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The Gothic Scientist

@drjlange.bsky.social
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Neuroscientist. Special interest in glial biology and role in neurological disorders. Love astrocytes. All views my own. She/her. 🏳️‍🌈

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Olivia Gillham @neuroliv.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
An incredibly informative and detailed review on the varied roles of Astrocytes in Genetic Epilepsies from @drjlange.bsky.social is now published in the Journal of Neuroscience Research! doi.org/10.1002/jnr....
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Astrocytes in Genetic Epilepsies: Supporting Actor or Key Player?
Astrocytes contribute to the pathophysiology of acquired epilepsy. However, less is known about their contribution to genetic epilepsy syndromes which often exhibit frequent comorbidity with neurodev...
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Serdar Basegmez @serdar.uk · 11/11/2025
We had a packed room yesterday for an excellent talk on the history of quacks and charlatans in medicine by @drjlange.bsky.social at @greenwichskeptics.org
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Greenwich Skeptics in the Pub @greenwichskeptics.org · 05/11/2025
Join us on Monday, 10 Nov at 19:30 for "The Quacks and Charlatans of Medicine" with Dr Jenny Lange (@drjlange.bsky.social) at The Plume of Feathers, Greenwich. From goat glands to bleach cures, how medical fraud has fooled the desperate, then and now. More info: greenwichskeptics.org
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UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
🧟This Halloween, explore how eerie experiments and 19th-century neuroscience shaped the darkest corners of gothic literature. Join @selinawray.bsky.social, @caswell.bsky.social & @drjlange.bsky.social for a spooktacular Brain Stories. 🎃 Listen: share.transistor.fm/s/51e18001 @uclqsion.bsky.social
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a black and white photo of frankenstein laying on a bed with his eyes closed
ALT: a black and white photo of frankenstein laying on a bed with his eyes closed
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The Gothic Scientist @drjlange.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
I was a guest on the amazing @uclbrainstories.bsky.social podcast, talking about science, gothic literature and a bit of medical history! It was a blast, so go and listen!!
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Selina Wray @selinawray.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
In the mood for something sciency and spooky? How about the Halloween special of @uclbrainstories.bsky.social - where me and @caswell.bsky.social talk to @drjlange.bsky.social on some of the gothic stories in neuroscience! 👻 🧠 🎃 💀🧟‍♂️ spotify.link/2lHT9pLQRXb
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Episode 23- Jenny Lange on the gothic history of neuroscience, a Halloween special
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The Gothic Scientist @drjlange.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
It's nearly spooky season, so I guess it's time to promote my talk for London Month of the Dead this year. Definitely not entirely serious, but it will be fun, so come and join if you are in London londonmonthofthedead.com/neuroscience...
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London Month of the Dead - Neuroscience of Zombies
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Star Trek Minus Context @nocontexttrek1.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
Star Trek The Next Generation scene and we're on 'da bridge, down near the laid back chairs where one would navigate the ship. But the bridge is EMPTY OF OTHERS except for Dr Crusher. Where is everyone? We'll never know. Back to Bev, she's standing in the first picture and then in the second frame sits in the chair looking puzzled and stressed, while red alert lights shine all around.  Closed caption reads, "If there's nothing wrong with me... maybe there's something wrong with the universe."Alt in picture one!
