Congratulations to our undergraduate student, Maia Wang, for winning the first prize in the brain art competition at the Rutgers brain health institute annual symposium for her watercolour of an axon! Great job to all our lab members who submitted 5 fantastic pieces 🖼️

GP2 just hit a major milestone 🎉 The 11th data release includes more than 100k samples from people around the world, including a strong share from underrepresented populations. This scale is helping researchers reveal more than 50 new genetic risk factors. Read the blog: bit.ly/4rjqhdu

However you want to get involved, there are plenty of ways to spread festive cheer and raise vital funds for Cure Parkinson’s this Christmas! 🎄 Explore our webpage to find some of our favourite ways you can take part: buff.ly/9I3ZUsK

It is a nice way to end the week: our improved RAB GTPase BioID map now online! www.nature.com/articles/s42... We hope it will be useful to the community, and we're happy to share any reagents!

I did it. Phew. 🏃‍♂️ I completed the Silverstone half marathon, raising money for Race Against Dementia. Still time to donate if you have a spare £. www.givengain.com/project/char...

The Jean Corsan Prize celebrates ECRs driving progress in dementia research Open to PhD/MD students with an excellent neurodegeneration paper (including pre-prints). Winner gets £2,500 & presents at #ARUKConf26 Nominate yourself or a colleague by 15 Dec www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/research/for...

We're excited to welcome a new Group Leader to the UK DRI at Cambridge! 👏 Dr Emil Gustavsson joins the institute from UCL, to better understand how our genetics influence neurodegenerative conditions. Find out more 👉 buff.ly/h2n9jcw

We’re hiring a Research Grants Officer! This role is responsible for the administration of the grant management process, including managing external reviews, communicating with funded researchers about projects and contracting research projects. Apply now: buff.ly/zU9eR6s

Hey early-career researchers! @cureparkinsons.org.uk is taking applications for our annual Research Committee Internship programme. Open to PhD students & post-docs doing #Parkinsons research in the UK or Europe Only 2 weeks to go! cureparkinsons.org.uk/2025/10/cure...

We're looking forward to having Anastasia Henry, Senior Director at Denali Therapeutics, talk on a Parellel Session at WPC 2026. View the Provisional Program here: https://wpc2026.org/ScientificProgram Learn More: https://wpc2026.org/ #Parkinsons #wpc2026 #Phoenix

We are hiring! Interested? Apply here: go.mbl.edu/AS1887

Throwback to WPC 2019 in Kyoto, Japan with the WPC Global Choir, led by WPC Choir Director, Judi Spencer. You're invited to join the WPC Global Choir and join us at #wpc2026 in #phoenix. WPC Choir: https://wpc2026.org/choir#wpc2026#phoenix#Parkinsons #choir #tbt

Join the WPC for a special live webinar exploring dopamine cell therapies for Parkinson’s disease. Date: Wednesday, Dec 3, 2025 Time: 8AM CT/ 9AM ET/3PM CET Program made possible w/ support from BlueRock Therapeutics Learn More: www.worldpdcoalition.org/celltherapies #Parkinsons #CellTherapy

It was wonderful to host you all!

Today is the last day of the "Fuel the Future of Parkinson Science" campaign to support early-career researchers in the #Parkinsons field by providing travel grants to attend the 7th World Parkinson Congress #wpc2026 in #Phoenix next year. Make a Gift: wpc2026.org/supportresea...

From completing an incredible eight-day-long walk around the coast of Menorca, or a Hyrox fitness challenge, to tackling races across the country – there was no stopping our #FundraisingHeroes in October! Find out more about what they achieved: buff.ly/iUhIYmo

As Scottish Rugby celebrates 100 years of Murrayfield, they’re asking fans to choose the defining moment in the stadium’s history! For us, there’s only one 💙💛 Doddie’s unforgettable match ball delivery in 2017 - a moment that inspired the nation. Vote here 👉 scottishrugby.org/murrayfieldm...

Just out in Neuromolecular Medicine, our investigation of Tank Binding Kinase 1 activity - and how this is dependent on key residues within the kinase domain. With thanks to the @mndoddie5.bsky.social and @royalsociety.org for funding and support. link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Make your spring term unforgettable! 🌊 Join MBL’s Semester in Biological Discovery for an immersive, hands-on dive into parasitology, biodiversity, neurophysiology & more. 📅 Mar 1–May 23, 2026 🗓️ Apply by Dec 12: go.mbl.edu/sbd No research experience required!

The WPC Short Film Competition Deadline is October 31! Storytelling is a profoundly impactful way to raise awareness about Parkinson’s. Learn more about the Short Film Competition: wpc2026.org/shortfilmcom... #wpc2026 #Parkinsons #Storytelling #WorldParkinsonCongress

Throwback to the Opening Ceremony at WPC 2023. If you're interested in joining the #WPCGlobalChoir and singing with us at the Opening Ceremony of the 7th #WorldParkinsonCongress next year in #Phoenix you can learn more here: wpc2026.org/choir #wpc2026 #Parkinsons

Is it too early to start thinking about Christmas? 🤔🎄 We don’t think so! And our Christmas cards are now available to buy to help you spread some festive cheer. What’s more, each purchase will help support MND research 🔬 Click below to get yours 👇 www.myname5doddie.co.uk/christmas-ca...

In this episode of the Hear, Here #Parkinsons #Podcast, host @elipollard.bsky.social WPC Executive Director, welcomes @richelleflanagan.bsky.social Founder of My Moves Matter, Registered Dietitian from Ireland and a WPC Alumni Ambassador. Listen here: worldpdcongress.podbean.com/e/richellefl...

