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Climbing Snowdon for brain tumour research On 26 May, Kandeel Batool, an Oncology Research Nurse at Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, will be climbing Mount Snowdon to raise funds for brain tumour research.

On 26 May, Kandeel, an Oncology Research Nurse @ncaresearchnhs.bsky.social is climbing Snowdon to raise funds for our brain tumour research🧠

Please consider donating💙

#Glioblastoma #Research #Fundraising

Read more on our website: gjbrainresearch.org/2026/02/19/c...

International Epilepsy Day 2026 Epilepsy is one of the most common chronic brain diseases, affecting more than 50 million people across the world. Yet one third of people living with epilepsy do not fully respond to current treatmen...

💜 Today on International #EpilepsyDay we’re highlighting some recent research from our epilepsy theme - including next‑generation tools like the flexible microfluidic mAxialtrode that helps us understand how seizures start.

Read more 👇

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The next seminar in our series is on Thursday 26th February at 1pm, in collaboration with @gjbrainresearch.bsky.social. Presented by by Prof Susanne Van Veluw of @edinburghuni.bsky.social and hosted by prof Cath Lawrence. Registration via QR code below. All welcome! 🧠#strokeseminar

Last week was the 5th Annual SVD@The Jeff meeting. An amazing day showcasing ECRs research into vascular contribution in dementia from across Manchester and Sheffield. Also inspirational lectures from Dr Mohamad El Amki and Prof Craig Smith. @uom-bhfcre.bsky.social @gjbrainresearch.bsky.social

🧠 New research reveals how #stroke and the ‘fight-or-flight’ response can weaken the immune system.

People who have had a stroke have fewer of a specific type of immune cell called B cells, which normally produce antibodies to fight off infections.

🔗https://shorturl.at/ZrNKQ

How the new road safety measures will affect you | Geoffrey Jefferson Brain Research Centre Consultant Orthoptists Dr Claire Howard, Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust and The University of Manchester and Dr Lauren Hepworth, University of Liverpool have developed a new guideline for...

Consultant Orthoptists Dr @clairehowardvision.bsky.social and Dr @laurenhepworth.bsky.social have developed a new guideline on Orthoptists' responsibilities in delivering driving advice and reporting concerns to the DVLA.
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Another exciting opportunity to join the Brough lab!

We're looking for a research technician to work on mechanisms of inflammation.

Apply now: www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...

NIHR award to support research in dementia imaging MRI radiographer Alex Tam has been awarded an NIHR Pre-application Support Fund, recognising his potential as a future clinical academic...

Congratulations to MRI radiographer Alex Tam from our Imaging theme on receiving an NIHR Pre application Support Fund award - Alex is exploring how perfusion-based MRI techniques could provide earlier and more informative biomarkers of #dementia

gjbrainresearch.org/2026/01/07/n...

📢Exciting opportunity here to join the Brough lab as a PDRA for 3 years studying the NLRP3 inflammasome.

🔗 www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...

@lydiabeckeriii.bsky.social @dns-uom.bsky.social

Support us

🌟A BIG thank you as we wrap up the week to our partners, donors & fundraisers for supporting our research

💙 5 donor funded projects are unlocking breakthroughs that wouldn’t happen otherwise

Wishing happy holiday!🎄

🎯 Planning to fundraise in 2026?
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Image of the Maxwell 7T MRI scanner

🎉 BIG News! 🎉Our Imaging Theme have secured funding for a @brukercorporation.bsky.social Maxwell 7T MRI scanner – the first of its kind in the UK!

This transformative upgrade has been made possible through an £800,000 MRC equipment grant with matched funding from UoM.
🔗https://shorturl.at/SEmJW

“Philanthropy is a catalyst - it pump‑primes research and unlocks breakthroughs” - Prof Stuart Allan.

Ep 7 of The Brain Fix Podcast: Philanthropy in neuroscience and UoM's #ChallengeAccepted.

🎙️Listen: the-brain-fix.transistor.fm/episodes/cha...
🎞️Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/BqICX9EgAHw?...

#uksf25 | Geoffrey Jefferson Brain Research Centre ✨ Members of the Rehabilitation & Living with Disability research theme recently attended the UK Stroke Forum in Aberdeen for a fantastic few days of sharing, learning, and connecting.   The team con...

Members of our Rehab Theme recently attended the @ukstrokeforum.bsky.social and contributed a range of presentations and posters, highlighting their work in stroke rehab and psychological support... and came back with two big prizes!🎉🏆 #UKSF25

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As this year draws to a close, we wanted to recap and celebrate our people, partnerships, and pioneering research at the Jeff.  Stay tuned this week, as we spotlight a different theme, achievement… | ... As this year draws to a close, we wanted to recap and celebrate our people, partnerships, and pioneering research at the Jeff.  Stay tuned this week, as we spotlight a different theme, achievement, or...

