Oxford Neuroscience@OxNeuro

Oxford University is at the forefront of neuroscience research.

 University of Oxford
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Joined July 2011
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Really excited to be hosting the Autumn School in Neuroscience on 8th/9th of October at @ox.ac.uk, together with @oxneuro.bsky.social @oxforddpag.bsky.social @oxexppsy.bsky.social @oxfordpsychiatry.bsky.social Face to face only. Register here shorturl.at/eQB7K
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come and work with us! dpag.ox.ac.uk/work-with-us/c…

Current Vacancies

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Professor Masud Husain elected a Fellow of the Royal Society Election to the Fellowship is one of the highest honours in the scientific world, awarded to individuals who have made impactful contributions to knowledge. shorturl.at/VmnLq @NDCNOxford @royalsociety @OxExpPsy
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🧠 Can we bypass neurodegenerative pathways using "Spatial Algorithms"? Inspired by my experience as a construction supervisor and a 20-day left-hand training experiment, I designed a 6-week neuroplasticity curriculum for seniors. Here is the science behind the movements. (1/5)
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TRAINING: Applications to the Oxford Winter Neuroethics School (OWNS) 2026 A course for students, postgraduates and professionals at all career stages, exploring research in the ethics of neuroscience, psychiatry and mental health. Apply by Tue 30 June owns.org.uk/
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We have some great vacancies available right now, so if you would like to come and work at DPAG check this out dpag.ox.ac.uk/work-with-us/c…
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New Head of Department Announced

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Motor neurone disease: what does the science say? This episode features @jennagregory488 @aberdeenuni; @sarahezekiel @MND_NWLondon; @DrBrianDickie @mndassoc; and Kevin Talbot @UniofOxford. thenakedscientists.com/podca…

Motor neurone disease: what does the science say?

Understanding MND...

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@OUH_research@OUH_Research
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First patient treated @ouhospitals in second phase of clinical trial testing new gene therapy for inherited eye condition #Stargardt disease, which leads to vision loss & blindness in children & adults oxfordbrc.nihr.ac.uk/oxford-… @NDCNOxford @NIHRresearch @SpliceBioHQ @eyeMacLaren

Oxford team treats first patient in ground-breaking retinal gene therapy trial | NIHR Biomedical...

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New year, new sleep health? 💤 A short animation based on research by @ProfEspie, Professor of Sleep Medicine @UniofOxford, explains the 5 Principles of Good Sleep health, which are essential for our daily health and well-being. youtube.com/watch?v=xAcvD3n-…
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Profiles of Women in Science Dorothy Tse, Reader in Psychology at Edge Hill University, Ormskirk, England Fantastic interview with @TseDorothyLab of @FensKavliNet @BritishNeuro @acmedsci @LNeuroscience @theRSAorg @FENSorg @WileyBrainPsych onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/…
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Next month's Festive Symposium will focus on “Delivering #neuroscience in the Clinic”. - Delivering Safe and Effective #Neurological Therapies - Challenges in #ClinicalDelivery - Panel discussion: “Whose Job Is It to Deliver?” Register here: bna.org.uk/events/festi...
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Our Dementia Research Oxford Seminar series recommences on Nov 13th with the rescheduled Prof Martin Turner on 'Advancing therapy development in ALS'. 12 Noon on Zoom us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi… @NDCNOxford
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Our next Dementia Research Oxford seminar will be Steph Fowler speaking on “Tracking neurodegenerative tau species in the brain: which species to target, and where” Thursday October 23rd - 12 noon on Zoom us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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#TuesdayReads: Becky Carlyle et al develop and validate an ELISA to measure PKM in cerebrospinal fluid—linking elevated levels to accelerated cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s and highlighting PKM as a potential early biomarker. 🔗 degruyterbrill.com/document/…

Immunoassay for pyruvate kinase M1/2 as an Alzheimer’s biomarker in CSF

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is characterized by amyloid-beta plaques and tau tangles in the brain, but these markers alone do not predict disease progression. The intersection of these pathologies with...

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We are very happy to announce that our refreshed website is ready to launch! A BIG 'thank you' to everyone who has worked hard to make it happen, and special thanks to our amazing @NDCNOxford Comms team! Take a look for yourselves at the link below: scni.ox.ac.uk/study-with-us
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Replying to @NDCNOxford @BiochemOxford @Nature
Read the full article ⬇️ ndcn.ox.ac.uk/news/chronic-p… @wellcometrust @OxHealthBRC @UniofOxford @KavliOxford

Chronic pain research breakthrough identifies promising drug target

A new paper published in Nature shows how, in a collaborative project across diverse medical disciplines, Oxford researchers from NDCN and the Department of Biochemistry have identified a new genetic...

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📣 NEW: Breakthrough discovery of a genetic link to pain co-led by NDCN's Prof David Bennett and Prof Simon Newstead @BiochemOxford The results of the research, published in @Nature, could lead to a promising new target for the treatment of #chronicpain.
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6 Aug 2025
A research centre focused on young people’s mental health will be established at @UniofOxford, thanks to a £27 million gift from The Paul Foundation. The Oxford Centre for Emerging Minds Research will investigate how to promote good mental health and prevent emerging conditions.

£27 million gift funds Oxford Centre for Emerging Minds Research

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