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London Mitochondrial Centre @londonmito.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

❇️ A great #WorldMitoDiseaseWeek at the London Mitochondrial Centre! ❇️ For #LightUpForMito we were proud to have UCL's iconic Portico in green to show solidarity with the global mito community 💚 #LightUpForMito2026 #PuttingMitoOnTheMap #MitoAware @uclqsion.bsky.social

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London Mitochondrial Centre @londonmito.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Join us in marking World Mitochondrial Disease Week on Thursday 17th September with some sweet treats 🍰 Details: www.justgiving.com/page/qsmito2... Gladly accepting donations & baked goods, any queries adelina.romano@ucl.ac.uk @lilyfoundation.bsky.social #WorldMitoWeek2026 #PuttingMitoOnTheMap

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ucl-qs-cnmd.bsky.social @ucl-qs-cnmd.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Prof Hanna and the team of CNMD runners are preparing to mark their 17th year raising funds for the National Brain Appeal. You can support their run in the 2026 Saucony London 10K on 12 July here: www.justgiving.com/page/the-nat... 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️Go team, go!

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The Lily Foundation @lilyfoundation.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

We are always so grateful to the clinical teams who give their time so generously to support our Lily Family Weekend. 🩺 Your time and kindness make a real difference. #mitochondrialdisease #mito

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London Mitochondrial Centre @londonmito.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

A pleasure to join The Lily Foundation's recent Family Support Weekend. It was a wonderful opportunity for academics, students and clinicians from UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology and NHNN to share their latest research and connect directly with families who make this work matter. #mito

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London Mitochondrial Centre @londonmito.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

We are pleased to share a new review published in Cell Reports Medicine @cellpress.bsky.social: “Emerging therapeutic strategies for mitochondrial DNA-related diseases” Full article: doi.org/10.1016/j.xc... #Mitochondria #mtDNA #GeneTherapy #GenomeEditing #RareDiseases #TranslationalMedicine

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London Mitochondrial Centre @londonmito.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

We are delighted to share a new open-access study by Dr Micol Falabella & colleagues, published in @natcomms.nature.com Nature Communications: "COXFA4L2 upregulation preserves residual cytochrome c oxidase activity in COXFA4-related Leigh-like encephalopathy" Paper: www.nature.com/articles/s41...

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Cambridge Clinical Mitochondrial Research Group @mitocamb.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

These are great sessions with really knowledgeable speakers! @londonmito.bsky.social @mitonewcastle.bsky.social

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The Lily Foundation @lilyfoundation.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Supporting the patient voice 🩷 This May, our CEO and Founder, Liz Curtis, and Head of Patient Programmes, Katie Waller, hit the road to represent The Lily Foundation at three influential meetings. To read more click here - ow.ly/9cj250Z16fb

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London Mitochondrial Centre @londonmito.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Fantastic to have so much of the Mitochondrial Research and Clinical community together at the Queen Square Advances in Mitochondrial Medicine 2026 symposium last week. If you missed it, a recording is available on YouTube. Looking forward to the next meeting! www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbYe...

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UCL Queen Square Advances in Mitochondrial Medicine 2026

YouTube video by UCL QS IoN

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London Mitochondrial Centre @londonmito.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Looking forward to seeing you soon at Queen Square Advances in Mitochondrial Medicine 2026! We hope you'll join us for the day, plus the networking reception after (drinks and snacks provided). UCL/UCLH staff & students - contact us via email for your free registration code: bit.ly/QSmitomed2026

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Queen Square Advances in Mitochondrial Medicine 2026

The London Mitochondrial Centre is hosting a one-day symposium.

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Cambridge Clinical Mitochondrial Research Group @mitocamb.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Great to bring together 70+ researchers & partners at the LifeArc Centre for Rare Mitochondrial Diseases Annual Meeting in Cambridge last week! From scientific updates and flash talks to patient voice discussions it was a day full of insight and collaboration!

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ucl-qs-cnmd.bsky.social @ucl-qs-cnmd.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Please spread the word! Great opportunity for bioinformatician to join us at the world-leading UCL Institute of Neurology in London, UK, to research genomics of inherited neuromuscular diseases. www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...

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London Mitochondrial Centre @londonmito.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Just over a month to go! Register now to secure your place 👉 bit.ly/QSmitomed2026

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MRC National Mouse Genetics Network @mrcmousenetwork.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Stealth BioTherapeutics has today announced an award from our Business Engagement Fund to support a new collaboration to evaluate the effects of their compound SBT-589 on biomarkers of disease in a mouse model of Leigh syndrome, a rare mitochondrial disorder: nmgn.mrc.ukri.org/news/busines...

