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Lab of Molecular Neurodegeneration (Richard Wade-Martins), Oxford Parkinson's Disease Centre (@OxfordPDCentre) & Alzheimer's Research UK (@ARUKThamesV) Network.

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OxfordDPAG @oxforddpag.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Come and work at DPAG! We currently have several vacancies for Postdoctoral Research Scientists and Research Assistants. Check out the details www.dpag.ox.ac.uk/work-with-us...
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Oxford Medical Sciences Division @medsci.ox.ac.uk · 20/08/2026
EVENT: Oxford Stem Cell Institute annual symposium The Symposium will highlight areas of stem cell research that are progressing towards new treatments and innovative bioengineering strategies. 2 - 3 Nov Register by 23 Oct events.ox.ac.uk/oxford_event/3de5d7…
Register Now! Time is running out!
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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Postdoctoral neuronal cell biologist role at the University of Oxford studying Parkinson’s using iPSC dopamine neurons, metabolic profiling and lipidomics. Closing date: 18th September www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/postdoct...
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Postdoctoral Research Scientist: Neuronal cell biology
University of Oxford seeks a Postdoctoral neuronal cell biologist to study Parkinson’s using iPSC dopamine neurons, metabolic profiling and lipidomics.
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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Postdoctoral Research Scientist role at the University of Oxford studying Parkinson’s using iPSC neurons, electrophysiology, imaging and RNA Seq. Closing date: 24th August www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/postdoct...
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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Research Assistant role at the University of Oxford studying Parkinson’s using iPSC derived neurons, dopamine imaging and cellular assays. www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/research...
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Research Assistant: Neuronal Cell Biology - DEMENTIA RESEARCHER
University of Oxford seeks a Research Assistant to study Parkinson’s using iPSC derived neurons, dopamine imaging and cellular assays.
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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Join the BSRA’s 75th Annual Scientific Meeting on the Biology of Ageing, 9–11 September 2026 at Keble College, University of Oxford. www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/5th-an...
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5th Annual Scientific Meeting of the BSRA (2026): The Biology of Ageing - DEMENTIA RESEARCHER
Join the BSRA’s 75th Annual Scientific Meeting on the Biology of Ageing, 9–11 September 2026 at Keble College, University of Oxford.
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OxfordDPAG @oxforddpag.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
We have some great vacancies at the moment! Come and work with us www.dpag.ox.ac.uk/work-with-us...
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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Research Assistant role at the University of Oxford studying Parkinson’s using iPSC neurons, glia, fibroblasts and cellular assays. www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/research...
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Research Assistant: Neuronal cell biology
University of Oxford seeks a Research Assistant to study Parkinson’s using iPSC neurons, glia, fibroblasts and cellular assays.
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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Research Assistant role at the University of Oxford studying Parkinson’s using iPSC derived neuronal models, dopamine imaging and cellular assays. www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/research...
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Research Assistant: Neuronal Cell Biology
University of Oxford seeks a Research Assistant to study Parkinson’s using iPSC derived neuronal models, dopamine imaging and cellular assays.
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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Join @arukthamesv.bsky.social for an afternoon of cutting-edge dementia research insights. Highlights include a keynote by Hilary Evans-Newton, expert talks and a panel on keeping pace with health-system delivery. 25th September www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/dement...
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Dementia Research & Brain Health - DEMENTIA RESEARCHER
Explore the latest advances in dementia research and brain health, what they could mean for us all, and the work shaping the future.
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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Most PhD advice is about mindset. Dr Ajantha Abey has written the other kind: the practical systems you set up in week one that stop your future self from losing three days looking for a file. www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-researc...
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Wade-Martins Lab, University of Oxford @wademartinslab.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Celebrating South East Asian Heritage month: an interview with Dr Ajantha Abey: www.dpag.ox.ac.uk/news/celebra...
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Celebrating South East Asian Heritage month: an interview with Dr Ajantha Abey
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OxfordDPAG @oxforddpag.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
come and join us if you are in Oxford
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OxfordDPAG @oxforddpag.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Come and meet us in the park on 21 July for this great family-friendly event
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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Watch the main plenary & flash talks from the @arukthamesv.bsky.social Dementia Research Day. The playlist features research on Alzheimer’s, Lewy body dementias, ALS, tau biology, proteomics, biomarkers, neuroinflammation & CST. www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/research-fro...
