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#ICYMI The first ever treatment for Friedreich’s #ataxia – for which @uclqsion.bsky.social‬ and UCLH led the UK trial – has been approved for use in the UK by the medicines’ regulator.

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🧠 ‪@uclqsion.bsky.social‬ research reveals why some people first experience vision changes instead of memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease. buff.ly/Bb2QwsT

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As UCL’s renowned Neuroscience Symposium kicks off next week, UCLB uncovers its spinouts’ work in this area, from tackling motor neurone disease to redefining artificial intelligence. Read more: www.uclb.com/2025/06/13/h...

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How do you tell if something is real or imaginary? 💭 Dr @nadinedijkstra.bsky.social‬ (@uclqsion.bsky.social‬) speaks to the New Scientist about how brain regions seem to work together to determine whether we can believe what we're seeing. buff.ly/k2Cs2OD

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Can Alzheimer’s disease be prevented? Professor Rob Howard (@uclpsychiatry.bsky.social) joins Tim Harford to discuss what we know about Alzheimer's, its risk factors and disease progression. (listen from 15 mins)

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New research from @uclqsion.bsky.social & Roche shows that a series of digital tests, carried out via a smartphone app, could enhance the detection of disease progression in Huntington’s disease. 📱 buff.ly/ASpm3hJ

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Genetic factors that may make some people more or less sensitive to the environments they experience have been identified by a team involving @uclpsychiatry.bsky.social‬, @kingsioppn.bsky.social‬ and @qmulfmd.bsky.social researchers. buff.ly/KXzAOOh

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🚨 We're inviting applications for the role of Pro-Vice-Provost (Inequalities). Help shape strategy and drive change across the university. Apply by 22 June. More info: www.ucl.ac.uk/grand-challe...

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Join Dr Amanda Heslegrave (‪@uclqsion.bsky.social‬) on the @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social‬ podcast as she leads a discussion on blood tests for Alzheimer's disease and how far we are away from seeing their use in clinical practice.

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How can stroke affect language processing? This #AphasiaAwarenessMonth, we spoke to Professor Cathy Price (‪@uclqsion.bsky.social‬, @imagingneuroucl.bsky.social‬) about her research into the effect of stroke on language.

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Areas of the brain that help a person differentiate between what is real and what is imaginary have been uncovered in a new study led by @uclpals.bsky.social‬ and @uclqsion.bsky.social‬ researchers.

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🎉 Huge congratulations to Dr Edwin Jabbari (@uclqsion.bsky.social‬) on receiving a £2.3M MRC Clinician Scientist Fellowship! His groundbreaking work on Parkinson’s & PSP diagnostics will now expand with a new research group at Queens Square. 👉 buff.ly/2rl94vZ

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New research from @uclqsion.bsky.social‬ reveals how our brains predict what we’re about to see—before it even happens. Senior author Prof @peterkok.bsky.social‬ said: "This predictive function may be essential not only for perception but for decision-making and learning."

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#ICYMI - Researchers from @uclpals.bsky.social have revealed that our brains process the voices of people we know well differently to those we are unfamiliar with.

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Stroke survivors with depression or anxiety who attend talking therapy sessions are more likely to recover from their psychological symptoms, finds a new study by @uclpals.bsky.social‬ researchers.

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The first ever treatment for Friedreich’s #ataxia – for which @uclqsion.bsky.social‬ and UCLH led the UK trial – has been approved for use in the UK by the medicines’ regulator.

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💬 Senior author Prof ‪@jess-deighton.bsky.social‬ (@uclpsychiatry.bsky.social‬) said: “School-based mental health interventions can reach a large number of people, including those who may not otherwise seek help."

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What makes the UCL Ear Institute such an exciting place to study? We spoke to Dr Rachel Honeyghan-Williams (@sciwithrach.bsky.social) about life at UCL, what inspires her work and what we can learn from birds about our hearing. 🦜 🦅 🦤 buff.ly/NBeoJVR

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💡 Research co-led by @uclpsychiatry.bsky.social‬ reveals how psychological profiles relate to ageing. Using a person-centred approach, three distinct profiles were linked to differences in cognition, mental & brain health. Find out more:

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June is #AphasiaAwarenessMonth. We spoke to Dr Sara Ajina (@uclqsion.bsky.social‬) about how music can support recovery and facilitate social connections after brain injury. buff.ly/gDO1Tww

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A new study from @uclqsion.bsky.social‬ researchers has found that metacognitive biases in anxiety-depression and compulsivity extend across perception and memory.

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Feeling inspired following #DementiaActionWeek? Discover how @uclqsion.bsky.social‬ is shaping the future of dementia care and research.

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A new ‪@wellcometrust.bsky.social‬ funded study by researchers at @uclqsion.bsky.social‬ has found that brain changes in #HuntingtonsDisease start decades before symptoms appear. These findings could pave way for future therapies and preventative trials.

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👁️ From treating eye movement disorders to advancing vision therapy, a career in Orthoptics is both impactful and rewarding. Explore what the @ucleye.bsky.social‬ Orthoptics (pre-registration) MSc has to offer this #WorldOrthopticsDay.

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#ICYMI 🚨 From disrupted sleep to increased seizure risk—climate change is already impacting people with epilepsy. A new film from @futureneuro.bsky.social & featuring ‪@uclqsion.bsky.social‬ researchers shows why brain health must be part of the climate conversation.