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Business Engagement Fund award to support mitochondrial disease research | National Mouse Genetics Network

Stealth BioTherapeutics, a commercial-stage biotechnology company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialisation of novel therapies for diseases involving mitochondrial dysfunction, have...

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LifeArc @lifearc.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Launched to a positive reception in parliament yesterday, a new report – More trials, better data, faster access – outlines policy changes that would have huge impact for people with rare diseases. 👉 Read the report now: t.ly/LJRi4

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London Mitochondrial Centre @londonmito.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Clinicians and researchers with an interest in #mitochondrial disease: Queen Square Advances in Mitochondrial Medicine (5 May 2026) is a CPD-approved course covering pre-clinical & translational research, and the latest updates in NHS diagnostic testing. Registration: www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...

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Queen Square Advances in Mitochondrial Medicine 2026

The London Mitochondrial Centre is hosting a one-day symposium.

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ucl-qs-cnmd.bsky.social @ucl-qs-cnmd.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

*New* Clinical Research Fellow vacancy - inherited neuropathies. Based at UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology. Application Deadline 25/01/26 www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...

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UCL – University College London

UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).

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Department of Neuromuscular Diseases, UCL QSION @uclqsneuromuscular.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology Hosts Neuromuscular Diseases Research Day 2025. A fantastic day bringing together clinicians, researchers and trainees to share insights and celebrate progress in NMD research. 🧠 @uclqsion.bsky.social @uclbrainscience.bsky.social Read more: bit.ly/48N8tPI

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UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology hosts Neuromuscular Diseases Research Day 2025

The latest Neuromuscular Diseases (NMD) Research Day took place in November 2025, bringing together clinicians, researchers, and partners to strengthen the future of NMD research.

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London Mitochondrial Centre @londonmito.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

✍️ Apply now! Clinical Fellowship in imaging for evaluation of mitochondrial disease severity, progression, and treatment response, in our excellent & supportive team at UCL Queen Square / UCLH NHS Highly Specialised Service for Rare Mitochondrial Disorders shorturl.at/jaSke

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UCL – University College London

UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).

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Cambridge Clinical Mitochondrial Research Group @mitocamb.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

📢 We are recruiting a post-doctoral clinical research associate to join the @lifearc.bsky.social Centre for Rare #Mitochondrial Diseases, supported by @mdukcharity.bsky.social It's an exciting time in mito research! For further details and to apply visit: www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/clinica...

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Clinical Research Associate (Fixed Term)

This is a unique opportunity to carry out a period of clinical postdoctoral research focused on developing and validating new treatments and biomarkers for mitochondrial disorders, as part of a new

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London Mitochondrial Centre @londonmito.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

It's World Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week 💚 Since we couldn't #LightUpForMito this year the team's looking lit in green to raise awareness instead! Read more here: www.thelilyfoundation.org.uk/charity/get-... #mitoaware #mitochondrialdisease #worldmitoweek2025 @lilyfoundation.bsky.social

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The Lily Foundation @lilyfoundation.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

It’s here – World Mitochondrial Disease Week! 💚 We’re proud to collaborate with other mito charities across the UK to put mito on the map – let's spread the word together! 👉 See how you can get involved: 🔗 thelilyfoundation.org.uk/charity/get-involved/world-mitochondrial-disease-week

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London Mitochondrial Centre @londonmito.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Looking for a Clinical Research Fellow to join our team! Please share and apply below by 7th August 👇

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Department of Neuromuscular Diseases, UCL QSION @uclqsneuromuscular.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

We are pleased to share an exciting new research opportunity for a clinician with a neurology background to join the London Mitochondrial Team, focusing on innovative MRI techniques in mitochondrial disease: www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...

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UCL – University College London

UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).

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Newcastle University @newcastleuni.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

We're proud to announce our work developing a ground-breaking mitochondrial donation IVF treatment has now seen eight healthy babies born 👶 Find out more 👇 www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl... #WeAreNCL #Health #News #Mitochondria

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Eight babies born after Mitochondrial donation

The UK’s pioneering licensed IVF technique to reduce the risk of mitochondrial diseases carried out in Newcastle has seen eight babies born, published research shows.

