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LINC @lincneurosci.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

💫 Wonderful news on a generous donation to advance Motor Neurone Disease (MND) research 💫 Thanks to The Lorraine and Ronnie Templeton Fund for supporting MND research. Read more 👇 www.liverpool.ac.uk/giving/news/...

Generous donation to advance Motor Neurone Disease (MND) research | Stories | Giving | University of Liverpool

LINC @lincneurosci.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

👏 Congratulations to Dr Gashirai Mbizvo and colleagues on their latest publication in JNNP, reporting findings from a large international real-world study. Full article: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42128620/ @livuniresearch.bsky.social @thewaltoncentre.bsky.social

LINC @lincneurosci.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

👏 Congratulations to Dr Dan Roberts and team on their recent paper advancing language mapping in awake craniotomy 🧠 Read the full paper 👇 www.tandfonline.com/doi/epdf/10.... #ResearchCentreforBrainandBehavior @livuniresearch.bsky.social @manmetuni.bsky.social

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An advancement of intraoperative language mapping in awake craniotomy

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LINC @lincneurosci.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

💫 LINC Seminar on #Neurocognition and #Neuroimaging! 💫 Thanks to Prof Simon Keller, Dr Xiaosong He and Dr Edward Rhodes for their presentations! To read: 👉 pint-lab.github.io 👉 www.nature.com/articles/s41... @liverpooluni.bsky.social #UniversitofScienceandTechnologyofChina

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LINC @lincneurosci.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

💫 Professor Simon Keller has been awarded a Royal Society Exchange Grant for a new epilepsy imaging collaboration with the University of Science and Technology of China 💫 Dr Xiaosong He joins LINC for a neuroimaging seminar. 👉 www.liverpool.ac.uk/liverpool-in... royalsociety.org/grants/inter...

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International Exchanges | Royal Society

These schemes are for scientists based in the UK who want to stimulate collaborations with leading scientists overseas through either a one-off visit or bilateral travel

LINC @lincneurosci.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

⭐ Today’s LINC Seminar brought the psychiatrists to the neurologists! ⭐ Thanks to our speakers: Dan W. Joyce, Lily Farakish, Jade Thai and Yue (Peggy) Peng 📣 Mental Illness Workshop 👉 www.liverpool.ac.uk/liverpool-in... @liverpooluni.bsky.social @merseycarenhs.bsky.social

LINC @lincneurosci.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

🎉 Huge congratulations to Dr Gashirai Mbizvo and his team! They have received the ABN Charles Symonds Prize for Best Platform Presentation at the Association of British Neurologists meeting in Birmingham. @liverpooluni.bsky.social @thewaltoncentre.bsky.social

LINC @lincneurosci.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

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The 𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 is coming up soon! 👉 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟐 𝐌𝐚𝐲, 𝟏𝟐.𝟎𝟎𝐩𝐦–𝟒.𝟎𝟎𝐩𝐦 👉 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞, 𝐀𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭: R.Mountford@liverpool.ac.uk @liverpooluni.bsky.social @thewaltoncentre.bsky.social #PainResearch #ChronicPain

LINC @lincneurosci.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

💫 Medicines Discovery Catapult will visit this month to give a talk on accelerating drug discovery. LINC members and colleagues across @liverpooluni.bsky.social and NHS healthcare staff all welcome. 👉 www.liverpool.ac.uk/liverpool-in...

Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC) visit to the University of Liverpool | Stories | Liverpool Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Centre (LINC) | University of Liverpool

LINC @lincneurosci.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

LINC @lincneurosci.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

💫 A big thank‑you to our speakers at last night’s LINC Early Career Researcher event @immunecord.bsky.social and 𝐈𝐬𝐚𝐚𝐜 𝐄𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐚! 💫 📢 Great opportunity for our neuroscience Early Career Researchers! 📆 Next 𝟭 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟰𝗽𝗺 To find more 👉 lnkd.in/eXviCxfx #Research #Academics @liverpooluni.bsky.social

LINC @lincneurosci.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

📢 PhD opportunity now open! Fully funded PhD on culture, parenting, and early child development (UK & India). Share with your networks and any Master’s graduates! 🔗 Project link: www.findaphd.com/phds/project... 🗓 Deadline: 22 April 🎓 Start date: 1 July 2026 #PhDOpportunity #Psychology

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LINC @lincneurosci.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Bookings are now open for Neuro‑Night! | Pint of Science 🧠🍺 pintofscience.co.uk/event/neuro-... Everyone is welcome! 📅 Tuesday, 19 May ⏰ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm 📍 The Bridewell, 1 Campbell Square, Liverpool L1 5FB #Neuroscience #NeuroNight #UniversityOfLiverpool

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Neuro-Night!

Vagus-baby! How can the vagus nerve treat neurological conditions like depression or recovering from a stroke? How can our canine best friends help discove…

LINC @lincneurosci.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

🔬🧠 Integration of complex 2D and 3D neuronal models in Drug Discovery A huge thank you to Dr David Moreno, Director of Translational Cell Sciences at UCB Biopharma SRL, for visiting LINC and sharing his team’s impressive work on hIPSC‑derived neuronal models #TeamUCB #UniversityOfLiverpool

LINC @lincneurosci.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

🌟 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲! Join us on 𝟮𝟮 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 for the next LINC ECR Event with @immunecord.bsky.social and 𝗜𝘀𝗮𝗮𝗰 𝗘𝗴𝗲𝘀𝗮 sharing their career journeys. 📍 Life Sciences Building, Seminar Room 4 🕓 4:00–4:45pm

Women in Neuroscience UK @womeninneurouk.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

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⏳ One week left to get your tickets for WiNUK Day 2026 📅 24th April 📍 University of Birmingham + online 🎤 Keynote: Gina Rippon 🎯 Neurodiversity 🎟️ Sales close 1st April (or when sold out!) www.womeninneuroscienceuk.org/winuk-day-2026 #WiNUKDay2026 #WomenInNeuroscienceUK #Events

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LINC @lincneurosci.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

🎉 We’re excited to announce the latest recipients of the LINC Synapse Award! This year’s award goes to @immunecord.bsky.social and Josephine Mayer for their collaborative project advancing epilepsy research. 👉 www.liverpool.ac.uk/liverpool-in... #NeuroscienceResearch #EpilepsyAwareness

LINC @lincneurosci.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

⭐⭐ LINC's inaugural Women in Neuroscience ⭐ ⭐ 📅 15 May 2026, 09:15–16:30 (+ drinks) 📍 Victoria Gallery & Museum, University of Liverpool 👉 Info & Register: www.liverpool.ac.uk/liverpool-in...

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LINC @lincneurosci.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Falling measles vaccination rates around the world put children at risk of deadly brain diseases. #VaccineSaveLives Read👉 observer.co.uk/news/nationa... @benedictneuro.bsky.social

LINC @lincneurosci.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

💫 Wonderful evening at the Bionow Awards 2025, where @liverpooluni.bsky.social and #RocheDiagnostics were nominated for a ‘Partnership and Collaboration Award’ – Transforming Health Together.

LINC @lincneurosci.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

💫 💫 Dr Rachael Matthews awarded Alzheimer’s Research UK Clinical Fellowship 💫 💫 The Fellowship is to investigate how infections can trigger long‑term cognitive decline. @alzheimersresearchuk.org @livuniresearch.bsky.social Find out more ➡️ www.liverpool.ac.uk/liverpool-in...

Dr Rachael Matthews awarded Alzheimer’s Research UK Clinical Fellowship | Stories | Liverpool Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Centre (LINC) | University of Liverpool

LINC @lincneurosci.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

🗣️ LINC video series: an interview with Selina Johnson Dr Johnson, Clinical Research Fellow & Pain Specialist Physiotherapist @thewaltoncentre.bsky.social was awarded a prestigious Senior Clinical & Practitioner Research Award by @nihr.bsky.social Listen here➡️ www.liverpool.ac.uk/liverpool-in...

