The @ukdri.ac.uk & Race Against Dementia have launched a bold new fellowship scheme to support the next generation of researchers using the latest AI technology to drive pioneering research

A reminder that the closing date to apply for the Research Assistant post is Friday 5th Sept 25 at 12noon. bit.ly/4lURYW9

In case you missed it, be sure to watch July's instalment of the Discover ASAP! Ricardo Márquez Gómez from Wade-Martins Lab discussed their scalable microfluidic platform that enables the study of human neuron microcircuitry, connectivity, and regeneration in vitro 🔬 #OpenScience #PD #iPSCs

📣Job opportunity: We are seeking a Research Assistant neuronal cell biologist to join the lab @kavlioxford.bsky.social within @oxforddpag.bsky.social. You will be working on a translational research project investigating lysosomal dysfunction in #Parkinson’s disease. Job Details: bit.ly/4lURYW9

CRN Team Cragg used array photometry in mice to reveal a topography of opposing changes in ACh release across distinct striatal regions. Reward prediction error encoding was localized to specific phases of ACh dynamics in anterior dorsal striatum. 🔗 Read the full #publication: bit.ly/3JjqQCE

📣 New publication alert 📣 Check out our collaborative review on axonal molecular and circuit mechanisms governing dopamine exocytosis in health and PD. Congratulations to Kathryn Todd from Cragg Lab and Kaitlyn Cramb from Wade-Martins Lab for spearheading this publication!

Research Assistant Vacancy, University of Oxford. Join a translational project on lysosomal dysfunction in Parkinson’s, using iPSC models to develop biomarkers and test therapies. Closing date: 5th September www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/research...

Our Pilot Projects are open for application! This funding supports novel research ideas with the potential to lead to a major project or early-stage translational work with our Drug Discovery Alliance. Applications close on October 15. Apply now: www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/grants/pilot...

We're kicking off our new series: Initiative Spotlight 🔦 starting with Aligning Science Across Parkinson's (ASAP)! @asapresearch.parkinsonsroadmap.org aims to speed discovery and drive progress toward a #ParkinsonsDisease cure through collaboration and open science. Learn more: bit.ly/3Ys7sIo

📢 Help shape the Alzheimer's Research UK Conference 2026! Share your ideas on topics, formats, and more for the 24–25 Feb event in Manchester & online @alzheimersresearchuk.org www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/help-shape-a...

🌿 We’re delighted to share that Higgins Group at Kavli Oxford has been awarded a Gold LEAF Award! Led by lab manager Hannah Ivison, the team has taken impressive steps to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and build a more sustainable lab. One more Gold for #KavliOxford! ✨ tinyurl.com/ynceehdn

This month’s Discover ASAP features Ricardo Márquez Gómez of @craggasap.bsky.social, discussing a fluid-wall microfluidic platform to model human corticostriatal circuits 🧪 This platform enables axon studies, long-term culture, & scalable testing for #Parkinsons. 📺 youtu.be/dutY_mxext4

🥳 We are celebrating achieving a LEAF Gold award for the 3rd year in a row! 🥳Thanks to everyone for their support in adhering to more sustainable practices. A special thank you to Feodora Bertherat for her tireless efforts & the extra work she puts in to help us achieve this.

#TuesdayReads: The @WadeMartinsLab shows how antisense oligonucleotides targeting SARM1 protect human neurons from axon degeneration—highlighting a promising therapeutic approach for neurodegenerative disease. 🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Our thanks to Briana De Miranda‬ @bdemira.bsky.social who joined us online today to give a talk to the OPDC on Initiating & persisting mechanisms of #Parkinson’s #neurodegeneration from environmental risk factors. @kavlioxford.bsky.social @oxforddpag.bsky.social talks.ox.ac.uk/talks/id/061...

