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We are the International Centre for Genomic Medicine in Neuromuscular Diseases, we aim to grow knowledge about the global causes of inherited neuromuscular diseases and promote inclusion in research. Welcome!
Time's almost up to register for the excellent British Myology Society annual meeting at magnificent Worcester College, Oxford. Please share with all muscle disease research colleagues 😀💪 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/british-my...
British Myology Society Annual Meeting 2026
BMS membership required.
New members welcome - email [email protected] for joining info.
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August 21, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Time's almost up to register for the excellent British Myology Society annual meeting at magnificent Worcester College, Oxford. Please share with all muscle disease research colleagues 😀💪 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/british-my...
So pleased to share this very interesting new publication about Adult SMA in northern India, from the excellent AIIMS, New Delhi team that includes ICGNMD's Dr Vishnu VY, and our colleagues in CCMB and CDFD, Hyderabad. First author Dr Farsana Mustafa. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.... 🥳
Spinal Muscular Atrophy in Adult Neurology Services in India
Adult SMA in North India commonly presents as bilateral symmetrical proximal lower-limb weakness and is often misdiagnosed. Genetic confirmation revealed mainly SMA3 with SMN1 deletion and SMN2-relat...
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July 31, 2026 at 4:35 PM
So pleased to share this very interesting new publication about Adult SMA in northern India, from the excellent AIIMS, New Delhi team that includes ICGNMD's Dr Vishnu VY, and our colleagues in CCMB and CDFD, Hyderabad. First author Dr Farsana Mustafa. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.... 🥳
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*Save the date* 🗓️ 20th Annual Neuromuscular Translational Research Conference will take place Tuesday 20th and Wednesday 21st April 2027, at the UCL Institute of Child Health in London. More info to follow in coming months.
July 30, 2026 at 11:58 AM
*Save the date* 🗓️ 20th Annual Neuromuscular Translational Research Conference will take place Tuesday 20th and Wednesday 21st April 2027, at the UCL Institute of Child Health in London. More info to follow in coming months.
Here is an interesting new JPNS paper from Brazil and UCL collaborators, describing two instances of late-onset Tay-Sachs disease. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
<em>Journal of the Peripheral Nervous System</em> | PNS Neuroscience Journal | Wiley Online Library
Background Late-onset Tay–Sachs disease (LOTS) is a rare lysosomal disorder that contrasts with the classical infantile form by presenting with milder and heterogeneous neurological manifestations, ...
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July 20, 2026 at 8:31 AM
Here is an interesting new JPNS paper from Brazil and UCL collaborators, describing two instances of late-onset Tay-Sachs disease. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
The very fit and healthy team here at UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology are running 10K for the National Brain Appeal this weekend, under a hot sun! Runners include our Director Professor Mike Hanna. Please consider donating to this excellent charity! www.justgiving.com/page/the-nat...
We are running the Saucony London 10K 2026!
Help The National Brain Appeal Page raise money to support The National Brain Appeal
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July 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM
The very fit and healthy team here at UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology are running 10K for the National Brain Appeal this weekend, under a hot sun! Runners include our Director Professor Mike Hanna. Please consider donating to this excellent charity! www.justgiving.com/page/the-nat...
The ICGNMD Clinical Fellows worked so hard during the first MRC-funded award, and now two, Dr Rodrigo Frezatti of FAEPA, São Paulo, and Dr Özlem Köken of Akdeniz University, Antalya, have successfully defended their PhD Theses. Congratulations to you both! 🥳🎉🙌
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First PhDs awarded to ICGNMD International Clinical Fellows
From 2019 to 2024, the ICGNMD’s first MRC-funded award supported early career clinical fellows around the world to develop clinical academic research expertise in neuromuscular diseases.
