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A compilation of reported alterations in the cerebrospinal fluid proteome in Alzheimer's disease

Carlyle Group @bcarlylegroup.bsky.social · Jun 26

We have a new paper alert🎉

This work compiles all reported protein changes in the cerebrospinal fluid of Alzheimer’s patients across studies using mass spectrometry, Olink, and SomaScan platforms.

Check it out here:
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#Alzheimers

de Geus et al. report that a compilation of CSF proteomics studies in Alzheimer’s disease identified 61 consistently altered proteins across mass spectrome

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Carlyle Group @bcarlylegroup.bsky.social · Jun 16

To all ARUK Thames Valley Network!

Join us for the Research Day 👩‍🔬
Wednesday 18th June | University of Oxford

Our group will be sharing some posters—come by if you’d like to connect, chat or learn more about our research!

#ARUK #Dementia
@arukthamesv.bsky.social
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Kavli Institute for Nanoscience Discovery, University of Oxford @kavlioxford.bsky.social · May 21

#MeetTheResearcher
Introducing Aya Abdallah this week, from the @bcarlylegroup.bsky.social, @oxforddpag.bsky.social

Aya studies protein quantification in Alzheimer’s Disease using proteomics, SIMOA, ELISA & OLINK.

#Neuroscience #Alzheimers #OxfordNeuro #WomenInSTEM

Dr Becky Carlyle - Blog – It Could Happen Here: Defending Research from Politics

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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · May 21

“If the public doesn’t see value in our work, they won’t defend it when the cuts come.” @bcarlylegroup.bsky.social

www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-it-coul...

Dr Becky Carlyle explores how researchers can defend science from political threats and reconnect with communities. A timely, passionate guest blog.

Postdoctoral Researcher in Neuronal Dysfunction in Alzheimer’s Disease, Oxford-GSK Institute of Molecular and Computational Medicine at University of Oxford

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Carlyle Group @bcarlylegroup.bsky.social · Apr 24

Do you have lots of iPSC skills and an interest in Alzheimer's Disease? Our GSK-IMCM Alzheimer's Disease team is looking for a new Post Doc, to work with the excellent Hugo Fernandes. More info here: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMV315/p...

Explore an exciting academic career as a Postdoctoral Researcher in Neuronal Dysfunction in Alzheimer’s Disease, Oxford-GSK Institute of Molecular and Computational Medicine. Don't miss out on other a...

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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · Apr 4

Sometimes mentoring is just group ranting about admin struggles. Ever had one of those sessions? Dr Becky Carlyle gets it! #AcademicLife #MentorMoments @bcarlylegroup.bsky.social

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A promotional graphic for Dr Becky Carlyle’s guest blog on mentoring, titled "Choose Your Mentors," featuring Dr Carlyle's portrait, stylised text, and images symbolising different mentors, some circled or crossed out, highlighting the process of mentor selection.

015 - 'Cognitive Resilience and Alzheimers' with Dr Becky Carlyle

Carlyle Group @bcarlylegroup.bsky.social · Mar 28

Wondering how to protect your brain health? Check out this episode with our group leader, Becky, as she shares her research on brain resilience, her journey as a leader, why hearing aids matter, and how staying social boosts brain health!

#Dementia

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The Dementia Dialogues · Episode

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Help my supervisor is never around! - Dementia Researcher Solutions Lab

Carlyle Group @bcarlylegroup.bsky.social · Mar 17

Not having a supervisor around can be stressful, especially for a first-year PhD student!

Check out this article where our leader, Dr. Carlyle, has introduced great ideas on how to tackle this issue!

#dementia
#PhD

Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · Mar 14

Struggling with an absent supervisor? Our experts @dryvonnecouch.bsky.social and Dr Becky Carlyle share invaluable advice to help you navigate this challenge.

👉 www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/help-my-supe... #PhDChat #AcademicSupport

This Solutions Lab experts Dr Becky Carlyle & Dr Yvonne Couch weigh in with advise for a PhD Student who is left adrift by supervisors who are rarely available

Dr Becky Carlyle - Blog – How on earth do I hire my team?!

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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · Mar 7

💡 Great hires make great labs. But how do you find the right people? Dr Becky Carlyle shares practical advice for hiring in research. #ResearchCareers

www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-how-on-...

Struggling with hiring your first lab team? Dr Becky Carlyle shares expert tips to help you recruit the right people and build a successful research group!

