Clinical Neurosciences, Cambridge
@camneurodept.bsky.social
The Department of Clinical Neurosciences at Cambridge University. We lead on ground-breaking neuroscience research and postgraduate teaching. www.clinical-neuroscience.cam.ac.uk
Incredible breaking news from our colleagues and our department today for newborn babies. They have developed the world’s first cot-side functional neuroimaging technology to speedily detect brain injuries including cerebral palsy in newborns. @braininjuryhrc.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Incredible breaking news from our colleagues and our department today for newborn babies. They have developed the world’s first cot-side functional neuroimaging technology to speedily detect brain injuries including cerebral palsy in newborns. @braininjuryhrc.bsky.social
New paper ➡️ Ultra-high-field brain scans reveal brain chemistry of severe Covid-19 survivors. The study revealed higher levels of an inflammation marker called myo-inositol in patients who reported poorer mental health after a COVID-19 infection.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:11 PM
New paper ➡️ Ultra-high-field brain scans reveal brain chemistry of severe Covid-19 survivors. The study revealed higher levels of an inflammation marker called myo-inositol in patients who reported poorer mental health after a COVID-19 infection.
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New paper from the Malpetti lab at the UK DRI Cambridge. They have found that standardised brain scans improve tracking of inflammation for neurodegenerative conditions:
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Standardised brain scans improve tracking of inflammation for neurodegenerative conditions
In a new study, UK DRI Emerging Leader Dr Maura Malpetti and Harry Crook (UK DRI at Cambridge) developed a method of standardising brain imaging results for PSP and Alzheimer’s. The research, publishe...
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November 6, 2025 at 11:30 AM
New paper from the Malpetti lab at the UK DRI Cambridge. They have found that standardised brain scans improve tracking of inflammation for neurodegenerative conditions:
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Well done to all the team on a fantastic visit!
It was a pleasure to welcome Science Minister Lord Vallance and Health Innovation Minister Dr Zubir Ahmed MP to our UK DRI Centre at the University of Cambridge yesterday.
Read more 👉 www.ukdri.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
Read more 👉 www.ukdri.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
UK DRI hosts Science and Health Ministers in Cambridge
We were delighted to welcome Science Minister Lord Vallance and Health Innovation Minister Zubir Ahmed MP to visit the UK DRI at Cambridge yesterday (Thursda
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October 24, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Well done to all the team on a fantastic visit!
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🚨Scientists have identified a rare brain cell that may drive inflammation in progressive multiple sclerosis (MS)
🔎This important discovery could pave the way for more effective therapies
🔗 For more info: bit.ly/48xJvW1
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🔎This important discovery could pave the way for more effective therapies
🔗 For more info: bit.ly/48xJvW1
@cuh.nhs.uk @camneuro.bsky.social @camneurodept.bsky.social @cam.ac.uk
‘Disease in a dish’ study of progressive MS finds critical role for unusual type of brain cell - NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre
Scientists have identified an unusual type of brain cell that may play a vital role in progressive multiple sclerosis (MS), likely contributing to the persistent inflammation characteristic of the dis...
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October 13, 2025 at 12:08 PM
🚨Scientists have identified a rare brain cell that may drive inflammation in progressive multiple sclerosis (MS)
🔎This important discovery could pave the way for more effective therapies
🔗 For more info: bit.ly/48xJvW1
@cuh.nhs.uk @camneuro.bsky.social @camneurodept.bsky.social @cam.ac.uk
🔎This important discovery could pave the way for more effective therapies
🔗 For more info: bit.ly/48xJvW1
@cuh.nhs.uk @camneuro.bsky.social @camneurodept.bsky.social @cam.ac.uk
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Delighted to see this out in @NeuroCellPress!!!
Together with Isabel Beerman (& many other friends) we identify disease-associated radial glia-like cells (#DARGs) that fuel #inflammation and #neurodegeneration in #progressiveMS
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Together with Isabel Beerman (& many other friends) we identify disease-associated radial glia-like cells (#DARGs) that fuel #inflammation and #neurodegeneration in #progressiveMS
www.cell.com/neuron/fullt...
Integrated omics reveals disease-associated radial glia-like cells with epigenetically dysregulated interferon response in multiple sclerosis
Park, Nicaise, Tsitsipatis, and colleagues discover transcriptional and epigenetic
markers in human PMS iNSCs and fibroblasts that may underlie their senescent and inflammatory
state. Novel DARGs with...
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October 10, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Delighted to see this out in @NeuroCellPress!!!