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The Gothic Scientist @drjlange.bsky.social · 12/07/2025
It's been a busy week at the GLIA meeting in Marseille. So many fantastic speakers and posters. Grateful to the organisers that our symposium submission was selected, and it was a delight to present my work. A big thank you to our symposium speakers! #gliameeting2025 #gliameetsmarseille #GLIA2025
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The Gothic Scientist @drjlange.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Excited to be at the @gliameeting.bsky.social in Marseille today! Come say hi at my poster (T05-027A) to chat about microglia in Alzheimer's disease and/or come to my talk on Friday to hear about astrocytes in childhood neurodevelopmental disorders. #gliameeting #glia
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The Gothic Scientist @drjlange.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Had the pleasure to return to the @oldoptheatre.bsky.social this week to give a talk on the forgotten female pioneers of neuroscience in the run up to international woman's day. #womeninstem #neuroscience #neuroskyence #thisiswhatascientistlookslike
Female scientist in front of slide displaying some of the female pioneers of neuroscience
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The Old Operating Theatre Museum & Herb Garret @oldoptheatre.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
♀️ 🧠 International Women's Day is Next Week! This year, we just can't wait for the 8th March. Join us a few days early for a talk about the female pioneers of Neuroscience. 🗓️ Monday 3rd March 🕰️ Doors open 5:45pm 🔗 buff.ly/412qipU
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Network Glia | European Glia Meeting @gliameeting.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
Due to demand, the deadline for abstract submission for #glia2025 in #Marseille has been extended. FINAL DEADLINE: Tuesday, 25 February 2025, 12.00 p.m. / midnight (CET) glia2025.eu/abstracts/
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The Old Operating Theatre Museum & Herb Garret @oldoptheatre.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
🧠 Celebrate International Women's Day a little early this year with a talk at the Old Operating Theatre Museum! 🗓️ 3rd March 🕰️ Doors open 5:45pm 🎟️ Book now: buff.ly/412qipU . . . . . #InternationalWomensDay #OldOpEvents #MedHist #Neuroscience #OldOpTheatre #CharityEvents #LondonEvents
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The Gothic Scientist @drjlange.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
Really excited to be returning to the @oldoptheatre.bsky.social to give a talk on the female pioneers of neuroscience in the lead up to International Woman's day. Come and join for a fascinating history. oldoperatingtheatre.com/event-posts/... #womeninstem #scicomms
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The Female Pioneers of Neuroscience – A Hidden History – The Old Operating Theatre
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Astrocyte Cafe @astrocytecafe.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
We are excited to start the third edition of #AstrocyteCafe on February 6th with a lineup of amazing speakers 🤩 Join us for this monthly seminar series on #astrocyte research, it's online and it's free! To register for the mailing list and receive announcements, click the link in the bio!
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Maxine 💃🏼 @maxine.science · 25/12/2024
“Neurons, you will be visited by three spirits.” The three spirits: 🧠🟦
Cartoon diagram of an astrocyte, oligodendrocyte, and microglia adjacent to neurons.
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MIT Press @mitpress.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
"It is very difficult to live life in a closet. It does not make sense to do this because of an occasional bigot. I have yet to have anyone tell me they regretted their decision to be open."
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The Coming Out of a Transgender Scientist
"I know that I am making the right decision because whenever I think about changing my gender role, I am flooded with feelings of relief."
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The Gothic Scientist @drjlange.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
I don't know who left this on my laptop today but it made my day 🥰
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Oded Rechavi @odedrechavi.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
When someone in the audience is nodding during your talk
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Thorn-Seshold Lab @thornsesholdlab.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Wishing the Elsevier editors who desk-accepted this all the best for their next career moves. doi.org/10.1016/j.ij...
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The Gothic Scientist @drjlange.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
I had the absolute pleasure to speak at the Old Operating Theatre today about the history of Neurology in England and the advances we've made since. Fantastic venue and a wonderful audience. #sciencecommunication #medicalhistory #womeninstem
Female Scientist standing by lectern at the Old Operating Theatre, London.
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Carmen Falcone @carmenfalcone.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Sooo, there are still a few spots available if you want to give a talk at the third edition of #AstrocyteCafe 😏 #AstrocyteCafe is a FREE monthly seminars starting from January 2025! Speakers can be of any career stage: just send us an email with your topic to astrocytecafe@gmail.com!😍
Flyer saying: Call for speakers- Astrocyte Cafe 3rd edition/ Starting in January 2025 - online. Email: astrocytecafe@gmail.com
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Kris Elvidge PhD @kelvidge.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
For info on childhood dementia check out this paper in the journal Brain published last year #childhooddementia #research #genomics #neuroscience academic.oup.com/brain/articl...
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Pride in STEM @prideinstem.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
November 18 is the International Day of LGBQTIA+ People in STEM! Today more than ever we want to stress the importance of communities, building connections, and raising each other up. Let's keep leaving our mark for the betterment of us all! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 #QueerinSTEM prideinstem.org/lgbtstemday/
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The Gothic Scientist @drjlange.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Very excited to be speaking at the Old Operating Theatre about the history of Neurology on Thursday. What a fantastic venue. Come join if you are in London. oldoperatingtheatre.com/event-posts/...
