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🌟 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲! Join us on 𝟮𝟮 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 for the next LINC ECR Event with
@immunecord.bsky.social
and 𝗜𝘀𝗮𝗮𝗰 𝗘𝗴𝗲𝘀𝗮 sharing their career journeys. 📍 Life Sciences Building, Seminar Room 4 🕓 4:00–4:45pm
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reposted by
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Women in Neuroscience UK
12 days ago
⏳ One week left to get your tickets for WiNUK Day 2026 📅 24th April 📍 University of Birmingham + online 🎤 Keynote: Gina Rippon 🎯 Neurodiversity 🎟️ Sales close 1st April (or when sold out!)
www.womeninneuroscienceuk.org/winuk-day-2026
#WiNUKDay2026
#WomenInNeuroscienceUK
#Events
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🎉 We’re excited to announce the latest recipients of the LINC Synapse Award! This year’s award goes to
@immunecord.bsky.social
and Josephine Mayer for their collaborative project advancing epilepsy research. 👉
www.liverpool.ac.uk/liverpool-in...
#NeuroscienceResearch
#EpilepsyAwareness
11 days ago
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⭐⭐ LINC's inaugural Women in Neuroscience ⭐ ⭐ 📅 15 May 2026, 09:15–16:30 (+ drinks) 📍 Victoria Gallery & Museum, University of Liverpool 👉 Info & Register:
www.liverpool.ac.uk/liverpool-in...
24 days ago
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Falling measles vaccination rates around the world put children at risk of deadly brain diseases.
#VaccineSaveLives
Read👉
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
@benedictneuro.bsky.social
24 days ago
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💫 Wonderful evening at the Bionow Awards 2025, where
@liverpooluni.bsky.social
and
#RocheDiagnostics
were nominated for a ‘Partnership and Collaboration Award’ – Transforming Health Together.
26 days ago
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💫 💫 Dr Rachael Matthews awarded Alzheimer’s Research UK Clinical Fellowship 💫 💫 The Fellowship is to investigate how infections can trigger long‑term cognitive decline.
@alzheimersresearchuk.org
@livuniresearch.bsky.social
Find out more ➡️
www.liverpool.ac.uk/liverpool-in...
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Dr Rachael Matthews awarded Alzheimer’s Research UK Clinical Fellowship | Stories | Liverpool Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Centre (LINC) | University of Liverpool
https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/liverpool-interdisciplinary-neuroscience-centre/news/stories/title,1546402,en.php
about 1 month ago
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⭐ Thanks to today's Seminar speakers ⭐ - Saif Huda -
@clairehetherington.bsky.social
- Mark Ellul
@thewaltoncentre.bsky.social
@livuniresearch.bsky.social
about 2 months ago
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🗣️ LINC video series: an interview with Selina Johnson Dr Johnson, Clinical Research Fellow & Pain Specialist Physiotherapist
@thewaltoncentre.bsky.social
was awarded a prestigious Senior Clinical & Practitioner Research Award by
@nihr.bsky.social
Listen here➡️
www.liverpool.ac.uk/liverpool-in...
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Video series: An interview with Selina Johnson | Stories | Liverpool Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Centre (LINC) | University of Liverpool
https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/liverpool-interdisciplinary-neuroscience-centre/news/stories/title,1542446,en.php
about 2 months ago
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🗣️ LINC video series: an interview with Saif Huda Dr Saif Huda, Senior Clinical Lecturer & Consultant Neurologist
@thewaltoncentre.bsky.social
, recently awarded a prestigious Senior Clinical & Practitioner Research Award (SCPRA) by
@nihr.bsky.social
Listen now➡️
www.liverpool.ac.uk/liverpool-in...
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Video series: An interview with Saif Huda | Stories | Liverpool Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Centre (LINC) | University of Liverpool
https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/liverpool-interdisciplinary-neuroscience-centre/news/stories/title,1541326,en.php
2 months ago
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Thanks to the wonderful speakers at last night's LINC Early Career Researcher event
@mcmillanlab.bsky.social
and Ali Baksh!
2 months ago
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✨ Major clinical trial provides definitive evidence of impacts of steroid treatment on severe brain infection ✨
@runningmadprof.bsky.social
Dr Mark Ellul
@encephalitisint.bsky.social
@thewaltoncentre.bsky.social
@livuniresearch.bsky.social
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news.liverpool.ac.uk/2026/01/21/m...