As this year draws to a close, we wanted to recap and celebrate our people, partnerships, and pioneering research at the Jeff. Stay tuned this week, as we spotlight a different theme, achievement, or story from across our research community.

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🚨 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

New tool helps predict which brain tumours will require treatment A new study has shown that a clinical tool can accurately predict whether the most common type of brain tumour will grow or cause symptoms, helping doctors and patients make better-informed decisions ...

Dr Abdurrahman Islim from our brain tumour theme has co-led an international study creating IMPACT, a tool that predicts if meningiomas will grow or cause symptoms, helping personalise care & avoid unnecessary scans.

#braintumourressearch #neurosurgery

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YouTube video by The University of Manchester Research that changes lives, Challenge accepted. Our fundraising and volunteering campaign

#ChallengeAccepted

@officialuom.bsky.social has launched its first global fundraising & volunteering campaign

This short campaign clip features Fiona Moss, Director of NKMT & supporters of our research & Prof Petra Hamerlik from our brain tumour research theme

www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXCD...

Geoffrey Jefferson Brain Research Centre Help Jackie Carter raise money to support University of Manchester

We're extremely grateful to Prof Jackie Carter and her colleagues & friends for their support.

As Jackie leaves her role at UoM she's asked for contributions to fund brain tumour research in memory of Laura Nuttall & in support of her own son, Huw.

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@shitscaredmum.bsky.social

📢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...
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@fbmh-uom.bsky.social @ncaresearchnhs.bsky.social

🚨 The previous link was broken — here’s the correct one: gjbrainresearch.org/2025/11/03/a...

A new academic year brings fresh energy to the Centre and we thought we would introduce some of our newest postgraduate researchers joining us across our research themes.

Here’s what a few of our students had to say…

👉https://gjbrainresearch.org/2025/11/03/a-warm-welcome-to-our-new-phd-students/

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...

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

World Stroke Day: spotlight on research at the Geoffrey Jefferson Brain Research Centre | Geoffrey Jefferson Brain Research Centre 🧠 Every five minutes, someone in the UK suffers a stroke. 🔬 Our researchers are working across discovery science, experimental medicine, and clinical care to change that. 👉 Read on to see how thei...

🧠 Thanks for joining us this #WorldStrokeDay!

From research breakthroughs to patient involvement, and clinical trials, we’ve shared how we’re shaping the future of stroke care.

📖 Read the full roundup here:
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#StrokeResearch #GJBRC #StrokeCare

🪥Can better oral health reduce pneumonia risk after stroke?The CHOSEN trial tested enhanced oral care in stroke patients with dysphagia across 4 NW stroke units.

✅ 91% adherence
✅ Safe & feasible
🧑‍⚕️ Lays groundwork for a full-scale trial

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🧠 A new clotbuster drug-caADAMTS13-shows promise for treating platelet-rich brain clots in stroke.

🧪 In mice, it outperformed therapies like rtPA & TNK.

👏 Developed by @manchester.ac.uk researchers & funded by
@thebhf.bsky.social & @uomif.bsky.social

📄 shorturl.at/piVBQ

Cognitive problems after stroke are common—but full assessments take too long

🕒 StrokeCog-15: a 15-min test battery validated in 2 stroke cohorts, outperforming longer tools
👏Developed by Stroke IMPaCT researchers and funded by
Fondation Leducq

#WorldStrokeDay

🔗https://shorturl.at/f6hb0

🚑Diagnosing Stroke in the Ambulance

The DIAGNOSIS study aims to detect brain bleeds before hospital arrival.

Combining clinical signs with GFAP testing could transform early stroke care.

🙋 PCPIE members shared views on data use & meaningful outcomes.

🔗https://t.co/zBhgMHlT9j

🧠Saving Lives with the ABC Care Bundle

Intracerebral haemorrhage = 1 in 10 strokes, high mortality.

Prof Parry-Jones's ABC Care Bundle saves 2–3 lives/month.
@ncaresearchnhs.bsky.social

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 PCPIE group informed future research directions.
#StrokeInnovation #ICH #PCPIE

Swallowing & Brain Stimulation
Post-stroke dysphagia affects up to 65% of survivors.
Dr Ayodele Sasegbon is exploring cerebellar rTMS to improve swallowing.

📃 PCPIE members were invited to help refine the study protocol & outcome measures.

#StrokeCare #Dysphagia #PCPIE

🧠 Vision Problems After Stroke
Stroke survivors often face visual field loss - affecting 1 in 5.
Dr Claire Howard @nihr.bsky.social funded study uses virtual reality to improve recovery.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑PCPIE members are shaping the intervention to reflect what matters most.
#StrokeRecovery