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Philip McMinn Mitchell @hcluganda.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

#endFTD and other dementia needs research and the scientists. BBC Today #Guesteditor on Boxing Day featured @tspiresjones.bsky.social and @clairedurrant1.bsky.social, funded in Edinburgh by #raceagainstdementia great story. #bbcjamesgalagher

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Edinburgh Neuroscience @edinunineuro.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

This morning, Paul Brennan, @clairedurrant1.bsky.social and @tspiresjones.bsky.social were on TODAY on BBC Radio 4. They discussed how tissue removed during routine brain surgery is being used to break new ground and find a cure for Alzheimer’s. Listen from 00:32:48 edin.ac/45k92zl

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Today - Sir James Dyson Guest Edits Today - BBC Sounds

Sir James Dyson is the second Today guest editor this Christmas.

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Philip McMinn Mitchell @hcluganda.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

On BBC-Today, the #Todayguesteditors chose #dementia research, interviewing @tspiresjones.bsky.social and @clairedurrant1.bsky.social and funding from #raceagainstdementia

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Brain Communications @braincomms.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

FND and Migraine - two of the commonest conditions in neurology. How do they overlap, and what mechanisms and causes might they have in common? New article led by Stone J with Nicholson TR Didick D Coebergh J et al Full paper buff.ly/itPD9tV

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UK Dementia Research Institute @ukdri.ac.uk · 12/08/2025

Research by @tspiresjones.bsky.social & @clairedurrant1.bsky.social shows that tau spreads via synapses in PSP - a rare & devastating neurodegenerative disease with no effective treatments👉 buff.ly/xQ65CeM STV News reports ⬇️

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'People think my wife is drunk but she's living with a rare brain disease'

Edinburgh couple hope for treatment for rare neurological condition progressive supranuclear palsy

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Oxford Academic @academic.oup.com · 02/08/2025

📢 Exciting Opportunity for experienced neuroscientists and neurologists! 📢 @braincomms.bsky.social is seeking a new Editor-in-Chief to follow in the footsteps of @tspiresjones.bsky.social‬. Submit your application before 12th Sept to make your mark! 🧠 oxford.ly/4l6HdzN

Now recruiting for Editor-in-Chief for Brain Communications. Learn more and submit your application.

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Tara Spires-Jones 🌈🔬 @tspiresjones.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

See a lovely piece on STV highlighting the impacts of this disease on families . While our new findings will not lead to a new treatment today, we aim to bring hope to people living with PSP for the future news.stv.tv/east-central...

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'People think my wife is drunk but she's living with a rare brain disease'

Edinburgh couple hope for treatment for rare neurological condition progressive supranuclear palsy.

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Tara Spires-Jones 🌈🔬 @tspiresjones.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

Delighted to share our paper examining synaptic tau in PSP. Many thanks to @robertmcgeachan.bsky.social @clairedurrant1.bsky.social and our many collaborators and funders. And extra special thanks to tissue donors who make this work possible.

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Women in Neuroscience UK @womeninneurouk.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

🎬 Behind the Science Spotlight - Part 2 with @britishneuro.bsky.social President Prof Tara Spires-Jones What do fly experiments, negative data & media exposés have in common? They’re all part of @tspiresjones.bsky.social’s story.

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Dr Soraya M @sorayam.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Fabulous talk by the lovely @emmayhnell.bsky.social hwre at @edinunineuro.bsky.social talking about teaching and engaging students with lots of fun tidbits and ideas to consider. Think about your strengths, different modes or medias and maybe make it personal!

A lecture theatre with a slide that says a timeline…. Showing a small overview of Emma’s career whilst she talks about it.

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British Neuroscience Association @britishneuro.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Learn how to prepare during your postdoc, apply for faculty roles, secure your first grant, and set up your own lab Now available on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMPa... #Electrophysiology #EarlyCareerResearcher #Neuroscience #Research #postdoc #PrincipalInvestigator #Scientifica

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British Neuroscience Association @britishneuro.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Join @tspiresjones.bsky.social alongside an esteemed panel of experts including @alzheimersresearchuk.org who will share cutting-edge insights and diverse perspectives. www.bna.org.uk/mediacentre/... #DementiaResearch #Neuroscience #Neurobiology #CPD #Neurodegeneration #BrainResearch #Alzheimers

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Tara Spires-Jones 🌈🔬 @tspiresjones.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Microscope, check. Pint, check. It’s time for Edinburgh Pint of Science! If you’re in town join us at Monkey Barrel Comedy 7:30-9:30 latecomers welcome and some tickets left!

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Chris and his farmily of forever farm friends @caenhillcc.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Greetings and good morning it’s the May Day farm rush hour with Chris 😊

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British Neuroscience Association @britishneuro.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

The British Neuroscience Association (BNA) is delighted to share that The #BNA2027 International Festival of Neuroscience, will be held in the vibrant city of #Belfast @neuroscienceirl.bsky.social @nramnani.bsky.social Register your interest at bna2027.org.uk www.bna.org.uk/mediacentre/...

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Tara Spires-Jones 🌈🔬 @tspiresjones.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

I have absolutely loved my time as President of @britishneuro.bsky.social . And what an epic end giving a speech in the gorgeous Liverpool cathedral under an installation art piece of the sun. Thank you to CEO and buddy Laura Ajram and excellent exec team.

