Niccoli lab at GEE, UCL London. Using Drosophila to understand dementia.
London, England
Joined April 2019
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UPCOMING EVENT: Alzheimer's Research UK London Network Open Day, 13/07/2024 at UCL
Talks & activities for all ages to learn about the latest research in Alzheimer's Disease from experts in the field.
Free stalls & demonstrations will be open all day.
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Gertrude Elion's grandfather meant a great deal to her. When he died of cancer, she wanted to find a cure for the horrible disease. She ended up developing medicines that saved many lives. Elion saved all the letters she received from grateful patients.
#NobelPrize
ALT A cartoon illustration of Gertrude Elion surrounded by piles of letters.
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Huge congratulations to MND Association patrons, Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield, who have both been awarded CBEs, recognised by King Charles III in his New Year honours.
Both have tirelessly raised money and awareness of #MND since Rob’s diagnosis in 2019.
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Whether or not we develop dementia is down to a combination of different risk factors – but what is a risk factor?
Our new animation, narrated by Sean Bean, explains more about the risk factors many of us can control, and those we can’t.
Learn more 👇 alzheimersresearchuk.org/dem…
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JOB OPPORTUNITY. Join the Alic and Partridge group as a research fellow to investigate the role of the multiple copies of tRNAiMet in animal development and ageing. Details 👉.
ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/search…
Closing Date 8/12/2023
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Of around 1 million people in the UK with dementia, a small proportion of people are living with frontotemporal dementia (FTD). But what is this type of dementia and how can research lead to a cure?
Find out in our Q&A blog👇 alzheimersresearchuk.org/blo…
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.@isaacs_adrian shares his optimism for new dementia treatments.
He & his team of researchers @UKDRI are studying the underlying causes of dementia that will one day lead to new treatments for people with diseases like Alzheimer’s.
His vital work will help us change the ending.
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BREAKING NEWS
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the 2023 #NobelPeacePrize to Narges Mohammadi for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran and her fight to promote human rights and freedom for all.
#NobelPrize
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Today @AlzResearchUK has laid bare the harsh realities of dementia and the impact of the condition on families. We know that research can change this, but we must keep momentum going.
Stand with us today to change the ending.
Not all fairytales end the way we expect.
Share now to help us change the ending #ForACure.
alzheimersresearchuk.org/cam…
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The 2nd annual @london_glia Symposium is coming up next month! It will feature some fascinating talks & poster presentations emphasizing the wide range of glia research carried out in London🧠
📅 31 Oct
🌐 @TheCrick (& online)
✍️ Abstract deadline: 8 Sept
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We are recruiting! Two positions available (postdoc & technician) in our newly relocated lab at the beautiful University of Warwick campus. Please share! @WarwickLifeSci @EDRC2023 @FlyJedi @BSRAgeing
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📣 We are hiring a research assistant to help us understand astrocyte interactions with the brain vasculature 💫.
Please apply if you have right to work in the UK. Researchers from underrepresented backgrounds in science are always encouraged!
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Excited to share the preprint of our 1st #iPSC from an indigenous Nigerian, differentiated to astrocytes. Though iPSC generation isn't new, this marks a major milestone in our ongoing efforts to develop an African iPSC biobank & to study hw African genetic background influence AD
Generation of an induced pluripotent stem cell line from a healthy adult indigenous Nigerian participant biorxiv.org/cgi/content/shor… #bioRxiv
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Check out our new preprint on generation and characterisation of C9orf72 polyGR and polyPR knock-in mice. A huge effort over many years by @milioto_carmelo and many collaborators incl. @marcaurelbusche @soyonhonglab
biorxiv.org/cgi/content/shor… 1/5
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Congratulations to academic members of staff within Genetics, Evolution and Environment (GEE) who were promoted this year, 2022-2023
ucl.ac.uk/biosciences/news/2…
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Calling all dementia researchers! @AlzResearchUK will be at New Scientist Live @ExCeLLondon in October 2023 and we need VOLUNTEERS to engage with public about our work and dementia research!
Find out more about how you can get involved ⬇️
alzheimersresearchuk.org/how…
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Passionate about leveling the research field? Join In2research as a Mentor or Placement host on our 23/24 Programme. Inspire the next generation of researchers from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Apply now or attend an online Info session:bit.ly/45PlqpA
#Vounteer #PhD
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The ARUK London Network Centre are holding our Science Day on 26th June at the @royalsociety! Free registration to Network members. Some exciting speakers and prizes for the best posters.
RTs very welcome. @ARUKscientist @UKDRI @KingsIoPPN. Details here:
eventbrite.co.uk/e/aruk-lond…
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Incredibly encouraging, and another hugely significant moment for dementia research.
A second drug for Alzheimer’s – donanemab - has been shown to slow people’s cognitive decline in a rigorous phase 3 trial.
Coverage here👇
reuters.com/business/healthc…
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Today is #WorldVoiceDay 🗣️
We estimate that 80% of those diagnosed with motor neurone disease (#MND) will experience communication difficulties, including for some, a complete loss of voice.
The are services the MND Association offer that can help. Click below.