UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology
@uclqsion.bsky.social
We are a world-leading centre for neurological research within the UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences. www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-sciences/ion. Follow us also on LinkedIn.
Pinned
We're excited to join BlueSky! Make sure to follow us for the latest news from the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology.
Reposted by UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology
January 27, 2026 at 11:17 AM
Reposted by UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology
Book your free tickets now for our next #MedicineAtTheCrick event on Thursday 12 March, hosted by @andreas-t-schaefer.bsky.social, where researchers and clinicians will explore ‘neurotechnologies’ that help us better understand and decode the brain.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/medicine-a...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/medicine-a...
Medicine at the Crick| Interfacing the human brain: neurons to networks
Hybrid event taking place virtually and in person, organised by The Francis Crick Institute, London
www.eventbrite.co.uk
January 26, 2026 at 11:33 AM
Book your free tickets now for our next #MedicineAtTheCrick event on Thursday 12 March, hosted by @andreas-t-schaefer.bsky.social, where researchers and clinicians will explore ‘neurotechnologies’ that help us better understand and decode the brain.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/medicine-a...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/medicine-a...
Reposted by UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology
"We believe it will bring huge benefits to a profoundly underserved community": Prof Nick Fox @uclqsion.bsky.social discusses plans to open a new rare dementia support centre this year, in an article explaining the symptoms of rare dementias and why people affected often feel isolated
I’ve treated 20-year-olds with dementia. These are the early warning signs
Under-65s can wait twice as long for a diagnosis, with symptoms often mistaken for stress or burnout
www.telegraph.co.uk
January 26, 2026 at 5:06 PM
"We believe it will bring huge benefits to a profoundly underserved community": Prof Nick Fox @uclqsion.bsky.social discusses plans to open a new rare dementia support centre this year, in an article explaining the symptoms of rare dementias and why people affected often feel isolated
We are proud to share that ION has been awarded an Athena SWAN Gold Award. Awarded in January 2026 and valid until January 2031, this recognises our sustained, evidence‑based commitment to gender equality and inclusive culture across staff and students.
www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...
www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...
UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology awarded Athena SWAN Gold
The UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology (IoN) has been awarded the Athena SWAN Gold Award, recognising its sustained and sector‑leading commitment to gender equality and inclusive culture.
www.ucl.ac.uk
January 26, 2026 at 3:26 PM
We are proud to share that ION has been awarded an Athena SWAN Gold Award. Awarded in January 2026 and valid until January 2031, this recognises our sustained, evidence‑based commitment to gender equality and inclusive culture across staff and students.
www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...
www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...
Reposted by UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology
Congratulations to Giampietro Schiavo on receiving the 2026 Basic Science Life Achievement Award of the International Neurotoxin Association. This award recognises the contributions of the Schiavo Lab. to the understanding of the mechanism of action of botulinum and tetanus neurotoxins.
January 26, 2026 at 10:39 AM
Congratulations to Giampietro Schiavo on receiving the 2026 Basic Science Life Achievement Award of the International Neurotoxin Association. This award recognises the contributions of the Schiavo Lab. to the understanding of the mechanism of action of botulinum and tetanus neurotoxins.
Reposted by UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology
#BrainMeeting 🧠 Alert! 🎺
This Friday, January 30th, the Brain Meeting speaker will be Michael Browning giving a talk entitled "Mechanisms and actions of dopaminergic agonists in the treatment of depression"
In person or online. For more information:
www.fil.ion.ucl.ac.uk/event
This Friday, January 30th, the Brain Meeting speaker will be Michael Browning giving a talk entitled "Mechanisms and actions of dopaminergic agonists in the treatment of depression"
In person or online. For more information:
www.fil.ion.ucl.ac.uk/event
January 26, 2026 at 9:17 AM
#BrainMeeting 🧠 Alert! 🎺
This Friday, January 30th, the Brain Meeting speaker will be Michael Browning giving a talk entitled "Mechanisms and actions of dopaminergic agonists in the treatment of depression"
In person or online. For more information:
www.fil.ion.ucl.ac.uk/event
This Friday, January 30th, the Brain Meeting speaker will be Michael Browning giving a talk entitled "Mechanisms and actions of dopaminergic agonists in the treatment of depression"
In person or online. For more information:
www.fil.ion.ucl.ac.uk/event
Reposted by UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology
Please spread the word! Great opportunity for bioinformatician to join us at the world-leading UCL Institute of Neurology in London, UK, to research genomics of inherited neuromuscular diseases. www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
UCL – University College London
UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
www.ucl.ac.uk
January 23, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Please spread the word! Great opportunity for bioinformatician to join us at the world-leading UCL Institute of Neurology in London, UK, to research genomics of inherited neuromuscular diseases. www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
Reposted by UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology
Three years after our launch, we’ve worked tirelessly to understand how and why MND occurs, identify promising treatments, and test them in clinical trials.