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Cambridge Clinical Mitochondrial Research Group @mitocamb.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

We spent a great afternoon at the House of Lords for the launch of the @lifearc.bsky.social Centre for #Rare #Mitochondrial Diseases, supported by @mdukcharity.bsky.social The event centre hosted staff, dignitaries, patients, MPs & those involved in rare disease policy & research. We even unveiled…

Plaque showing that we are proudly part of the LifeArc Centre for Rare Mitochondrial Diseases, with funding from MDUK

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London Mitochondrial Centre @londonmito.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

For the 16th year running 🏃‍♀️ Prof Mike Hanna & the Queen Square Centre for Neuromuscular Diseases team are competing in the #Saucony London 10k! We aim to raise £5000 for The National Brain Appeal 🧠 Support our cause & help us make a difference shorturl.at/7qzqc #LDN10K #NationalBrainAppeal #CNMD

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Saucony London 10K 2025

Help The National Brain Appeal raise money to support The National Brain Appeal

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London Mitochondrial Centre @londonmito.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

With Prof @robpitceathly.bsky.social at #PacBioPRISM Athens, discussing the potential for Lily Foundation and LifeArc's diagnostic goals to be realised by integrating PacBio HiFi sequencing into #NHS diagnostics 🤝 @lilyfoundation.bsky.social @lifearc.bsky.social @pacbio.bsky.social

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The Lily Foundation @lilyfoundation.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

We’ve launched a national survey with UCL & RDRP to learn more about how people receive a genetic diagnosis of #mitochondrialdisease It can be a long, complex process & we want to improve it Please share with your patients & networks 👉https://mpscom.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6tgcIBuDfAcGhRI

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The Lily Foundation @lilyfoundation.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Yesterday we were proud to join the launch of the LifeArc Centre for Rare Mitochondrial Diseases - a major step forward in mito research We led a workshop on making complex science clear – because involving patients is key to success #mitochondrialdisease #mitoresearch #patientvoice #raredisease

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London Mitochondrial Centre @londonmito.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

Thank you to everyone who visited us at Queen Square last Friday & especially our bakers & volunteers! 🧁 We raised over £360 for the @lilyfoundation.bsky.social and could not have done it without your support! 👏 www.justgiving.com/page/qsmito #mito #bakesale #lilycommunitea2025

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London Mitochondrial Centre @londonmito.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

We are looking for a Clinical Research Fellow to join our team. Please share!

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London Mitochondrial Centre @londonmito.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Bake Sale is on TODAY 🧁 Find us from 12-3PM outside the Old Board Room, NHNN. Donate: www.justgiving.com/page/qsmito

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London Mitochondrial Centre @londonmito.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

We're fundraising for the @lilyfoundation.bsky.social as part of their Mito Communi-TEA Party campaign this April! Join us at the National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery next Friday 4th for a sweet treat 🦋 Donate & more info: www.justgiving.com/page/qsmito

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ICGNMD @icgnmd.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Please share! Exciting post-doc position in the Mitochondrial Research Group at UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, London www.ucl.ac.uk/ion/research.... Great team of supportive colleagues, this project could drive meaningful change to patients, closes 8th April www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMJ082/r...

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Research Fellow at UCL

Explore an exciting academic career as a Research Fellow. Don't miss out on other academic jobs. Click to apply and explore more opportunities.

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Rob Pitceathly @robpitceathly.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

It's an honour to take on this responsibility from a great role model such as Linda Greensmith, during an era of groundbreaking research in neuromuscular diseases. I look forward to supporting the success of the department's exceptional PIs, early-/mid-career researchers, staff, and students.

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Agnel Sfeir @agnelsfeir.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

If you are interested in mitochondria, Nashville is the place to be June 1-5. Check out this FASEB meeting. Please RT. events.faseb.org/event/mitoch...

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Mechanisms of Mitochondrial DNA Mutation and Repair

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Cambridge Clinical Mitochondrial Research Group @mitocamb.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

📢 We have not 1 but 3 clinical/patient-facing jobs working with #mitoCAMB on the #LifeArc #raredisease centre for #mito diseases. 1x pre/post-doctoral CRA; 1x post-doctoral CRA (with potential to become a 4 year ACL); 1x research coordinator Join us! Links below.

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The Lily Foundation @lilyfoundation.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Today is #RareDiseaseDay Did you know there's still no cure for #mitochondrialdisease? @lilyfoundation.bsky.social are fighting to change this. We've invested over £3 million in research since 2007 Please help us to raise awareness of mito Find out more www.thelilyfoundation.org.uk

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London Mitochondrial Centre @londonmito.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Welcome to our new account! We are also on LinkedIn here: www.linkedin.com/company/lond...

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