Together with Isabel Beerman (& many other friends) we identify disease-associated radial glia-like cells (#DARGs) that fuel #inflammation and #neurodegeneration in #progressiveMS
www.cell.com/neuron/fullt...
Together with Isabel Beerman (& many other friends) we identify disease-associated radial glia-like cells (#DARGs) that fuel #inflammation and #neurodegeneration in #progressiveMS
www.cell.com/neuron/fullt...
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📢 Join us this Saturday, 11th October, 10am-4pm for Big Biology Day at Hills Road College!
📢 Learn about scientific method and taking part in research with our different puzzles, activities & art wall!
📢 Find us at the NIHR Cambridge BRC stall!
👇 See below for full details
@cuh.nhs.uk @cam.ac.uk
📢 Learn about scientific method and taking part in research with our different puzzles, activities & art wall!
📢 Find us at the NIHR Cambridge BRC stall!
👇 See below for full details
@cuh.nhs.uk @cam.ac.uk
October 8, 2025 at 1:01 PM
📢 Join us this Saturday, 11th October, 10am-4pm for Big Biology Day at Hills Road College!
📢 Learn about scientific method and taking part in research with our different puzzles, activities & art wall!
📢 Find us at the NIHR Cambridge BRC stall!
👇 See below for full details
@cuh.nhs.uk @cam.ac.uk
📢 Learn about scientific method and taking part in research with our different puzzles, activities & art wall!
📢 Find us at the NIHR Cambridge BRC stall!
👇 See below for full details
@cuh.nhs.uk @cam.ac.uk
Welcome to our Mphil's of 2025 for Translating Medical Device and Advanced Therapy Research!
October 8, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Welcome to our Mphil's of 2025 for Translating Medical Device and Advanced Therapy Research!
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Postdoctoral researcher at @camneurodept.bsky.social and Hughes Hall Fellow, Dr Liam Collins-Jones, asks: How does loss affect the brain? How may hearing loss cause dementia?🧠
Learn more about his work⬇️
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Learn more about his work⬇️
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Dr Liam Collins-Jones
Research Stories: Remarkable people, groundbreaking work, global impact.
In this series, our researchers talk about their work and the difference it is making around the world, from tackling climate…
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October 3, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Postdoctoral researcher at @camneurodept.bsky.social and Hughes Hall Fellow, Dr Liam Collins-Jones, asks: How does loss affect the brain? How may hearing loss cause dementia?🧠
Learn more about his work⬇️
youtu.be/cYH0f04UWIE?...
Learn more about his work⬇️
youtu.be/cYH0f04UWIE?...
Our 2026 postgrad degrees are now open for applications.
You could be joining us here in Cambridge next October!
#neuroscience #phd #masters
www.clinical-neuroscience.cam.ac.uk/education
You could be joining us here in Cambridge next October!
#neuroscience #phd #masters
www.clinical-neuroscience.cam.ac.uk/education
October 1, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Our 2026 postgrad degrees are now open for applications.
You could be joining us here in Cambridge next October!
#neuroscience #phd #masters
www.clinical-neuroscience.cam.ac.uk/education
You could be joining us here in Cambridge next October!
#neuroscience #phd #masters
www.clinical-neuroscience.cam.ac.uk/education
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📢 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...
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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September 30, 2025 at 3:05 PM
📢 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...
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...
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📢 We are recruiting a post-doctoral clinical research associate to join the @lifearc.bsky.social Centre for Rare #Mitochondrial Diseases, supported by @mdukcharity.bsky.social It's an exciting time in mito research! For further details and to apply visit: www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/clinica...
Clinical Research Associate (Fixed Term)
This is a unique opportunity to carry out a period of clinical postdoctoral research focused on developing and validating new treatments and biomarkers for mitochondrial disorders, as part of a new
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September 26, 2025 at 3:07 PM
📢 We are recruiting a post-doctoral clinical research associate to join the @lifearc.bsky.social Centre for Rare #Mitochondrial Diseases, supported by @mdukcharity.bsky.social It's an exciting time in mito research! For further details and to apply visit: www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/clinica...
Exciting news in the Guardian today: Cambridge trial suggests diabetes drug with antihistamine can partially repair damage in the nervous system. A big congratulations to Dr Nick Cunniffe who led the study www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
‘Exciting’ clinical results offer hope for new class of MS therapies
Cambridge trial suggests diabetes drug with antihistamine can partially repair damage in the nervous system
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September 26, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Exciting news in the Guardian today: Cambridge trial suggests diabetes drug with antihistamine can partially repair damage in the nervous system. A big congratulations to Dr Nick Cunniffe who led the study www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Congratulations to Maura Malpetti! Young researcher of the year 2025!
