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Ryan West

@westwingslab.bsky.social

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Drosophilist, DIY enthusiast, group leader, senior fellow & Dementia Research Leader Fellow based in SITraN, Sheffield, UK. Working on #FTD, #ALS and #MND Find us here: sites.google.com/view/the-west-lab-sheffield

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Ryan West @westwingslab.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Moody skies over Sheffield from the office window this morning

Ryan West @westwingslab.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Somewhat depleted in numbers due to illnesses half the lab made it out for our annual, rather wet, lab winter walk

Ryan West @westwingslab.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

I'm looking forward to discussing our work at Tambourine’s ALS Breakthrough Research Fund investigators meeting this week. A pretty good view from my room

Ryan West @westwingslab.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

taking a break from all the hills and letting the 5 yo loose down the monsal trail

Ryan West @westwingslab.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Ryan West @westwingslab.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

oh ChatGPT what monstrosity is this?

Ryan West @westwingslab.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

There are some hills over there somewhere!

Ryan West @westwingslab.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

Clear skies over SITraN this morning

This image shows the Sheffield Instiute for Translational Neuroscience (SiTraN) building at sunrise, with the sky transitioning from vibrant orange and pink near the horizon to darker blue at the top. The "SiTraN" sign is an integral part of the building's architecture, made of large metallic letters that appear to support the roof. Behind the sign is a wooden facade. The surrounding area includes bare trees silhouetted against the colorful sky and softly lit pathways leading to the building

Ryan West @westwingslab.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

I think santa will enjoy the whisky the 4 year old left for him 👀

This image depicts a wooden table with a bottle of Lagavulin 8 Year Old Scotch Whisky, a glass, a white plate holding a single mince pie, and a small carrot placed beside the plate

Ryan West @westwingslab.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

a slightly chilly lab walk in the peaks

A group of hikers walking uphill on a muddy and rocky path in an open countryside setting. The foreground shows patches of grass, stones, and puddles, while the background features a scenic view of rolling green fields, winding trails, and distant hills under a cloudy sky with hints of blue. The hikers are dressed warmly in winter jackets, hats, and scarves,

A group of nine people dressed in winter clothing, including hats, scarves, and jackets, posing outdoors on lose hill (peak district) with a cloudy sky in the background. The landscape features rolling hills and valleys.

Ryan West @westwingslab.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

A birthday card from the lab. A @comeflywithjo.bsky.social special. I wonder what they are trying to imply?

A handmade birthday card. The design features colorful balloons at the top with the letters of "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" written inside them. Below the balloons, the name "RYAN" is prominently displayed in bold, patterned letters. In the center, there’s a humorous drawing of a fruit fly wearing a green hat and leaning on a walking stick

Ryan West @westwingslab.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

striking views from my office this morning

sunrise showing a sky filled with dramatic clouds illuminated in shades of orange, pink, and red, contrasting against a pale blue sky. In the foreground, silhouettes of tree branches, a utility pole, and buildings are visible. The cityscape of Sheffield is visible below the horizon

Ryan West @westwingslab.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Google scholar vs pubmed wordclouds

Cloud of words in various colors and sizes. Some of the largest words include drosophila models function repeat ftd synaptic mutation disease genetic mutant neurons kinase als c9orf72 dementia toxicity chmp2b flies length mutants

Ryan West @westwingslab.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

a quick trip down to London for a grant panel and to say hello to some old friends