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Prof Narender Ramnani @nramnani.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Excited to start my role as @britishneuro.bsky.social BNA President at #BNA2025! Thanks @tspiresjones.bsky.social for serving as President over the last two years. A hard act to follow! Thx also for your service as Immediate Past President for the next two years. 🙏

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British Neuroscience Association @britishneuro.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Face-to-Face Networking at BNA2025. Tuesday's Highlights🧠

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Ya Yin Chang @yayinchang.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Day 3 at #BNA2025: At the @brain1878.bsky.social & @braincomms.bsky.social booth in between sessions! 👋🏼

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Claire Durrant @clairedurrant1.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Amazing to welcome HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh, Patron of Race Against Dementia to our lab! An incredible opportunity to showcase our work with living human brain slice cultures and the importance of investing in dementia research. We are very lucky to have her support.

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Dr Soraya M @sorayam.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Mad venue for the #BNA2025 gala dinner

A picture of the sun dangling in the middle of cathedral which is set up for a formal dinner

A picture of people sat for dinner in a cathedral

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Ya Yin Chang @yayinchang.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

What a venue!! At the #BNA2025 Gala dinner 😍

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Tara Spires-Jones 🌈🔬 @tspiresjones.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

The inspirational prof Julie Williams, @britishneuro.bsky.social president-elect delivering an excellent plenary lectuee

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British Neuroscience Association @britishneuro.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

The British Neuroscience Association is delighted to announce senior figure in the field of #Alzheimer 's disease (AD) research and a Founding Director of the @ukdri.ac.uk at @cardiffuniversity.bsky.social - Professor Julie Williams as our new President-Elect. www.bna.org.uk/mediacentre/...

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British Neuroscience Association @britishneuro.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Professor @nramnani.bsky.social steps into his Presidency at the British Neuroscience Association - the UK's largest organisation dedicated to representing and promoting #neuroscience and #neuroscientists. bna.org.uk/mediacentre/...

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lizzieenglish.bsky.social @lizzieenglish.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

A dream to be supported by so many wonderful women at #BNA2025 🤗 Hear more about @womeninneurouk.bsky.social at our session (Tue 9:30-11:15am, room 11B)- all genders & career stages welcome ‼️ Then don’t miss our stand (46) for cute freebies & insightful chats 🧠🌟 @britishneuro.bsky.social

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Anna M. Jansson @anna-neuro.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Back-to-back plenary and public lecture on the protective nature of reading for mental health! Hosted by the Queen’s reading room @britishneuro.bsky.social #BNA2025 💜

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British Neuroscience Association @britishneuro.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

What an amazing first day at #BNA2025! Day two here we go! #ScienceConference #neuroscience #Innovation #Research #STEM

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Tara Spires-Jones 🌈🔬 @tspiresjones.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Desert island papers was a very fun session!

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British Neuroscience Association @britishneuro.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Tickets are available for this evening's Public Lecture hosted by The Queen's Reading Room here: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-queens... www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

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Queen’s reading charity partners with British Neuroscience Association

Experts say reading has positive effect on reducing stress and improving cognitive ability

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Tara Spires-Jones 🌈🔬 @tspiresjones.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Beautiful data from @franzgbb.bsky.social examining the complex relationships between amyloid beta, synaptic hyperactivity and astrocytes

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Brain Communications @braincomms.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Meet the editors-in-chief of @brain1878.bsky.social and @braincomms.bsky.social today at 1pm at our booth (stand 22) #bna2025 @tspiresjones.bsky.social @masudhusain.bsky.social 😀

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Tara Spires-Jones 🌈🔬 @tspiresjones.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

If you’re at #BNA2025 pop by the Brain booth to meet Masud Husain, editor of Brain and myself, editor of Brain Communications today at 1pm

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Susannah Walker @susannahcwalker.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

It was an honour to be asked to open #BNA2025 alongside President @tspiresjones.bsky.social Please come by our stand, G4 in the exhibition space today and meet 2 of our key partners in the BYOB #PublicEngagement programme - The Brain Charity & Minds Reimagined artist, Helen Lydon.

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Tara Spires-Jones 🌈🔬 @tspiresjones.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Fascinating and important work by Prof Sir Adrian Bird explaining molecular mechanisms and reversibility of Rett syndrome #BNA2025

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Tara Spires-Jones 🌈🔬 @tspiresjones.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Here we go the first plenary about to begin after intro from the amazing chief exec of @britishneuro.bsky.social @laura-ajram.bsky.social

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Tasia Asakawa @tasiaasakawa.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

Enjoyed a warm and welcoming #BNA2025 kick-off with these brilliant minds. Looking forward to tomorrow's programme! @britishneuro.bsky.social @tspiresjones.bsky.social @ejneuroscience.bsky.social @johnfoxe.bsky.social @fkne-scholars.bsky.social @landreae.bsky.social @shubhatole.bsky.social

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British Neuroscience Association @britishneuro.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

🌟 #BNA2025 has officially begun! 🚀 We’ve kicked-off the Festival in style with a performance from the Halcyon Syncopators. Delegates gathered and connected over drinks while @tspiresjones.bsky.social officially opened the Festival alongside @susannahcwalker.bsky.social.

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