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Major clinical trial provides definitive evidence of impacts of steroid treatment on severe brain infection - University of Liverpool News
Major clinical trial provides definitive evidence of impacts of steroid treatment on severe brain infection
https://news.liverpool.ac.uk/2026/01/21/major-clinical-trial-provides-definitive-evidence-of-impacts-of-steroid-treatment-on-severe-brain-infection/
2 months ago
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The chickenpox vaccine is now available on the NHS. LINC Director
@benedictneuro.bsky.social
spoke to
@thetimes.com
for today's article, about why parents should vaccinate their children. ➡️ "Chickenpox changed our lives. If I’d known, we’d have got the vaccine"
www.thetimes.com/article/9119...
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Chickenpox changed our lives. If I’d known, we’d have got the vaccine
The NHS has just launched a vaccination programme for the common childhood illness. When Kelly Diggle’s son caught the virus, it led to dangerous complications
https://www.thetimes.com/article/9119df77-f3eb-4437-ad84-fffd4fb4ac7a?shareToken=bbb4755c19b6bf8bfc9d00b5dfbcf3b1
2 months ago
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reposted by
LINC
University of Liverpool
3 months ago
A new study led by researchers from the Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology has found that spikes in blood sugar after meals may increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Read the full story ▶️
news.liverpool.ac.uk/2026/01/14/b...
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Blood sugar spikes linked to higher risk of Alzheimer's disease - University of Liverpool News
Blood sugar spikes linked to higher risk of Alzheimer's disease
https://news.liverpool.ac.uk/2026/01/14/blood-sugar-spikes-linked-to-higher-risk-of-alzheimers-disease/
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⭐ NIHR invests £13.7M for life-changing research to improve how new treatments for brain tumours are developed & tested ⭐ LINC's Prof. Michael Jenkinson will lead the Capacity Building Theme, to increase the number of UK brain tumour researchers. Read more:
www.nihr.ac.uk/news/nihr-la...
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https://www.nihr.ac.uk/news/nihr-launches-ps137m-investment-brain-tumour-research
3 months ago
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🗣️ LINC video series: an interview with
@laurenhepworth.bsky.social
Lauren was recently awarded a prestigious Senior Clinical and Practitioner Research Award (SCPRA) by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). Listen now ➡️
www.liverpool.ac.uk/liverpool-in...
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Video series: An interview with Lauren Hepworth | Stories | Liverpool Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Centre (LINC) | University of Liverpool
https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/liverpool-interdisciplinary-neuroscience-centre/news/stories/title,1540432,en.php
3 months ago
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⭐ Huge congratulations to
@andrulyte.bsky.social
- winner of the British Neuroscience Association
@britishneuro.bsky.social
Postgraduate Award 2025 ⭐ The Award recognises her ground-breaking thesis exploring hemispheric language dominance & brain connectivity.
www.linkedin.com/posts/ieva-a...
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I’ve been keeping this to myself for a little while… but I can finally say it. I won the British Neuroscience Association (BNA) Postgraduate Award 2025. 🧠🏆😭🎉 I’m still in disbelief. This award… | Iev...
I’ve been keeping this to myself for a little while… but I can finally say it. I won the British Neuroscience Association (BNA) Postgraduate Award 2025. 🧠🏆😭🎉 I’m still in disbelief. This award recogn...
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ieva-andrulyte_ive-been-keeping-this-to-myself-for-a-little-activity-7404884820796837888-TQ5P?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAoBDeABuVSbGLjIAImea7XNwf94rN9TIb0
3 months ago
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⭐Congratulations Professor Paul May MBE!⭐
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3 months ago
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🔎 Overdiagnosis? 🔎 UK health secretary, Wes Streeting, has ordered an expert review of ADHD, autism & mental health diagnoses. Professor
@danwjoyce.bsky.social
discusses what really lies at the heart of the issue. Full story
@uk.theconversation.com
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theconversation.com/what-looks-l...