Congratulations to DPhil student; Johanna Hoffmann, who was awarded a trophy and certificate for ‘Outstanding Contribution to Sport’ at the University’s Annual Sports Awards 2025 on 16th June held at Somerville College

The closing date for this position is fast approaching! Apply now to join the lab and no later than 30 June at 12 noon @kavlioxford.bsky.social @dpagathenaswan.bsky.social @oxforddpag.bsky.social 👇

🚨Job opportunity: We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Scientist (Neuronal Cell Biology) to join the lab for 2 years @kavlioxford.bsky.social within @oxforddpag.bsky.social dpag.bsky.social. Closing Date: 30 June at 12:00. More info: bit.ly/3HTbwvB @oxneuro.bsky.social @oxfordpdcentre.bsky.social

Join Oxford’s BNDU as a Postdoc Research Assistant to explore ultrasound neuromodulation for dementia-related symptoms in Parkinson’s disease patients. Closing date: 16th July www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/postdoc-...

OPDC hosts the 2025 Oxford Parkinson’s Research Day @kavlioxford.bsky.social dpag.ox.ac.uk/news/oxford-... @oxforddpag.bsky.social @dpagathenaswan.bsky.social @oxneuro.bsky.social @dunnschool.bsky.social @ndcnoxford.bsky.social @mrcbndu.ox.ac.uk

🚨Job opportunity: We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Scientist (Neuronal Cell Biology) to join the lab for 2 years @kavlioxford.bsky.social within @oxforddpag.bsky.social dpag.bsky.social. Closing Date: 30 June at 12:00. More info: bit.ly/3HTbwvB @oxneuro.bsky.social @oxfordpdcentre.bsky.social

A huge thanks to Prof Kenneth S. Kosik for his wonderful OPDC seminar talk; The Knotty Problem of Neurofibrillary Tangles. We hope you & the Kosik Lab enjoyed your visit @dunnschool.bsky.social @oxforddpag.bsky.social @kavlioxford.bsky.social @ucsantabarbara.bsky.social #alzheimers #stemcelltherapy

OPDC researchers support World Parkinson’s Day 2025 www.dpag.ox.ac.uk/news/opdc-re... @oxfordparkinsons.org.uk @oxforddpag.bsky.social @kavlioxford.bsky.social @parkinsons.org.uk

The ASAP CRN 2025 Collaborative Meeting gave us the opportunity to come together in person for an intense, inclusive, and inspiring experience. Always a pleasure to see everyone in person! @stephcragg.bsky.social @wademartinslab.bsky.social @meletis.bsky.social @asapresearch.parkinsonsroadmap.org

The ASAP CRN 2025 Collaborative Meeting was filled with wonderful talks. Many thanks to our PIs Steph, Richard, and Dinos for sharing the Team's findings with the CRN community! @stephcragg.bsky.social @wademartinslab.bsky.social @meletis.bsky.social @asapresearch.parkinsonsroadmap.org

Great day Friday at @morethanadodo.bsky.social for World #Parkinsons Day. Our little display was in front of the famous dodo skeleton, so lots of visitors! Huge thanks to Elly and others from @oxforddpag.bsky.social who presented a VR display on dementia, and super-helpful museum staff.

This #WorldParkinsonsDay we are resharing a video filmed by @parkinsons.org.uk of the @wademartinslab.bsky.social It shows the collaborative research being done in Oxford to further our understanding of #Parkinson's disease vimeo.com/906718548 @kavlioxford.bsky.social @oxforddpag.bsky.social

To celebrate #WorldParkinsonsDay we are sharing you a photo of the wonderful lab researchers working hard to find a cure for #Parkinsons Disease #WPD2025 @wademartinslab.bsky.social @sophielfarrow.bsky.social @kavlioxford.bsky.social @oxforddpag.bsky.social @oxforddpag.bsky.social

I'm delighted to be presenting the next Expert Briefing for the Parkinson's Foundation on the latest advances in Parkinson's research and treatment on April 9th. Everybody is welcome to attend. More details at www.parkinson.org/events/2025/... #Parkinsons

Catch me this week at #ADPD2025! 📜 Poster: 01-025 on Wednesday and Thursday. 🗣️ Talk: Friday 17:10 in Hall C, in the “Cell Replacement Therapy and Diagnostics” session. Can promise cool cell pictures (and learning about synucleinopathy in AD, autophagy, and iPSC neurons) at both! 🧫🧠🧑‍🏫🧪🧬🔬🦠📊📈📑

Come by poster #34 at #SCMND to see some cool pictures of Lewy Pathology in cortical and dopaminergic neurons! 😁🧫 (And learn about how Lewy bodies form, what effect they have on cells, and what cell characterisrics make them vulnerable and resilient in AD and PD 🙂)

New review from @wademartinslab.bsky.social explores recent developments in gene therapy for #Parkinsons www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Recent developments in gene therapy for Parkinson’s disease #genetherapy #celltherapy

We are delighted to welcome Elizabeth Barrow to the lab as a Postdoctoral Researcher. Her research utilises induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived dopaminergic neurons from patients with #Parkinson’s disease. www.dpag.ox.ac.uk/team/elizabe...

