Associate Professor with an interest in sleep and recovery of movement after stroke or brain injury
University of Oxford
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New paper alert! We find that self-reported measures of #sleep and mood are improved after #stroke using digital cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia. A big thank you to everyone involved!
@NDCNOxford @OxfordWIN
Open access link here: doi.org/10.1111/jsr.13971
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The deadline to submit an abstract for the Brain Conference 2025 has been extended to 31st January 2025!
This is a great opportunity to present your work and network. Submit here: conference.guarantorsofbrain…
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NEWS: NDCN researchers awarded ARIA funding for future adoption of neurotechnologies
The award will allow researchers at @NDCNOxford to explore how these methods can be designed inclusively for greater, more equitable adoption of future tech.
medsci.ox.ac.uk/news/ndcn-re…
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😴 Up to 50% of people meet the diagnostic criteria for a sleep disorder post stroke.
📈 Prevalence of insomnia post stroke is 3-4x that of general population +has significant impact on recovery +QOL.
Brief scale <16 is indicative of insomnia- neurologyopen.bmj.com/conten…
#UKSF24
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Stroke recovery hub members at #UKSF24 🧠
ALT Group picture of 6 members
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Super excited to be at the @physoc GL Brown prize lecture this afternoon to hear from @cjstagg .
@OxfordWIN @NDCNOxford
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📢WE'RE HIRING: Postdoctoral Research Scientist
This opportunity has arisen from The Wellcome Trust grant entitled “Brain networks underlying sleep and circadian rhythm disruption (SCRD) in mental health”. Based at @OxfordWIN
Apply: tinyurl.com/5n6fc2p5
ALT Job Vacancy: Postdoctoral Research Scientist Apply by 12 midday, Friday 15 November
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The Brain Conference will take place on the 7th March, 2025. Registration is now OPEN!
Book your place, view our programme and submit an abstract here: conference.guarantorsofbrain…
Speakers to be announced in the coming weeks.
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What a complete delight to start the lecture tour at such a wonderful place (with such a fantastic, engaged audience!). Thank you so much @cgaffneyphd for the invitation, and @physoc for the opportunity.
Fantastic to host @cjstagg for the @physoc GL Brown Prize lecture here @LancasterUni today. Fascinating to learn more about GABA and motor learning! @HICLancaster
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We really do need a revolution in clinical research. Very well said, thanks @Brain1878 .
Why we need a revolution in clinical research. New editorial @Brain1878
academic.oup.com/brain/artic…
@NIHRresearch @The_MRC @UKRI_News @wellcometrust @wesstreeting
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It was wonderful having you as a part of our group @Rabeeet
- Got connected to @Mels_Science who was very supportive and helped me prepare for a PhD. interview (her recommendations really helped though)
-Attended the plasticity lab meetings and got to know about their work. (2/2)
@OxfordWIN is now taking applications for 2024-2025.
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Unit’s Patient and Public Advisory Group (PPAG) continues to shape future research #PPIE
On 9th July, we met again with members of our PPAG to canvass their views on the Unit’s research direction and plans.
mrcbndu.ox.ac.uk/news/units-…
@MRCBNDU @NDCNOxford @UniofOxford
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This was fun to be involved in, so many interesting discussions were had🙂
Human sensorimotor science faces a fundamental trade-off between experimental control and real-world applicability.
In our new @JPhysiol paper, we illustrate the need for more, complementary methods, comparative studies, & emerging technologies to...🧵
tinyurl.com/yc6abuaf
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One more week to apply! Interested in sleep & neuromodulation? Apply for our @wellcometrust funded RA position @UniOfSurrey, collaborating with @inesviolante, @NCMLabETH & many more. Apply here 👉 jobs.surrey.ac.uk/Vacancy.as…
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Huge thank you to psychosis patients from Oxford Health NHS FT @OxfordHealthNHS for reviewing our ethics documents and providing critical feedback on the design of our upcoming study with Valentina Mancini, Helen Barron, and Charlotte (Charlie) Stagg @NDCNOxford @UniofOxford
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Exciting Opportunity! 🌟 We’re hiring a two Postdoctoral Research Fellows @LifeSciWestmin, @UniWestminster. Join our team and contribute to cutting-edge research!
1Research Fellow in Image Analysis and Biomarker Discovery (50069206)
vacancies.westminster.ac.uk/…
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UK #sleeppeeps! I'm looking into charities/peer support groups for people with #sleep disorders, but can't find any UK-based organisations specifically aimed at supporting people with parasomnias, circadian rhythm disorders or insomnia. Any ideas?
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Extended the deadline! Keen to hear from people after stroke who have used technology as part of their rehab. See more 👇⬇️ @HobbsRehab
onlinecommunity.stroke.org.u…
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