Prof Tara Spires-Jones
@TSpiresJones
Neuroscientist. Prof @EdinburghUni Group Leader @UKDRI founding editor @BrainComms President @BritishNeuro (you can call me madame president). she/her 🧠 🔬 📚
In her fantastic TEDx talk, Prof @TSpiresJones describes how science has brought us the first treatments that can slow the progression of Alzheimer's - and where we go from here👏 Watch now ⬇️ buff.ly/a1CPzBw
In-person | CPD accredited | Open to all | Spaces limited🎟️ bna.org.uk/mediacentre/ev… #Dementia #Neuroscience #Neurodegeneration #Alzheimers #Vasculardementia #FrontoTemporalDementia #MixedDementia #DementiaLewybodies #PosteriorCorticalAtrophy #YoungOnsetDementia #Memory #Agnosia
Join us for a Masterclass on Dementia Research in London 4th June with updates from experts across the field. bna.org.uk/mediacentre/ev…

From synapses to strategy @TSpiresJones opens up about the challenges of research, the importance of adaptability, and leading change in dementia science. #NeuroTwitter #STEMWomen #Alzheimers
Hear from our President @TSpiresJones on how important the in-person aspects of #BNA2025 are. Still time to register - we can't wait to see you in Liverpool! meetings.bna.org.uk/bna2025/bna202… @ParkinsonsUK @Brain1878
🧠 Can we defeat dementia? This week, BNA President @TSpiresJones took the #TEDx stage to explore the powerful neuroscience that could help us do just that. 🎥 Watch her talk here: youtu.be/hJMEAd9ODis #TEDx #Neuroscience #Dementia #BNA
🧠 Join us in Liverpool, for what will be the largest neuroscience event of its kind across Europe in 2025. ⏰Standard registration rates end at midnight tonight - don't miss this opportunity to save! meetings.bna.org.uk/bna2025/bna202…
💥Supercharge your #neuroscience in 2025! Join the largest gathering of neuroscientists in Europe at #BNA2025. 📢Standard registration rates are being held until 7th April. meetings.bna.org.uk/bna2025/ #neurology #psychiatry #careerdevelopment #networking
Good news! 🚉 The train strikes have been called off, and Sunday travel is back on sale for April 27th. Plan your trip to #BNA2025 and join us for the free Welcome Drinks Reception at 18:30 to kick off the festival or for the opening sessions on Monday! shorturl.at/QCfFJ
🧠BNA-Brain Carer Grants: Supporting Neuroscientists with Caring Responsibilities🫂 Need help covering childcare, elder care, or other support to attend #BNA2025? Thanks to @brain1878, we’re offering up to £300. 📅 Apply by: Sun 30 Mar🌸 bna.org.uk/members/bursar… #Neuroscience
Ahead of @BritishNeuro’s International Festival of Neuroscience, we spoke with BNA president @TSpiresJones about what to expect from #BNA2025, including brains, books and building an inclusive neuroscience community hubs.ly/Q037wBJh0
In case you need more reasons to come to the @britishneuro Festival in Liverpool in April, we have an exciting new partnership with the Queen's Reading room. Plenaries on how reading affects the brain, an exciting public talk, and an actual reading room for relaxing!!
We are delighted to announce an exciting new partnership with The Queen’s Reading Room for the International Festival of Neuroscience (#BNA2025), our flagship international conference! Read the full announcement here: tinyurl.com/2t3afr35
The BNA2025 Gala Dinner is SOLD OUT! Guests will dine under Luke Jerram's stunning Helios installation Haven't booked your social events yet? Limited tickets remain for the Welcome Reception and Social Evening. Registered delegates can amend their tickets! meetings.bna.org.uk/bna2025/bna202…
Are you looking to develop your research? Want to gain feedback on your research plans before that next grant application or paper submission? #BNA2025 is the place to develop your research and career! Check out what @TSpiresJones is most looking forward to...
It was great fun to talk to @JamesTGallagher on @BBCRadio4 Inside Health about dementia research and answer some great questions from listeners! bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…
📰Today the BNA has released an open letter to research #funders highlighting the urgent need for action to protect #preclinical neuroscience research in the UK. Read the report & open letter to funders here: tinyurl.com/464zezam #researchpolicy #sciencepolicy
🚨Published today, @BritishNeuro report and open letter to #funders in defence of preclinical / fundamental neuroscience. 🧠 Pleased to sign the open letter along with @TSpiresJones @WaltonLabNeuro @CathyAbbottLab. @BBSRC @The_MRC @UKRI_News @wellcometrust
📰Today the BNA has released an open letter to research #funders highlighting the urgent need for action to protect #preclinical neuroscience research in the UK. Read the report & open letter to funders here: tinyurl.com/464zezam #researchpolicy #sciencepolicy
Thank you @WomeninNeuroUK for sending up this fantastic award! Now in pride of place with Joan the cactus

Thanks so much was great to see you and be back in Oxford
It's an absolute pleasure to host @TSpiresJones to @OxfordDPAG as part of HoD seminars. She gave a brillant talk about synaptic propagation of tau in Alzheimer’s disease and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. It was a treat to welcome her back to @WolfsonCollege as well :)
Don't miss the poster abstract deadline for #BNA2025 end of Jan!!!! meetings.bna.org.uk/bna2025/bna202…
💫Supercharge your #neuroscience at #BNA2025. Early bird discounted registration closes on 31st January. meetings.bna.org.uk/bna2025/ @Brain1878 @ParkinsonsUK @bacn_uk @BAPsych @BNS_updates @UKDRI @EBBS_Science @EpilepsyInst @MNDScotland @NeuroscienceIRL