Post-doc studying cerebrovascular functioning, hormones, and eye/brain relationships 🎨 Interested in Women's health and under-researched groups 🏳️‍🌈 She/Her

Cardiff University, Wales, UK
Joined June 2016
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We are so excited to announce the Top 10 Research Priorities for #PCOS in the UK. Together with @cardiffuni & @LindAlliance we have worked for 18 months on this groundbreaking project. Check out our #JLAPCOS hub at verity-pcos.org.uk/jlapcos for more 1/2
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Stay tuned for the irregular cycles movement!!!🚨 We wrote a piece for Nature Medicine! Menstrual cycle irregularities can be both cause and consequence of wide-ranging health issues. Embracing this complexity could reveal novel brain–body interactions and advance neuroscience.
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Melissa Emily Wright retweeted
Upcoming Webinar: Your Guide To #PCOS & #Menopause An evidenced based and compassionate discussion to answer all the common questions & concerns around this next phase of life. Register zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_… (Yes, it will be recorded and available on demand at a later date)
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We’re hiring! Pls share widely: In conjunction w/ the @Bowers_WBHI, my lab is recruiting a full-time clinical research coordinator to assist with research efforts at UC Santa Barbara. 1-2 yrs experience in MRI data collection preferred. Submit apps to: recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02974
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Melissa Emily Wright retweeted
📢 Big news: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is changing! The current name has caused confusion, stigma & misdiagnosis for decades. It’s time for change — and YOU can help choose the new name. 💜 📝 Take the survey now: 🔗 tinyurl.com/PCOSNameChange #WomensHealth #PCOS #PCOSNameChange
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So looking forward to @EveryWomanFest_ tomorrow! I'll be in the Motor House Down at 12:20 talking about Hormones and brain health 🧠🤸‍♀️ See you there! #Everywomanfestival25
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Melissa Emily Wright retweeted
Most women experience symptoms during #menopause, yet #research hasn’t captured real-world treatment outcomes. 🌟 The PROMMIS Study is leading the way in shaping evidence-based menopause care - and your site can take part! 🔗 Register your site today: ow.ly/unQT50VYex0
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Melissa Emily Wright retweeted
Our review on androgens and cardiovascular control in polycystic ovary syndrome is out! Read about what we know (and what we don't) about how androgens impact cardiovascular health in #PCOS 🫀@lordylaa @JPhysiol doi.org/10.1113/JP287288
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Melissa Emily Wright retweeted
Occipital cortex at the back of the brain! Here we are processing visual information- directional movement, angles, basic forms, basic colors, integration with movement. shorturl.at/jLjYp #brain #sciart #artsci #neuron #neurology #neuroscience #vision #visualcortex
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Join us in beautiful Santa Barbara! We're hiring a full-time junior specialist/research technician to play a central role in data collection & analysis of brain imaging studies of pregnancy & menopause. Learn more & apply at: recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02974 Or help us spread the word💫
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Louisa is doing a fab job presenting early data from our high density 100 days study 🧠 If you're at #ismrm25 and interested in menstrual brain health, check it out! @CUBRICcardiff
📍ISMRM 2025, Honolulu, Hawaii Come and visit me at my poster tomorrow between 2:45-3:45pm in the exhibition hall - program number 4889.
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Terrific to have WBHI visiting fellow @MEW_Neuro in Santa Barbara for the week from @CUBRICcardiff to discuss the cerebrovascular system vis à vis women’s health.
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Melissa Emily Wright retweeted
Today is #WorldHormoneDay, we’ll be spending the day sharing useful tips and information from the world of endocrinology, tips for great hormone health and more #BecauseHormonesMatter! Find out more by watching this video 👇 youtube.com/watch?v=NcsX69P9…
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Can't wait to present my 'Hormones on the brain' workshop! 😍🧠
Look at that schedule it is BUILDING UP!💥 With some workshops still to be announced the majority are now on sale. Some have already started selling out! 😍 (These need to be purchased on top of your entry ticket at everywomanfest.com)🎪 #everywomanfest #womenshealth
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A great first day at #SfEBES2025, discussions (and a rosette!) at my PCOS poster, menopause chats with @nifti12 and lots of interesting talks @Soc_Endo
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Starting the long journey to lovely Harrogate to talk PCOS, testosterone and brains at #SfEBES2025 🧠 @soc_end
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Melissa Emily Wright retweeted
ONLY 3 MONTHS TO GO! 🎟️ everywomanfest.com 12-18 y/os go free Discounted tickets for students and NHS workers
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Melissa Emily Wright retweeted
Replying to @SannaDarvish
@SannaDarvish et al found that women who completed #menopause later (>55 yo) have preserved vascular endothelial function due to lower oxidative stress & a more favorable circulating #lipid metabolite profile. Learn more at ahajrnls.org/41E97MV @KOMurrayPhD
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