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Neurology – from Victorian England to Today  – The Old Operating Theatre
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Shane Liddelow @liddelowsa.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
There are lots of us missing, but so many joining so quickly Please do share, and comment below to be added go.bsky.app/5f2V6L6 (microglia starter pack also here by @mancusorenzo.bsky.social - bsky.app/starter-pack...)
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The Gothic Scientist @drjlange.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
I wrote a very personal blog. It wasn't easy to write, but I think having a discussion around academia and mental health is really important!
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Dr Zoë Ayres @zjayres.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
Out later this week: Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder and Academic Research – An Incompatible Pairing? by Jenny Lange "I find it easy enough to discuss depression and anxiety, it’s much harder to outright say that I have been diagnosed with EUPD." Check out voicesofacademia.com
Speech bubbles: I find it extremely difficult to interact with other people...I struggle to read others and interpret social interactions, which often leaves me feeling like I have done something disastrously wrong.  

Second speech bubble: I find it easy enough to discuss depression and anxiety, it’s much harder to outright say that I have been diagnosed with EUPD. EUPD is a diagnosis associated with significant stigma not just from the general public but also healthcare professionals.
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Shane Liddelow @liddelowsa.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
go.bsky.app/Lyzro3M !WELCOME! thought we might need a starter pack for all those coming over from the birdhouse - here's a GliaSky list. apologies for missing many of you - please do reply to get added and remember to repost so the newbies can find us!
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The Gothic Scientist @drjlange.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
Been a while since I posted, leaving the shit show that's twitter. Here's me giving a talk in October on the quacks and charlatans of medicine for London Month of the Dead. #womeninstem #neuroscience #neuroskyence 👩🏻‍🔬🔬🥼🧪
Female speaker in front of a podium
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The Gothic Scientist @drjlange.bsky.social · 21/01/2024
I have been placed in a position where my reasonable adjustments for my long term disability have been utterly ignored, and I'm kind of being bullied out of my job. Gotta love academia.
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Rachel Murray @rachelmurray.bsky.social · 11/11/2023
Disgusted by the Home Office's treatment of my brilliant colleague @DoselineKiguru, whose six-year old daughter has been denied a UK visa. This decision needs to be reversed immediately. Please repost and share. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023...
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‘Unthinkable cruelty’: Kenyan expert working at Bristol University denied visa for six-year-old ...
Furious colleagues denounce decision that there are ‘no compassionate grounds’ to allow the child to join her mother
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The Gothic Scientist @drjlange.bsky.social · 11/11/2023
Blogpost: I talked a bit about my work on repurposing small molecule drugs to target astrocytes in genetic epilepsies, that got funded by UCL TRO blogs.ucl.ac.uk/translationa... #neuroskyence #academicsky
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Early Career Researcher Interview: Using a repurposed small molecule drug for genetic epilepsies, Sm...
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The Gothic Scientist @drjlange.bsky.social · 01/11/2023
Had a really cool time speaking for London Month of the Dead at Guy's Hospital Chapel, discussing research misconduct in science with a spooky angle! ☠️
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The Gothic Scientist @drjlange.bsky.social · 01/11/2023
Belated Halloween post, but is spooky season ever over?
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The Gothic Scientist @drjlange.bsky.social · 20/10/2023
This feels suitable for my first post; it's Halloween 🎃 season and I'm giving a talk for #londonmonthofthedead We'll be discussing the psychology behind the ‘mad scientist’, and thinking about what happens when science turns 'bad'. AND there's cocktails! londonmonthofthedead.com/madscientist...
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London Month of the Dead - When Science Meets Crime
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Prof Chris Jackson @seismatters.bsky.social · 06/10/2023
✉️ Some science 🧪 buddies and I have written an open letter to the UK government, strongly opposing their “kicking woke ideology out of science” sentiments, which stand to damage the UK’s scientific standing and ability to deliver for public good. Please read and consider signing ✍🏻 t.co/H7rNzb0wGh
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Letter to Secretary of State re EDI in science
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