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Jennifer Dowling

@dowlingjk.bsky.social

Lecturer and PI @RCSI Dublin working to understand the NeuroImmune axis and inflammation in the brain

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Hidden struggles: Cambridge scientists share the truth behind their success In a career defined by constant questioning, self-doubt can become an occupational hazard. Now, for the first time, a group of Cambridge scientists reveal the personal struggles they’ve faced – and co...

Science is a tough career. We are so over-trained in scepticism we end up constantly doubting ourselves. The worst part can be thinking you are alone in your self-doubt. By sharing our common experiences, we hope our new book helps those going through a career crisis:

www.cam.ac.uk/stories/camb...

29.01.2026 10:18 β€” πŸ‘ 47    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I am delighted to have received this funding for my lab from @researchireland.ie to investigate neuroinflammation and metabolism in epilepsy 🧠 🀩 very excited to get started with Dr Eoin O’Neill and @priyal47.bsky.social on the team!

14.11.2025 11:12 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Check out our new review ⬇️ microRNAs in inflammation & repair in Multiple Sclerosis. Really enjoyed writing this with Dr Maria MuΓ±oz San Martin and team πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸ’»

19.09.2025 08:29 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Neuroprotective mechanisms of exercise and the importance of fitness for healthy brain ageing Ageing is a scientifically fascinating and complex biological occurrence characterised by morphological and functional changes due to accumulated molecular and cellular damage impairing tissue and org...

Ageing is associated with cognitive decline & an increased risk of neurodegenerative diseases.

A Review explores the neuroprotective mechanisms of endurance exercise & highlights the importance of cardiorespiratory fitness in healthy brain ageing: tinyurl.com/4asc4wp3

28.08.2025 12:05 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Great opening address and introduction to Neuroscience Ireland meeting 2025 in Queens University Belfast 🧠 by Dara Cannon & Kathy Ruddy @neuroscienceirl.bsky.social

28.08.2025 08:57 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ich bin ein Berliner 🍩 πŸ˜‚

07.07.2025 18:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We are very excited to be hiring a Postdoc to our expanding team! Are you interested in neuroinflammation, immunometabolism and/or epilepsy research?? 🧠 Apply now my.corehr.com/pls/coreportal……
@Futureneuro_ie @RCSIPharmBioMol
***Closing date 16th July***

02.07.2025 21:53 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1