Rahema
@rahema-ucl.bsky.social
The Neurogenetics Lab at UCL ION. Interested in Neurogenetics, Public Engagement, Science Communication & Innovation
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UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology Summer Drinks, October Gallery, July 2025 ☺️
July 25, 2025 at 11:41 AM
UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology Summer Drinks, October Gallery, July 2025 ☺️
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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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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. 🧠🧬🔬
@uclh.bsky.social @uclqsion.bsky.social
July 10, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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. 🧠🧬🔬
@uclh.bsky.social @uclqsion.bsky.social
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. 🧠🧬🔬
@uclh.bsky.social @uclqsion.bsky.social
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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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a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with colleagues and meet new faces from across CNMD community. Huge thanks to the QS CNMD consultants for hosting! 🥂
@uclqsion.bsky.social @uclqsneuromuscular.bsky.social
July 10, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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! 🥂
@uclqsion.bsky.social @uclqsneuromuscular.bsky.social
a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with colleagues and meet new faces from across CNMD community. Huge thanks to the QS CNMD consultants for hosting! 🥂
@uclqsion.bsky.social @uclqsneuromuscular.bsky.social
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Members of the Houlden Lab at UCL Queen Square IoN recently took part in the Celebrating Research at UCLH Open Day! It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with patients, families, and the wider public - sharing the latest advances in neurogenetics. #UCLHResearch #Neurogenetics
July 9, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Members of the Houlden Lab at UCL Queen Square IoN recently took part in the Celebrating Research at UCLH Open Day! It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with patients, families, and the wider public - sharing the latest advances in neurogenetics. #UCLHResearch #Neurogenetics
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Join our team at UCL ION as a Senior Research Technician and Analyst for Next Generation Sequencing 🧬
Play a key role in advancing neurogenetics research through cutting-edge sequencing.
Apply now: bit.ly/44h3XX8
@uclqsion.bsky.social @ukdri.ac.uk @uclbrainscience.bsky.social
Play a key role in advancing neurogenetics research through cutting-edge sequencing.
Apply now: bit.ly/44h3XX8
@uclqsion.bsky.social @ukdri.ac.uk @uclbrainscience.bsky.social
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).
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June 24, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Join our team at UCL ION as a Senior Research Technician and Analyst for Next Generation Sequencing 🧬
Play a key role in advancing neurogenetics research through cutting-edge sequencing.
Apply now: bit.ly/44h3XX8
@uclqsion.bsky.social @ukdri.ac.uk @uclbrainscience.bsky.social
Play a key role in advancing neurogenetics research through cutting-edge sequencing.
Apply now: bit.ly/44h3XX8
@uclqsion.bsky.social @ukdri.ac.uk @uclbrainscience.bsky.social
It was great to attend PacBio Prism in Athens & hear from leading experts about the latest developments in LRS and how they are applying these technologies to bring real answers to patients especially in rare & complex diseases. 🇬🇷🧬✨ @pacbio.bsky.social @uclqsion.bsky.social
May 5, 2025 at 10:07 PM
It was great to attend PacBio Prism in Athens & hear from leading experts about the latest developments in LRS and how they are applying these technologies to bring real answers to patients especially in rare & complex diseases. 🇬🇷🧬✨ @pacbio.bsky.social @uclqsion.bsky.social
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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
February 25, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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
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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
March 9, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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
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For #RareDiseaseDay2025, @qs-neurogenetics.bsky.social is celebrating the invaluable contributions of our international collaborators, whose dedication is driving ground-breaking advancements in rare disease research across the globe. ucl.ac.uk/ion/news/202...
February 28, 2025 at 9:27 AM
For #RareDiseaseDay2025, @qs-neurogenetics.bsky.social is celebrating the invaluable contributions of our international collaborators, whose dedication is driving ground-breaking advancements in rare disease research across the globe. ucl.ac.uk/ion/news/202...
