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GJBrainResearch @gjbrainresearch.bsky.social · 1d

🧠Exciting news! Further funding for pioneering approach to slow or stop Parkinson’s...

Dr Roy Ng, our preclinical dementia lead joins @parkinsons.org.uk funded project with Cellestial Health to explore astrocyte-targeted therapies for Parkinson’s.

👉https://shorturl.at/O28cN

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Division of Neuroscience @dns-uom.bsky.social · 5d

The next seminar in our series is on Wednesday 15th October at 2pm, presented by Altug Didikoglu, Assistant Prof of Neuroscience at Izmir Institute of Technology, Turkey hosted by Prof Timothy Brown of Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology & Gastroenterology. Details on poster - all welcome!🧠

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GJBrainResearch @gjbrainresearch.bsky.social · 27d

📖 Read Prof Greenstein’s editorial here: shorturl.at/2JAAa

🔗 About Microvascular @ Manchester:
microvascularmanchester.com

This #KnowYourNumbers Week, don’t forget to check your blood pressure. 💙

Microvascular @ Manchester

Visit the post for more.

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GJBrainResearch @gjbrainresearch.bsky.social · 28d

Today we’re celebrating two Professorial Inaugural Lectures at @manchester.ac.uk

Congratulations to Prof Catherine Lawrence and Prof Matt Hepworth from our stroke and dementia and inflammation themes.

🔗https://shorturl.at/sVZw5/

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Division of Neuroscience @dns-uom.bsky.social · 28d

We have two seminars next week! The second seminar of the week is on Thursday 18th September at 2pm, presented by Assoc Prof Lane Brown of Washington State University hosted by Prof Rob Lucas. Details on poster - all welcome! 🧠 #neuroscienceseminar #neuroscience

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Division of Neuroscience @dns-uom.bsky.social · Sep 5

The next seminar in our series is on Wednesday 16th September at 11am, presented by Professor of Neurosurgery, EJ Chichilnisky of @stanford.edu and hosted by Dr Nina Milosavljevic. Details on poster - all welcome! 🧠 #neuroscienceseminar #neuroscience

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Division of Neuroscience @dns-uom.bsky.social · Sep 3

Today! 🧠

Division of Neuroscience @dns-uom.bsky.social · Aug 8

Our first seminar of the academic year is on Wednesday 3rd September at 3pm, presented by Assistant Prof Ryota Tamura of Keio University School of Medicine in Tokyo, hosted by Prof Omar Pathmanaban.
Details on poster - all welcome! 🧠 #neuroscienceseminar #neuroscience #manchesterneuroscience

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GJBrainResearch @gjbrainresearch.bsky.social · Aug 28

In the latest Natalie Kate Moss Trust podcast, our Co-Director Prof Stuart Allan talks brain haemorrhage - its impact, new research, and why awareness matters.

Who’s really at risk? Let’s look at the numbers 👉 youtu.be/LbZCp9K8bh0?...

@dns-uom.bsky.social @fbmh-uom.bsky.social

Who's Really at Risk of a Brain Haemorrhage? Let’s Look at the Numbers

YouTube video by Natalie Kate Moss Trust

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GJBrainResearch @gjbrainresearch.bsky.social · Aug 27

🧠 Healthy volunteers wanted!
Join a vital study into how brain and skull-based tumours develop.
📍 Salford Royal Hospital
🧪 One 45-min clinic visit
✅ Aged 18+, no history of cancer or neurological conditions
Help our researchers shape future diagnosis and treatment.

shorturl.at/VbGdh

Brain tumour research - Research for the Future

Investigating how brain and skull-based tumours develop and progress. Healthy volunteers.

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Division of Neuroscience @dns-uom.bsky.social · Aug 8

Our first seminar of the academic year is on Wednesday 3rd September at 3pm, presented by Assistant Prof Ryota Tamura of Keio University School of Medicine in Tokyo, hosted by Prof Omar Pathmanaban.
Details on poster - all welcome! 🧠 #neuroscienceseminar #neuroscience #manchesterneuroscience

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Division of Neuroscience @dns-uom.bsky.social · Aug 8

Our first seminar of the academic year is on Wednesday 3rd September at 3pm, presented by Assistant Prof Ryota Tamura of Keio University School of Medicine in Tokyo, hosted by Prof Omar Pathmanaban.
Details on poster - all welcome! 🧠 #neuroscienceseminar #neuroscience #manchesterneuroscience

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Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health @fbmh-uom.bsky.social · Aug 5

How does your body know what time it is? In the latest episode of The Brain Fix podcast, Dr. Nina Milosavljevic sits down with Prof. Rob Lucas to explore the fascinating world of biological timing.
🎙️ LISTEN NOW: the-brain-fix.transistor.fm/episodes
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2j7KQsb...

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GJBrainResearch @gjbrainresearch.bsky.social · Jul 30

New podcast out now! Prof Rob Lucas from @fbmh-uom.bsky.social shares his insights into biological timing and discusses the biology behind how your body tells the time.