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Research from the ARUK Thames Valley Conference - DEMENTIA RESEARCHER
Watch the main plenary and five flash talks from the ARUK Thames Valley Research Conference, covering dementia science from cells to care.
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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
How do you get from a Parkinson's risk variant to an actual drug target? Dr Sophie Farrow's DEMON Network webinar uses chromatin interactions to map genetic risk to genes, cell type by cell type. Recording now up: www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/demon-webina...
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DEMON Webinar Recording: Chromatin in Parkinson’s - DEMENTIA RESEARCHER
Dr Sophie Farrow's DEMON Network talk on using chromatin interactions to find cell-specific drug targets in Parkinson's disease. Watch the full session now.
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The Science of Parkinson's @scienceofpd.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
New research reports evidence of reduced neurosupport in both control & GBA-N370S iPSC-derived midbrain astrocytes exposed to inflammatory cytokines, suggesting a role for reactive astrocytes in #Parkinsons pathology www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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OxfordDPAG @oxforddpag.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Would you like to come and work with us? We have a range of great vacancies at the moment www.dpag.ox.ac.uk/work-with-us...
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Wade-Martins Lab, University of Oxford @wademartinslab.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
A warm welcome to Syrago Spanou, a Postdoc @oxforddpag.bsky.social based @kavlioxford.bsky.social Her research focuses on testing novel β-glucocerebrosidase (GCase) activators for the treatment of #Parkinson’s disease using mouse models & primary neuronal cultures. www.dpag.ox.ac.uk/team/syrago-...
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Syrago Spanou
PhD Syrago Spanou - Postdoctoral Research Scientist
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Wade-Martins Lab, University of Oxford @wademartinslab.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
📣 We are seeking to appoint an experienced Head of Laboratory Operations. It is a key position in ensuring the efficient, compliant, and safe operation of the lab. Closing date: 23rd June 2026 at 12noon. bit.ly/3S0mEfj @kavlioxford.bsky.social @dpagathenaswan.bsky.social @oxforddpag.bsky.social
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Research at ARUK @alzheimersresearchuk.org · 13/05/2026
We’re here to support the next step in your research career. Join our webinar for a clear, practical overview of our grants and what to expect from the application process. Secure your spot: alzheimers.eventsair.com/research-web...
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Wade-Martins Lab, University of Oxford @wademartinslab.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
We are delighted to welcome Liam Cocker to the lab. He joins us as a Research Assistant where he is investigating lysosomal and mitochondrial dysfunction in #Parkinson’s Disease patient fibroblasts and iPSC-derived neurons www.dpag.ox.ac.uk/team/liam-co...
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Liam Cocker
Liam Cocker - Research Assistant
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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
UK Glia 2026 in Bristol unites researchers across career stages to explore glial biology, brain physiology, neurodegeneration and neuropsychiatric disorders. Date - Mon 08 - Tue 09 Jun 2026 Location - University of Bristol, UK www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/uk-gli...
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UK Glia Network 2nd meeting - DEMENTIA RESEARCHER
UK Glia 2026, Bristol. Unites researchers across career stages to explore glial biology, brain physiology, neurodegeneration and neuropsychiatric disorders.
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Wade-Martins Lab, University of Oxford @wademartinslab.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
We are delighted to welcome Hannah Bailey as a Postdoc. Her work involves testing novel β-glucocerebrosidase (GCase) activators for the treatment of #Parkinson’s disease using patient iPSC-derived dopaminergic neurons. www.dpag.ox.ac.uk/team/hannah-...
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Hannah Bailey
PhD Hannah Bailey - Postdoctoral Research Scientist
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Wade-Martins Lab, University of Oxford @wademartinslab.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
We are delighted to welcome James Lambton as a Postdoc looking at sporadic #Parkinson’s disease. His research aims to use iPSC derived dopaminergic neuron and co-cultures from sporadic patients with varying phenotypes to identify common disease mechanisms. www.dpag.ox.ac.uk/team/james-l...
