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Rob Pitceathly

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Head of Research Department @uclqsneuromuscular.bsky.social | Professor of Clinical Neurology and Mitochondrial Medicine @uclqsion.bsky.social | Lead @mrcmitocluster.bsky.social | Co-lead @londonmito.bsky.social

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Department of Neuromuscular Diseases, UCL QSION @uclqsneuromuscular.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
We are delighted to congratulate Kenneth Harris on receiving The Royal Society's Ferrier Medal & Lecture in recognition of his revolutionary contributions to neuroscience. We are proud to celebrate this outstanding achievement and the remarkable impact of his research. www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...
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Professor Kenneth Harris awarded the Ferrier Medal and Lecture by The Royal Society
We're delighted to announce Professor Kenneth Harris (UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology) has been awarded the prize for his revolutionary contributions to neuroscience.
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ICGNMD @icgnmd.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
The very fit and healthy team here at UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology are running 10K for the National Brain Appeal this weekend, under a hot sun! Runners include our Director Professor Mike Hanna. Please consider donating to this excellent charity! www.justgiving.com/page/the-nat...
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We are running the Saucony London 10K 2026!
Help The National Brain Appeal Page raise money to support The National Brain Appeal
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UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology @uclqsion.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
We are celebrating 75 years of research, innovation and education with global patient impact! Watch how Queen Square’s unique combination of research, clinical care and collaboration has shaped major neurological breakthroughs and continues to drive future treatments youtu.be/QbgSKrvgQXw
Queen Square Institute of Neurology at 75 title screen
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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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London Mitochondrial Centre @londonmito.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
This study reports the largest genetically confirmed cohort of COXFA4-related primary mitochondrial disease to date and finds that COXFA4L2 upregulation preserves residual complex IV activity in the absence of COXFA4, revealing a compensatory mechanism with translational potential.
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Department of Neuromuscular Diseases, UCL QSION @uclqsneuromuscular.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Congratulations to Pietro Fratta on being elected as a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences 😊- acmedsci.ac.uk/more/news/ac...
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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
@mitogene.bsky.social @mitonewcastle.bsky.social @robpitceathly.bsky.social @londonmito.bsky.social @taylorlabncl.bsky.social @mtrost.bsky.social @ritahorvath.bsky.social @awartiovaara.bsky.social @jellevda.bsky.social @sarahjpickett.bsky.social @drandyfrey.bsky.social
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Department of Neuromuscular Diseases, UCL QSION @uclqsneuromuscular.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Congratulations to Giampietro Schiavo on receiving the 2026 Basic Science Life Achievement Award of the International Neurotoxin Association. This award recognises the contributions of the Schiavo Lab. to the understanding of the mechanism of action of botulinum and tetanus neurotoxins.
Giampietro Schiavo receiving INA 2026 Basic Science Life Achievement Award
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Department of Neuromuscular Diseases, UCL QSION @uclqsneuromuscular.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Congratulations to Karen Gunanayagam on successfully being awarded a Guarantors of Brain Clinical Fellowship, starting in April 2026.
Karen Gunanayagam
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Department of Neuromuscular Diseases, UCL QSION @uclqsneuromuscular.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Congratulations to Natalia Dominik on receiving a Guarantors of Brain non-clinical postdoctoral fellowship for 3 years from October 2026.
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PacBio @pacbio.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Catch 4 presentations featuring HiFi data at #FOG2026 on Jan 28 with Anna Lindstrand, @robpitceathly.bsky.social, @whaerty.bsky.social, and @adameur.bsky.social. Learn how #LongReadSequencing is enabling diagnostics and uncovering new therapeutic opportunities. Full details here: bit.ly/3MAm7y1
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Department of Neuromuscular Diseases, UCL QSION @uclqsneuromuscular.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
A wonderful evening at the DNMD Christmas Drinks, bringing together colleagues from across the department. Thank you to everyone who joined us and best wishes for a well-deserved break and a happy festive season. 🎄🥂 @uclqsion.bsky.social @uclh.bsky.social @uclbrainscience.bsky.social
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ucl-qs-cnmd.bsky.social @ucl-qs-cnmd.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
@jwmdrc-registries.bsky.social @jellevda.bsky.social @jwmdrc.bsky.social @ritahorvath.bsky.social @taylorlabncl.bsky.social @mitocamb.bsky.social @londonmito.bsky.social @gitaramdharry.bsky.social @robpitceathly.bsky.social
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MRC MitoCluster @mrcmitocluster.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Great two days in York with the MRC National Mouse Genetics Network. Always a pleasure to be invited to share MitoCluster's work, thank you! @mrcmousenetwork.bsky.social @jellevda.bsky.social @lauragreaves.bsky.social @robpitceathly.bsky.social
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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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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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Department of Neuromuscular Diseases, UCL QSION @uclqsneuromuscular.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
UCL Queen Square MND Centre Sixth ALS/MND International Symposium in Partnership with the UK MND Research Institute held on Friday 05 September 2025
Symposium delegatesSymposium speakers
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Rob Pitceathly @robpitceathly.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
Fantastic news, well done Oscar!