Video series: An interview with Selina Johnson | Stories | Liverpool Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Centre (LINC) | University of Liverpool

LINC @lincneurosci.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

🗣️ LINC video series: an interview with Saif Huda Dr Saif Huda, Senior Clinical Lecturer & Consultant Neurologist @thewaltoncentre.bsky.social, recently awarded a prestigious Senior Clinical & Practitioner Research Award (SCPRA) by @nihr.bsky.social Listen now➡️ www.liverpool.ac.uk/liverpool-in...

Video series: An interview with Saif Huda | Stories | Liverpool Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Centre (LINC) | University of Liverpool

LINC @lincneurosci.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Thanks to the wonderful speakers at last night's LINC Early Career Researcher event @mcmillanlab.bsky.social and Ali Baksh!

LINC @lincneurosci.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

The chickenpox vaccine is now available on the NHS. LINC Director @benedictneuro.bsky.social spoke to @thetimes.com for today's article, about why parents should vaccinate their children. ➡️ "Chickenpox changed our lives. If I’d known, we’d have got the vaccine" www.thetimes.com/article/9119...

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Chickenpox changed our lives. If I’d known, we’d have got the vaccine

The NHS has just launched a vaccination programme for the common childhood illness. When Kelly Diggle’s son caught the virus, it led to dangerous complications

University of Liverpool @liverpooluni.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

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A new study led by researchers from the Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology has found that spikes in blood sugar after meals may increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Read the full story ▶️ news.liverpool.ac.uk/2026/01/14/b...

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Blood sugar spikes linked to higher risk of Alzheimer's disease - University of Liverpool News

Blood sugar spikes linked to higher risk of Alzheimer's disease

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LINC @lincneurosci.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

⭐ NIHR invests £13.7M for life-changing research to improve how new treatments for brain tumours are developed & tested ⭐ LINC's Prof. Michael Jenkinson will lead the Capacity Building Theme, to increase the number of UK brain tumour researchers. Read more: www.nihr.ac.uk/news/nihr-la...

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LINC @lincneurosci.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

🗣️ LINC video series: an interview with @laurenhepworth.bsky.social Lauren was recently awarded a prestigious Senior Clinical and Practitioner Research Award (SCPRA) by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). Listen now ➡️ www.liverpool.ac.uk/liverpool-in...

Video series: An interview with Lauren Hepworth | Stories | Liverpool Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Centre (LINC) | University of Liverpool

LINC @lincneurosci.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

⭐Congratulations Professor Paul May MBE!⭐

LINC @lincneurosci.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

🔎 Overdiagnosis? 🔎 UK health secretary, Wes Streeting, has ordered an expert review of ADHD, autism & mental health diagnoses. Professor @danwjoyce.bsky.social discusses what really lies at the heart of the issue. Full story @uk.theconversation.com ➡️ theconversation.com/what-looks-l...

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What looks like ‘overdiagnosis’ is really a system struggling to provide continuous care

Diagnosis rates are rising because the NHS pathway is overwhelmed and fragmented, not because distress is being exaggerated.

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LINC @lincneurosci.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

We closed the year with an interdisciplinary Epilepsy Workshop Thanks to everyone who joined, especially Rosemarie Pardington from @epilepsyinst.bsky.social, & Rebekah Smith from Epilepsy Action for insight on patient perspectives & priorities .

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LINC @lincneurosci.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

⭐Prof. Andreas Goebel highlights the need for more awareness of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome- New England Journal of Medicine⭐ Story➡️ www.thewaltoncentre.nhs.uk/news/leading... Full article ➡️ www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....

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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome | NEJM

This review summarizes the diagnosis and treatment of complex regional pain syndrome, a rare limb-pain disorder. Early rehabilitation and multidisciplinary care are key; most patients improve withi...

