Maggie Wong, DPhil.
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Maggie Wong, DPhil.
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Postdoc at Language & Genetics Department at Max Planck Institute, Netherlands. Interested in genotype-phenotype associations & Evo-Devo using neural models and transcriptomics across species
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Reposted by Maggie Wong, DPhil.
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Only a few weeks left to apply for our 4-year PhD position, using human brain organoids & multi-omic methods to study genes implicated in speech disorders. Application deadline 5 Jan 2026. Fellowship is embedded in the International Max Planck Research School. More info: www.mpi.nl/imprs-phd-fe...
Photograph of the outside of the Max Planck Institute (Nijmegen, the Netherlands) and the trees of the forest around it.
December 8, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Reposted by Maggie Wong, DPhil.
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If you're interested in how advances in human genomics are transforming our understanding of the biology of spoken & written language abilities, please do check out my new peer-reviewed "tutorial" article, just published.
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[Will also make a Bsky explainer 🧵 on it next week when I get some time🙂.]
Genomic Investigations of Spoken and Written Language Abilities: A Guide to Advances in Approaches, Technologies, and Discovery
Purpose: The aim of this tutorial is to show how the rise of molecular technologies and analytical methods in human genetics yields exciting new ...
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October 30, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Reposted by Maggie Wong, DPhil.
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Come join us for a 4-year PhD on effects of rare gene disruptions involved in speech disorder, investigated in human neuronal models (via gene-editing, tissue culture, brain organoids, high-res microscopy, transcriptomics, epigenomics).
More info: www.mpi.nl/imprs-phd-fe...
#AcademicJobs #PhDJobs
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Photograph of researchers at their benches in the custom-built molecular biology labs of the Max Planck Institute in Nijmegen, with green trees of the forest outside visible through large windows in the background.
October 22, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Reposted by Maggie Wong, DPhil.
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Help spread the word about developmental language disorder, a common yet often hidden condition that makes it hard for children to understand what's said to them & to articulate thoughts & feelings. Lots of helpful resources & information at radld.org.
#DLDday #DevLangDis @radld.bsky.social
Flyer on Developmental Language Disorder, prepared by the organisation RADLD (Raising Awareness of Developmental Language Disorder). The flyer has the title "You can't see DLD" and shows a photograph of a boy in a blue short-sleeved shirt and khaki trousers, against a purple background. To the right of him there are lines of text which read: - Started to talk later than his siblings - Has difficulties learning new words - Needs lots of repetitions to follow instructions - Struggles to join activities & discussions The bottom of the flyer says "Support #DLDday on Friday 17th October 2025. Learn more at RADLD.ORG".
October 17, 2025 at 9:34 AM
maggiemkwong.bsky.social
Our study on SETBP1 variants outside the degron just got featured on Scienmag! 🧠✨
Read the coverage here 👉 scienmag.com/setbp1-varia...
#Genetics #Neurodevelopment #SETBP1

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SETBP1 Variants Outside Degron Cause Neurodevelopmental Disorder
In the ever-evolving field of neurodevelopmental genetics, groundbreaking research continues to unveil the intricate mechanisms behind complex disorders. A recent landmark study published in Nature
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October 14, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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My new paper is out! Delineated complexity of SETBP1-related disorders by combining clinical/speech evaluations with molecular and cellular profiling. Thanks everyone for contributing and special thanks to @profsimonfisher.bsky.social 😆
profsimonfisher.bsky.social Simon Fisher @profsimonfisher.bsky.social · Oct 10
New paper alert! Rare DNA changes in the SETBP1 gene are linked to speech problems & diverse syndromes affecting brain development. Work led by ace postdoc @maggiemkwong.bsky.social uncovered impact of different gene variants, coupling clinical/speech evaluation to molecular & cellular readouts.🧬🗣️🔬🧪
SETBP1 variants outside the degron disrupt DNA-binding, transcription and neuronal differentiation capacity to cause a heterogeneous neurodevelopmental disorder - Nature Communications
Different types of SETBP1 variants cause variable developmental syndromes with only partial clinical and functional overlaps. Here, the authors report that SETBP1 variants outside the degron region impair DNA-binding, transcription, and neuronal differentiation capacity and morphologies.
www.nature.com
October 10, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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It was fun to present my poster at ISSCR 2025 in Hong Kong today! Nice to meet so many nice people and talk about our work😄 3 more days to go!
June 11, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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I am excited to announce that I have received a Travel and Merit Award for the ISSCR 2025 Annual Meeting taking place in Hong Kong on 11-14 June 2025.

Stop by my poster W1260 tomorrow to have a chat (Poster Session 1, Wed, 11 June, 5-6pm)! See you there! #ISSCR2025 invt.io/1bxbluo9hng
I've registered for ISSCR 2025 Annual Meeting, join me
Register now
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June 10, 2025 at 5:09 AM