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What looks like ‘overdiagnosis’ is really a system struggling to provide continuous care
Diagnosis rates are rising because the NHS pathway is overwhelmed and fragmented, not because distress is being exaggerated.
https://theconversation.com/what-looks-like-overdiagnosis-is-really-a-system-struggling-to-provide-continuous-care-271667?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Impact%20Report%20for%20University%20of%20Liverpool%20December%202025&utm_content=Impact%20Report%20for%20University%20of%20Liverpool%20December%202025+CID_9103abd635140301f80ea47ae667cca7&utm_source=campaign_monitor_uk&utm_term=What%20looks%20like%20overdiagnosis%20is%20really%20a%20system%20struggling%20to%20provide%20continuous%20care
3 months ago
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As the vaccine against chickenpox is added to the MMR jab in 2026, Roman's story highlights why we urge parents to protect their children. Professor
@benedictneuro.bsky.social
contributed to today's article in
@dailymail.co.uk
Full story:
www.dailymail.co.uk/health/artic...
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The chickenpox complication that left Roman in a wheelchair aged four
Sociable, confident and football-mad, Roman settled in quickly when he started in reception at primary school. But all this changed after Roman contracted chickenpox, aged four, in 2022.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-15436763/chickenpox-age-four-collapsed-high-fever-little-known-complication.html
3 months ago
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4 months ago
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We closed the year with an interdisciplinary Epilepsy Workshop Thanks to everyone who joined, especially Rosemarie Pardington from
@epilepsyinst.bsky.social
, & Rebekah Smith from Epilepsy Action for insight on patient perspectives & priorities .
4 months ago
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⭐Prof. Andreas Goebel highlights the need for more awareness of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome- New England Journal of Medicine⭐ Story➡️
www.thewaltoncentre.nhs.uk/news/leading...
Full article ➡️
www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome | NEJM
This review summarizes the diagnosis and treatment of complex regional pain syndrome, a rare limb-pain disorder. Early rehabilitation and multidisciplinary care are key; most patients improve withi...
https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMcp2415752
4 months ago
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"Liverpool City Region is emerging as a powerhouse for health and life sciences" LINC's Director
@benedictneuro.bsky.social
joined other senior leaders from the life sciences sector at a recent North West Business Insider Roundtable ➡️
www.insidermedia.com/roundtables/...
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Liverpool City Region Life Sciences Roundtable 2025
Discover how Liverpool City Region is emerging as a powerhouse for health and life sciences. Read the coverage of the roundtable, where industry leaders, investors and policymakers explored…
https://www.insidermedia.com/roundtables/liverpool-city-region-life-sciences-roundtable-2025
4 months ago
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🗣️ LINC video series: An interview with Janine Winterbottom, Consultant Nurse in Epilepsy at
@thewaltoncentre.bsky.social
Janine was recently awarded a prestigious
@nihr.bsky.social
Senior Clinical and Practitioner Research Award (SCPRA) Watch now ➡️
www.liverpool.ac.uk/liverpool-in...
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Video series: An interview with Janine Winterbottom | Stories | Liverpool Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Centre (LINC) | University of Liverpool
https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/liverpool-interdisciplinary-neuroscience-centre/news/stories/title,1538706,en.php
4 months ago
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🗣️ LINC video series launched: An interview with Dr Nish Srikandarajah, Consultant Neurosurgeon
@thewaltoncentre.bsky.social
Nish was recently awarded a prestigious
@nihr.bsky.social
Senior Clinical and Practitioner Research Award (SCPRA) Watch now ➡️
www.liverpool.ac.uk/liverpool-in...
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Video series: An interview with Dr Nish Srikandarajah | Stories | Liverpool Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Centre (LINC) | University of Liverpool
https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/liverpool-interdisciplinary-neuroscience-centre/news/stories/title,1538041,en.php
4 months ago
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⭐ New £20K scholarship for MSc Neuroscience⭐ The Liverpool Clinical Neuroscience Award, supported by The Walton Centre Charity will fund 2 intercalating medical students on Liverpool MSc Neuroscience 2026.
@thewaltoncentre.bsky.social
Find out more➡️
www.liverpool.ac.uk/study/fees-a...
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Liverpool Clinical Neuroscience Award | Study | University of Liverpool
https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/scholarships-and-bursaries/masters/liverpool-clinical-neuroscience-award/
4 months ago
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reposted by
LINC
Brain Infection & Inflammation Group
4 months ago
🧠 New paper alert! — What Did the COVID‑19 Pandemic Teach Us About Neurologic Surveillance Approaches, and How Should We Be Better Prepared? 🔍👇
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
@benedictneuro.bsky.social
@liverpooluni.bsky.social
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💫 LINC Synapse Award: ‘How do signals from brain tumour disrupt brain activity?’💫 a project linking neuro-inflammation with neuro-oncology. Congratulations to ECRs
@clairehetherington.bsky.social
& Ali Bakhsh
@thewaltoncentre.bsky.social
➡️
www.liverpool.ac.uk/liverpool-in...
