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REACT ENLIGHT @react-enlight.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

📢 We’re kicking off the REACT Seminar Series! Our first online seminar focuses on grant writing: How to convince funders of the benefits of your research? 📅 14 Oct 2026 ⏰ 14:00 CEST / 13:00 BST 🎤 Dr Kali Tal Register: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/tzqGffAgtc react-etn.vercel.app

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REACT ENLIGHT @react-enlight.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The programme also put early-career researchers in the spotlight, with presentations spanning Alzheimer’s disease, muscle wasting, microbiome research, exercise biology and emerging approaches to ageing research.

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REACT ENLIGHT @react-enlight.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

We discussed topics such as muscle and musculoskeletal ageing, sarcopenia, muscle–brain communication, frailty and healthy ageing.

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REACT ENLIGHT @react-enlight.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

🧠 How much do you know about healthy ageing? Muscle health, brain health, frailty and ageing are more connected than you might think. That’s how we started this thematic workshop, with an intergenerational Quiz connecting researchers and community!

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REACT ENLIGHT @react-enlight.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

News have also been added to our website! Take a look: react-etn.vercel.app/news

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REACT ENLIGHT @react-enlight.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

💻 Online programme: 13 January – 14 April 2027 📍 On-site week: 12–16 April 2027, University of Galway, Ireland 🎓 5 ECTS | Bachelor, Master and PhD level 👥 30 places available 📅 Application deadline: 15 November 2026 Students from ENLIGHT universities can apply through their home university

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REACT ENLIGHT @react-enlight.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Participants are also welcome to attend lectures, seminars and workshops delivered by researchers from several ENLIGHT universities. The course is part of the wider activities of the ENLIGHT REACT Network, supporting education, collaboration and knowledge exchange in ageing research.

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REACT ENLIGHT @react-enlight.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The 5 ECTS course will explore the fundamental biology of ageing and ageing-related disorders with a strong practical and interdisciplinary component that will give participants experience with frailty assessment, microRNA biomarkers of ageing, science communication and grant writing.

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REACT ENLIGHT @react-enlight.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

We are pleased to share the upcoming ENLIGHT course “Ageing, Healthspan, and Regenerative Strategies”, hosted by the @uniofgalway.bsky.social 👉 Course details and registration: courses.enlight-eu.org/joint-course...

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REACT ENLIGHT @react-enlight.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

📢 Join us for an upcoming seminar! Prof. Malcolm Jackson @liverpooluni.bsky.social will present: Age-related failure of redox-regulated adaptations of skeletal muscle to exercise: Mechanisms and Implications for interventions 📅 13 July 2026 🕛 12:00 📍 AMB2070, @uniofgalway.bsky.social

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REACT ENLIGHT @react-enlight.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Thank you to all speakers and attendees! Special thank you to the organisers @uniofgalway.bsky.social #GentUniversity @kasiawhysall.bsky.social #TRIGG 🔗 trigg.be Together, we continue to strengthen international collaboration in ageing research and build new connections across disciplines.

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REACT ENLIGHT @react-enlight.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

We can't forget about the Meeting of Minds Quiz Night, which brought together researchers, students, and members of the local community. The evening combined curiosity, friendly competition, and laughter, proving that learning can continue well beyond the lecture theatre.

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REACT ENLIGHT @react-enlight.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

A particular highlight was the outstanding contribution of our Early Career Researchers, who presented exciting work spanning muscle biology, neuroscience, biomarkers, microbiome science, and ageing-related disease.

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REACT ENLIGHT @react-enlight.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

A fantastic day at the joint REACT–ENLIGHT workshop From Muscle to Mind: Rethinking Ageing 🧠🤝💪 Great discussions on muscle ageing, brain health, exercise, sarcopenia, Alzheimer's disease, nutrition and clinical research. @enlightenscot.bsky.social

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REACT ENLIGHT @react-enlight.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Wheelchair-accessible venue, free parking nearby, and refreshments provided. To attend scar the QR code above or contact: 📧 kasia.whysall@universityofgalway.ie #CommunityEngagement #UniversityOfGalway #REACT #ENLIGHT

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REACT ENLIGHT @react-enlight.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

A Meeting of Minds: Fun Table Quiz Night Join staff, students, and members of the local community for an enjoyable evening of quizzes, conversation, and connection. 📅 11 June 2026; 5–7 pm; Human Biology Building, University of Galway

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REACT ENLIGHT @react-enlight.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

📢 Joint REACT–ENLIGHT Workshop 🧠💪 From Muscle to Mind: Rethinking Ageing 📍 University of Galway; 12 June 2026 A day of talks on muscle ageing, brain health & more, from leading researchers and ECRs from Galway & Ghent. To attend: kasia.whysall@universityofgalway.ie @enlightenscot.bsky.social

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REACT ENLIGHT @react-enlight.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Event alert!🚨 The 3rd Sex as a Biological Variable (SABV) Symposium will take place at the University of Zurich on June 23–24, 2026! 📌 Abstracts due: 15 May 🔗 sabvsymposium.org #SABV2026 #SexAsABiologicalVariable

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Join us in Zurich for the SABV Symposium 2026, June 23-24. Engage with 23 lectures by globally renowned experts from 14 countries. Learn more and register here!

