GJBrainResearch
@GJBrainResearch
The Geoffrey Jefferson Brain Research Centre (GJBRC) combines discovery science and experimental medicine to rapidly translate research into healthcare benefit
🧠 Our latest newsletter is out now! Catch up on everything from research highlights to upcoming events and team news... 🔗 mailchi.mp/62add68b7602/n…
🎗️Earlier diagnosis. Better care. The Navigating Brain Tumour Diagnosis: Innovations & Strategies Symposium, led by Prof Petra Hamerlik, brought together experts & lived experience to drive progress in brain tumour diagnostics. Read the blog: shorturl.at/DVqfv @MCRCnews
🧠 Today is #GlioblastomaAwarenessDay. For 60+ years, life expectancy for glioblastoma has barely improved. We’re working to change that through research, trials & innovation. #BrainTumourResearch #HopeThroughScience 👉Read more: shorturl.at/feqb8
Prof @MontySilverdale from @NCAlliance_NHS is among the expert authors for this fascinating study, which suggests dogs could potentially, with refinements, help to validate methods of clinical utility & aid rapid screening & diagnosis for #Parkinsons disease
Dogs can reliably detect #Parkinsonsdisease by odour our paper published in the Journal of Parkinson’s disease today, shows. Dogs were trained to distinguish between skin swabs from people with and without Parkinson’s disease. In a double-blind trial, they showed sensitivity of…
We are delighted to congratulate @GraceGregory_ and @AdamPJones98 on receiving their PhDs at the official graduation ceremony on Thursday 10th July - officially Drs! We extend congratulations from everyone xxxx #endNF2 #NF2awareness #NF2Schwannomatosis #schwannomatosis
✨ Poster spotlight in full swing at the @Bionow conference! Mary and Abigail are taking the stage with their flash talks, showcasing their research in ICH
We’re exhibiting today at #BioNow conference. Come say hello and learn more about our work at the Geoffrey Jefferson Brain Research Centre 🧠✨ #Neuroscience #Innovation @Bionow
🚨 Our 3rd Annual Report is out! From the new epilepsy research theme to cutting-edge clinical trials and significant project funding, we’ve had a year of growth and impact. 📄 Read the report here: shorturl.at/OP618 Accessible version (Word): shorturl.at/7TRym
🚨Ep 5 of #TheBrainFix podcast is live! In this episode, @NinaMilo_Lab talks to Prof Emma Robinson from @BristolUni, who shares her insights into neuroscience research in psychedelics - listen here > the-brain-fix.transistor.fm/episodes/psych… 🧠
The wonderful North West Stroke Community Choir closed a fabulous afternoon of talks celebrating the late Professor Pippa Tyrrell. @StrokeAssocNews
This afternoon we’re holding the Professor Pippa Tyrrell Stroke Symposium at @OfficialUoM — recognising her remarkable contributions to stroke care, research, and life after stroke.
Our former colleague from @MCCN_UK @DrKennyYu_Neuro will share his research on glioma progression at this seminar @DNS_UOM on 30 July
The final seminar in our series is on Wednesday 30th July at 2pm, presented by @DrKennyYu_Neuro of @MSKCancerCenter, hosted by @brain_op. Details on poster - all welcome! 🧠 #neuroscienceseminar #neuroscience #manchesterneuroscience
The final seminar in our series is on Wednesday 30th July at 2pm, presented by @DrKennyYu_Neuro of @MSKCancerCenter, hosted by @brain_op. Details on poster - all welcome! 🧠 #neuroscienceseminar #neuroscience #manchesterneuroscience
Fabulous achievement by Saba Raza-Knight, who is a neurosurgery ST7 trainee @NCAlliance_NHS and an honorary clinical lecturer at The University of Manchester. She is shortly due to start a skull base fellowship.
🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Saba Raza-Knight, the 2025 Braakman Prize Winner! From UCL to Salford Royal, she’s set to innovate in skull base neurosurgery! Let’s celebrate achievements like Saba's that inspire future generations! #Neurosurgery #BraakmanPrize #EANSonline
We will be joining others in remembering Prof Pippa Tyrrell at next week's symposium. She was a giant in #stroke care and instrumental in the development of our centralised care pathway. The event is free and you can register eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-professo…
Science, medicine, friendship and legacy at Dafydd Gareth Evans Festschrift today! Honouring his incredible achievements: true global impact spanning discovery of new diseases and their genetic foundations, to defining diagnostic criteria, to changing clinical practice. 🧬🧫🔬
Being diagnosed with a brain tumour at the age of 12 had life-changing effects on Emma Hall – but it also inspired her to become a cancer researcher and a volunteer Young Ambassador for The Brain Tumour Charity. More on our website: ncaresearch.org.uk/news/brain-tum… #VolunteersWeek
Our latest published paper identifies urgent pre-clinical and clinical research priorities for Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy – #SUDEP. Every epilepsy-related death is one too many. Together, we can change that. Read more: epilepsybehavior.com/article/S1525-… #SUDEP #Onein100
The next seminar in our series is on Wednesday 28th May at 2pm, presented by @garrondodd of @UniMelb, hosted by @Amy_Worth of Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology & Gastroenterology. Details on poster - all welcome! 🧠 #neuroscienceseminar #neuroscience #manchesterneuroscience
What a week! Many congratulations @EmzMcM and @Daisy_Flatman very well deserved. It’s been a pleasure working with you both.
A @KasherLab double whammy!! 🐟 BIG congrats to zebrafish enthusiasts Dr Emily McMahon (@EmzMcM) and Dr Daisy Flatman (@Daisy_Flatman) for passing their PhD vivas last week! 🎉 Excited to see where your research takes you next! 🧠🫀