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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 13h

New PPIE Workshop Series launched! Learn practical approaches to involving patients and the public throughout the research lifecycle, from research design and engagement to co-production and working with PPI contributors. 📅 First workshop: 27 Oct 2026 bit.ly/3VaCdCM

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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Welcome Sophie Murphy to our team! Get in touch to learn more about the UCL Therapeutic Innovation Networks (TINs) and get involved. Contact us: bit.ly/42ukDsS

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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Today is #WorldAlzheimersDay. At @ucl.ac.uk we're tackling the global challenge of #dementia by focusing our world-leading expertise on prevention, care and cure. Explore our research stories to learn more: tinyurl.com/yx7syr7k #UCLDementia @uclbrainscience.bsky.social

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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Thinking about applying for the MRC Proof of Concept Scheme (formerly DPFS)? Missed our webinar? Watch the recording, access the slides and explore funding guidance for UCL researchers (UCL login required): bit.ly/3TpXwzL

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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

📢 Registration is now open for our Target Product Profile (TPP) training, an interactive online workshop for academics & therapeutic project teams. Tue 22 Sep 2026, 11:30–12:15 Register by 18 Sep: bit.ly/3T6j0Br @aco-ucl.bsky.social

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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Are you a UCL researcher interested in developing therapeutic antibodies? Join our upcoming UCL/LifeArc webinar to learn about how UCL researchers can access antibody discovery and humanisation expertise while retaining ownership of their underlying IP: bit.ly/4yGScal

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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

New publication led by Prof. Kurinchi Gurusamy and UCL Therapeutic Innovation Networks (Devices & Diagnostics) offers practical regulatory guidance for researchers developing customised #3DPrinted medical devices. Read the paper: tinyurl.com/3h45t8d8

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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

We’ve renewed the UCL–Eisai partnership for another 5 years (to 2030), accelerating treatments for neurodegenerative diseases incl. Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s & ALS. Proud to support translational research from lab to patient. Read more: tinyurl.com/4tua9kxr

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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

A world-first gene therapy for CTLA-4 insufficiency is underway at UCL. Using CRISPR to correct faulty genes in patients’ own cells, this could transform rare disease treatment. Hear Dr Tom Fox explain ⬇️ Learn more: tinyurl.com/4fu6nyat

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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

UCL was proud to take part in the Japan–UK Tech Innovation Partnership Event, strengthening our role as a partner of choice for global research and innovation. Engaging with leading Japanese companies, we’re building new collaborations. Read more: tinyurl.com/366axhpa

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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Are you an UCL early career researcher looking to turn your work into real-world impact? Great to connect at #FESR2026 last week! Missed it? Join TINs, explore the TRO SharePoint (all info there: bit.ly/4xbvw1K), or get in touch to start your translational journey.

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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

UCL’s new discussion paper sets out our ambitions for the next decade and where investment could drive real impact. We want your input—challenge us, shape priorities & spark new collaborations. Join the discussion: bit.ly/4uiXjL0

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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

📢 Registration is now open for our Grant Writing for Translational Research workshop, an interactive online workshop for UCL biomedical researchers. 8 Jul or 5 Nov, details: bit.ly/4dXBudY @aco-ucl.bsky.social

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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Join the Industry Masterclass in Drug Discovery & Development (10 July, London): a one-day programme with industry experts sharing how discoveries move to patients + what makes an investable programme. Details: bit.ly/4nYdxrD @uclbrainscience.bsky.social

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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Applications for both mentors and mentees in the Mentoring for Medical Innovation Programme 2026 close today. Don’t miss this opportunity if it’s right up your alley. 🔗Register to become a mentor: bit.ly/48Zi074 🌐About the programme & registering as a mentee: bit.ly/3MPRmG0 @aco-ucl.bsky.social

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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

📢 Registration is now open for our Target Product Profile (TPP) training, an interactive online workshop for academics & therapeutic project teams. Tue 23 Jun 2026,11:30–12:15 Register: bit.ly/49SPnsv (by 19 Jun) Full schedule: bit.ly/4pvHmje @aco-ucl.bsky.social

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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

The TRO team were in action at @remedi4all.bsky.social #IDR26 in Brussels, joining the global drug repurposing community working to advance patient impact. Takeaways:✅Collaboration is critical ✅AI is accelerating drug discovery Early regulatory insight matters. Get in touch: bit.ly/3GcxCWz

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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Join @ucl.ac.uk’s Dr Victoria Austin, Pro‑Vice‑Provost, and Sam Balch, Director of UCL Grand Challenges, at the Builds Bio+ & Venture Café London event discussing “Metascience: salvation or false hope?” 21 May, 6–9pm, One Triton Square Register: bit.ly/4nrzyid @uclenterprise.bsky.social