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June 18, 2026 at 3:37 PM
The ICGNMD Clinical Fellows worked so hard during the first MRC-funded award, and now two, Dr Rodrigo Frezatti of FAEPA, São Paulo, and Dr Özlem Köken of Akdeniz University, Antalya, have successfully defended their PhD Theses. Congratulations to you both! 🥳🎉🙌
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Calling clinicians! Clinical Research Fellowship at UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology in London, UK to study global causes of inherited NMD. Join our world-leading and supportive team. Closes 07 May. www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
UCL – University College London
UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
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April 23, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Calling clinicians! Clinical Research Fellowship at UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology in London, UK to study global causes of inherited NMD. Join our world-leading and supportive team. Closes 07 May. www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
Another opportunity at UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology in London! Seeking grade 6 Research Technician to work with Prof Houlden and his wonderful team to grow knowledge of global causes of inherited neuromuscular diseases - closes 17 Feb! www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
UCL – University College London
UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
www.ucl.ac.uk
February 4, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Another opportunity at UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology in London! Seeking grade 6 Research Technician to work with Prof Houlden and his wonderful team to grow knowledge of global causes of inherited neuromuscular diseases - closes 17 Feb! www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
Look! Clinical Research Fellowship at UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology in London, UK to study global causes of inherited NMD. Join our world-leading and supportive team. Closes 24 Feb www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
UCL – University College London
UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
www.ucl.ac.uk
February 3, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Look! Clinical Research Fellowship at UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology in London, UK to study global causes of inherited NMD. Join our world-leading and supportive team. Closes 24 Feb www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
Please spread the word! Great opportunity for bioinformatician to join us at the world-leading UCL Institute of Neurology in London, UK, to research genomics of inherited neuromuscular diseases. www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
UCL – University College London
UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
www.ucl.ac.uk
January 23, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Please spread the word! Great opportunity for bioinformatician to join us at the world-leading UCL Institute of Neurology in London, UK, to research genomics of inherited neuromuscular diseases. www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
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£500 bursary for early career researchers / AHPs selected for an oral presentation
Registration, accommodation and call for abstracts now open! UK Neuromuscular Translational Research Conference 2026 17/18 April, Cambridge, UK
Check out our interesting agenda bit.ly/3XOjZF8
Registration, accommodation and call for abstracts now open! UK Neuromuscular Translational Research Conference 2026 17/18 April, Cambridge, UK
Check out our interesting agenda bit.ly/3XOjZF8
December 11, 2025 at 12:42 PM
£500 bursary for early career researchers / AHPs selected for an oral presentation
Registration, accommodation and call for abstracts now open! UK Neuromuscular Translational Research Conference 2026 17/18 April, Cambridge, UK
Check out our interesting agenda bit.ly/3XOjZF8
Registration, accommodation and call for abstracts now open! UK Neuromuscular Translational Research Conference 2026 17/18 April, Cambridge, UK
Check out our interesting agenda bit.ly/3XOjZF8
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*New* Clinical Research Fellow vacancy - inherited neuropathies. Based at UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology.
Application Deadline 25/01/26
www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
Application Deadline 25/01/26
www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
UCL – University College London
UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
www.ucl.ac.uk
December 16, 2025 at 10:37 AM
*New* Clinical Research Fellow vacancy - inherited neuropathies. Based at UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology.
Application Deadline 25/01/26
www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
Application Deadline 25/01/26
www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
📣Time to start thinking about abstract submissions and accommodation bookings for UK Neuromuscular Translational Research Conference 2026 17/18 April, Cambridge, UK. Check out the interesting 2026 agenda
📷https://bit.ly/3XOjZF8 (Image: Christin Hume @unsplash)
📷https://bit.ly/3XOjZF8 (Image: Christin Hume @unsplash)
December 5, 2025 at 1:37 PM
📣Time to start thinking about abstract submissions and accommodation bookings for UK Neuromuscular Translational Research Conference 2026 17/18 April, Cambridge, UK. Check out the interesting 2026 agenda
📷https://bit.ly/3XOjZF8 (Image: Christin Hume @unsplash)
📷https://bit.ly/3XOjZF8 (Image: Christin Hume @unsplash)
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📣📣Registration and call for abstracts now open!
UK Neuromuscular Translational Research Conference 2026
17/18 April, Cambridge, UK
Our 2026 agenda spans acquired/autoimmune and genetic neuromuscular, neurological and neurodevelopmental conditions bit.ly/3XOjZF8
UK Neuromuscular Translational Research Conference 2026
17/18 April, Cambridge, UK
Our 2026 agenda spans acquired/autoimmune and genetic neuromuscular, neurological and neurodevelopmental conditions bit.ly/3XOjZF8
November 24, 2025 at 4:26 PM
📣📣Registration and call for abstracts now open!
