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The Warsaw Glia Community @warsawgliacomm.bsky.social · Aug 18

Only 2 days left for free registration!
Join us — you seriously want to miss this?
👉 sites.google.com/uw.edu.pl/wa...

The Warsaw Glia Community @warsawgliacomm.bsky.social · Aug 14

Science or art?
MBP (green) & NFH (red) in cerebellar slices – stunning glia + neuron imagery.
Explore the beauty and the biology at #WGC2025
#ArtOfScience #Glia

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The Warsaw Glia Community @warsawgliacomm.bsky.social · Aug 11

Microglial activation is real! In our stroke model (MCAo), we see more Iba1+ cells in the affected brain region. Depending on timing and context, microglia can help — or harm.

Follow WGC & don’t miss your last chance to register for the conference!

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The Warsaw Glia Community @warsawgliacomm.bsky.social · Aug 8

sites.google.com/uw.edu.pl/wa... – link to free registration!

Don’t miss out – the conference is happening on October 16–17 and these are the final days to register!

Don’t miss your chance to become a true GLIA-freak and join the fun!

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The Warsaw Glia Community @warsawgliacomm.bsky.social · Aug 6

Astrocytes aren’t just support cells!
They regulate synapses, blood flow & the BBB—plus show surprising regional diversity.
Learn more at the Astrocyte Session at WGC Symposium!
5 days left to register!

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The Warsaw Glia Community @warsawgliacomm.bsky.social · Aug 4

sites.google.com/uw.edu.pl/wa...

All the details for the GLIA Conference, October 16th–17th!

Dive into glial cell research, explore the program, and register for free

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The Warsaw Glia Community @warsawgliacomm.bsky.social · Jul 31

Meet the last of our amazing speakers at WGC! Professor Wiśniewska will take us on a journey through astro-neuro dynamics and how glial Wnt signaling shapes brain development, while Popek dives into astrocyte remodeling in acute hepatic encephalopathy.
Don’t miss it! #WGC #GLIA

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The Warsaw Glia Community @warsawgliacomm.bsky.social · Jul 29

Astrocytes close out the final session! 🧠 Prof. Allen on how they regulate synapses across life and disease, and Dr Michaluk on astrocytic IGFBP2 in synaptic plasticity

sites.google.com/uw.edu.pl/wa...

#Neuro2025 #Astrocytes #GLIA #WGC

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The Warsaw Glia Community @warsawgliacomm.bsky.social · Jul 28

Wrapping up with stars ✨ Our final astrocyte session is packed! Check the lineup & join us—free registration still open!

sites.google.com/uw.edu.pl/wa...

#GLIA #WGC

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The Warsaw Glia Community @warsawgliacomm.bsky.social · Jul 26

More top-tier speakers for our oligodendrocyte session!
Meet Prof. Káradóttir, expert on neuronal regulation of oligodendrocyte precursors and myelin repair, and Dr. Janowska, sharing new insights on autophagy in oligodendrocytes after neonatal hypoxia-ischemia.

#WGC #Oligodendrocytes #GLIA

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The Warsaw Glia Community @warsawgliacomm.bsky.social · Jul 26

Top speakers ready for you in our oligodendrocyte session!
Prof. Klaus-Armin Nave on axonal energy support & neurodegeneration, plus Dr Aleksandra Rutkowska on psychedelics & CNS remyelination.

Don’t miss out—join us!

#WGC #Oligodendrocytes #GLIA

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The Warsaw Glia Community @warsawgliacomm.bsky.social · Jul 26

Don’t miss out!
Catch the latest buzz in the world of oligodendrocytes at our upcoming session—cutting-edge research, new insights, and exciting discoveries await!
Stay tuned and join us to see what’s new in oligodendrocyte science!

sites.google.com/uw.edu.pl/wa...

