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Research at CPFT @cpftresearch.bsky.social · 1d

🚨 Last week to apply for the Cambridge NeuroWorks Fellowships!
@cpft-nhs.bsky.social staff with great ideas for technology to transform brain & #MentalHealth care can bid for support to turn them into reality.
Check the guidance & apply here by Monday 13 October:
➡️ cambridgeneuroworks.org/programmes

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Medicine at Cambridge @medcambridge.bsky.social · Sep 1

Can mood disorders be driven by inflammation?

Published today in @natcomms.nature.com, @staceykigar.bsky.social & colleagues found that chronic stress may release immune cells from bone marrow in the skull, potentially contributing to depression.

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Depression linked to presence of immune cells in the brain’s protective layer

Immune cells released from bone marrow in the skull in response to chronic stress and adversity could play a key role in symptoms of depression and anxiety,

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Cambridge Neuroscience @camneuro.bsky.social · 8d

📢 Deadline for Cambridge NeuroWorks Fellowship extended till 13th Oct 2025!

12 fellowship awards available, ~£117k each, for individuals from any sector in the UK or globally, with ideas at any stage to advance treatments for neurological conditions 🧠💡

Info: cambridgeneuroworks.org/programmes/f...

Fellowship Programme - Cambridge NeuroWorks

Fellowship programme Cambridge NeuroWorks is proud to introduce the Cambridge NeuroWorks Fellowship Programme, offering two transformative fellowship streams …

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Cambridge Neuroscience @camneuro.bsky.social · 9d

📢 Deadline THIS Wednesday 1st October for the expression of interest for the Cambridge NeuroWorks Fellowship Programme! This is a fantastic opportunity for innovators from UK and globally who aspire to revolutionise neurotechnology🧠🚀

Apply on the Connect: Health Tech platform: lnkd.in/efPc-cfj

This link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn

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NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · 12d

📢 New hope for MS patients as Cambridge trial suggests drug combination may repair nerve damage
📢 Findings reveal diabetes drug and antihistamine can help repair myelin
To find out more >> bit.ly/4nR5b3E
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Hope for MS patients as Cambridge trial suggests drug combination may repair nerve damage - NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre

Early findings from a clinical trial in Cambridge suggest a combination of metformin, a diabetes drug, and clemastine, an antihistamine, can help repair myelin – the protective coating around nerves, ...

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Cambridge Neuroscience @camneuro.bsky.social · 27d

Session Six featured fantastic talks by Prof. Vendeuscolo from the Dept. of Chemistry @cam.ac.uk, Prof. Peruzzotti-Jametti from the Dept. of Clinical Neurosciences @cam.ac.uk, and the Andrew Huxley Plenary Lecture by our special guest Prof. Studer from the Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, NY
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Cambridge Neuroscience @camneuro.bsky.social · 27d

Session Five featured exciting talks on neurostimulation, neuromedical devices and Huntingdon's Disease from Prof. Voon from Dept. of Psychiatry, Prof. Malliaras from Dept. of Engineering @cam.ac.uk, Prof. Cattaneo visiting from the University of Milan, and Prof. Denison visiting from @ox.ac.uk

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Cambridge Psychology Department @campsydept.bsky.social · 27d

🤔No plans this eve? Join in to listen to an exciting discussion panel!👇

Cambridge Neuroscience @camneuro.bsky.social · Aug 28

Join us for a Public Panel discussion on Current & Future Treatments for Dementia, featuring experts in the field 🧠

No need to register - just come along and spread the word!

📍West Road Concert Hall, Cambridge
🗓️11th Sep 5-6:30pm BST
web: neuroscience.cam.ac.uk

Sponsored by Beckman Coulter

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Cambridge Neuroscience @camneuro.bsky.social · 27d

Day 2 of the 'Interventions & Recovery' conference has begun with fantastic talks from Dr Arseni from @cellbiol-mrclmb.bsky.social, Dr Karatt-Vellatt from Maxion Therapeutis, Prof Shaw from IoPPN @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social, and Dr Scott from the Dept. of Clinical Neurosciences @cam.ac.uk

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Cambridge Neuroscience @camneuro.bsky.social · 28d

TODAY Join us for a Public Panel discussion on Current & Future Treatments for Dementia, featuring experts in the field 🧠

No need to register - just come along and spread the word! 📢

📍West Road Concert Hall, Cambridge
🗓️11th Sep 5pm-6:30pm BST
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Sponsored by Beckman Coulter

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Cambridge Neuroscience @camneuro.bsky.social · 28d

The last session of Day 1 featured exceptional talks by Prof. Liston from the Dept. of Pathology at @cam.ac.uk, Prof. Bance from the Dept. of Clinical Neurosciences at @cam.ac.uk, and the Alan Hodgkin Plenary Lecture delivered by our special guest Prof. Arnsten from the Yale University!