In the mood for something sciency and spooky? How about the Halloween special of @uclbrainstories.bsky.social - where me and @caswell.bsky.social talk to @drjlange.bsky.social on some of the gothic stories in neuroscience! 👻 🧠 🎃 💀🧟‍♂️ spotify.link/2lHT9pLQRXb

We’re approaching our final quarterly funding deadline of 2025! You have until Monday 3 November to apply for funding for laboratory or clinical research projects with the potential to cure Parkinson’s. Find out more: buff.ly/lz7QNzx

🚨 NEWS: UK-based Cure Parkinson’s has launched a £2 million funding call to test rationally designed combination therapies for disease modification in Parkinson’s. @cureparkinsons.org.uk 👉 Read the story in full here buff.ly/LuCWWbE

BBSRC lido PhD applications now open www.findaphd.com/phds/program...

🔬 Applications are now open! Join MBL’s world-renowned Advanced Research Training Courses, where scientists from around the globe come together to explore new ideas, master cutting-edge techniques, and become part of a dynamic network. ➡️Apply today: go.mbl.edu/courses

We are hiring an Imaging Scientis. Apply here: go.mbl.edu/AS1887

October’s Open Science Champions are Teams Hardy, Hurley, and Strick 👏 They’ve maintained a near-perfect record of preprinting with a CC BY or CC0 license, advancing accessibility and collaboration across the research community. #OpenScience

The deadline to apply for a Travel Grant for WPC 2026 is October 26! There are several opportunities available for people who could use support to attend The World Parkinson Congress next year. Learn more here: wpc2026.org/TravelGrants #wpc2026 #Parkinsons #WorldParkinsonCongress

UK Reproducibility Network is having a conference, July 2026 in Manchester! Please register your interest: www.ukrn.org/conference/ Bringing together researchers, institutions and research stakeholders from the UK and beyond to drive collaborative change within the UK #research sector.

Want to be part of transforming the way clinical trials for Parkinson's are conducted in the UK? After extensive development, recruitment for the first multi-arm, multi-stage (MAMS) platform for Parkinson’s in the UK – EJS ACT-PD – is now OPEN. Learn more: buff.ly/W7eqbec

Today with Gates Ventures we’re launching the Dementia Frontiers Fund, a game-changing initiative uniting experts from across the world to solve the most urgent and complex questions in dementia research. Find out more here: www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/research/for...

After a fantastic first day of presentations and discussion, we're looking forward to day 2 at the Translational Parkinson's Summit in collaboration with @parkinsons.org.uk A huge thanks to everyone involved in pulling together the event including our exceptional organising committee! 👏

Open Access Week highlights the power of free, immediate access to research by ensuring science benefits all. Proud to join @parkinsondotorg.bsky.social, @parkinsons.org.uk, @cureparkinsons.org.uk, @alleninstitute.org, @dataseerai.bsky.social, @strategiesos.bsky.social, @orfg.bsky.social & others 🔓

There’s now an extra week to register early for the #ARUKconf, submit your poster or oral abstract, and apply for the David Hague Award. Take advantage of the extended deadline - now closing 28 Oct. Secure your spot: www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/research/for...

Abstract deadline approaching! Apply for a short/spotlight talk bsky.app/profile/sato...

Are you an early-career researcher passionate about Parkinson’s research? We’re offering a one-year voluntary internship for early-career researchers to join our Research Committee in 2026. Find out how to apply: buff.ly/yW76Ahh

Delighted to welcome the Parkinson's research community to Birmingham today for our translation summit in partnership with @parkinsons.org.uk

We’re proud to present 'A Celestial Christmas', a candlelit evening featuring carols, choral music and festive readings happening on Tuesday 16 December at St Luke's Church in Battersea. Early bird tickets are available until the end of October - buy now: buff.ly/6suMRah

Hey early-career researchers! @cureparkinsons.org.uk is taking applications for our annual Research Committee Internship programme. Open to PhD students & post-docs doing #Parkinsons research in the UK or Europe (Oooh, Europe as well this year!!!) cureparkinsons.org.uk/2025/10/cure...

🚨 We’re hiring a postdoc! 🚨 Interested in lysosomes, Parkinson’s disease, cell biology, microscopy — or all of the above? Come work with us at the Bonet-Ponce Lab! Reach out directly: [email protected] Learn more: bonetponcelab.com Let’s chat!

🚨 Last week to apply for the Cambridge NeuroWorks Fellowships! @cpft-nhs.bsky.social staff with great ideas for technology to transform brain & #MentalHealth care can bid for support to turn them into reality. Check the guidance & apply here by Monday 13 October: ➡️ cambridgeneuroworks.org/programmes

GP2 joined Patrick Short, PhD, on #TheGeneticsPodcast to discuss their publication in @ajhgnews.bsky.social, noting the scientific importance of diversifying genetic representation in #ParkinsonsResearch and how GP2 empowers scientists worldwide to lead research locally 🧪 🎧 bit.ly/4mHbCFp

We're very happy to announce that the winner of this year’s Royal Society Trivedi Science Book Prize is ‘Our Brains, Our Selves: What a Neurologist’s Patients Taught Him About the Brain’ by debut author, clinical neurologist and neuroscientist Masud Husain. #SciBooks royalsociety.org/news/2025/10...

JIP4 and RILPL1 utilize opposing motor force to dynamically regulate lysosomal tubulation, say Luis Bonet-Ponce @lysoluis.bsky.social, Mark R. Cookson @markrcookson.bsky.social and colleagues rupress.org/jcb/article/... #Organelles #Lysosomes #Trafficking

Very excited about this - @cureparkinsons.org.uk has a funding call for your best combination therapy ideas for disease modification in #Parkinsons 👉Preclinical or clinical projects 👉Must have a solid, well-backed rationale 👉Expressions of interest due 24/11 DM me if you have any questions