✨ Félicitations au Dr Maura Malpetti lauréate 2025 du Prix Jeune Chercheur ! Congratulations ! 👇 alzheimer-recherche.org/maura-malpet...
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September 26, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Congratulations to Maura Malpetti! Young researcher of the year 2025!
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We are delighted to announce the launch of a new Master's Programme in Brain Health and Disease within the Department of Clinical Neurosciences at the University of Cambridge.
Applications are now open!
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Applications are now open!
@camneurodept.bsky.social
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Taught MPhil in Brain Health and Disease | Clinical Neurosciences
Our one-year Master’s programme in Brain Health and Disease: Clinical Neurosciences offers an exceptional opportunity for students to engage with the forefront of clinical neuroscience through a dynam...
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September 25, 2025 at 2:33 PM
We are delighted to announce the launch of a new Master's Programme in Brain Health and Disease within the Department of Clinical Neurosciences at the University of Cambridge.
Applications are now open!
@camneurodept.bsky.social
www.clinical-neuroscience.cam.ac.uk/education/ta...
Applications are now open!
@camneurodept.bsky.social
www.clinical-neuroscience.cam.ac.uk/education/ta...
Calling all neuroscience health entrepreneurs 📢
Don't miss Open Coffee Cambridge on 03 October. One of the organisers is our very own Tasneem Khatib. Book your place today: luma.com/sxlcnw6q
Fri 3 Oct | 8:00 - 10:30 | the Glasshouse
Don't miss Open Coffee Cambridge on 03 October. One of the organisers is our very own Tasneem Khatib. Book your place today: luma.com/sxlcnw6q
Fri 3 Oct | 8:00 - 10:30 | the Glasshouse
September 24, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Calling all neuroscience health entrepreneurs 📢
Don't miss Open Coffee Cambridge on 03 October. One of the organisers is our very own Tasneem Khatib. Book your place today: luma.com/sxlcnw6q
Fri 3 Oct | 8:00 - 10:30 | the Glasshouse
Don't miss Open Coffee Cambridge on 03 October. One of the organisers is our very own Tasneem Khatib. Book your place today: luma.com/sxlcnw6q
Fri 3 Oct | 8:00 - 10:30 | the Glasshouse
#LovePostdocs | Sarah Howlett, Jo Jones lab. "Beyond her scientific achievements, Sarah is a generous and supportive colleague, consistently stepping in when others are unwell or facing difficulties,” said Professor Joanne Jones in her nomination.
September 19, 2025 at 2:55 PM
#LovePostdocs | Sarah Howlett, Jo Jones lab. "Beyond her scientific achievements, Sarah is a generous and supportive colleague, consistently stepping in when others are unwell or facing difficulties,” said Professor Joanne Jones in her nomination.
#LovePostdocs Dr Nick Haywood, SOUND Lab
“I’ve found Nick’s support to be absolutely invaluable. I am a mature, part-time student and often face challenges with programming ... His guidance makes a real difference in my academic journey,” said Carolina Leal in her nomination.
“I’ve found Nick’s support to be absolutely invaluable. I am a mature, part-time student and often face challenges with programming ... His guidance makes a real difference in my academic journey,” said Carolina Leal in her nomination.
September 19, 2025 at 2:51 PM
#LovePostdocs Dr Nick Haywood, SOUND Lab
“I’ve found Nick’s support to be absolutely invaluable. I am a mature, part-time student and often face challenges with programming ... His guidance makes a real difference in my academic journey,” said Carolina Leal in her nomination.
“I’ve found Nick’s support to be absolutely invaluable. I am a mature, part-time student and often face challenges with programming ... His guidance makes a real difference in my academic journey,” said Carolina Leal in her nomination.
#LovePostdocs Henry Barrow- Cambridge Institute for Medical Research
"In addition to his excellent research outputs Henry commits a lot of time to helping train new students in the lab. He is a very attentive and is a patient teacher," said Prof Janet Deane.
"In addition to his excellent research outputs Henry commits a lot of time to helping train new students in the lab. He is a very attentive and is a patient teacher," said Prof Janet Deane.
September 18, 2025 at 2:21 PM
#LovePostdocs Henry Barrow- Cambridge Institute for Medical Research
"In addition to his excellent research outputs Henry commits a lot of time to helping train new students in the lab. He is a very attentive and is a patient teacher," said Prof Janet Deane.