5 months ago
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🔬 RESEARCH | A new study shows clinical tool developed by
@liverpooluni.bsky.social
&
@thewaltoncentre.bsky.social
can accurately predict whether the most common type of brain tumour will grow or cause symptoms, aiding better-informed decisions about care. ➡️
news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/11/20/n...
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New tool helps predict which brain tumours will require treatment - University of Liverpool News
New tool helps predict which brain tumours will require treatment
https://news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/11/20/new-tool-helps-predict-which-brain-tumours-will-require-treatment/
5 months ago
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Fantastic speakers today at LINC's Monthly Seminar. Today's talks were on Epilepsy Thanks to Dr Gashirai Mbizvo, Nasir Mirza, Ali Bakhsh,
@bengoult.bsky.social
, Katarzyna Goljanek-Whysall and Carolina Ferreira Atuesta. Dates for the next events:
www.liverpool.ac.uk/liverpool-in...
5 months ago
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⭐ SCPRA awards ⭐ Five
@lincneurosci.bsky.social
researchers awarded prestigious Senior Clinical & Practitioner Research Awards by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). Full story ➡️
www.liverpool.ac.uk/liverpool-in...
@thewaltoncentre.bsky.social
@laurenhepworth.bsky.social
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LINC researchers awarded prestigious SCPRA awards | Stories | Liverpool Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Centre (LINC) | University of Liverpool
https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/liverpool-interdisciplinary-neuroscience-centre/news/stories/title,1517940,en.php
5 months ago
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💡 LINC on the Original Ideas podcast 💡 Now available on the Original Ideas podcast from the
@livuninews.bsky.social
, LINC members discuss our understanding of Pain, and how research could drive change for people around the world. Listen:
www.liverpool.ac.uk/research/ori...
5 months ago
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🔬 Study reveals vinculin’s unexpected role in cellular mechanical memory Professor Ben Goult
@liverpooluni.bsky.social
said: "It’s a fundamental change in how we view this protein.” Read ➡️
news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/10/31/s...
➡️
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
5 months ago
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✨✨LINC Neurosurgeon receives the Vilhelm Magnus Medal✨✨ Congratulations Prof. Jenkinson of
@liverpooluni.bsky.social
& Consultant Neurosurgeon
@thewaltoncentre.bsky.social
- today he received the award often described as the ‘Nobel Prize of Neurosurgery’. Read:
www.liverpool.ac.uk/liverpool-in...
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Liverpool Neurosurgeon receives prestigious award | Stories | Liverpool Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Centre (LINC) | University of Liverpool
https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/liverpool-interdisciplinary-neuroscience-centre/news/stories/title,1517938,en.php
6 months ago
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New MSc Neuroscience for 2026 - Modern neuroscience, with a unique focus on clinical disorders of the central nervous system. - Co-designed with research active clinicians. - Opportunity to gain hands-on experience with neuroscience tools. Find out more: ➡️
www.liverpool.ac.uk/courses/neur...
6 months ago
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Scientists at the University of Liverpool have developed a new low-cost blood test that could make it easier to detect Alzheimer’s disease at an earlier stage—helping patients receive treatment and support sooner. Read the full story:
news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/10/01/l...
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Liverpool scientists create affordable, AI-powered tests for early detection of Alzheimer’s disease - University of Liverpool News
Liverpool scientists create affordable, AI-powered tests for early detection of Alzheimer’s disease
https://news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/10/01/liverpool-scientists-create-affordable-ai-powered-tests-for-early-detection-of-alzheimers-disease/
6 months ago
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🌍 WORLD MENINGITIS DAY 🌍 5 OCTOBER 2025 2025 is half way for
@who.int
Global Road Map to
#DefeatMeningitis
by 2030. With improved funding, greater access to vaccines, faster diagnostics and better treatment and support, we can save lives and protect futures.
www.meningitis.org/meningitis-i...
6 months ago
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£1.7m grant awarded to study stress and chronic pain Brilliant new study from LINC's Dr Andrew Marshall
@liverpooluni.bsky.social
Senior Lecturer in Pain Neuroscience & Honorary Consultant Clinical Neurophysiologist
@thewaltoncentre.bsky.social
) ➡️
news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/09/22/1...