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James Lambton
PhD James Lambton - Postdoctoral Research Scientist
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Wade-Martins Lab, University of Oxford @wademartinslab.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
We are delighted to welcome Damita Rai to the lab. As a RA, she is working on cellular models of #Parkinson’s disease. Her research focuses on understanding mechanisms of neurodegeneration, particularly lysosomal dysfunction, using iPSC-derived neuronal systems www.dpag.ox.ac.uk/team/damita-...
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Damita Rai
Damita Rai - Research Assistant
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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Research Assistant role at the University of Oxford studying calcium channels in Parkinson’s using iPSC derived dopamine neurons for neuroprotection. Closing date: 22nd May www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/research...
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Research Assistant: Neuronal Cell Biology
University of Oxford seeks a Research Assistant to study calcium channels in Parkinson’s, using iPSC dopamine neurons to develop neuroprotective strategies.
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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Join the University of Oxford as a Postdoctoral Scientist studying Parkinson’s using brain stimulation and electrophysiology to improve gait and sleep disorders. www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/postdoct...
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Postdoctoral Research Scientist - DEMENTIA RESEARCHER
University of Oxford seeks a Postdoctoral Scientist to study Parkinson’s using brain stimulation and electrophysiology to improve gait and sleep disorders.
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Wade-Martins Lab, University of Oxford @wademartinslab.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
To mark #WorldParkinsonsDay on Sat 11 April 26, we’re sharing some of our highlights from our recent visit to the AD/PD 2026 conference in Copenhagen – moments that stood out to us and reflecting on the exciting progress being made in Parkinson’s research. bit.ly/4mrc3VZ
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World Parkinson’s Day: AD/PD 2026 Highlights
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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Poster in a Short 🎥 Day 3 at #ADPD2026 Amelia Smith shows how PINK1 mutations disrupt mitophagy in dopaminergic neurons and increase vulnerability to Parkinson’s related toxins 👇 youtube.com/shorts/vvODA...
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PINK1 mutations and toxin response in Parkinson’s disease #ADPD2026
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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Poster in a Short 🎥 Sophie Farrow from University of Oxford shares her #ADPD2026 poster on using 3D genomics to link GWAS signals to functional genes in Parkinson’s 👇 youtube.com/shorts/HpLAT...
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3D genomics reveals targets in Parkinson’s disease #ADPD2026
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Aligning Science Across Parkinson's @asapresearch.parkinsonsroadmap.org · 09/03/2026
New #preprint from CRN Team Cragg identifies an Sst+ neuron subtype that projects from GPi to LHb, forming a broad feedback network across the basal ganglia and supporting goal-directed behavioral flexibility 🧠 🔗 Read their findings: bit.ly/4rHdlxR
GPi-LHb neurons make monosynaptic connections in the basal ganglia and co-transmit glutamate and GABA.
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@OxfordPDCentre @oxfordpdcentre.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
A huge thanks to Dr Kathryn Bowles @bowleslab.bsky.social @ukdri.ac.uk for yesterday's wonderful OPDC seminar talk titled,‘iPSC models of Tauopathy’ and for spending time with us @kavlioxford.bsky.social @oxforddpag.bsky.social
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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Unexpected career advice from academia: coaching a sports team might help you become a better conference speaker. www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-how-i-c...
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Dr Ajantha Abey - Blog – How I Came To Enjoy Public Speaking As An Introvert
Dr Ajantha Abey reflects on moving from stage fright to enjoying public speaking, and how practice, teaching, and confidence shaped their voice as a researcher.
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Carlyle Group @bcarlylegroup.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
How do subcellular processes shape brain resilience? Helen Jolly breaks it down clearly in this great poster explanation from the ARUK conference 👇 www.youtube.com/shorts/WS3bS... #ARUK #Dementia
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Subcellular Clues to Alzheimer’s and Brain Resilience #dementiaresearch
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Wade-Martins Lab, University of Oxford @wademartinslab.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
📣 Job opportunity: We are seeking a Research Assistant to join the lab @kavlioxford.bsky.social within @oxforddpag.bsky.social to work with iPSC derived neurons and glia to study #Parkinson’s molecular and cellular biology. Closing date: 16th March at 12noon bit.ly/4cJoA49
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Research at ARUK @alzheimersresearchuk.org · 25/02/2026
Our #ARUKConf runners were up bright and early for a 5km run around Manchester 🏃
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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
Research Assistant role at University of Oxford DPAG. Work with iPSC derived neurons and glia to study Parkinson’s molecular and cellular biology. Closing date: 16th March www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/research...