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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Dr Thomas Fox, @uclmedsci.bsky.social, shared insights on programmable T‑cell therapies at the latest @ctgct.bsky.social Science Talks, exploring CRISPR gene editing, lipid nanoparticles & the future of immune cells as “living medicines.” 🔗Read more: bit.ly/42yUiuL #GeneEditing #CellTherapy

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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Call for Mentors! Senior academics & innovators are invited to mentor ucl.ac.uk early career researchers in medical innovation. ✅ 3–6 online meetings over 6 months 📅 July–Dec 2026 ⏰ Register to become a mentor by 28 May 2026: bit.ly/48Zi074 @aco-ucl.bsky.social

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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

This year’s @ucl.ac.uk Advanced Therapies Symposium marks a milestone with the unveiling of the Success from Lab to Market 2026 report. UCL is making significant progress in developing cell and gene therapies which are transforming treatment for patients: bit.ly/4u3Ngtu

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George Hall @gthall.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Many thanks to the UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social for inviting me to give a talk "High-resolution quality control in new cells and tissues using single-cell and spatial transcriptomics" at their Advanced Therapies Symposium 2026. (1/9)

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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Prof. Emma Morris, @uclmedsci.bsky.social, highlighted at #UCL2026AdvTx how UCL's partnerships with industry, funders, hospitals, and clinical colleagues ensure that breakthrough treatments move swiftly from the lab to patients. Learn more: bit.ly/4u00AiF

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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

The @UCL Advanced Therapies Symposium is now underway, #UCL2026AdvTx, bringing together @ucl.ac.uk scientists and external partners. @profsimonwad.bsky.social kicks off the event and in the photo we have Prof. Charles Knowles for his talk. UCL’s #ATMP Pipelines: bit.ly/4u00AiF

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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Enrol now! ACCELERATE Potential is a free, self‑paced online course introducing translational research, how to get started and where to find support. Open to all UCL staff & students and external participants. 🔗 bit.ly/4tdHBkI #TranslationalResearch #Training @aco-ucl.bsky.social

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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Talent Gateway Programme 2026 is now open! Funded placements up to 2 weeks for @ucl.ac.uk researchers, technicians and professional services staff to explore new sectors and build skills. Deadline: 22 May 2026. Apply here: bit.ly/4dFqinx

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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Thanks to everyone who stopped by the @ucl.ac.uk booth at Advanced Therapies. From 18 UCL speakers to inspiring keynotes by Prof Bobby Gaspar and Prof Ed Wild, it was brilliant to meet so many ATMP innovators and explore collaboration opportunities. Read more: bit.ly/4d5C0YF

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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Day 2 at Advanced Therapies, ExCeL London! Come meet the @ucltro.bsky.social & @uclb.bsky.social team at Booth 15. Discover @ucl.ac.uk’s latest ATMP developments and explore collaboration opportunities. Our next ATMP event: bit.ly/4aXnXTA

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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Meet the @ucltro.bsky.social & @uclb.bsky.social team at Advanced Therapies today & tomorrow at ExCeL (Booth 15)! Chat with us about @ucl.ac.uk’s extensive ATMP pipeline and collaboration opportunities. Our next ATMP event: bit.ly/4aXnXTA

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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Mentoring for Medical Innovation is now open! Connect with leaders in medical innovation to boost your translational journey. Apply by 28 May. 🔗Details and registration: bit.ly/3MPRmG0 @ucltro.bsky.social @aco-ucl.bsky.social

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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Hear novel therapeutics from early‑career researchers at the UCL Advanced Therapies Symposium on 22 April. Early‑bird ends 11 March. View the agenda and book here: bit.ly/4j8kjIL #UCL2026AdvTx #CellandGeneTherapy

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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

📢 Registration is now open for our Target Product Profile (TPP) training—an interactive online workshop for academics & therapeutic project teams. Tue 24 Mar 2026,11:30–12:15, Online Register: bit.ly/407FaDr (by 20 Mar) Full schedule: bit.ly/4pvHmje @aco-ucl.bsky.social

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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Join us at the @ucl.ac.uk Advanced Therapies Symposium on 22 April, featuring an insightful panel discussion on expanding CAR T therapies to other diseases, including a patient perspective. Book now and early bird rate ends 11 Mar: bit.ly/4aXnXTA #UCL2026AdvTx

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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

If you missed our “Bridging the Regulatory Gap in Medical Device Research” event, resources are now available online. Explore how UCL teams can navigate device regulation and accelerate impact. 🔗 Read the summary: bit.ly/46Zux9t #MedTech #MedicalDevices #Innovation #Regulation

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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

🚨 Last Call for Poster Submissions! Don’t miss the opportunity to showcase your research at the UCL Advanced Therapies Symposium on 22 April 2026. Submission deadline: Wednesday, 4 March. Submit yours now: bit.ly/3OWQpfp Learn more about the event: bit.ly/4aXnXTA

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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Speakers for the UCL Advanced Therapies Symposium unveiled! Learn more: bit.ly/4aXnXTA Join us to explore pioneering research in advanced therapies and network with 250+ experts in the ecosystem. Book your ticket now and early-bird offer ends 11 Mar.

