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Cerebellum Science Center

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Multi-institutional collaborative mission to solve the toughest problems in the cerebellum @texaschildrens @bcmhouston Account managed by @SillitoeLab

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Cerebellum Science Center @cerebellumcenter.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Big news from Dr. Tuan Cho & the 2026 EBF3 HADDS Conference! 200 attendees joined from 7 countries. It was the first opportunity for many to connect with others affected by EBF3-related disorders. The Foundation donated another $25K to support research! Thanks to our donors! tinyurl.com/HADDS2026
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2026 HADDS Conference Slideshow
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Cerebellum Science Center @cerebellumcenter.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Congratulations to Dr. Gabriella Ferretti from Dr. Hsiao-Tuan Chao’s lab on receiving the competitive 2026 Rita Levi Montalcini Postdoctoral Scholarship! This award will support their important work on PPFIA3-related disorders with potential links to cerebellar alterations. dompefoundation.org
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STEM scholarships & Historical Archive | Dompé Foundation
The Dompé Foundation supports the higher education of talented STEM students with scholarships in Italy and the US, and safeguards its Historical Archive.
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Mari Sepp @marisepp.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
This paper marks the end of a long but rewarding project - and the start of something new (more below👇). Massive thanks to @kaessmannlab.bsky.social, @ioansarr.bsky.social, @tyamadat.bsky.social, our amazing collaborators @steinaerts.bsky.social, Stefan Pfister, Rüdiger Behr and the entire team! 💙
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Cerebellum Science Center @cerebellumcenter.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Celebrating Dr. Huda Zoghbi (NRI director, BCM Distinguished Professor & HHMI Investigator) as the recipient of TCH Lifetime Impact Award & Lurie Autism Institute's highest honor for autism research. Her groundbreaking neuroscience and genetic research have transformed lives worldwide. lnkd.in
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Cerebellum Science Center @cerebellumcenter.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
Bittersweet week: another brilliant scientist moving on, but excited for two rising stars. Congrats to Dr. Alejandro Rey Hipolito on his brilliant defense, Lauren Peacoe on winning the Elevator Pitch Competition &Michael Dew on the Trentin Scholarship. Proud both also earned Student Service Awards!
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Cerebellum Science Center @cerebellumcenter.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
Huge congratulations to @sarahdonofrio.bsky.social on successfully defending her dissertation today! Years of hard work, curiosity, and persistence have led to this moment, and we’re incredibly proud of our newly minted Dr. Donofrio!
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Cerebellum Science Center @cerebellumcenter.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Thank you @heatherdsnell.bsky.social for visiting Houston and sharing the amazing work in your lab. Cheers to my colleague Jessica Butts (Rice) for hosting you.
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Cerebellum Science Center @cerebellumcenter.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Amazing talks today at Texas Children’s Duncan NRI from incredible postdocs from around the nation. Inspiring!
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Cerebellum Science Center @cerebellumcenter.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
By studying brain cells in autistic adults during listening, Dr. Franch from the Hayden and Sheth Labs found that the brain relies on word-meaning signals but less on prior words for understanding, supporting predictive coding theories of #autism #neuroskyence tinyurl.com/SULLM @mfranch.bsky.social
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Cerebellum Science Center @cerebellumcenter.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
The Chao lab unravels the genetic underpinnings of brain function and discovers genetic causes of #autism. By uncovering how genes shape brain circuits during development, the lab explains why autistic traits emerge—and offers hope for improved quality of life. tinyurl.com/cscchao #neuroskyence
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Cerebellum Science Center @cerebellumcenter.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
In recognition of World Autism Month, we're highlighting the work of CSC investigators who are broadening our understanding of autism. Stay tuned for research highlights throughout the month as we celebrate #neurodiversity & show our support for individuals across the #autism spectrum! #neuroskyence
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Cerebellum Science Center @cerebellumcenter.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Excited to share that Roy (CSC Director) is serving on the Science Programme Committee to help deliver an impactful program for the International Dystonia Symposium dystonia2027.org Join us Apr 7-9, 2027 in Seville, Spain, to advance dystonia research @dystoniafoundation.bsky.social #neuroskyence
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7th Samuel Belzberg International Dystonia Symposium. April 2027, Sevilla, Spain.