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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
February 23, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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
Great visit to The Aga Khan Hospital in Dar es Salaam exploring how genetic research can transform our understanding of neurological disorders including PD, ALS and rare paediatric conditions in East African populations. Excited for future collaborations! 🌴🧬🧠 @uclqsion.bsky.social
February 23, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Great visit to The Aga Khan Hospital in Dar es Salaam exploring how genetic research can transform our understanding of neurological disorders including PD, ALS and rare paediatric conditions in East African populations. Excited for future collaborations! 🌴🧬🧠 @uclqsion.bsky.social
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Read all about our Neurogenetics Lab's collaboration with Little House of Science to host an engaging day of neuroscience and genetics for 96 children aged 4-13, igniting a passion for science among young minds! ucl.ac.uk/ion/news/202... @qs-neurogenetics.bsky.social
January 21, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Read all about our Neurogenetics Lab's collaboration with Little House of Science to host an engaging day of neuroscience and genetics for 96 children aged 4-13, igniting a passion for science among young minds! ucl.ac.uk/ion/news/202... @qs-neurogenetics.bsky.social
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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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January 19, 2025 at 11:13 PM
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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Join us for the 3rd MSA Research Symposium on Fri 25th April 2025, focused on the prodromal stage, diagnosis & management of MSA. Hear from experts Dr. Horacio Kaufmann, Prof. Tom Foltynie & Andrew Singleton. Register now for early bird tickets! bit.ly/3Du72tb @uclbrainscience.bsky.social
MSA Research Symposium
Online registration for MSA Research Symposium.
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December 26, 2024 at 2:50 PM
Join us for the 3rd MSA Research Symposium on Fri 25th April 2025, focused on the prodromal stage, diagnosis & management of MSA. Hear from experts Dr. Horacio Kaufmann, Prof. Tom Foltynie & Andrew Singleton. Register now for early bird tickets! bit.ly/3Du72tb @uclbrainscience.bsky.social
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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
December 24, 2024 at 5:27 PM
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
ONT-UCL ION Seminar showcased how long-read sequencing is driving breakthroughs in our understanding of Neurological Disorders & Rare Diseases. The talks highlighted the immense potential of this technology- a huge thank you to all the speakers! 🧬 @nanoporetech.com @uclbrainscience.bsky.social
December 24, 2024 at 4:40 PM
ONT-UCL ION Seminar showcased how long-read sequencing is driving breakthroughs in our understanding of Neurological Disorders & Rare Diseases. The talks highlighted the immense potential of this technology- a huge thank you to all the speakers! 🧬 @nanoporetech.com @uclbrainscience.bsky.social
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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
December 24, 2024 at 3:10 PM
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
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I couldn't spot a starter pack for rare disease / clinical genomics, so I started one: go.bsky.app/SUWZ9Hw
Very much a work in progress, and biased by who I have already found here, so please suggest people to add! Self-nominations encouraged.
#ClinicalInformatics #genomics #bioinformatics 🖥️🧬
Very much a work in progress, and biased by who I have already found here, so please suggest people to add! Self-nominations encouraged.
#ClinicalInformatics #genomics #bioinformatics 🖥️🧬
November 15, 2024 at 10:30 AM
I couldn't spot a starter pack for rare disease / clinical genomics, so I started one: go.bsky.app/SUWZ9Hw
Very much a work in progress, and biased by who I have already found here, so please suggest people to add! Self-nominations encouraged.
#ClinicalInformatics #genomics #bioinformatics 🖥️🧬
Very much a work in progress, and biased by who I have already found here, so please suggest people to add! Self-nominations encouraged.
#ClinicalInformatics #genomics #bioinformatics 🖥️🧬
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Last week, we hosted our first GP2 Regional Investigators Meeting in the Middle East and Africa, bringing researchers together in Morocco! We thank everyone who helped make the meeting a success, and we’re looking forward to more collaborations to advance our knowledge of
#PD🧪
November 22, 2024 at 8:00 PM
Last week, we hosted our first GP2 Regional Investigators Meeting in the Middle East and Africa, bringing researchers together in Morocco! We thank everyone who helped make the meeting a success, and we’re looking forward to more collaborations to advance our knowledge of
#PD🧪
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Pioneering genomic insights into rare pediatric neurological diseases in Central Asia & Transcaucasia! Our Nature Genetics correspondence highlights the CAT-Genomics consortium's impact in underrepresented regions, advancing diagnoses & novel discoveries.
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Elucidating the genomic basis of rare pediatric neurological diseases in Central Asia and Transcaucasia - Nature Genetics
Nature Genetics - Elucidating the genomic basis of rare pediatric neurological diseases in Central Asia and Transcaucasia
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November 22, 2024 at 8:34 PM
Pioneering genomic insights into rare pediatric neurological diseases in Central Asia & Transcaucasia! Our Nature Genetics correspondence highlights the CAT-Genomics consortium's impact in underrepresented regions, advancing diagnoses & novel discoveries.
bit.ly/3V6lUE3
bit.ly/3V6lUE3
Had a fantastic time at GP2 Regional Investigators Meeting in Casablanca with insightful discussions on African cohort studies, clinical phenotypes & genetic discoveries in Parkinson's disease. It was great to connect with global experts working to advance PD research across Africa! 🌴 ✨ #MJFF #GP2
November 22, 2024 at 12:41 PM