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REACT ENLIGHT @react-enlight.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Follow them to learn more about their research! 🔗https://sisu.ut.ee/sysage/ 💼https://www.linkedin.com/company/project-sysage/about/?viewAsMember=true 📸https://www.instagram.com/project_sysage/

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REACT ENLIGHT @react-enlight.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

The Molecular Pathology group at the University of Tartu brings exceptional expertise in autoimmunity and ageing. 🔬Through their dedicated project #SysAge they are advancing research in #HealthyAgeing @unitartupress.bsky.social

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REACT ENLIGHT @react-enlight.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Spotlight on one of our #ENLIGHTREACT partners — the University of Tartu! 🇪🇪 @unitartupress.bsky.social

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REACT ENLIGHT @react-enlight.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

We also got to experience the SPRAAKLAB — a mobile laboratory developed for research in linguistics🗣️✨ Learning about speech perception and production helps us understand how ageing impacts communication! More in: www.rug.nl/research/clc...

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REACT ENLIGHT @react-enlight.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

It was wonderful to connect in person after so many online interactions! We hope to see you soon in our second thematic workshop, which will be hosted by the @uniofgalway.bsky.social @kasiawhysall.bsky.social

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REACT ENLIGHT @react-enlight.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

We wrapped up with an insightful discussion and future perspectives! 🌟 An engaging and thought-provoking workshop — thank you to the organisers @rug.nl and @unitartupress.bsky.social for an event full of collaboration and networking. #ENLIGHTREACT #AgeingResearch #BiologyOfAging

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REACT ENLIGHT @react-enlight.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Thank you to all our ECRs for your brilliant lightning talks at the 1st Thematic Workshop hosted by @rug.nl and @unitartupress.bsky.social ⚡️Your work and enthusiasm made this session truly inspiring!

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REACT ENLIGHT @react-enlight.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Congrats to @kasiawhysall.bsky.social Dr. Anton De Spiegeleer from trigg.be and Irem from @rug.nl for winning the quiz!

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REACT ENLIGHT @react-enlight.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

How much do you know about the ageing immune system? We definitely learnt a lot! Nothing like a good quiz to test our immune system knowledge 🦠 Such a fun and engaging session! @unitartupress.bsky.social #ENLIGHTREACT #Immunology @rug.nl

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Dugdale Research Group @hannahdugdale.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Chinna Susan Philip @unitartupress.bsky.social on Stress and immune system @react-enlight.bsky.social workshop @rug.nl

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REACT ENLIGHT @react-enlight.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

💡Did you know? In COVID-19, delayed or impaired IFN signalling links to higher inflammation and disease severity.

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Dugdale Research Group @hannahdugdale.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

So nice to meet @react-enlight.bsky.social members in person, at today’s workshop @rug.nl on Modern Perspectives on the Biology of Aging

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Dugdale Research Group @hannahdugdale.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Now the @unitartupress.bsky.social afternoon of the @react-enlight.bsky.social workshop on modern perspectives on the biology of aging by Pärt Peterson on the aging immune system

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Dugdale Research Group @hannahdugdale.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

And now @miles2708.bsky.social is talking about non-invasive neurophysiological and stimulation methods for a modern perspective on aging @react-enlight.bsky.social @rug.nl

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Dugdale Research Group @hannahdugdale.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

At the @react-enlight.bsky.social @rug.nl now Niki Gervais is giving a workshop on the neurobiology of menopause

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REACT ENLIGHT @react-enlight.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Great talk from postdoc Natalia Ortí on Targeting neuroinflammation in neurodegenerative diseases! 🧠✨ #ENLIGHTREACT #AgeingResearch #Neurodegeneration @rug.nl

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Marjon de Vos @lizscurious.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Hannah Dugdale on Evolutionary Medicine and Aging at the first ENLIGHT-REACT workshop 'Modern Perspectives on the Biology of Ageing' @react-enlight.bsky.social @rug.nl

Hannah Dugdale presenting at ENLIGHT-REACT workshop on Modern Perspectives on the Biology of Ageing

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REACT ENLIGHT @react-enlight.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

We’ve arrived in Groningen! Excited to connect and exchange ideas on ageing research from diverse perspectives. A big thank you to the organisers @rug.nl and #UniversityofTartu #AgeingResearch #ENLIGHTREACT #BiologyOfAging #Networking

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Dugdale Research Group @hannahdugdale.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

As part of @react-enlight.bsky.social we have a public lecture next Thursday on the evolution of ageing across the tree of life by @yagmurerten.bsky.social, come along! 👇

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REACT ENLIGHT @react-enlight.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Excited to announce the 1st Thematic Workshop of the #ENLIGHTREACT Network! 🧬 Modern Perspectives on the Biology of Aging 📍 University of Groningen 📅 November 6–7, 2025 Organised by @rug.nl & #unitartu #AgeingResearch #REACTNetwork #BiologyOfAging

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REACT ENLIGHT @react-enlight.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

📢 Big news! The REACT Network website is now live 🎉 Find out more about our work on ageing, training, and upcoming events 👉 react-etn.vercel.app #REACTNetwork #AgeingResearch

REACT ENLIGHT @react-enlight.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

🎶Have you ever wondered what can we learn from the sound of our voice? Dr. Defne Abur studies how voice frequencies change in conditions such as Parkinson’s disease. ✨ These insights could pave the way for new therapies! Learn more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDRY...

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REACT ENLIGHT @react-enlight.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Brain oscillations (mu & beta rhythms) shape how the motor cortex responds to TMS. 🎥 Watch the summary of Dr Wischnewski 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUeb... To learn more: DOI: 10.1016/j.brs.2022.08.005 #Neuroscience #BrainHealth #TMS

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Real-Time EEG Analysis And Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

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REACT ENLIGHT @react-enlight.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

🦠 Dr. Marjon de Vos – Microbial Ecology Research areas: • Microbes in infections & ageing • Urobiome & UTIs in postmenopausal women • Sepsis & antibiotic resistance ⚡ Dr. Miles Wischnewski – Neuromodulation Lab His team investigates: • Human cognition • Behavioural neuroscience

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