Chun Chen
@PD_Mito
Alzheimer's Society postdoctoral fellow basing at the mitochondrial research group @mitoresearch @UniofNewcastle. Working in @DrPerscitus lab.
New work from @mitomusclelab @nuact_NCL
A new microscopy method integrating mitochondrial function and morphology assessment reveals spatial patterns in oxidative phosphorylation within the muscle fibers of patients with mtDNA deletions. nature.com/articles/s4200… @JuFaitg @AmyV91 @mitomusclelab @EMRSncl @UniofNewcastle
Big thanks to @GeorgeTofaris for the amazing opportunity to learn new skills, explore beautiful Oxford, and work with such a friendly team! And a huge thank you to my funders @AlzSocResearch @Co_Biologists for supporting my visit! 🧠
We are excited to welcome @PD_Mito, an @alzheimerssoc funded fellow from @UniofNewcastle. "I’m thrilled to be here to learn how to establish α-synuclein iPSC models-a key part of my fellowship exploring how age-related mitochondrial decline links to synuclein aggregation".
Back from another lovely @alzheimerssoc #ECRRetreat : inspiring talks, great people, and a much-needed reminder of why I continue doing research 💙


Here’s to the people who make #KavliOxford what it is! A huge thank you to everyone who took time out of their day to take part. This photo is a great reminder of the fantastic #community we have here—full of energy, #collaboration and friendly faces across the building.
Come and work in my lab! Looking for a part time senior research tech. Stem cells & astrocytes… jobs.ac.uk/job/DNR263/sen…
It has been an unforgettable wonderful journey at #synuclein2025 #Cambridge2025 @TofarisLab ! Such an informative conference and a lovely community of researchers to meet with! Also thanks to @AlzSocResearch for supporting my travel 💙




A fascinating and heartwarming podcast on the complex and little talked about issue of delirium in Parkinson’s. Available on most listening platforms from Thursday 22 November.
Both of this year's interns - Chun Chen @PD_Mito & Andy Chai @scienceguychai - have provided insights from their experience of the initiative: cureparkinsons.org.uk/2024/11/insigh…
One of the best things I did this year was the Research Committee Internship @CureParkinsonsT. I learned so much and was inspired by the world-leading Parkinson's researchers. The vacancy for next year is now open if you're interested! @UniofNewcastle cureparkinsons.org.uk/2024/11/insigh…
A great opportunity to join our vibrant and inclusive team, please get in touch if you are interested! @DrPerscitus @UniofNewcastle
Exciting opportunity for a PhD studentship at Newcastle looking at mitonuclear communicaiton - findaphd.com/phds/project/m…
An inspiring talk in the PPIE section from Nicola and @HeatherMortiboy 💙@ParkinsonsUK
Fantastic day presenting at today’s @ParkinsonsUK grant holders meeting with @ParkinsonsWCMR - lots of excellent research!
Another year of volunteering for #walkingforparkinson 2024 @ParkinsonsUK @PDNEC_RIG ! Great weather and friendly people 🩵 @DrPerscitus @aa_ameliaaaaa @MitoResearch

Excited to share a preprint from my PhD work at @taylorlabncl. In this work, we characterised the pathological role of human COA5 in the early stage of mitochondrial complex IV assembly through complexome profiling. medrxiv.org/content/10.110… A huge thank you to all collaborators!
We are delighted to announce that we are investing £9 million into 3 brand new innovative Doctoral Training Centres, which will support researchers taking their first steps in dementia research and help them to remain and thrive in a dementia research career. Find out more here:…
Pleased to finally see the book chapter my PhD student Jane Tweedy wrote on methods for EM analysis of mitochondrial morphology in neurons out link.springer.com/book/10.1007/9… @mitomusclelab
Kicked off today with the huge privilege of hosting a mock Grant Review Board for our fantastic #dementia early career researchers! Such interesting discussion and expertise in the room! #ECRRetreat @AlzSocResearch
Really appreciate the opportunity to join this year’s @alzheimerssoc #ECRRetreat event 💙! Had an amazing morning sessions in the Mock Grant Board and more exciting programs to come in the next couple days

Congratulations @Mitochondri_Al on your recent paper on the sue of nanobiopsy to study subcellular heteroplasmy! tinyurl.com/4ydhm5ep @DrPerscitus @paoloactis @AngPH09 @mitomusclelab
Thanks for the highlight! 🩵 @DrPerscitus @UniofNewcastle @MitoResearch
On #WorldParkinsonsDay2024 our editors have selected their favourite #npjParkinsons papers from the past 12 months. Read this diverse selection of papers showcasing the best in #Parkinsons research @Nature_NPJ nature.com/collections/ei…