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£1.7m grant awarded to study stress and chronic pain - University of Liverpool News
£1.7m grant awarded to study stress and chronic pain
https://news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/09/22/1-7m-grant-awarded-to-study-stress-and-chronic-pain/
7 months ago
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💫 Congratulations Dr Mbizvo💫 who won the platform prize for best presentation at
@ilae-epilepsy.bsky.social
British Branch Meeting earlier this week. 3rd time he has won! He presented the work on valproate and male infertility. ➡️ Paper in Nature Comms:
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
7 months ago
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Parents share tragic story of their healthy toddler Lorelei Cowmeadow's death from encephalitis, to raise awareness of symptoms. LINC's Director Ben contributed to the article, to explain encephalitis. Symptoms:
www.encephalitis.info/what-is-ence...
Article:
www.dailymail.co.uk/health/artic...
7 months ago
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Watch
@encephalitisint.bsky.social
explain how important PPI is to research and the impact patients can have on studies 👉📺https://youtube.com/watch?v=m6z00F3f5zc 👉📑 Read the article:
tinyurl.com/2s3d9r39
@thewaltoncentre.bsky.social
@livuniresearch.bsky.social
@brainiigroup.bsky.social
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Integrating patient and public involvement during the COVID-19 pandemic: lessons from COVID-clinical neuroscience study
https://tinyurl.com/2s3d9r39
7 months ago
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Deadly consequences of declining vaccination rates:
@lincneurosci.bsky.social
Director Professor Benedict Michael's article published today in The Conversation UK "Child dies from complications of measles years after infection – SSPE explained" Read:
theconversation.com/child-dies-f...
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Child dies from complications of measles years after infection – SSPE explained
Why falling vaccination rates put vulnerable children at risk.
https://theconversation.com/child-dies-from-complications-of-measles-years-after-infection-sspe-explained-265220
7 months ago
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Minimal male fertility impact from epilepsy drug- new research, published today in Nature Communications. Read more about this large-scale international study led by Dr Gashirai Mbizvo of
@lincneurosci.bsky.social
& funded by Epilepsy Research Institute UK
news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/09/15/s...
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Study finds minimal male fertility impact from epilepsy drug - University of Liverpool News
Study finds minimal male fertility impact from epilepsy drug
https://news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/09/15/study-finds-minimal-male-fertility-impact-from-epilepsy-drug/
7 months ago
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A great example of interdisciplinary neuroscience research underway, led by Ali Bakhsh, Neurosurgery Resident & Doctoral Clinical Fellow, with
@collegeofsurgeons.bsky.social
& THE GUARANTORS OF 'BRAIN' Research Fellowship: "Why do brain tumours cause fits (seizures) & how can we better treat them?"
7 months ago
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🧠
#Encephalitis
is a deadly brain inflammation. Cases are rising due to climate change, vaccine gaps & population growth. LINC Director & CPP Awardee
@benedictneuro.bsky.social
joined other experts, for
@who.int
to issue a global call to improve care. ➡️ Full WHO technical brief:
shorturl.at/triO2
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Encephalitis: global threats, trends and public health implications: a technical brief
Encephalitis is a serious, life-threatening neurological condition characterized by inflammation of the brain. Prioritizing encephalitis within global and national health agendas and promoting collabo...
https://shorturl.at/triO2
7 months ago
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🎉 Congratulations to Callum Cook for winning 1st place poster prize for “How AI could be used in EEG analysis” at this summer’s annual showcase event for the Specialised Foundation Programme! 🎉
7 months ago
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Determinants of decisions with high-value options Angelo Pirrone has received £173k from The Leverhulme Trust to investigate ‘Determinants of decisions with high-value options’.
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
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Determinants of decisions with high-value options | Liverpool Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Centre
Determinants of decisions with high-value options Angelo Pirrone has received £173k from The Leverhulme Trust to investigate ‘Determinants of decisions with high-value options’. The project team inc...
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7358915956246519810
8 months ago
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New MSc Neuroscience is launching in September 2026. This programme will introduce students to the field of neuroscience through the lens of clinical disorders of the central nervous system. Register your interest:
www.liverpool.ac.uk/postgraduate...
9 months ago
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£2.7M for Liverpool-led trial investigating vagus nerve stimulation for drug-resistant epilepsy
news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/07/16/2...
9 months ago
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