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Congrats to Stephanie Efthymiou on winning a poster prize at the 19th UK Neuromuscular Translational Research Conference,👏 ‘Age-dependent synaptic vulnerability in NARS1 deficiency despite preserved early neurodevelopment’, is a fantastic contribution to the field of tRNA synthetase deficiencies.

Over the weekend, I attended the 19th UK Neuromuscular Translational Research Conference in #Cambridge presenting my poster on NARS1 deficiency. Thank you to the organisers for the Poster Prize ☺️

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Gut microbiome changes may signal Parkinson's disease risk Analysis of microbes in the gut can reveal whether a person faces an elevated risk of Parkinson’s disease, before they have developed any symptoms, suggests a new study led by UCL researchers.

Analysis of microbes in the gut can reveal whether a person faces an elevated risk of Parkinson’s disease, before they have developed any symptoms, suggests a new study led by @uclqsion.bsky.social researchers.
www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2026/ap...

#BrainMeeting 🧠 Alert! 🎺

This Friday, April 24th, the Brain Meeting speaker will be Karin Shmueli giving a talk entitled "Simultaneous Structural and Functional MRI Electromagnetic Tissue Properties Mapping in the Human Brain" In person or online.

Read more:
www.in.fil.ion.ucl.ac.uk/events

Three physiotherapists in front of a research poster

Team Neuromuscular Physiotherapy represents at the 19th Translational Neuromuscular Research conference at University of Cambridge 💪🏽🦵🏽
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Brainwide blood flow is driven by two opposing neural networks, UCL study finds New UCL-led research reveals a unified explanation for how neural activity shapes blood supply across the entire brain.

New @ucleye.bsky.social & @uclqsion.bsky.social research reveals a unified explanation for how neural activity shapes blood supply across the entire brain.
www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...
@carandinilab.net
@agnesland.bsky.social

Brain-derived neurotrophic factor coordinates neuron-intrinsic programs to enhance axonal regeneration in human motor neurons BDNF promotes axon-regenerative gene expression, RNA metabolism, and kinase signaling in motor neurons.

Congrats to Jobert, Anna-Leigh, and Kai on showing how #BDNF amplifies #transcription, coordinates #RNA dynamics, and spatially regulates the #phosphoproteome.

Beautiful cover art too!

@jamessleigh.bsky.social @frattalab.bsky.social @uclqsion.bsky.social

#BrainMeeting 🧠 Alert! 🎺

This Friday, April 17th, the Brain Meeting speaker will be Olivia Kowalczyk giving a talk entitled "A primer on spinal cord imaging" In person or online.

Read more:
www.in.fil.ion.ucl.ac.uk/events

Image with a stylised red brain on the left and white text on the right saying "Hot Brain 4", on a dark blue background. Also includes details of the meeting (title "Climate change and neurological disorders: mechanisms" and "12 May, 2026 - London and online") and The Lancet Neurology and UCL logos.

How does climate change affect the brain? Join us on May 12, 2026, for Hot Brain 4, organised with @uclbrainscience.bsky.social. This year, experts in the field will examine the mechanisms underlying the effects of #ClimateChange on #BrainHealth. Register today: hubs.li/Q049pp660

MSA Symposium 2026 - DEMENTIA RESEARCHER MSA Symposium 2026 takes place in London on 18 May. Join researchers and clinicians for a day exploring the latest advances in multiple system atrophy research.

MSA Symposium 2026 takes place in London on 18 May. Join researchers and clinicians for a day exploring the latest advances in multiple system atrophy research.

www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/msa-sy...

Please spread the word! Great opportunity for bioinformatician to join us at the world-leading UCL Institute of Neurology in London, UK, to research genomics of inherited neuromuscular diseases. www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...

Just over a month to go! Register now to secure your place 👉 bit.ly/QSmitomed2026

New research sheds light on why Alzheimer's treatments targeting amyloid alone may not be enough 🧠

Prof @marcaurelbusche.bsky.social & Dr Robert Ellingford suggest the hallmark proteins amyloid beta and tau may work together to disrupt memory circuits 👉 ukdri.ac.uk/news-and-eve...

ITM2B Symposium explores how rare dementia genetics can inform wider research.

📅 10 July 2026
📍 London and online
🎟 Free

www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/itm2b-...