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Research Assistant: Neuronal Cell Biologist in Parkinson’s
University of Oxford DPAG seeks Research Assistant to work on iPSC models and Parkinson’s cell biology in the Laboratory of Molecular Neurodegeneration.
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OxfordDPAG @oxforddpag.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
#IDWGS2026 #WomenAndGirlsInScience
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Cure Parkinson's @cureparkinsons.org.uk · 05/02/2026
We are excited to welcome several new members and interns to our research committee! This independent group is made up of 16-20 Parkinson’s researchers, clinicians and people with Parkinson’s, who assess our incoming grant applications. Find out more: buff.ly/zICEKBp
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Kirsty McMillan @mcmillanlab.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Exciting conference alert! The 93rd Biochemical Society Harden Conference will be on "Endosomal-lysosomal network dysfunction in neurodegeneration" on the South coast of England (1st to 4th of September 2026). Lots of speaker slots available from submitted abstracts so do come and join us!
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UK Dementia Research Institute @ukdri.ac.uk · 03/02/2026
Interested in endosomal-lysosomal dysfunction and its role in neurodegenerative disease? The 93rd Harden Conference hosted in Fareham in September will be bringing together world-leading researchers in this field. Check out the full session topics, and register before 1 June tinyurl.com/yphzx4ud
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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Research does not always stay neatly in one lane. Dr Ajantha Abey @ajanthaabey.bsky.social writes about what happens when Alzheimer’s and Lewy body disease overlap. www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-alzheim...
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Research at ARUK @alzheimersresearchuk.org · 23/01/2026
Heading on from #ARUKconf? Fewer than 50 places remain for the UK hub of AAIC Neuroscience Next 2026 in Manchester. Free to attend, with a strong focus on biomarkers. #AAICNeuro Register now:
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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Postdoc opportunity at the University of Oxford working on Parkinsons disease therapeutics with iPSC derived neurons in an academic industry collaboration. Closing date: 30th January www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/postdoct...
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Postdoctoral Research Scientist: Parkinson’s Cell Biology
Postdoctoral role at the University of Oxford studying lysosomal targets in Parkinsons disease using iPSC derived dopamine neurons.
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OxfordDPAG @oxforddpag.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
Read more about our research here www.dpag.ox.ac.uk/research/neu...
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Research at ARUK @alzheimersresearchuk.org · 16/12/2025
The Alzheimer’s Research UK Research Conference 2026 is coming up on 24–25 Feb in Manchester & online! With 300+ signed up for networking and hundreds presenting, it’s set to be one of our biggest yet. Register by 8 Feb (in-person) or 15 Feb (online): www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/research/for...
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Wade-Martins Lab, University of Oxford @wademartinslab.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
📣 Job opportunity: We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Scientist Neuronal cell biologist in #Parkinson’s to join the lab @kavlioxford.bsky.social within @oxforddpag.bsky.social to study #Parkinsons with iPSC neurons and assess lysosomal function. Closing date: 5th January bit.ly/3KPtwJd
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OxfordDPAG @oxforddpag.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Read more about the OPDC here www.dpag.ox.ac.uk/opdc/opdc-home
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Aligning Science Across Parkinson's @asapresearch.parkinsonsroadmap.org · 25/11/2025
CRN Team Cragg gathered in Oxford this fall for a two-day sprint of ideas, data, & cross-lab creativity. They dug into emerging findings, tested new approaches, and mapped out next steps to push their work forward. Here’s to more collaboration, more curiosity, & more discoveries on the horizon 📚
A large group of about 30 symposium attendees stands together in a library-style room with tall bookshelves lining the walls. They are posed in several rows, smiling toward the camera. Behind them, a projection screen displays a video call grid with additional participants joining virtually. The group includes a diverse mix of students, researchers, and collaborators, many wearing conference name badges. The setting is bright and academic, reflecting a collaborative gathering for the CRN Team Cragg Symposium.
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