Really amazing @asapresearch.bsky.social Collaborative Research Network meeting this week in Phoenix; Fantastic presentations, leading edge #Parkinsons research being shared! Hugely grateful to the organisers for putting on such a remarkable event - fav presentation: Briana De Miranda

Cure Parkinson's is supporting the Movers & Shakers new petition, to call on the government to take action to improve the lives of people with Parkinson’s. Do join us by signing the petition and supporting the Parky Charter: buff.ly/5uMPqEo

The UK Dementia Research Institute @ukdri.ac.uk is seeking a Centre Director for its new Parkinson's Research Centre supported by Parkinson's UK. Closing date: 23rd April. www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/centre-d...

👩‍🔬 "Tell us about yourself." 🧑‍💼 "I love science!" 👩‍🔬 "Okay, but how do you love science?" 🧑‍💼 "Umm..." 💡 Make sure your candidates are really interested. Hiring advice from Dr Becky Carlyle. www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-how-on-...

5 years ago #OxfMedSci celebrated a centenary of women as full members of @ox.ac.uk with achievements of 100 Women of Medical Sciences. Some have moved on to new challenges, or are now in different positions, but they remain inspirational. This #IWD take moment to meet them. www.medsci.ox.ac.uk/...

⏳ 07 March 2025 deadline⏳ Just a few weeks left to register for the first international 'Stem Cell Models of Neurodegeneration' meeting taking place in sunny Edinburgh! 🧠 Fantastic line up of sessions, speakers and panels Find out more 👉 buff.ly/4axl4XC

Oxford biologists and engineers awarded £2 million to grow human neurons as brain circuits in chambers made of oil dpag.ox.ac.uk/news/oxford-... @kavlioxford.bsky.social @dpagathenaswan.bsky.social @oxforddpag.bsky.social @oxneuro.bsky.social

Happy #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience We spoke to Prof Jackie Schiller ahead of her upcoming lecture and she said, 'you don’t have to choose between a successful career and a fulfilling family life—both are possible.' Read the full interview here: www.dpag.ox.ac.uk/news/an-inte...

🎥🧠 Join us this Monday, 27 Jan at 12pm for a special livestream + Q&A with Race Against Dementia & ARUK! Hear from RAD leaders & last year's successful Fellow. Learn about the programme, get application tips & more. www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/race-a...

Our thanks to Professor Bandmann @sheffielduni.bsky.social for joining us today, meeting with OPDC colleagues and giving a talk titled ‘From bench to bedside - drug discovery for #Parkinson's disease’.

Researchers @craggasap.bsky.social given $6 million for ground-breaking research to tackle Parkinson’s. @asapresearch.bsky.social #dopamine #acetylcholine #astrocytes #ParkinsonsDisease #openscience #collaboration www.dpag.ox.ac.uk/news/researc...

The next round of Race Against Dementia Fellowships open for application on the 13th January. Find out more, ask questions and get top tips on applying in our livestream - 27th January 12 noon GMT youtube.com/live/gB5NzRS...

#TuesdayReads 🌟 Collaboration from Richard Wade-Martins & Noel Buckley groups shows iPSC-derived astrocytes reveal links between inflammation (CSF-YKL-40), APOE genotypes & Alzheimer’s pathology—advancing patient-specific AD models. 🧠🧪 @wademartinslab.bsky.social

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We had a little bit of snow over the weekend ❄️ 📷 | OxfordStory (Instagram), Jmthalmann (X) & ObservingOxford (Instagram)

Anxa1+ dopamine neuron vulnerability defines prodromal Parkinson's disease bradykinesia and procedural motor learning impairment https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2024.12.22.629963v1