"In addition to his excellent research outputs Henry commits a lot of time to helping train new students in the lab. He is a very attentive and is a patient teacher," said Prof Janet Deane.
#LovePostdocs | The next in our incredible postdocs this week is Mehtap Bacioglu in the Spillantini lab.
Mehtap works on human neurodegenerative diseases, primarily #Alzheimer’s disease, and researches the mechanisms of disease and possible therapeutic avenues of intervention.
Mehtap works on human neurodegenerative diseases, primarily #Alzheimer’s disease, and researches the mechanisms of disease and possible therapeutic avenues of intervention.
September 18, 2025 at 11:10 AM
#LovePostdocs | The next in our incredible postdocs this week is Mehtap Bacioglu in the Spillantini lab.
Mehtap works on human neurodegenerative diseases, primarily #Alzheimer’s disease, and researches the mechanisms of disease and possible therapeutic avenues of intervention.
Mehtap works on human neurodegenerative diseases, primarily #Alzheimer’s disease, and researches the mechanisms of disease and possible therapeutic avenues of intervention.
Congratulations to James Shonhard! 👏
Jamie helped organise and run the Tulip Fun Run/Walk for the Parkinson's UK Cambridge Branch. Cambridge Mayor Dinah Pounds attended and 20 participants helped raise over £6,000 for the local branch 🎊 @barkerlab.bsky.social
Jamie helped organise and run the Tulip Fun Run/Walk for the Parkinson's UK Cambridge Branch. Cambridge Mayor Dinah Pounds attended and 20 participants helped raise over £6,000 for the local branch 🎊 @barkerlab.bsky.social
September 17, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Congratulations to James Shonhard! 👏
Jamie helped organise and run the Tulip Fun Run/Walk for the Parkinson's UK Cambridge Branch. Cambridge Mayor Dinah Pounds attended and 20 participants helped raise over £6,000 for the local branch 🎊 @barkerlab.bsky.social
Jamie helped organise and run the Tulip Fun Run/Walk for the Parkinson's UK Cambridge Branch. Cambridge Mayor Dinah Pounds attended and 20 participants helped raise over £6,000 for the local branch 🎊 @barkerlab.bsky.social
#LovePostdocs - Yanyan Zhao is a Post-doc in the Prof. Franklin Aigbirhio group. Her team works on Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging tracers linking chemists and biologists. It involves in-vitro screening of chemical compounds for their binding to protein targets.
September 16, 2025 at 12:44 PM
#LovePostdocs - Yanyan Zhao is a Post-doc in the Prof. Franklin Aigbirhio group. Her team works on Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging tracers linking chemists and biologists. It involves in-vitro screening of chemical compounds for their binding to protein targets.
#LovePostdocs Emma Wilson is a postdoc working in the the Coleman Lab. Their lab studies a molecular pathway known as Programmed Axon Degeneration or Death (PAD) and has been pushing in recent years to understand the relevance of PAD in human neurodegenerative diseases.
September 15, 2025 at 4:20 PM
#LovePostdocs Emma Wilson is a postdoc working in the the Coleman Lab. Their lab studies a molecular pathway known as Programmed Axon Degeneration or Death (PAD) and has been pushing in recent years to understand the relevance of PAD in human neurodegenerative diseases.
It’s Postdoc appreciation week in the UK. We wanted to say thankyou to the postdocs in our labs that make our work possible. We asked staff to nominate wonderful colleagues or the research they feel matters.
We are sharing their nominations and posts with you each day #LovePostdocs
We are sharing their nominations and posts with you each day #LovePostdocs
September 15, 2025 at 10:36 AM
It’s Postdoc appreciation week in the UK. We wanted to say thankyou to the postdocs in our labs that make our work possible. We asked staff to nominate wonderful colleagues or the research they feel matters.
We are sharing their nominations and posts with you each day #LovePostdocs
We are sharing their nominations and posts with you each day #LovePostdocs
🎧 Podcast: Listen to "Hope for myelin repair. How stem cells could change the future of progressive MS" with Luca Peruzzotti-Jametti.
#MS. ms-perspektive.de/en/129-luca-...
#MS. ms-perspektive.de/en/129-luca-...
September 9, 2025 at 4:40 PM
🎧 Podcast: Listen to "Hope for myelin repair. How stem cells could change the future of progressive MS" with Luca Peruzzotti-Jametti.
#MS. ms-perspektive.de/en/129-luca-...
#MS. ms-perspektive.de/en/129-luca-...