UK Neuromuscular Translational Research Conference 2026
17/18 April, Cambridge, UK
Our 2026 agenda spans acquired/autoimmune and genetic neuromuscular, neurological and neurodevelopmental conditions bit.ly/3XOjZF8
UK Neuromuscular Translational Research Conference 2026
17/18 April, Cambridge, UK
Our 2026 agenda spans acquired/autoimmune and genetic neuromuscular, neurological and neurodevelopmental conditions bit.ly/3XOjZF8
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✍️ Apply now! Clinical Fellowship in imaging for evaluation of mitochondrial disease severity, progression, and treatment response, in our excellent & supportive team at UCL Queen Square / UCLH NHS Highly Specialised Service for Rare Mitochondrial Disorders shorturl.at/jaSke
UCL – University College London
UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
www.ucl.ac.uk
October 21, 2025 at 4:43 PM
✍️ Apply now! Clinical Fellowship in imaging for evaluation of mitochondrial disease severity, progression, and treatment response, in our excellent & supportive team at UCL Queen Square / UCLH NHS Highly Specialised Service for Rare Mitochondrial Disorders shorturl.at/jaSke
🤯THREE🤯opportunities to join the Newcastle LifeArc LAC-TreatMito hub, tackling mitochondrial disorders: Research Associate jobs.ncl.ac.uk/job/Newcastl..., Bioinformatician jobs.ncl.ac.uk/job/Newcastl... & Lab Tech Specialist jobs.ncl.ac.uk/job/Newcastl.... Closing soon!
Research Associate (Genomics)
Research Associate (Genomics)
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August 4, 2025 at 8:21 AM
🤯THREE🤯opportunities to join the Newcastle LifeArc LAC-TreatMito hub, tackling mitochondrial disorders: Research Associate jobs.ncl.ac.uk/job/Newcastl..., Bioinformatician jobs.ncl.ac.uk/job/Newcastl... & Lab Tech Specialist jobs.ncl.ac.uk/job/Newcastl.... Closing soon!
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📢 Exciting 3-year funded PhD opportunity 🧠
Prof Bobby McFarland and Dr Laura Smith are advertising for a PhD student to join their lab at the Newcastle Mitochondrial Research Group.
📅 Closing date: 16th July 2025
⏰ Start date: 15th September 2025
To apply: www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
Prof Bobby McFarland and Dr Laura Smith are advertising for a PhD student to join their lab at the Newcastle Mitochondrial Research Group.
📅 Closing date: 16th July 2025
⏰ Start date: 15th September 2025
To apply: www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
PhD studentship - Understanding the causes and identifying treatments for Alpers’ syndrome at Newcastle University on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - PhD studentship - Understanding the causes and identifying treatments for Alpers’ syndrome at Newcastle University, listed on FindAPhD.com
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June 26, 2025 at 11:39 AM
📢 Exciting 3-year funded PhD opportunity 🧠
Prof Bobby McFarland and Dr Laura Smith are advertising for a PhD student to join their lab at the Newcastle Mitochondrial Research Group.
📅 Closing date: 16th July 2025
⏰ Start date: 15th September 2025
To apply: www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
Prof Bobby McFarland and Dr Laura Smith are advertising for a PhD student to join their lab at the Newcastle Mitochondrial Research Group.
📅 Closing date: 16th July 2025
⏰ Start date: 15th September 2025
To apply: www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
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We're proud to announce our work developing a ground-breaking mitochondrial donation IVF treatment has now seen eight healthy babies born 👶
Find out more 👇
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#WeAreNCL #Health #News #Mitochondria
Find out more 👇
www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl...
#WeAreNCL #Health #News #Mitochondria
Eight babies born after Mitochondrial donation
The UK’s pioneering licensed IVF technique to reduce the risk of mitochondrial diseases carried out in Newcastle has seen eight babies born, published research shows.
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July 17, 2025 at 6:28 AM
We're proud to announce our work developing a ground-breaking mitochondrial donation IVF treatment has now seen eight healthy babies born 👶
Find out more 👇
www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl...
