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The Brain Fix
A podcast series from the Division of Neuroscience at the University of Manchester and the Geoffrey Jefferson Brain Research Centre covering all things neuroscience. If you want an insight into the wo...
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Have you listened to our podcast #TheBrainFix yet? It has now reached 10 countries worldwide!
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Many more to come! 🧠
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Many more to come! 🧠
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🚨 Ep 7 of #TheBrainFix podcast is live! In this episode,
Prof Stuart Allan talks to Katie Lees about philanthropy and how donations can have a major impact on the direction of research. Listen here > the-brain-fix.transistor.fm/episodes/cha... #neurosciencepodcast #healthphilanthropy
Prof Stuart Allan talks to Katie Lees about philanthropy and how donations can have a major impact on the direction of research. Listen here > the-brain-fix.transistor.fm/episodes/cha... #neurosciencepodcast #healthphilanthropy
The Brain Fix | Philanthropy in neuroscience and 'Challenge Accepted'
In this episode Professor Stuart Allan talks to Katie Lees, Head of Philanthropy for Health at the University of Manchester, about philanthropy and how donations can have a major impact on the dire...
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December 5, 2025 at 10:45 AM
🚨 Ep 7 of #TheBrainFix podcast is live! In this episode,
Prof Stuart Allan talks to Katie Lees about philanthropy and how donations can have a major impact on the direction of research. Listen here > the-brain-fix.transistor.fm/episodes/cha... #neurosciencepodcast #healthphilanthropy
Prof Stuart Allan talks to Katie Lees about philanthropy and how donations can have a major impact on the direction of research. Listen here > the-brain-fix.transistor.fm/episodes/cha... #neurosciencepodcast #healthphilanthropy
🚨 Ep 7 of #TheBrainFix podcast is live! In this episode,
Prof Stuart Allan talks to Katie Lees about philanthropy and how donations can have a major impact on the direction of research. Listen here > the-brain-fix.transistor.fm/episodes/cha... #neurosciencepodcast #healthphilanthropy
Prof Stuart Allan talks to Katie Lees about philanthropy and how donations can have a major impact on the direction of research. Listen here > the-brain-fix.transistor.fm/episodes/cha... #neurosciencepodcast #healthphilanthropy
The Brain Fix | Philanthropy in neuroscience and 'Challenge Accepted'
In this episode Professor Stuart Allan talks to Katie Lees, Head of Philanthropy for Health at the University of Manchester, about philanthropy and how donations can have a major impact on the dire...
the-brain-fix.transistor.fm
December 5, 2025 at 10:45 AM
🚨 Ep 7 of #TheBrainFix podcast is live! In this episode,
Prof Stuart Allan talks to Katie Lees about philanthropy and how donations can have a major impact on the direction of research. Listen here > the-brain-fix.transistor.fm/episodes/cha... #neurosciencepodcast #healthphilanthropy
Prof Stuart Allan talks to Katie Lees about philanthropy and how donations can have a major impact on the direction of research. Listen here > the-brain-fix.transistor.fm/episodes/cha... #neurosciencepodcast #healthphilanthropy
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🚨 Funded PhD opportunities at
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Join VIDA DTC to tackle dementia:
🔍 Focussed ultrasound to treat Alzheimer’s 👉 shorturl.at/3tgD3
💡 Repurposing drugs for small vessel disease 👉
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Apply now!
#PhDOpportunity #DementiaResearch
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Join VIDA DTC to tackle dementia:
🔍 Focussed ultrasound to treat Alzheimer’s 👉 shorturl.at/3tgD3
💡 Repurposing drugs for small vessel disease 👉
shorturl.at/rI4Sd
Apply now!
#PhDOpportunity #DementiaResearch
December 2, 2025 at 3:44 PM
🚨 Funded PhD opportunities at
@officialuom.bsky.social
Join VIDA DTC to tackle dementia:
🔍 Focussed ultrasound to treat Alzheimer’s 👉 shorturl.at/3tgD3
💡 Repurposing drugs for small vessel disease 👉
shorturl.at/rI4Sd
Apply now!
