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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 8d

Target Product Profile (TPP) training is now open for registration.

Learn to create TTPs for your translational research development and funding success.

Wed 22 Oct | 11:30–12:15 | Details: bit.ly/47X4Qrr

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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 11d

Join our interactive online workshop: ACCELERATE Success: Grant Writing for Translational Research. Open to all @ucl.ac.uk researchers!

8 Oct 11.30am Register: bit.ly/4pxt6qB
5 Nov 11.30am Register: bit.ly/4gGiIbY

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UCL News @uclnews.bsky.social · 15d

A global clinical trial for a new Huntington’s disease treatment has posted positive results today, announced by trial sponsor uniQure and UCL scientists Prof Sarah Tabrizi and @profwild.bsky.social @uclqsion.bsky.social @uclbrainscience.bsky.social. Watch on BBC News at One 📺

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UCL @ucl.ac.uk · 17d

UCL has been rated as a leading university for knowledge exchange for the fifth year in a row in Research England’s Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF).

Read the news story: bit.ly/46tDarL

#KEF5

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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 15d

Join us for the launch webinar of the UCL Inspire Innovation Fund (Health) and discover how it can help accelerate your translational health project.

Launch webinar: 8 Oct, 10–11am (open to UCL researchers and staff)
£20K–£80K funding
Register now: bit.ly/48lXApb

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UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 15d

🧵 BREAKING: Gene therapy shows promise in slowing Huntington’s disease progression. A major milestone in neurodegenerative disease research. @uclqsion.bsky.social @ucl-hd.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Huntington's disease successfully treated for first time

One of the most devastating diseases finally has a treatment that can slow its progression and transform lives, tearful doctors tell BBC.

www.bbc.co.uk

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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 16d

Don’t miss your chance to apply for a funded placement! Applications for the Talent Gateway Programme 2025 close on 10 October 2025. Apply now: bit.ly/3H6DVhQ
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UCL Innovation & Enterprise @uclenterprise.bsky.social · 16d

UCL’s Translational Research Office (TRO) worked closely with Professor Giunti and the industry partner to advance the research and help deliver innovative therapies through strategic collaboration.

Find out more: bit.ly/3FPYMW7

#KEF5

@ucl.ac.uk @ucltro.bsky.social @uclnews.bsky.social

First treatment for rare disease approved by UK medicines regulator

The first ever treatment for the rare neurodegenerative disease Friedreich’s ataxia – for which UCL and UCLH led the UK trial – has been approved for use in the UK by the medicines’ regulator.

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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 16d

Great to see UCL’s strengths in knowledge exchange recognised in this year’s KEF results. We look forward to continuing our efforts to support meaningful partnerships and drive healthcare innovation together with colleagues across UCL.

UCL Innovation & Enterprise @uclenterprise.bsky.social · 17d

UCL has been recognised as one of the top universities in England for knowledge exchange in Research England’s Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF).

Read more: bit.ly/46tDarL

#KEF5

@ucl.ac.uk @profgeraintrees.bsky.social

A leading university for knowledge exchange 5 years in a row

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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 17d

Meet Dr Tanguy Lechertier from
@ucl.ac.uk
Translational Research Office at #FestivalOfBiologics in Basel! He’ll share insights on delivering academic studies & boosting translational culture at UCL.
Connect with Tanguy: bit.ly/4nytwuU

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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 22d

New UCL-exclusive translational funding calls launching this Oct!
🔬Inspire Innovation Fund (Health): £20K–£80K
🤝 The TINs Industry Club joint funding: £40K

Read more: bit.ly/46rIRXk . Sign up to TRO newsletter for update: bit.ly/3XTmfJp

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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 23d

Welcome Corina to join us as Senior Translational Research Manager!

Reach out to Jess to explore how the TRO can support the advancement of your translational research.

Get in touch: bit.ly/3QTf1nB

#TranslationalResearch

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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 24d

The Mentoring for Medical Innovation programme is now open for applications [deadline: 13 Oct]! This exclusive opportunity pairs @ucl.ac.uk researchers with leaders in medical innovation to gain support for translational research. For details: bit.ly/41KEi97
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UCL News @uclnews.bsky.social · 25d

Could these companies be turning their backs at precisely the wrong moment?, asks @profgeraintrees.bsky.social after US firm Merck put the brakes on a £1 billion London research centre & AstraZeneca said it would pause a £200m investment to expand its research and development arm in Cambridge

Why Merck and AstraZeneca may regret turning their back on Britain

The pair may have gone cold on the UK but start-ups and university spinouts here are using AI to revolutionise drug discovery

www.thetimes.com

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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 29d

Accelerate your ATMP research from bench to clinic with eXmoor Pharma, next workshop on 18 Sep, for UCL researchers only! Book now for the workshop on the translational roadmap and regulatory clarity, plus 1:1 sessions to discuss your projects: bit.ly/426TTA3

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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · Sep 8

Do not miss out on the webinar on 11 Sep and register now: bit.ly/3JfzWQN (UCL login required)

UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · Aug 19

[Join us on 11 Sep, 12-1pm] Webinar: tRNA fragments as new biomarkers for early and non-invasive detection of skin cancer

Register now to join our speakers to delve into the subject: bit.ly/3JfzWQN (UCL only)

UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · Aug 21

[Join us on 19 Sep, 2-3pm] Webinar: Fragment Screening using 19F NMR at the UCL School of Pharmacy, @ucllifesciences.bsky.social

Register now to join our speakers to delve into the subject and interact with research fellows: bit.ly/4lpBftT

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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · Aug 19

[Join us on 11 Sep, 12-1pm] Webinar: tRNA fragments as new biomarkers for early and non-invasive detection of skin cancer

Register now to join our speakers to delve into the subject: bit.ly/3JfzWQN (UCL only)

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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · Aug 14

Kinase Activity Profiling - PamGene
Date: Wed 8 Oct, 1-2pm
Speaker: Dr Christin Luft, Research Associate, Lab for Molecular Cell Bio MRC-UCL; Jasper Snoep, Account Manager, PamGene International B.V.

✅Register the webinar on 8 Oct now: bit.ly/4mbGA9q

Webinar: Kinase Activity Profiling - PamGene

Join Dr Christin Luft to delve into the subject and interact with research fellows who share similar interests in the research area.

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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · Aug 14

Fragment Screening using 19F NMR at the UCL School of Pharmacy: Principles, Practice, and Applications
Date: Friday 19 Sep, 2-3pm
Speaker: Dr Nikita Harvey, Specialist Services Manager (NMR); Dr Christopher Waudby, Lecturer in Biomolecular NMR at the School of Pharmacy
✅Register now: bit.ly/4lpBftT

Webinar: Fragment Screening using 19F NMR at the UCL School of Pharmacy

Join Dr Nikita Harvey and Dr Christopher Waudby to delve into the subject and interact with research fellows.

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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · Aug 14

More exciting line-ups confirmed for UCL’s Research Capabilities Webinar Series 2025 as the new school term begins! Check out the full schedule and mark your diaries for the upcoming sessions: bit.ly/4kgFzv9

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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · Aug 12