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#ICYMI A groundbreaking UK trial led by @uclqsion.bsky.social's Prof Jeremy Chataway is making it possible to test new treatments for MS up to three times faster. Find out more in this Channel 4 report:

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Researchers from @uclpals.bsky.social‬ have revealed that our brains process the voices of people we know well differently to those we are unfamiliar with.

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Good news! 🎉 The Reta Lila Weston Trust for Medical Research has awarded ‪@uclqsion.bsky.social‬ more than £5 million for initiatives to prevent, diagnose and treat neurodegenerative diseases. Find out more:

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Join @uclqsion.bsky.social‬ for "Everything is Connected", a powerful exhibition celebrating neurological research, creativity, and human stories. 📍 Free entry | 📅 Until 3 June Find out more:

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🎉 Huge congratulations to Professors @jmschott.bsky.social‬, Rickie Patani & David Werring (‪@uclqsion.bsky.social‬) on being elected Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences! Their pioneering research is transforming patient care and advancing medical science. 👏

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A groundbreaking UK trial led by @uclqsion.bsky.social‬'s Prof Jeremy Chataway is making it possible to test new treatments for MS up to three times faster. Find out more in this Channel 4 report:

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How can we empower better end of life dementia care in our society? Check out the below Dementia Journeys website which explores this through artworks, stories and insights into EMBED-Care research and policy dementia-journeys.com

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🚨 From disrupted sleep to increased seizure risk—climate change is already impacting people with epilepsy. A new film from @futureneuro.bsky.social‬ & featuring ‪@uclqsion.bsky.social‬ researchers shows why brain health must be part of the climate conversation.

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#ICYMI A @ucleye.bsky.social‬ eye specialist was invited to Dhaka by Bangladesh’s interim government to perform sight-saving surgery on 24 students who had eye injuries. buff.ly/E931ADz

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🧠✨ We're wrapping up #DementiaActionWeek! UCL's dementia research and expertise span the full spectrum from discovery science through to the evaluation of health and social care. Read all of this week's stories: buff.ly/v4Af9Ms

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Listen to Prof Nick Fox (@uclqsion.bsky.social) discus the importance of research into Alzheimer’s disease on the Brain Stories podcast. 🎙️ #DementiaActionWeek buff.ly/oD0eXOZ

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How do we lower our individual risk of #dementia? 🧠 We talk to Prof Gill Livingston (@uclpsychiatry.bsky.social) to find out more: buff.ly/fGkNxkn #UCLDementia #DementiaActionWeek

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Can music be a form of therapy for dementia? 🎶 🧠 Professor Naaheed Mukadam (@uclpsychiatry.bsky.social) shares the latest research on the therapeutic potential of music for dementia patients. buff.ly/FNnWURw #DementiaActionWeek #UCLDementia

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Diabetes is a key risk factor for dementia. Can certain diabetes medicines reduce the risk of developing dementia for diabetes patients? For #DementiaActionWeek, we spoke to Dr Esther Hui (@uclpsychiatry.bsky.social, @nihrarcs.bsky.social) about her research on the topic. buff.ly/8gKQrsm

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Congratulations to Prof Matteo Carandini @carandinilab.net @ucleye.bsky.social on his election as a Fellow of the @royalsociety.org in recognition of his invaluable contributions to scientific research in visual neuroscience #RSFellows @uclbrainscience.bsky.social www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/ma...

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How might AI help us to detect dementia through retinal scans? 👀 We spoke to Professor Pearse Keane (@ucleye.bsky.social) about pioneering studies in the emerging field of #oculomics. ➡️ bit.ly/3XuReOH @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social #UCLDementia #DementiaActionWeek

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How can we address the underrepresentation of minoritised ethnic groups in dementia research? We spoke to Dr Natalie Marchant (@uclpsychiatry.bsky.social) about making research practices and recruitment more inclusive. buff.ly/wnrkkJI #DementiaActionWeek #UCLDementia @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social

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Professor Dennis Chan is pioneering methods to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease decades before symptoms appear. For #DementiaActionWeek, he shares how advancements in AR and VR technology could change the future of Alzheimer's detection: buff.ly/wGo7ObH #UCLDementia

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Dicky Lim was 16 when his grandfather was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. A desire to understand more about the disease that had impacted his family led him to study on UCL's Dementia MSc. Read his story: buff.ly/klgH8EH #UCLDementia #DementiaActionWeek @uclqsion.bsky.social

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🚖 What can we learn from London taxi drivers into Alzheimer’s disease? We chatted to Prof @hugospiers.bsky.social from @uclpals.bsky.social about his team’s research on taxi drivers’ brains and the potential clues for #dementia interventions: buff.ly/VKEXVeM #UCLDementia #DementiaActionWeek

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🧠 Happening TODAY! Join Toby Curless, Alzheimer’s Research UK PhD Student & UCL Dementia MSc alumnus, for a live Reddit AMA on r/iAmA! ⏰ 3–5pm BST 📍 Ask about dementia research, his PhD journey, and more! www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comme... #RedditAMA #DementiaResearch @uclqsion.bsky.social

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Today marks the start of #DementiaActionWeek. We'll be shining a spotlight on @UCL's world-leading research into dementia prevention, care & cure through our research stories. Read our dementia research stories ➡️ bit.ly/3z1Nnir #UCLDementia

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🚨 From disrupted sleep to increased seizure risk—climate change is already impacting people with epilepsy. A new film from FutureNeuro, @rcsi.bsky.social & @ilae-epilepsy.bsky.social shows why brain health must be part of the climate conversation. Read more: futureneurocentre.ie/new-film-hig...

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