We had a wonderful time at UCLH’s Research Open Day!
It was a pleasure connecting with patients, families and the wider public to share a glimpse into how we’re using cutting-edge techniques to study the genetics of neurological conditions. 🧠🧬🔬
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Members of our lab had a fantastic time at the QS CNMD Summer Drinks -
a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with colleagues and meet new faces from across CNMD community. Huge thanks to the QS CNMD consultants for hosting! 🥂
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Dr Rauan Kaiyrzhanov presented at the International Conference of Pediatric Neurology (ICPN) in Cairo 🇪🇬, sharing expert insights on movement disorders in DEEs. He also led seminars and in-depth discussions on rare neurological disease cases with Egyptian collaborators.
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Natalia Dominik, NIHR BRC Research Fellow recently volunteered with Genetics Society at the Lambeth Country Show. Through hands-on activities like building chromosomes & the PTC taste test, she engaged the public in genetics, highlighting the vital role of science outreach. @uclqsion.bsky.social 🧬

Recently at Brain Conference, Dr. Viorica Chelban co-chaired a session on Movement Disorders with Prof. Nick Wood, while Lottie McKay-Dalton & Reagan Lee presented posters on how pathogenic variants in glutamate & potassium ion channels contribute to NDDs. @uclqsion.bsky.social

Join us at UCL ION on Thurs 27th March for an afternoon on how @nanoporetech.com & VarSome are reshaping diagnosis of NDDs and other brain disorders through sequencing & variant interpretation. 🧬🧠
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At MSA Health & Care Professionals Study Day, Prof Henry Houlden provided an overview of MSA offering key insights for healthcare professionals. Dr Yee Yen Goh presented on how to diagnose MSA in patients, outlining key clinical markers & diagnostic approaches. @uclqsion.bsky.social

This week, members of our lab attended LifeArc MND & Rare Dementias Science Summit, highlighting advances in NDD research. The event emphasised collaboration in driving meaningful progress across therapeutic discovery, early diagnosis & digital solutions. 🧠 @uclqsion.bsky.social @lifearc.bsky.social

Members of our lab hosted a live Q&A for families affected by VAMP2-related disorder, bridging the gap between research and those impacted. First identified at UCL in 2019, this ultra-rare condition remains a key focus of our work! bit.ly/3Xgzmqi @uclbrainscience.bsky.social @uclqsion.bsky.social

🎙️ Meet the Speaker: Prof. Wassilios Meissner

Join us at the MSA Symposium! Prof. Meissner’s talk on Distinct Progression Profiles in MSA will open an important discussion on MSA progression & its implications for treatment.

🔗 Sign up now: bit.ly/4bc61D7

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Members of our lab attended the Festival of Genomics & Biodata 2025 recently which was a great opportunity to connect, share ideas and stay updated on the latest in genomic research. Looking forward to integrating new insights into our ongoing work! @uclbrainscience.bsky.social @uclqsion.bsky.social

Check out the latest article from the ION-DRI Newsletter about our lab. Learn more about our ongoing research & the work we're doing to better understand the genetic mechanisms behind neurological diseases! 🧬🧠 @uclqsion.bsky.social @uclbrainscience.bsky.social
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Dr Viorica Chelban recently attended the PMFG Summit in Doha, Qatar where she presented latest advancements in Neurogenetics & Rare Diseases @uclbrainscience.bsky.social #PMFG2024

Merry Christmas from our lab! 🎄 Wishing everyone a joyful and well-deserved Christmas break, filled with peace and happiness. Here’s to a fantastic start to 2025 – we can’t wait to see what the year ahead brings! 🥂✨ @uclbrainscience.bsky.social @uclh.bsky.social

A fantastic evening at the annual UCL IoN Christmas Drinks, celebrating this year’s achievements and reconnecting with colleagues from across the Institute. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas!🎄🥂 @uclbrainscience.bsky.social @uclh.bsky.social