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Cambridge Neuroscience @camneuro.bsky.social · 28d

Fantastic 2nd session has just ended with talks from Prof Belin - Dept. of Psychology @campsydept.bsky.social, Prof Upthegrove - Dept. of Psychiatry @oxfordpsychiatry.bsky.social, Prof Kullmann - Institute of Neurology @ucl.ac.uk and Dr Vickers - Dept. of Clinical Neurosciences @cam.ac.uk
#CNS2025

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Cambridge Neuroscience @camneuro.bsky.social · 28d

Session one wrapped up! Thank you to our brilliant speakers: Prof Horvath from Dept. of Clinical Neurosciences, Prof O'Rahilly from the Institute of Metabolic Sciences, Prof Káradóttir from the Cambridge Stem Cell Institute and Prof Barker from Dept. of Clinical Neurosciences🧠

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Cambridge Neuroscience @camneuro.bsky.social · 28d

Fantastic Plenary Lecture celebrating the founders of Cambridge Neuroscience Alastair Compston and Trevor Robbins delivered by Sir Stephen O’Rahilly
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Cambridge Neuroscience @camneuro.bsky.social · 28d

#CNS2025 The 8th Cambridge Neuroscience Symposium 'Interventions and Recovery' has officially begun with opening remarks by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research at the University of Cambridge - Sir John Aston 💫

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Cambridge Neuroscience @camneuro.bsky.social · Sep 1

📢LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!
Registration closes TODAY for a 2-day international conference "Interventions & Recovery".
We will cover cell & gene therapies, pharmaceutical innovations, and cutting-edge neurotechnology aimed at addressing neurological disease.
neuroscience.cam.ac.uk/camneuro-eve...

8th Cambridge Neuroscience Symposium - Interventions & Recovery

The 8th Cambridge Neuroscience Symposium – Interventions & Recovery is an international meeting, which will take place on September 10-11th 2025 at the West Road Concert Hall at the University of…

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Cambridge Neuroscience @camneuro.bsky.social · Aug 28

Join us for a Public Panel discussion on Current & Future Treatments for Dementia, featuring experts in the field 🧠

No need to register - just come along and spread the word!

📍West Road Concert Hall, Cambridge
🗓️11th Sep 5-6:30pm BST
web: neuroscience.cam.ac.uk

Sponsored by Beckman Coulter

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Cambridge Neuroscience @camneuro.bsky.social · Aug 26

📢Last week to REGISTER: Registration closes on the 1st Sep for a 2-day international conference "Interventions & Recovery" on 10-11th Sep🧠

Don't miss out - check out our fantastic Programme and register now!👇
neuroscience.cam.ac.uk/camneuro-eve...

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Ewan St. John Smith @psalmotoxin.bsky.social · Aug 22

Looking for an exciting 2-days of #neuroskyence this September? 🧠

Still 10-days to register for the @camneuro.bsky.social Symposium in beautiful Cambridge with the conference dinner taking place at Trinity College where both Hodgkin & Huxley were once Master

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Cambridge Neuroscience @camneuro.bsky.social · Aug 22

Join us for a 2-day international conference "Interventions & Recovery" on 10-11th September🧠 bit.ly/46QQ1WG

Check out our Programme!👇We'll cover cell & gene therapies, pharmaceutical innovations, and cutting-edge neurotechnology
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Cambridge Neuroscience @camneuro.bsky.social · Aug 13

📢 Final Deadline THIS FRIDAY for Poster Abstracts Submissions for the 8th Cam Neuro Symposium on 10-11th Sep.

Submit your abstracts now: neuroscience.cam.ac.uk/submit-abstr...

🧠All neuro themes welcome!
🏅Don't miss out on Poster Prizes & Data Blitz! Kindly sponsored by @camphilsoc.bsky.social

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Cambridge Philosophical Society @camphilsoc.bsky.social · Aug 12

Registration is open for The 8th Biennial Cambridge Neuroscience Symposium, Interventions & Recovery in Cambridge, 10th - 11th September 2025. @camneuro.bsky.social

For further details and registration, visit: neuroscience.cam.ac.uk/camneuro-eve...

Sponsored by Cambridge Philosophical Society

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Cambridge Neuroscience @camneuro.bsky.social · Aug 11

Final deadline THIS FRIDAY for Poster Abstract Submissions for the 8th Cambridge Neuroscience Symposium!

🧠All neuroscience themes welcome
🏅Generous prizes and Data Blitz available

Don't miss out! Register now: bit.ly/46QQ1WG and submit your abstracts: neuroscience.cam.ac.uk/submit-abstr...

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Cambridge Neuroscience @camneuro.bsky.social · Aug 11

Interested in showcasing your product and vision to experts and leaders of tomorrow at an international symposium?🌟

Exciting Sponsorship Packages still available for our 8th Cambridge Neuroscience Symposium: Interventions and Recovery🧠

Find out more: neuroscience.cam.ac.uk/camneuro-eve...

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Cambridge Neuroscience @camneuro.bsky.social · Aug 7

Join us for a 2-day international conference "Interventions & Recovery"🧠 bit.ly/46QQ1WG
We'll cover cell & gene therapies, pharmaceutical innovations, and cutting-edge neurotechnology

Check out our Programme!👇https://neuroscience.cam.ac.uk/camneuro-events/8th-cambridge-neuroscience-symposium/?tab=2

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