#PhDOpportunity #DementiaResearch
@officialuom.bsky.social
Join VIDA DTC to tackle dementia:
🔍 Focussed ultrasound to treat Alzheimer’s 👉 shorturl.at/3tgD3
💡 Repurposing drugs for small vessel disease 👉
shorturl.at/rI4Sd
Apply now!
#PhDOpportunity #DementiaResearch
Today! 🧠
The next event in our seminar series is on Weds 26th November at 2pm. Presented by
@ederzavala.bsky.social hosted by Prof Timothy Brown of Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology & Gastroenterology.
Details on poster - all welcome! 🧠 #neuroscienceseminar #neuroscience #manchesterneuroscience
@ederzavala.bsky.social hosted by Prof Timothy Brown of Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology & Gastroenterology.
Details on poster - all welcome! 🧠 #neuroscienceseminar #neuroscience #manchesterneuroscience
November 26, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Today! 🧠
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The next event in our seminar series is on Weds 26th November at 2pm. Presented by
@ederzavala.bsky.social hosted by Prof Timothy Brown of Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology & Gastroenterology.
Details on poster - all welcome! 🧠 #neuroscienceseminar #neuroscience #manchesterneuroscience
@ederzavala.bsky.social hosted by Prof Timothy Brown of Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology & Gastroenterology.
Details on poster - all welcome! 🧠 #neuroscienceseminar #neuroscience #manchesterneuroscience
November 17, 2025 at 9:50 AM
The next event in our seminar series is on Weds 26th November at 2pm. Presented by
@ederzavala.bsky.social hosted by Prof Timothy Brown of Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology & Gastroenterology.
Details on poster - all welcome! 🧠 #neuroscienceseminar #neuroscience #manchesterneuroscience
@ederzavala.bsky.social hosted by Prof Timothy Brown of Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology & Gastroenterology.
Details on poster - all welcome! 🧠 #neuroscienceseminar #neuroscience #manchesterneuroscience
The next event in our seminar series is on Weds 26th November at 2pm. Presented by
@ederzavala.bsky.social hosted by Prof Timothy Brown of Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology & Gastroenterology.
Details on poster - all welcome! 🧠 #neuroscienceseminar #neuroscience #manchesterneuroscience
@ederzavala.bsky.social hosted by Prof Timothy Brown of Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology & Gastroenterology.
Details on poster - all welcome! 🧠 #neuroscienceseminar #neuroscience #manchesterneuroscience
November 17, 2025 at 9:50 AM
The next event in our seminar series is on Weds 26th November at 2pm. Presented by
@ederzavala.bsky.social hosted by Prof Timothy Brown of Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology & Gastroenterology.
Details on poster - all welcome! 🧠 #neuroscienceseminar #neuroscience #manchesterneuroscience
@ederzavala.bsky.social hosted by Prof Timothy Brown of Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology & Gastroenterology.
Details on poster - all welcome! 🧠 #neuroscienceseminar #neuroscience #manchesterneuroscience
Today! 🧠
The next event in our seminar series is on Weds 12th November at 2pm and it's a double header! Presented by our very own Dr Adam Bradlaugh and Chloe Roddis and hosted by Dr Nina Milosavljevic. Details on poster - all welcome! 🧠 #neuroscienceseminar #neuroscience #manchesterneuroscience
November 12, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Today! 🧠
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The next event in our seminar series is on Weds 12th November at 2pm and it's a double header! Presented by our very own Dr Adam Bradlaugh and Chloe Roddis and hosted by Dr Nina Milosavljevic. Details on poster - all welcome! 🧠 #neuroscienceseminar #neuroscience #manchesterneuroscience
November 3, 2025 at 8:28 AM
The next event in our seminar series is on Weds 12th November at 2pm and it's a double header! Presented by our very own Dr Adam Bradlaugh and Chloe Roddis and hosted by Dr Nina Milosavljevic. Details on poster - all welcome! 🧠 #neuroscienceseminar #neuroscience #manchesterneuroscience
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📢Our latest newsletter is out now!
It’s full of updates, upcoming events, and stories from across our research themes. A great way to catch up on what’s happening at the Centre.
☕ Take a look when you get a moment...
shorturl.at/aCpsp
@fbmh-uom.bsky.social @ncaresearchnhs.bsky.social
It’s full of updates, upcoming events, and stories from across our research themes. A great way to catch up on what’s happening at the Centre.