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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Register now! The @ucl.ac.uk Advanced Therapies Symposium returns on 22 April 2026. This event brings together 250+ researchers, clinicians, funders & industry to explore breakthroughs from lab to market. More info: bit.ly/4j8kjIL @uclenterprise.bsky.social @uclb.bsky.social

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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Join us for the AAV regulatory workshop for UK and US studies by Eliquent Life Sciences! Gain insights on CMC, nonclinical study design, and regulatory pathways. 📅 29 January 2026, 2-3.30pm | Online Book here (UCL login required): bit.ly/4a2lDtJ

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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

🚀 Bridging the Regulatory Gap in Medical Device Research UCL researchers & innovators: Join us on 6 Feb for expert insights, case studies & networking to accelerate your path to commercialisation. 📍 UCL BaseKX | 🔗 Register: bit.ly/4ptWtIV

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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Calling @ucl.ac.uk researchers in cell therapy: Join our free workshop on 30 Jan! Learn strategies from manufacturing to regulatory hurdles + book 1:1 consultancy with experts from eXmoor Pharma & Anthony Nolan. Don’t miss this chance to tackle the bench-to-bedside journey! Book here: bit.ly/3XXi6WX

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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Last chance for the TINs Industry Club 2026 Funding Call! Apply by 23 Jan for short, high-impact projects (1–3 months, up to £20K) co-delivered by UCL PIs & industry partners. Focus: therapeutic innovations with clear commercialisation pathways. Details: bit.ly/49ZeNWs

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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

UCL spinout EpilepsyGTx has raised $33M Series A to advance its gene therapy EPY201 into clinical trials, offering hope for millions with refractory epilepsy. We are pleased to have supported this lab-to-market journey from the early stage. Details: bit.ly/4qXYGxJ

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UCL News @uclnews.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Artificial intelligence, using a blood test combined with brain images, has for the first time been able to identify two biologically distinct types of multiple sclerosis (MS), in research led by Dr @armaneshaghi.bsky.social @uclqsion.bsky.social and @uclb.bsky.social spinout Queen Square Analytics

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AI analysis reveals two distinct types of multiple sclerosis

Artificial intelligence (AI), using a simple blood test combined with standard brain images has, for the first time, been able to identify two biologically distinct types of multiple sclerosis (MS), i...

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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Calling @ucl.ac.uk researchers who aim to accelerate cell therapy translation! Join our workshop on Bridging Academic Innovation & Clinical Application. ✅Insights from TRO, eXmoor Pharma & Anthony Nolan ✅Book 1:1 sessions with experts Register now (UCL login): bit.ly/3XXi6WX

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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Save the date! The @ucl.ac.uk UCL Advanced Therapies Symposium returns on 22 April 2026. This event brings together researchers, clinicians, funders & industry to explore breakthroughs from lab to market. More info: bit.ly/4j8kjIL #advancedtherapies #UCL2026AdvTx

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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Target Product Profile (TPP) training 2026 is open! Learn to create effective TPPs for translational research, regulatory positioning & commercialisation strategies. 📅 24 Mar | 23 Jun | 22 Sep ⏰ 11:30–12:15 | Online | UCL staff/students 👉 Register: bit.ly/3Mi0ZMV @aco-ucl.bsky.social

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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

TINs Industry Club 2026 Funding Call is OPEN! Apply by 16 Jan 2026 for short, high-impact projects (1–3 months, up to £20K) co-delivered by @ucl.ac.uk PIs & industry partners. Focus: therapeutic innovations with clear commercialisation pathways. Details: bit.ly/49ZeNWs

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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Thrilled to announce a new partnership between @ucltro.bsky.social & eXmoor Pharma to accelerate #CellAndGeneTherapy innovation! Together we’ll bridge the gap from lab to clinic GMP & regulatory support for ATMPs. Learn more: bit.ly/48P3Wgz

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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

It’s inspiring to see how UCL is transforming lives through #KnowledgeExchange and we’re proud to play our part! Highlights include: 🧬 Advanced Therapies Symposium 🧬 Partnership enabling UK approval of first treatment for Friedreich’s ataxia Explore more: bit.ly/3K8UxXZ @uclenterprise.bsky.social

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