NCBRS visit group photo

A recent visit to @qs-neurogenetics.bsky.social brought together a rare disease family, clinicians and researchers highlighting the growing international effort to better understand Nicolaides-Baraitser syndrome (NCBRS). www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...

Multiple sclerosis doubles in prevalence while survival rates improve Multiple sclerosis (MS) has more than doubled in recorded prevalence in England from 2000 to 2020, increasing by 6% per year, largely due to improved diagnosis and longer life expectancy, finds a new ...

Multiple sclerosis (MS) has more than doubled in recorded prevalence in England from 2000 to 2020, increasing by 6% per year, largely due to improved diagnosis and longer life expectancy, finds a new study by @uclqsion.bsky.social and @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social researchers

Thanks to everyone who stopped by the @ucl.ac.uk booth at Advanced Therapies. From 18 UCL speakers to inspiring keynotes by Prof Bobby Gaspar and Prof Ed Wild, it was brilliant to meet so many ATMP innovators and explore collaboration opportunities. Read more: bit.ly/4d5C0YF

Our next CNR seminar - free registration here onlinestore.ucl.ac.uk/conferences-...

UCL Dementia Research Centre: Clinical Research Fellow UCL seeks Clinical Research Fellow to join Dementia Research Centre delivering clinical and translational dementia research across UK DRI and NHNN.

Clinical Research Fellow role at UCL Dementia Research Centre supporting clinical and translational research across UK DRI and NHNN. Closing date: 19th April @uclqsion.bsky.social

www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/ucl-deme...

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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Don't miss the chance to ask neurosurgeon @hanimarcus.bsky.social anything : today 19th March 2026!

Queen Square Advances in Mitochondrial Medicine 2026 The London Mitochondrial Centre is hosting a one-day symposium.

Clinicians and researchers with an interest in #mitochondrial disease: Queen Square Advances in Mitochondrial Medicine (5 May 2026) is a CPD-approved course covering pre-clinical & translational research, and the latest updates in NHS diagnostic testing. Registration: www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...

We’re looking for a postdoc to join us @ukdri.ac.uk @uclqsion.bsky.social! Strong immunology background to study neuroimmune interactions along gut–brain axis in Parkinson’s, supported by @wellcometrust.bsky.social. Collegiality & team spirit are a must. Info:
lnkd.in/eZSyHjND. Please help share 🙏

For #brainawarenessweek - come and meet the team!

(Yes, Hugh Jackson is an honorary member)

Reel by @sophie0g.bsky.social

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Time to declutter: UCL launches Digital Spring Clean Help make UCL’s digital estate clearer and more accessible by reviewing, deleting and improving the content you manage – with supporting resources and a free drop‑in session available for all staff an...

UCL Digital Cleanup Week: 16-21 March 2026. Take part in the global Digital Cleanup initiative to reduce your digital waste. UCL Digital Accessibility and @ucllibraries.bsky.social are running a drop‑in session for staff and students on 23 March 12-3pm www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2026/ma... #SustainableUCL

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

#BrainMeeting 🧠 Alert! 🎺

This Friday, March 20th, the Brain Meeting speaker will be Jennifer Bizley giving a talk entitled "How does the brain map sounds into the world?" In person or online.

Read more:
www.in.fil.ion.ucl.ac.uk/events

Sophie on Instagram: "Microscope images take up my whole camera roll at this point 🤣 but I’m not mad about it 🔬🧠🎀💕 #womeninstem #phdstudent #neuroscience #lablife #scienceiscool" 436 likes, 8 comments - sophieandscience_ on March 10, 2026: "Microscope images take up my whole camera roll at this point 🤣 but I’m not mad about it 🔬🧠🎀💕 #womeninstem #phdstudent #neuroscience #lab...

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

www.instagram.com/reel/DVt5t5X...

Professor Nick Fox meet the expert

To kick off #BrainAwarenessWeek Professor Nick Fox traces the arc of a career shaped by curiosity, compassion, and the unexpected moments that set him on the path to breakthroughs in dementia research. www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc... #UCLBrainSciences #BAW2026

Today marks the start of #BrainAwarenessWeek, a global celebration of the incredible advancements and benefits of brain research. At @ucl.ac.uk, we’re sharing how our pioneering brain research improves lives worldwide.
www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...
#UCLBrainSciences #BAW2026