Proteome complexity in neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric disease

Carlyle Group @bcarlylegroup.bsky.social · Mar 5

The Carlyle Group has just returned from the ARUK Research Conference 2025!🎉

We had the opportunity to present two posters, attended many scientific talks, and connected with great minds.

Great time in Birmingham— looking forward to seeing you next in Manchester!

#ARUK @alzheimersresearchuk.org

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Kavli Institute for Nanoscience Discovery, University of Oxford @kavlioxford.bsky.social · Feb 27

Visit the group's website for more information: www.dpag.ox.ac.uk/research/car...

@ox.ac.uk @oxforddpag.bsky.social @medsci.ox.ac.uk @kavlifoundation.bsky.social #KavliOxford

Carlyle Group

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Kavli Institute for Nanoscience Discovery, University of Oxford @kavlioxford.bsky.social · Feb 27

#MeetTheLab

Introducing the Carlyle Group this week: Their research combines proteomic techniques on post-mortem brain tissue with cellular models to explore how protein-level changes affect brain cell health and communication.
@bcarlylegroup.bsky.social

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Carlyle Group @bcarlylegroup.bsky.social · Feb 21

Exciting news— Dr. Carlyle and Matthijs de Geus work on CSF biomarkers for Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (iNPH) has just been published! Congratulations to both for your amazing work! 👏

Check the paper out here:
www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/....
@kavlioxford.bsky.social

Unbiased CSF Proteomics in Patients With Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus to Identify Molecular Signatures and Candidate Biomarkers | Neurology

Background and ObjectivesIdiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) is a reversible neurologic disorder that remains poorly understood. Accurate differential diagnosis of iNPH and Alzheimer disea...

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Carlyle Group @bcarlylegroup.bsky.social · Feb 17

Check out our awesome former year in industry student, Yasmin’s latest blog! She shares all about her final year experience and some super helpful tips for writing a great PhD application!

#Dementia

www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-final-s...

Yasmin Bonsu - Blog – Final Semester: Uncertainty, Applications & Balance

🎓 Yasmin Bonsu shares insights on navigating final-year challenges, PhD applications, rejection, and work-life balance. A must-read for students & grads!

Yasmin Bonsu - Blog – Essential Resources for Internship Success - DEMENTIA RESEARCHER

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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · Jan 31

Find out how Dr Becky Carlyle merges teaching duties with her research projects, illustrating the practicalities and profound rewards of her academic journey.

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The image features a promotional design for a guest blog titled "To teach or not to teach" by Dr Becky Carlyle, who is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Oxford. The background is styled as a blackboard with white chalk text forming the title and a large question mark. Dr Carlyle's photo is positioned on the right, showing her smiling and wearing glasses. The text and design elements are intended to evoke a classroom or educational theme.

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Carlyle Group @bcarlylegroup.bsky.social · Jan 13

Check out our amazing placement student, Yasmin Bonsu, sharing her top tips and valuable resources for navigating opportunities.

Check out her post here and feel free to share your own tips in the comments!

#Dementia #StudentLife

Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · Jan 8

📚 As application season heats up, Yasmin Bonsu's new blog is your go-to for navigating the maze of internship opportunities. Don't miss her invaluable tips! #StudentLife #InternshipGoals - read the blog or listen to the narration.

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Yasmin Bonsu shares top resources for internship success—discover key platforms and tips to enhance your application journey!

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How the cognitively resilient can swerve dementia

Carlyle Group @bcarlylegroup.bsky.social · Jan 7

Check out this—Dr. Carlyle work was spotlighted in the Telegraph!

Follow the link to read more.

#Dementia

Scientists are looking at how DNA differences could protect people from dementia – and how this can help others

www.telegraph.co.uk

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Carlyle Group @bcarlylegroup.bsky.social · Jan 6

Meet our amazing leader👩‍🔬
She will be sharing her journey of starting a new lab and much more. Stay tuned to know more about her experience!
#Dementia

Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · Jan 2

👩‍🔬 Meet Dr Becky Carlyle, from @ox.ac.uk our newest Dementia Researcher blogger. Her debut post "Opening Notes" sets the stage for a series on building research labs. Stay tuned! #ScienceBlogging #ResearchTips

www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-opening...

Blog – Opening Notes: Dr Becky Carlyle’s Journey - DEMENTIA RESEARCHER

Meet Dr Becky Carlyle in her first blog post as she joins us as a regular contributor. Her future posts will explore leadership and starting your own lab.