsky.social written by her sister in The Guardian. www.theguardian.com/science/2026...
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New preprint 🥳
Gamma secretase isnt a single enzyme, multiple GSEC exist depending on which subunits are incorporated into the complex. We made PSEN1 & PSEN2 knockouts to study the impact of different GSEC in neurons & microglia
Led by @celarber.bsky.social
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In honor of #worldparkinsonsday, lets acknowledge some of the researchers and clinicians who have advanced our understanding of PD.
Identified alpha-synuclein as a major component of Lewy bodies, clumps of proteins found in Parkinson’s disease and dementia with Lewy bodies.
Their commitment to matching gifts amplified the impact of every contribution, helping to further our mission and make a meaningful difference. We are deeply grateful for their leadership and generosity.
Applications open for Lords Social Mobility Work Experience Programme 9 April 2026
Great opportunity for year 12 students to do work experience at the House of Lords. Apply by 22 April
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It’s #WorldParkinsonsDay 💙
Learn, share, and raise awareness for #Parkinsons.
Resources available at worldpdcoalition.org
And very happy to answer any questions anyone might have! Either DM me or email me - details in advert.
Apply for an MRes at RVC exploring 14-3-3 proteins in neurodegeneration using bioinformatics and cell models to understand pathways to neuronal death. Closing date: 8th May
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/mres-map...
Happy #WorldHealthDay!
Did you know that much of our understanding of human biology today comes from studying marine organisms? And those discoveries have helped lead to new diagnostic tools and treatments for disease.
💥Our latest @embojournal.org on membrane damage and repair. Di @dichen02.bsky.social @crick.ac.uk found that calcium is a conserved signal for ATG8/LC3 lipidation on membranes using novel probes to record calcium leakage. Congratulations Di et al!
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Exciting news: Preparing Phoenix for #WPC2026 ✨
The Parkinson Ready™ Phoenix program will train local staff to better support both local residents and WPC 2026 attendees living with #Parkinsons—creating a more inclusive experience for all.
Read here: https://ow.ly/gy1450Yy6f2
Another reel for #brainawarenessweek - what a week in an Alzheimer’s research lab looks like!
(we’ve decided all of our lab work needs a D&B soundtrack now)
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The UKRN Conference 2026 is open for registration!
Join us in Manchester, 8–9 July, for keynotes from Stian Westlake & Charlotte Pennington, sessions from UKRN groups, and contributions from the community.
Early Bird fees close 15 May. Register: www.conference.ukrn.org
Its #brainawarenessweek so a chance to highlight some of our work using stem cells to understand dementia.Take a look at @sophie0g.bsky.social wonderful instagram account showcasing some of her work using organoids to model FTD @uclbrainscience.bsky.social
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what can thousands of brains teach us about disease? 17th March online - people in lab coats with a brain
What can a brain tell us after someone has died, and how does that knowledge help us to predict and treat diseases? To mark Brain Awareness Week 2026, Dr Zane Jaunmuktane is hosting an online Lunch Hour Lecture on 17th March 2026, 1-2pm. www.ucl.ac.uk/events/event... #UCLBrainSciences #BAW2026
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Paid 12-month internship: Communications Officer. We have an exciting opportunity for someone looking to take their first step into a science communication or publishing role. Based Cambridge, UK (& wfh). See the full role description for further details at biologists.com/wp-content/u...
After four gruelling days, pedalling over 700 miles, this is the emotional moment our cyclists finally crossed the finish line at Blackrock RFC in Dublin last night.
They’ve persevered through brutal weather conditions all to raise over £1.3 million and counting for MND research.
Visit our fully accessible journal archive, providing perpetual access to 34k articles from over a century of pioneering research in developmental biology, cell biology, comparative physiology and biomechanics, including work from 60+ Nobel Prize-winners bit.ly/3PfIjib
Clathrin-mediated endocytosis as an axis for the etiopathogenesis of Parkinson's disease url: journals.biologists.com/jcs/article/...
Here we go! Four days, 750 miles, one mission: a world free of MND.
Doddie's Triple Crown has officially kicked off. Donate now: www.justgiving.com/campaign/tri...