Read about what we've achieved, together, in our first three years here: ukmndri.org/2025/12/17/u...
Read about what we've achieved, together, in our first three years here: ukmndri.org/2025/12/17/u...
UK MND RI: Three Years of Progress in MND Research
Celebrating three years in MND research: building infrastructure, accelerating trials, and driving progress toward effective treatments.
ukmndri.org
January 21, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Three years after our launch, we’ve worked tirelessly to understand how and why MND occurs, identify promising treatments, and test them in clinical trials.
Read about what we've achieved, together, in our first three years here: ukmndri.org/2025/12/17/u...
Read about what we've achieved, together, in our first three years here: ukmndri.org/2025/12/17/u...
Reposted by UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology
Register now! The @ucl.ac.uk Advanced Therapies Symposium returns on 22 April 2026. This event brings together 250+ researchers, clinicians, funders & industry to explore breakthroughs from lab to market. More info: bit.ly/4j8kjIL
@uclenterprise.bsky.social @uclb.bsky.social
@uclenterprise.bsky.social @uclb.bsky.social
January 21, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Register now! The @ucl.ac.uk Advanced Therapies Symposium returns on 22 April 2026. This event brings together 250+ researchers, clinicians, funders & industry to explore breakthroughs from lab to market. More info: bit.ly/4j8kjIL
@uclenterprise.bsky.social @uclb.bsky.social
@uclenterprise.bsky.social @uclb.bsky.social
Reposted by UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology
A major international research project involving @uclqsion.bsky.social scientists is underway to test whether a finger prick-style blood test could be used to help diagnose Alzheimer's disease, even before symptoms begin @ukdri.ac.uk @lifearc.bsky.social @uclbrainscience.bsky.social
Scientists test whether finger prick blood test could help diagnose Alzheimer’s
A major international research project involving UCL is underway to test whether a finger prick-style blood test could be used to help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, even before symptoms begin.
www.ucl.ac.uk
January 20, 2026 at 2:54 PM
A major international research project involving @uclqsion.bsky.social scientists is underway to test whether a finger prick-style blood test could be used to help diagnose Alzheimer's disease, even before symptoms begin @ukdri.ac.uk @lifearc.bsky.social @uclbrainscience.bsky.social
Reposted by UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology
We’re excited to announce our first plenary speaker!
Professor of Neurology at @uclnews.bsky.social, Prof Mummery will open the conference with her talk, “Clinical Trials in Alzheimer’s Disease: the Next Generation”
Explore the full programme: www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/research/for...
Professor of Neurology at @uclnews.bsky.social, Prof Mummery will open the conference with her talk, “Clinical Trials in Alzheimer’s Disease: the Next Generation”
Explore the full programme: www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/research/for...
January 20, 2026 at 3:13 PM
We’re excited to announce our first plenary speaker!
Professor of Neurology at @uclnews.bsky.social, Prof Mummery will open the conference with her talk, “Clinical Trials in Alzheimer’s Disease: the Next Generation”
Explore the full programme: www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/research/for...
Professor of Neurology at @uclnews.bsky.social, Prof Mummery will open the conference with her talk, “Clinical Trials in Alzheimer’s Disease: the Next Generation”
Explore the full programme: www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/research/for...
Reposted by UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology
Really excited to share first published paper of the year! Thank you to @uclbrainscience.bsky.social for highlighting: www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc.... We found different organisational changes in Lewy body disease patients with dementia versus those with intact cognition, using structural gradients.
UCL researchers uncover distinct brain changes in Parkinson’s and Lewy body dementia
UCL researchers have used advanced brain imaging to uncover the distinct brain changes between people with Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia, opening the door to more targeted treatments
www.ucl.ac.uk
January 20, 2026 at 11:39 AM
Really excited to share first published paper of the year! Thank you to @uclbrainscience.bsky.social for highlighting: www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc.... We found different organisational changes in Lewy body disease patients with dementia versus those with intact cognition, using structural gradients.
Reposted by UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology
We're proud to partner with Global Alzheimer's Platform Foundation and @ukdri.ac.uk on the Bio-Hermes-002 study, working towards an Alzheimer's test that's scalable, accessible and cost-effective.
t.ly/QWn1R
t.ly/QWn1R
Alzheimer's finger-prick blood test could transform diagnosis, experts say - BBC News
An international trial involving 1,000 volunteers will aim to detect biomarkers associated with the condition.
t.ly
January 19, 2026 at 9:11 AM
We're proud to partner with Global Alzheimer's Platform Foundation and @ukdri.ac.uk on the Bio-Hermes-002 study, working towards an Alzheimer's test that's scalable, accessible and cost-effective.