#Oligodendrocytes #WGC #GLIA

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The Warsaw Glia Community @warsawgliacomm.bsky.social · Jul 23

Incredible guests at our microglia session!
Dr S. Werneburg will share insights on microglia-synapse dynamics in MS.
Dr B. Aldana will explore how microglia shape brain metabolism in neurodegeneration.
Join the discussion and be part of it!
#Microglia #WGC #BrainResearch #GLIA

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The Warsaw Glia Community @warsawgliacomm.bsky.social · Jul 22

Please meet Prof. S. Hong, an expert on how microglia contribute to synapse loss and brain circuit vulnerability in neurodegeneration and P. Kamińska, whose talk will dive into the role of SorLA in controlling microglial function and inflammation in glioblastoma. @soyonhonglab

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The Warsaw Glia Community @warsawgliacomm.bsky.social · Jul 21

We're back with another exciting session — this time, spotlight on microglial cells!
And wait until you see our star-studded lineup of speakers!
Don't miss it — join us and stay at the forefront of the latest research!

@soyonhonglab.bsky.social

#WGC #GLIA

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The Warsaw Glia Community @warsawgliacomm.bsky.social · Jul 19

Meet the minds behind the scenes!
Get to know our amazing organizers and stay in the loop with all things Warsaw Glia Community Symposium.
Don't forget to register on the official event page!

sites.google.com/uw.edu.pl/wa...

#GLIA #WGC

@szewczyklukasz.bsky.social

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The Warsaw Glia Community @warsawgliacomm.bsky.social · Jul 17

Prof. Marco Prinz is a world leader in neuroimmunology, with a focus on the brain’s innate immune system—particularly microglia, the resident macrophages that form the first line of defense against pathogens.

sites.google.com/uw.edu.pl/wa...

#GLIA #WGC #openinglecture

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The Warsaw Glia Community @warsawgliacomm.bsky.social · Jul 16

Meet our speakers at #WGC2025!
João de Oliveira will explore how astrocytes shape behavior, and Prof. Bożena Kamińska will discuss their plasticity in brain tumors.
Join us in Warsaw for cutting-edge brain science!
🧠 #Astrocyte #Hippocampus #NeuroOncology #GLIA #WGC
@joaofoliveira.bsky.social

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The Warsaw Glia Community @warsawgliacomm.bsky.social · Jul 15

We had people in Marseille! #GLIA2025

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The Warsaw Glia Community @warsawgliacomm.bsky.social · Jul 15

Prof. Aleksandra Pękowska, our specialist in astrocyte genomics, will present groundbreaking insights into the genetic changes that contributed to the evolutionary development of astrocytes.

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The Warsaw Glia Community @warsawgliacomm.bsky.social · Jul 15

Dr Francesco Petrelli will explore the intricate mitochondria-lipid crosstalk in astrocyte postnatal brain development — a fresh perspective on how cellular metabolism shapes brain function.

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The Warsaw Glia Community @warsawgliacomm.bsky.social · Jul 15

Meet our amazing speakers!

Dr Francesco Petrelli
and
Prof. Aleksandra Pękowska @aleksandrapekowska.bsky.social

Don’t miss your chance to register and be part of this inspiring WGC Symposium! sites.google.com/uw.edu.pl/wa...

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The Warsaw Glia Community @warsawgliacomm.bsky.social · Jul 15

@aleksandrapekowska.bsky.social
@joaofoliveira.bsky.social

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The Warsaw Glia Community @warsawgliacomm.bsky.social · Jul 15

Just 3 months to go until the very first Warsaw GLIA Symposium!
Expect top-notch speakers, cutting-edge science and an inspiring atmosphere.

All the details + free registration (limited spots!) available here:
sites.google.com/uw.edu.pl/wa...

Let the countdown begin. #WGC leads the way! #GLIA

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The Warsaw Glia Community @warsawgliacomm.bsky.social · Jul 15

Calling all neuro-freaks!
The first-ever #WGC conference is happening – for real!
We won't skip a single type of glial cell — and you don't want to miss it!
October 16–17 | Warsaw
Follow us for updates and more info soon! sites.google.com/uw.edu.pl/wa...

#neurogeeks #conference #GLIA2025 #GLIA

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