#WeAreNCL #Health #News #Mitochondria
Find out more 👇
www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl...
#WeAreNCL #Health #News #Mitochondria
New! Mitochondrial donation to prevent primary mitochondrial disorders. Research to highest standards within exemplary framework. www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.... & www.nejm.org/doi/full/10..... Credit to Newcastle Uni, Lily Foundation & others @mitonewcastle.bsky.social @lilyfoundation.bsky.social
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July 17, 2025 at 10:52 AM
New! Mitochondrial donation to prevent primary mitochondrial disorders. Research to highest standards within exemplary framework. www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.... & www.nejm.org/doi/full/10..... Credit to Newcastle Uni, Lily Foundation & others @mitonewcastle.bsky.social @lilyfoundation.bsky.social
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🥼📢👀 New Vacancy: Clinical Research Fellow (Mitochondrial Diseases). Exciting new fellowship role within LifeArc and MDUK-funded Translational Rare Disease Centre to Treat Mitochondrial Diseases
UCL Queen Square IoN. Closing date: 24th Apr
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UCL Queen Square IoN. Closing date: 24th Apr
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April 4, 2025 at 9:24 AM
🥼📢👀 New Vacancy: Clinical Research Fellow (Mitochondrial Diseases). Exciting new fellowship role within LifeArc and MDUK-funded Translational Rare Disease Centre to Treat Mitochondrial Diseases
UCL Queen Square IoN. Closing date: 24th Apr
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UCL Queen Square IoN. Closing date: 24th Apr
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We are looking for a Clinical Research Fellow to join our team. Please share!
🥼📢👀 New Vacancy: Clinical Research Fellow (Mitochondrial Diseases). Exciting new fellowship role within LifeArc and MDUK-funded Translational Rare Disease Centre to Treat Mitochondrial Diseases
UCL Queen Square IoN. Closing date: 24th Apr
bit.ly/4ciiC80
UCL Queen Square IoN. Closing date: 24th Apr
bit.ly/4ciiC80
April 4, 2025 at 9:44 AM
We are looking for a Clinical Research Fellow to join our team. Please share!
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Final programme for this event is now available! www.ucl.ac.uk/ion/events/2...
April 7, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Final programme for this event is now available! www.ucl.ac.uk/ion/events/2...
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🎉 bioRxiv & medRxiv are now managed by openRxiv, a new independent nonprofit. This transition allows for more flexibility and innovation. Our mission remains being a free service to authors ensuring rapid sharing of scientific information before peer review.
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Introducing openRxiv: a new independent home for preprint sharing in the life sciences - openRxiv
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of openRxiv as an independent nonprofit to oversee bioRxiv and medRxiv, the world’s leading preprint servers for life and health sciences. openRxiv ensures that r...
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March 11, 2025 at 1:08 PM
🎉 bioRxiv & medRxiv are now managed by openRxiv, a new independent nonprofit. This transition allows for more flexibility and innovation. Our mission remains being a free service to authors ensuring rapid sharing of scientific information before peer review.
ℹ️ openrxiv.org/introducing-...
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Please share! Exciting post-doc position in the Mitochondrial Research Group at UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, London www.ucl.ac.uk/ion/research.... Great team of supportive colleagues, this project could drive meaningful change to patients, closes 8th April www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMJ082/r...
Research Fellow at UCL
Explore an exciting academic career as a Research Fellow. Don't miss out on other academic jobs. Click to apply and explore more opportunities.
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March 20, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Please share! Exciting post-doc position in the Mitochondrial Research Group at UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, London www.ucl.ac.uk/ion/research.... Great team of supportive colleagues, this project could drive meaningful change to patients, closes 8th April www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMJ082/r...
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Still time to register for: bit.ly/49lQiAf UK Neuromuscular Translational Research Conference 15 and 16 April 2025 - a scientific meeting to promote and share cutting edge clinical and scientific advances in the neuromuscular field.
March 14, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Still time to register for: bit.ly/49lQiAf UK Neuromuscular Translational Research Conference 15 and 16 April 2025 - a scientific meeting to promote and share cutting edge clinical and scientific advances in the neuromuscular field.