t.ly/QWn1R
t.ly/QWn1R
Reposted by UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology
#BrainMeeting 🧠 Alert! 🎺
This Friday, January 23rd, the Brain Meeting speaker will be Ayelet Landau giving a talk entitled "Rhythmic attention negotiates competition along the visual hierarchy"
In person or online. For more information:
www.fil.ion.ucl.ac.uk/event
This Friday, January 23rd, the Brain Meeting speaker will be Ayelet Landau giving a talk entitled "Rhythmic attention negotiates competition along the visual hierarchy"
In person or online. For more information:
www.fil.ion.ucl.ac.uk/event
January 19, 2026 at 9:30 AM
#BrainMeeting 🧠 Alert! 🎺
This Friday, January 23rd, the Brain Meeting speaker will be Ayelet Landau giving a talk entitled "Rhythmic attention negotiates competition along the visual hierarchy"
In person or online. For more information:
www.fil.ion.ucl.ac.uk/event
This Friday, January 23rd, the Brain Meeting speaker will be Ayelet Landau giving a talk entitled "Rhythmic attention negotiates competition along the visual hierarchy"
In person or online. For more information:
www.fil.ion.ucl.ac.uk/event
Reposted by UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology
We're pleased to be supporting @lifearc.bsky.social and the Global Alzheimer's Platform Foundation (GAP) to launch a major research study, testing whether a finger prick-style blood test could be used to help diagnose Alzheimer’s 🩸
Find out more 👉 www.ukdri.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
Find out more 👉 www.ukdri.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
January 19, 2026 at 4:42 PM
We're pleased to be supporting @lifearc.bsky.social and the Global Alzheimer's Platform Foundation (GAP) to launch a major research study, testing whether a finger prick-style blood test could be used to help diagnose Alzheimer’s 🩸
Find out more 👉 www.ukdri.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
Find out more 👉 www.ukdri.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
Reposted by UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology
Dr Julija Krupic and researchers from the UK DRI at UCL, the University of Cambridge and the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre at UCL, have developed and validated a fully automated Novel Object Recognition (NOR) test that runs entirely in a mouse’s home cage.
www.sainsburywellcome.org/web/blog/hom...
www.sainsburywellcome.org/web/blog/hom...
Home sweet home: Automating novel object recognition | Sainsbury Wellcome Centre
www.sainsburywellcome.org
January 16, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Dr Julija Krupic and researchers from the UK DRI at UCL, the University of Cambridge and the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre at UCL, have developed and validated a fully automated Novel Object Recognition (NOR) test that runs entirely in a mouse’s home cage.
www.sainsburywellcome.org/web/blog/hom...
www.sainsburywellcome.org/web/blog/hom...
Reposted by UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology
The 2025 UK DRI Engagement Prize was awarded to Dr Nathasia Muwanigwa for her brilliant work organising a panel discussion event with over 60 attendees from Black African and Caribbean communities 👏
Read about the other inspiring projects shortlisted for this year's prize👉 lnkd.in/dbjxizfW
Read about the other inspiring projects shortlisted for this year's prize👉 lnkd.in/dbjxizfW
January 15, 2026 at 4:59 PM
The 2025 UK DRI Engagement Prize was awarded to Dr Nathasia Muwanigwa for her brilliant work organising a panel discussion event with over 60 attendees from Black African and Caribbean communities 👏
Read about the other inspiring projects shortlisted for this year's prize👉 lnkd.in/dbjxizfW
Read about the other inspiring projects shortlisted for this year's prize👉 lnkd.in/dbjxizfW
Reposted by UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology
#ICYMI @uclqsion.bsky.social researchers have discovered two new subtypes of multiple sclerosis with the aid of artificial intelligence, paving the way for personalised treatments and better outcomes for patients.
Two new subtypes of MS found in ‘exciting’ breakthrough
Exclusive: Scientists uncovered biological strands using artificial intelligence and hope discovery will revolutionise treatment
www.theguardian.com
January 15, 2026 at 11:08 AM
#ICYMI @uclqsion.bsky.social researchers have discovered two new subtypes of multiple sclerosis with the aid of artificial intelligence, paving the way for personalised treatments and better outcomes for patients.
Reposted by UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology
#BrainMeeting 🧠 Alert! 🎺
This Friday, January 16th, the Brain Meeting speaker will be Janneke Jehee giving a talk entitled "Uncertainty in perceptual decision-making"
In person or online. For more information:
www.fil.ion.ucl.ac.uk/event
This Friday, January 16th, the Brain Meeting speaker will be Janneke Jehee giving a talk entitled "Uncertainty in perceptual decision-making"
In person or online. For more information:
www.fil.ion.ucl.ac.uk/event
January 12, 2026 at 9:14 AM
#BrainMeeting 🧠 Alert! 🎺
This Friday, January 16th, the Brain Meeting speaker will be Janneke Jehee giving a talk entitled "Uncertainty in perceptual decision-making"
In person or online. For more information:
www.fil.ion.ucl.ac.uk/event
This Friday, January 16th, the Brain Meeting speaker will be Janneke Jehee giving a talk entitled "Uncertainty in perceptual decision-making"
In person or online. For more information:
www.fil.ion.ucl.ac.uk/event
Reposted by UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology
Research Data Steward role at UCL Dementia Research Centre working on Insight 46 to curate and share MRI and PET data for global brain health research. Closing date: 5th February
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/research...