🎙️Available on YouTube with captions for improved accessibility: shorturl.at/xHkPk

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Division of Neuroscience @dns-uom.bsky.social · Jul 30

🚨 Ep 6 of #TheBrainFix podcast is live! In this episode,
Dr Nina Milosavljevic talks to Prof Rob Lucas about biological timing - the biology behind how your body tells the time - listen here > the-brain-fix.transistor.fm/episodes/bio... #biologicaltiming #neurosciencepodcast #manchesterneuroscience

The Brain Fix | Biological timing

In this episode, Dr Nina Milosavljevic talks to Prof Rob Lucas about biological timing. They discuss the biology behind how your body tells the time.

the-brain-fix.transistor.fm

Division of Neuroscience @dns-uom.bsky.social · Jul 30

Today! 🧠

Division of Neuroscience @dns-uom.bsky.social · Jun 16

The final seminar in our series is on Wednesday 30th July at 2pm, presented by Dr Kenny Yu from the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, hosted by Prof Omar Pathmanaban.
Details on poster - all welcome! 🧠 #neuroscienceseminar #neuroscience #manchesterneuroscience

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Division of Neuroscience @dns-uom.bsky.social · Jun 16

The final seminar in our series is on Wednesday 30th July at 2pm, presented by Dr Kenny Yu from the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, hosted by Prof Omar Pathmanaban.
Details on poster - all welcome! 🧠 #neuroscienceseminar #neuroscience #manchesterneuroscience

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GJBrainResearch @gjbrainresearch.bsky.social · Jul 23

🧠 Our latest newsletter is out now!

Catch up on everything from research highlights to upcoming events and team news...

🔗 mailchi.mp/62add68b7602...

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Kira Shaw @kirasha.bsky.social · Jul 16

Come and join us in Manchester... We are looking for candidates interested in vascular health and neurodegeneration. This project is specifically exploring how menopause may increase Alzheimer's risk.
We also have a postdoc position available: www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...

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GJBrainResearch @gjbrainresearch.bsky.social · Jul 16

🧠 Today is #GlioblastomaAwarenessDay.

For 60+ years, life expectancy for glioblastoma has barely improved. We’re working to change that through research, trials & innovation.

#BrainTumourResearch #HopeThroughScience

👉Read more: shorturl.at/feqb8

Glioblastoma Awareness Day

🧠 Today is Glioblastoma Awareness Day – a time to highlight this devastating disease and raise awareness. For more than sixty years, there has been little improvement in survival rates for people diag...

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GJBrainResearch @gjbrainresearch.bsky.social · Jul 10

✨ Poster spotlight in full swing at the @bionow.bsky.social conference! Mary and Abigail are taking the stage with their flash talks, showcasing their research in ICH

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GJBrainResearch @gjbrainresearch.bsky.social · Jul 10

We’re exhibiting today at @bionow.bsky.social conference. Come say hello and learn more about our work at the Geoffrey Jefferson Brain Research Centre 🧠✨ #Neuroscience #Innovation

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GJBrainResearch @gjbrainresearch.bsky.social · Jul 8

🧠Our third annual report is out now!

From the new epilepsy research theme to cutting-edge clinical trials and significant project funding, we’ve had a year of growth and impact.

📄 Read the report here: shorturl.at/OP618
Accessible version (Word): shorturl.at/7TRym

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Division of Neuroscience @dns-uom.bsky.social · Jun 23

🚨Ep 5 of #TheBrainFix podcast is live! In this episode,
Dr Nina Milosavljevic talks to Prof Emma Robinson from @bristoluni.bsky.social, who shares her insights into neuroscience research in psychedelics - listen here > the-brain-fix.transistor.fm/episodes/psy... 🧠

The Brain Fix | Psychedelics in neuroscience

In this episode, Dr Nina Milosavljevic talks to Professor Emma Robinson from the University of Bristol who shares her insights into neuroscience research in psychedelics and discusses how far away ...

the-brain-fix.transistor.fm

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Division of Neuroscience @dns-uom.bsky.social · Jun 23

🚨Ep 5 of #TheBrainFix podcast is live! In this episode,
Dr Nina Milosavljevic talks to Prof Emma Robinson from @bristoluni.bsky.social, who shares her insights into neuroscience research in psychedelics - listen here > the-brain-fix.transistor.fm/episodes/psy... 🧠

The Brain Fix | Psychedelics in neuroscience

In this episode, Dr Nina Milosavljevic talks to Professor Emma Robinson from the University of Bristol who shares her insights into neuroscience research in psychedelics and discusses how far away ...

the-brain-fix.transistor.fm

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Division of Neuroscience @dns-uom.bsky.social · Jun 16

The final seminar in our series is on Wednesday 30th July at 2pm, presented by Dr Kenny Yu from the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, hosted by Prof Omar Pathmanaban.
Details on poster - all welcome! 🧠 #neuroscienceseminar #neuroscience #manchesterneuroscience

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