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Cerebellum Science Center @cerebellumcenter.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
What happens when a neuroscientist sits down with a standup comedian? Our director joins Tosh Show with Daniel Tosh for a conversation that’s equal parts sharp, surprising, and genuinely funny. #neuroskyence #cerebellum tinyurl.com/Sillitoe
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My Niece and Her Neuroscientist - Dr. Roy Sillitoe | Tosh Show
Daniel welcomes his niece, who is affected by a rare neurological disorder, and Dr. Roy Sillitoe, a researcher who studies her condition. Support Dr. Roy’s research http://giv.now/csc Support individuals and families affected by Hadley’s condition https://www.pou4f1foundation.org/donate Join our Patreon for exclusive content: http://patreon.com/toshshow Get started today at http://StitchFix.com/tosh to get $20 off your first order—and they’ll waive your styling fee. Text DAN to 64000 to get a FREE pocket pivot and their 10-pattern sprayer with the purchase of ANY size Copper Head hose. Message and data rates may apply Get 25% off your subscription or try the app FREE for seven days at http://Fitbod.me/TOSH http://quince.com/tosh for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns SUBSCRIBE to watch more tosh show https://www.youtube.com/@toshshow TOUR DATES https://www.danieltosh.com/#tour FOLLOW DANIEL TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@danieltosh Instagram https://www.instagram.com/danieltosh Twitter https://twitter.com/danieltosh ABOUT TOSH SHOW Tosh Show is a window into the mind of comedian Daniel Tosh. Each week, Daniel interviews people from all walks of life that he finds interesting, shares his take on current events, and gives you a little insight into his world. Nothing is off limits, and with endless topics to explore, Tosh and his guests will satisfy everyone's curiosity. Co-Creator/Executive Producer: John Elerick Co-Creator/Executive Producer: Eddie Gossling Co-Creator/Executive Producer: Peter Relyea Audio Engineer: Dylan Stern tosh show https://www.youtube.com/@toshshow Get in touch: toshshow@danieltosh.com
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Cerebellum Science Center @cerebellumcenter.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Congrats to our postdoc (Dr. Cheryl Brandenburg) on her new bioRxiv preprint! tinyurl.com/PAGDBS For the first time, this work shows that the cerebellum gates social vocalizations independently of movement. Targeted PAG DBS can restore communication even when motor deficits remain. #Neuroskyence
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Cerebellum Science Center @cerebellumcenter.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
So proud of our PhD candidate @laurenpeacoe.bsky.social for being invited to speak at the 2026 TANGO2 Family Conference! 🎉 tango2research.org/2026-confere... Excited to see her share her work on cerebellar circuitry and TANGO2 pathophysiology with families and clinicians. Way to go, Lauren!
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2026 Conference - TANGO2 Research Foundation
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Cerebellum Science Center @cerebellumcenter.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
Looking forward to this
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Cerebellum Science Center @cerebellumcenter.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
New exciting findings from @miterkomyerslab.bsky.social (former Sillitoe Lab member): Cerebellar #DBS doesn’t just improve behavior—it remodels Purkinje cells, increasing mitochondrial density and preserving MERCs in a mouse model of cerebellar ataxia. tinyurl.com/DBSMERC #neuroskyence #cerebellum
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Cerebellar deep brain stimulation rescues Purkinje cell mitochondrial density in a genetic mouse model of cerebellar ataxia
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) improves motor function in a growing list of movement diseases including Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, and tremor. There…
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Dystonia Medical Research Foundation @dystoniafoundation.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
The DMRF has supported dystonia research for 50 years. DMRF-funded research has led to breakthroughs in genetics and therapeutics. The Medical & Scientific Advisory Council is also part of our research network. bit.ly/3Fhc6Sz #dystonia #dmrf #dystoniafoundation
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Cerebellum Science Center @cerebellumcenter.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Cerebellum aging in stripes?! 🧠🦓 So proud of our student’s (@sarahdonofrio.bsky.social) work showing patterned Purkinje cell loss with age — now featured in The Scientist! 👉 www.the-scientist.com/aging-brains... #neuroskyence
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Aging Brains Show Stripes of Cell Death
Purkinje cells, the neurons of the cerebellum, appear to die in an organized pattern, overturning previous beliefs that neurodegeneration occurs homogenously.
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Cerebellum Science Center @cerebellumcenter.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Congrats to our postdoc Cheryl Brandenburg for being awarded @simonsfoundation.org Fellows-to-Faculty award, which will support her transition into a tenure-track position. Looking forward to her continued work in cerebellar circuits for social communication! tinyurl.com/SFARI2025 #science
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Cerebellum Science Center @cerebellumcenter.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
Thrilled to share our new collaborative publication in Cell Reports Methods! Using a stereo-tracking approach, we uncovered “axon bubbles” along Purkinje cell axons during cerebellar development tinyurl.com/axonbubbles #neuroskyence
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Cheryl’s Paper Published in Cell Reports Methods! New Stereo-Tracking Method and Discovery of Axon Bubbles - Poulopoulos Lab
Axon bubbles: hidden structures in the developing brain, seen for the first time! A new method we call Stereo-Tracking takes advantage of a bioelectrical interaction between DNA and cells in the embry...
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Cerebellum Science Center @cerebellumcenter.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
NRI, CSC, and Sillitoe Lab came out in full force to cheer on the incredible neurodiverse athletes at the Genuine Cup 2025 final! Big love to @texaschildrens for making it happen 💙⚽🧠 #GenuineCup2025 #Neurodiversity
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Cerebellum Science Center @cerebellumcenter.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
Excited to share our latest Nature publication, headed by the Pacold lab. Our experimental compound shows great promise as a novel, mechanistic treatment for a pediatric disorder that can prove fatal. It also highlights the therapeutic relevance of the cerebellum. #neuroskyence tinyurl.com/yh9736m9
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Coenzyme Q headgroup intermediates can ameliorate a mitochondrial encephalopathy - Nature
Decreased brain coenzyme Q10 levels cause encephalopathy and are associated with neurodegeneration; supplementation with 4-HMA or 4-HB restores coenzyme Q10 synthesis in mice and humans with HPDL vari...
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