☕ Take a look when you get a moment...
shorturl.at/aCpsp
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November 7, 2025 at 10:39 AM
📢Our latest newsletter is out now!
It’s full of updates, upcoming events, and stories from across our research themes. A great way to catch up on what’s happening at the Centre.
☕ Take a look when you get a moment...
shorturl.at/aCpsp
@fbmh-uom.bsky.social @ncaresearchnhs.bsky.social
It’s full of updates, upcoming events, and stories from across our research themes. A great way to catch up on what’s happening at the Centre.
☕ Take a look when you get a moment...
shorturl.at/aCpsp
@fbmh-uom.bsky.social @ncaresearchnhs.bsky.social
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🚨 The previous link was broken — here’s the correct one: gjbrainresearch.org/2025/11/03/a...
November 6, 2025 at 3:49 PM
🚨 The previous link was broken — here’s the correct one: gjbrainresearch.org/2025/11/03/a...
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This #NationalPathologyWeek, explore the vital work of Manchester Brain Bank and our brain pathology theme at GJBRC - advancing research into neurological diseases.
🔗 Read more: shorturl.at/q6oTq
#BrainHealth #Neuroscience #Pathology #stroke #dementia #Parkinson's #Braintumours #ResearchMatters
🔗 Read more: shorturl.at/q6oTq
#BrainHealth #Neuroscience #Pathology #stroke #dementia #Parkinson's #Braintumours #ResearchMatters
Spotlight on Manchester Brain Bank
Celebrating the Science Behind Diagnosis and Discovery National Pathology Week is dedicated to recognising the vital role pathology plays in healthcare and medical research. Pathology underpins diagno...
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November 3, 2025 at 1:16 PM
This #NationalPathologyWeek, explore the vital work of Manchester Brain Bank and our brain pathology theme at GJBRC - advancing research into neurological diseases.
🔗 Read more: shorturl.at/q6oTq
#BrainHealth #Neuroscience #Pathology #stroke #dementia #Parkinson's #Braintumours #ResearchMatters
🔗 Read more: shorturl.at/q6oTq
#BrainHealth #Neuroscience #Pathology #stroke #dementia #Parkinson's #Braintumours #ResearchMatters
The next event in our seminar series is on Weds 12th November at 2pm and it's a double header! Presented by our very own Dr Adam Bradlaugh and Chloe Roddis and hosted by Dr Nina Milosavljevic. Details on poster - all welcome! 🧠 #neuroscienceseminar #neuroscience #manchesterneuroscience
November 3, 2025 at 8:28 AM
The next event in our seminar series is on Weds 12th November at 2pm and it's a double header! Presented by our very own Dr Adam Bradlaugh and Chloe Roddis and hosted by Dr Nina Milosavljevic. Details on poster - all welcome! 🧠 #neuroscienceseminar #neuroscience #manchesterneuroscience
📢 Registration is now open for the annual Manchester Epilepsy Research Network Meeting on 23rd January 2026. Further details on poster - register here to secure your place 🧠> forms.office.com/e/xczWB8hjCz
October 30, 2025 at 9:41 AM
📢 Registration is now open for the annual Manchester Epilepsy Research Network Meeting on 23rd January 2026. Further details on poster - register here to secure your place 🧠> forms.office.com/e/xczWB8hjCz
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Our new research is helping us better understand a type of brain vessel disease that can lead to stroke and dementia.
🔬 Faulty COL4A1 gene = bleeding & vessel damage. Blocking MMP9 = reduced harm.
#StrokeResearch
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🔬 Faulty COL4A1 gene = bleeding & vessel damage. Blocking MMP9 = reduced harm.
#StrokeResearch
@dns-uom.bsky.social
sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
October 29, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Our new research is helping us better understand a type of brain vessel disease that can lead to stroke and dementia.
🔬 Faulty COL4A1 gene = bleeding & vessel damage. Blocking MMP9 = reduced harm.
#StrokeResearch
@dns-uom.bsky.social
sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
🔬 Faulty COL4A1 gene = bleeding & vessel damage. Blocking MMP9 = reduced harm.