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Department of Neuromuscular Diseases, UCL QSION @uclqsneuromuscular.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
Congratulations to the Cortex Lab and International Brain Lab bsky.app/profile/intl...
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Rob Pitceathly @robpitceathly.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
Well done James! Fantastic achievement and truly well deserved 😊
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UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
💬 "Why do cells that function normally for years stop working?" We speak to Professor Elizabeth Fisher (@uclqsion.bsky.social) about what drives her research. www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...
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Department of Neuromuscular Diseases, UCL QSION @uclqsneuromuscular.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
Another fulfilling week for The Greensmith Lab (+ colleagues from other DNMD groups) hosting their annual Work Experience at UCL QSIoN. The Summer Students were able to get a taste of scientific life, with hands-on experience, learning key skills eg. pipetting, cell culture, immunostaining and more!
Work Experience Greensmith Lab 2025
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Department of Neuromuscular Diseases, UCL QSION @uclqsneuromuscular.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology Summer Drinks, October Gallery, July 2025 ☺️
IoN Summer Drinks 2025
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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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Department of Neuromuscular Diseases, UCL QSION @uclqsneuromuscular.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
Members of the Houlden Lab at UCL Queen Square IoN recently took part in the Celebrating Research at UCLH Open Day! It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with patients, families, and the wider public - sharing the latest advances in neurogenetics. #UCLHResearch #Neurogenetics
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 23/05/2025
Blood test developed that could speed up diagnosis of rare diseases in babies
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Blood test developed that could speed up diagnosis of rare diseases in babies
Scientists say new approach means effects of many genetic mutations can be analysed at once and yield results in days A new blood-based test that could help speed up diagnoses for children born with rare genetic disorders has been developed by researchers in an effort to provide answers – and treatments – sooner. Rare genetic disorders include a host of conditions, from cystic fibrosis to diseases relating to the mitochondria – the powerhouses of our cells. However, getting a diagnosis can be arduous. Continue reading...
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The Lily Foundation @lilyfoundation.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Meet the minds behind the LifeArc Centre for Rare Mitochondrial Diseases Hear the excitement from the project leads as they hope to transform the mitochondrial research landscape, and meet mito patient Harry, who reminds us why this work matters www.thelilyfoundation.org.uk/affected-by-...
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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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MRC MitoCluster @mrcmitocluster.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
Very full schedule at our #IMGCglasgow workshop last week, delivered by MitoCluster team @robpitceathly.bsky.social, Carlo Viscomi, @mitogene.bsky.social, and @jim-ca.bsky.social. A pleasure to attend, thanks for the invite @mrcmousenetwork.bsky.social & IMGS! 🧬 #mitochondria #MouseModels #ECR
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MRC National Mouse Genetics Network @mrcmousenetwork.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
Workshops in full swing with two of them led by us. Robert Pitceathly and Carlo Viscomi of the MitoCluster with Andrew Wood of the Degron Cluster running the Mouse models of mitochondrial DNA disease workshop. Sara Wells and Sonia Bains running the Home cage monitoring one. #IMGCGlasgow #ECRS
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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 · 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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MRC MitoCluster @mrcmitocluster.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Looking forward to #IMGC2025 Glasgow next month! MitoCluster will be delivering an #ECR Workshop on Mouse Models of #Mitochondrial DNA Disease, featuring cluster lead @robpitceathly.bsky.social and investigators Carlo Viscomi, @jim-ca.bsky.social, and @mitogene.bsky.social🐁
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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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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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MRC MitoCluster @mrcmitocluster.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Great opportunity to discuss cross-cluster collaborations involving mitochondrial dysfunction with a talk by @robpitceathly.bsky.social
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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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MRC MitoCluster @mrcmitocluster.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Welcome to our new account! You can also keep up to date with us on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/mrc-...
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