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/research...
Research Data Steward - DEMENTIA RESEARCHER
Research Data Steward at UCL Dementia Research Centre supporting Insight 46 by curating and sharing MRI and PET imaging data for ageing research.
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk
January 12, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Research Data Steward role at UCL Dementia Research Centre working on Insight 46 to curate and share MRI and PET data for global brain health research. Closing date: 5th February
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/research...
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/research...
Reposted by UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology
Big congratulations to the winner of our 2025 Engagement Prize Dr Nathasia Muwanigwa, for her brilliant event aiming to engage Black communities with dementia research🎉
Read more about this and the other initiatives nominated for this year's prize in our latest blog👉 www.ukdri.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
Read more about this and the other initiatives nominated for this year's prize in our latest blog👉 www.ukdri.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
January 7, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Big congratulations to the winner of our 2025 Engagement Prize Dr Nathasia Muwanigwa, for her brilliant event aiming to engage Black communities with dementia research🎉
Read more about this and the other initiatives nominated for this year's prize in our latest blog👉 www.ukdri.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
Read more about this and the other initiatives nominated for this year's prize in our latest blog👉 www.ukdri.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
Reposted by UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology
🎉 As we step into 2026, we’re taking a moment to celebrate a brilliant year for BRC-supported research at UCLH and UCL.
From breakthrough discoveries to real-world impact, our exceptional research teams and delivery staff have achieved so much together.
Here are just some of our 2025 highlights 👇
From breakthrough discoveries to real-world impact, our exceptional research teams and delivery staff have achieved so much together.
Here are just some of our 2025 highlights 👇
January 7, 2026 at 10:09 AM
🎉 As we step into 2026, we’re taking a moment to celebrate a brilliant year for BRC-supported research at UCLH and UCL.
From breakthrough discoveries to real-world impact, our exceptional research teams and delivery staff have achieved so much together.
Here are just some of our 2025 highlights 👇
From breakthrough discoveries to real-world impact, our exceptional research teams and delivery staff have achieved so much together.
Here are just some of our 2025 highlights 👇
Reposted by UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology
AI has, for the first time, identified two biologically distinct types of multiple sclerosis—using a simple blood test and standard brain scans. @uclqsion.bsky.social
AI analysis reveals two distinct types of multiple sclerosis
Artificial intelligence (AI), using a simple blood test combined with standard brain images has, for the first time, been able to identify two biologically distinct types of multiple sclerosis (MS),…
www.ucl.ac.uk
January 7, 2026 at 11:08 AM
AI has, for the first time, identified two biologically distinct types of multiple sclerosis—using a simple blood test and standard brain scans. @uclqsion.bsky.social
Reposted by UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology
2025 was quite the year for the UK DRI! 🙌
We celebrated new partnerships and launched fellowship schemes, welcomed internationally leading researchers to the institute, and showcased our science to a diverse range of audiences.
Explore the highlights 👉 buff.ly/DZArDCK
We celebrated new partnerships and launched fellowship schemes, welcomed internationally leading researchers to the institute, and showcased our science to a diverse range of audiences.
Explore the highlights 👉 buff.ly/DZArDCK
January 6, 2026 at 5:18 PM
2025 was quite the year for the UK DRI! 🙌
We celebrated new partnerships and launched fellowship schemes, welcomed internationally leading researchers to the institute, and showcased our science to a diverse range of audiences.
Explore the highlights 👉 buff.ly/DZArDCK
We celebrated new partnerships and launched fellowship schemes, welcomed internationally leading researchers to the institute, and showcased our science to a diverse range of audiences.
Explore the highlights 👉 buff.ly/DZArDCK
Reposted by UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology
PhD candidate Raafiah Mussa (@uclqsion.bsky.social) writes with Siobhan McLernon of South Bank University about the many challenges stroke survivors face and calls for increased ongoing NHS care and psychological support.
Life after stroke: the hidden struggle for recovery
Surviving a stroke is only the beginning. Many people face years of hidden disabilities, limited rehabilitation and financial strain without enough help.
theconversation.com
January 6, 2026 at 11:08 AM
PhD candidate Raafiah Mussa (@uclqsion.bsky.social) writes with Siobhan McLernon of South Bank University about the many challenges stroke survivors face and calls for increased ongoing NHS care and psychological support.