#StrokeResearch
@dns-uom.bsky.social
sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Today! 🧠
The next seminar in our series is on Wednesday 29th October at 2pm, presented by Prof Luis de Lecea of Stanford University hosted by Dr Juan F. Quintana.
Details on poster - all welcome! 🧠 #neuroscienceseminar #neuroscience #manchesterneuroscience
Details on poster - all welcome! 🧠 #neuroscienceseminar #neuroscience #manchesterneuroscience
October 29, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Today! 🧠
The next seminar in our series is on Wednesday 29th October at 2pm, presented by Prof Luis de Lecea of Stanford University hosted by Dr Juan F. Quintana.
Details on poster - all welcome! 🧠 #neuroscienceseminar #neuroscience #manchesterneuroscience
Details on poster - all welcome! 🧠 #neuroscienceseminar #neuroscience #manchesterneuroscience
October 22, 2025 at 2:23 PM
The next seminar in our series is on Wednesday 29th October at 2pm, presented by Prof Luis de Lecea of Stanford University hosted by Dr Juan F. Quintana.
Details on poster - all welcome! 🧠 #neuroscienceseminar #neuroscience #manchesterneuroscience
Details on poster - all welcome! 🧠 #neuroscienceseminar #neuroscience #manchesterneuroscience
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🧠New from our brain tumour theme in Neurosurgery.
Insights into surgery after bevacizumab (a tumour-slowing drug) in NF2-related vestibular schwannoma. Study highlights how timing & dosage can help reduce bleeding risks and guide safer treatment planning
shorturl.at/E9c92
#NeuroOncology #research
Insights into surgery after bevacizumab (a tumour-slowing drug) in NF2-related vestibular schwannoma. Study highlights how timing & dosage can help reduce bleeding risks and guide safer treatment planning
shorturl.at/E9c92
#NeuroOncology #research
October 21, 2025 at 2:24 PM
🧠New from our brain tumour theme in Neurosurgery.
Insights into surgery after bevacizumab (a tumour-slowing drug) in NF2-related vestibular schwannoma. Study highlights how timing & dosage can help reduce bleeding risks and guide safer treatment planning
shorturl.at/E9c92
#NeuroOncology #research
Insights into surgery after bevacizumab (a tumour-slowing drug) in NF2-related vestibular schwannoma. Study highlights how timing & dosage can help reduce bleeding risks and guide safer treatment planning
shorturl.at/E9c92
#NeuroOncology #research
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The next seminar in our series is on Tuesday 21st October at 3pm, presented by @tiffmschmidt.bsky.social of Northwestern University hosted by Prof Rob Lucas.
Details on poster - all welcome! 🧠 #neuroscienceseminar #neuroscience #manchesterneuroscience
Details on poster - all welcome! 🧠 #neuroscienceseminar #neuroscience #manchesterneuroscience
October 16, 2025 at 8:36 AM
The next seminar in our series is on Tuesday 21st October at 3pm, presented by @tiffmschmidt.bsky.social of Northwestern University hosted by Prof Rob Lucas.
Details on poster - all welcome! 🧠 #neuroscienceseminar #neuroscience #manchesterneuroscience
Details on poster - all welcome! 🧠 #neuroscienceseminar #neuroscience #manchesterneuroscience
The next seminar in our series is on Tuesday 21st October at 3pm, presented by @tiffmschmidt.bsky.social of Northwestern University hosted by Prof Rob Lucas.
Details on poster - all welcome! 🧠 #neuroscienceseminar #neuroscience #manchesterneuroscience
Details on poster - all welcome! 🧠 #neuroscienceseminar #neuroscience #manchesterneuroscience
October 16, 2025 at 8:36 AM
The next seminar in our series is on Tuesday 21st October at 3pm, presented by @tiffmschmidt.bsky.social of Northwestern University hosted by Prof Rob Lucas.