LINC @lincneurosci.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

"Liverpool City Region is emerging as a powerhouse for health and life sciences" LINC's Director @benedictneuro.bsky.social joined other senior leaders from the life sciences sector at a recent North West Business Insider Roundtable ➡️ www.insidermedia.com/roundtables/...

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Liverpool City Region Life Sciences Roundtable 2025

Discover how Liverpool City Region is emerging as a powerhouse for health and life sciences. Read the coverage of the roundtable, where industry leaders, investors and policymakers explored…

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LINC @lincneurosci.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

🗣️ LINC video series: An interview with Janine Winterbottom, Consultant Nurse in Epilepsy at @thewaltoncentre.bsky.social Janine was recently awarded a prestigious @nihr.bsky.social Senior Clinical and Practitioner Research Award (SCPRA) Watch now ➡️ www.liverpool.ac.uk/liverpool-in...

Video series: An interview with Janine Winterbottom | Stories | Liverpool Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Centre (LINC) | University of Liverpool

LINC @lincneurosci.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

🗣️ LINC video series launched: An interview with Dr Nish Srikandarajah, Consultant Neurosurgeon @thewaltoncentre.bsky.social Nish was recently awarded a prestigious @nihr.bsky.social Senior Clinical and Practitioner Research Award (SCPRA) Watch now ➡️ www.liverpool.ac.uk/liverpool-in...

Video series: An interview with Dr Nish Srikandarajah | Stories | Liverpool Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Centre (LINC) | University of Liverpool

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LINC @lincneurosci.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

⭐ New £20K scholarship for MSc Neuroscience⭐ The Liverpool Clinical Neuroscience Award, supported by The Walton Centre Charity will fund 2 intercalating medical students on Liverpool MSc Neuroscience 2026. @thewaltoncentre.bsky.social Find out more➡️ www.liverpool.ac.uk/study/fees-a...

Liverpool Clinical Neuroscience Award | Study | University of Liverpool

Brain Infection & Inflammation Group @brainiigroup.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

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🧠 New paper alert! — What Did the COVID‑19 Pandemic Teach Us About Neurologic Surveillance Approaches, and How Should We Be Better Prepared? 🔍👇 pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC... @benedictneuro.bsky.social @liverpooluni.bsky.social

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LINC @lincneurosci.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

💫 LINC Synapse Award: ‘How do signals from brain tumour disrupt brain activity?’💫 a project linking neuro-inflammation with neuro-oncology. Congratulations to ECRs @clairehetherington.bsky.social & Ali Bakhsh @thewaltoncentre.bsky.social ➡️ www.liverpool.ac.uk/liverpool-in...

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LINC @lincneurosci.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

🔬 RESEARCH | A new study shows clinical tool developed by @liverpooluni.bsky.social & @thewaltoncentre.bsky.social can accurately predict whether the most common type of brain tumour will grow or cause symptoms, aiding better-informed decisions about care. ➡️ news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/11/20/n...

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New tool helps predict which brain tumours will require treatment - University of Liverpool News

New tool helps predict which brain tumours will require treatment

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LINC @lincneurosci.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Fantastic speakers today at LINC's Monthly Seminar. Today's talks were on Epilepsy Thanks to Dr Gashirai Mbizvo, Nasir Mirza, Ali Bakhsh, @bengoult.bsky.social , Katarzyna Goljanek-Whysall and Carolina Ferreira Atuesta. Dates for the next events: www.liverpool.ac.uk/liverpool-in...

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LINC @lincneurosci.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

⭐ SCPRA awards ⭐ Five @lincneurosci.bsky.social researchers awarded prestigious Senior Clinical & Practitioner Research Awards by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). Full story ➡️ www.liverpool.ac.uk/liverpool-in... @thewaltoncentre.bsky.social @laurenhepworth.bsky.social

LINC researchers awarded prestigious SCPRA awards | Stories | Liverpool Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Centre (LINC) | University of Liverpool