Details on poster - all welcome! 🧠 #neuroscienceseminar #neuroscience #manchesterneuroscience
Details on poster - all welcome! 🧠 #neuroscienceseminar #neuroscience #manchesterneuroscience
Today! 🧠
The next seminar in our series is on Wednesday 15th October at 2pm, presented by Altug Didikoglu, Assistant Prof of Neuroscience at Izmir Institute of Technology, Turkey hosted by Prof Timothy Brown of Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology & Gastroenterology. Details on poster - all welcome!🧠
October 15, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Today! 🧠
📢 A new PhD project '(Bicentenary) Vascular Consequences of Menopause in the Female Brain', working with Dr Ingo Schiessl and @kirasha.bsky.social 🧠 www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
(Bicentenary) Vascular Consequences of Menopause in the Female Brain at The University of Manchester on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - (Bicentenary) Vascular Consequences of Menopause in the Female Brain at The University of Manchester, listed on FindAPhD.com
www.findaphd.com
October 15, 2025 at 7:03 AM
📢 A new PhD project '(Bicentenary) Vascular Consequences of Menopause in the Female Brain', working with Dr Ingo Schiessl and @kirasha.bsky.social 🧠 www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
📢 Registration is now open for the annual Manchester Epilepsy Research Network Meeting on 23rd January 2026. Further details on poster - register here to secure your place 🧠> forms.office.com/e/xczWB8hjCz
October 13, 2025 at 10:15 AM
📢 Registration is now open for the annual Manchester Epilepsy Research Network Meeting on 23rd January 2026. Further details on poster - register here to secure your place 🧠> forms.office.com/e/xczWB8hjCz
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More PhD opportunities across brain inflammation, Parkinson’s, imaging, nanotech, and neurodevelopment
📣 Please share widely and tag anyone who might be interested in joining our research community!
@fbmh-uom.bsky.social @dns-uom.bsky.social @uom-dcs.bsky.social
www.linkedin.com/posts/geoffr...
📣 Please share widely and tag anyone who might be interested in joining our research community!
@fbmh-uom.bsky.social @dns-uom.bsky.social @uom-dcs.bsky.social
www.linkedin.com/posts/geoffr...
MRC Doctoral Training Partnership | Geoffrey Jefferson Brain Research Centre
Here are even more exciting PhD opportunities across brain inflammation, Parkinson’s, imaging, nanotech, and neurodevelopment…
Parkinson’s disease
🌍 Discovery and Translation of accessible activit...
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October 13, 2025 at 9:18 AM
More PhD opportunities across brain inflammation, Parkinson’s, imaging, nanotech, and neurodevelopment
📣 Please share widely and tag anyone who might be interested in joining our research community!
@fbmh-uom.bsky.social @dns-uom.bsky.social @uom-dcs.bsky.social
www.linkedin.com/posts/geoffr...
📣 Please share widely and tag anyone who might be interested in joining our research community!
@fbmh-uom.bsky.social @dns-uom.bsky.social @uom-dcs.bsky.social
www.linkedin.com/posts/geoffr...
📢 A new MRC DTP PhD project 'Alzheimer’s risk in women: The interaction between menopause, APOE status and exercise' 🧠 www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
(MRC DTP) Alzheimer’s risk in women: The interaction between menopause, APOE status and exercise at The University of Manchester on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - (MRC DTP) Alzheimer’s risk in women: The interaction between menopause, APOE status and exercise at The University of Manchester, listed on FindAPhD.com
www.findaphd.com
October 10, 2025 at 9:48 AM
📢 A new MRC DTP PhD project 'Alzheimer’s risk in women: The interaction between menopause, APOE status and exercise' 🧠 www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
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Want to do a PhD in maternal-fetal health? I have a fully funded MRC DTP project available from September 2025, to study neutrophil function and NETosis in pregnant women at risk of preeclampsia. You'll work with me and Prof Jenny Myers in @mfh-research.bsky.social and David Brough too! DM me 🤰🩸
(MRC DTP) Longitudinal analysis of NETosis in pregnant women at risk of hypertension at The University of Manchester on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - (MRC DTP) Longitudinal analysis of NETosis in pregnant women at risk of hypertension at The University of Manchester, listed on FindAPhD.com
www.findaphd.com
October 10, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Want to do a PhD in maternal-fetal health? I have a fully funded MRC DTP project available from September 2025, to study neutrophil function and NETosis in pregnant women at risk of preeclampsia. You'll work with me and Prof Jenny Myers in @mfh-research.bsky.social and David Brough too! DM me 🤰🩸