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Members of our lab attended the Festival of Genomics & Biodata 2025 recently which was a great opportunity to connect, share ideas and stay updated on the latest in genomic research. Looking forward to integrating new insights into our ongoing work! 🧬 The Festival of Genomics & Biodata UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology

Members of our lab hosted a live Q&A for families affected by VAMP2-related disorder, bridging the gap between research and those impacted. First identified at UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology in 2019, this ultra-rare condition remains a key focus of our work! UCL Brain Sciences bit.ly/3Xgzmqi

For #RareDiseaseDay2025, The Neurogenetics Lab ION is celebrating the invaluable contributions of our international collaborators, whose dedication is driving ground-breaking advancements in rare disease research across the globe. ucl.ac.uk/ion/news/2025/…

Why academia is sleepwalking into self-destruction. My editorial Brain If you agree with the sentiments please RT. It's important for all our sakes to stop the madness academic.oup.com/brain/issue/14…

This week, members of our lab attended LifeArc MND & Rare Dementias Science Summit, highlighting advances in NDD research. The event emphasised collaboration in driving meaningful progress across therapeutic discovery, early diagnosis & digital solutions. 🧠 LifeArc UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology

Our third MSA Symposium is on April 25, 2025, at the UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health. We encourage members to invite healthcare professionals and specialists in MSA care or research. multiplesystematrophytrust.regfox.com/msa-research-s…

Join us at UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology on Thurs 27th March for an afternoon on how Oxford Nanopore & VarSome are reshaping diagnosis of NDDs and other brain disorders through sequencing & variant interpretation. 🧬🧠 UCL Brain Sciences UCL Long Read Sequencing Service Register: share.hsforms.com/1XQaCRGiVQuG07…

It was a pleasure to host families from around the world UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology for NARS1 Patient Day, which was an opportunity to share the latest research, including iPSC-based studies, and connect with parents of those affected by NARS1-related disorders. UCL Brain Sciences #RareDisease

The GHWF has awarded Dr Viorica Chelban a research grant as part of its Characterisation of Novel Biomarkers for Neurodegenerative Diseases of Ageing Programme for her work identifying biomarkers for MSA. Read more here: tinyurl.com/h23raz8t

It was fantastic to host our first Oxford Nanopore -VarSome Seminar UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology bringing together cutting-edge insights at the interface of long-read sequencing & AI driven variant interpretation. A powerful combination driving gene discovery in neurological disorders. 🧬🧠✨ Thank

🧠 Meet the Speaker | #MSASymposium2025 We’re excited to welcome Prof Andrew Singleton (GP2 Genetics Program), who will explore how GP2 is advancing global genetics research in MSA. 🌍🧬 UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology MSA Trust UCL Brain Sciences michaeljfox.org 👉 Register: msatrust.org.uk/event/msa-rese…

Chelban et al. screened more than 650 individuals with multiple system atrophy and found FGF14 GAA•TTC repeat expansions in about 3% of cases. These expansions were associated with more rapid mobility loss and shorter survival. tinyurl.com/2fzsh6p8

It was great to attend PacBio Prism in Athens this week and hear from leading experts about the latest developments in long-read sequencing. Inspiring to see how researchers & clinicians are applying LRS technologies to bring real answers to patients especially in rare & complex

Join UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology for "Everything is Connected", a powerful exhibition celebrating neurological research, creativity, and human stories. 📍 Free entry | 📅 Until 3 June Find out more: buff.ly/OQufBZQ

🎬 Join us Monday 16th June, 4 – 5 PM GMT for the UHURU film launch + panel. 🧠 Tackling Parkinson’s stigma + access to care in Africa 🎤 Experts from WHO, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana + more #UHURUfilm #parkinsons #globalhealth #TraPCAf

Join our team at UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology as a Senior Research Technician and Analyst for Next Generation Sequencing 🧬 Play a key role in advancing neurogenetics research through cutting-edge sequencing. Apply now: bit.ly/44h3XX8 UK Dementia Research Institute UCL Brain Sciences UCL Long Read Sequencing Service

Prof. Henry Houlden was in Boston recently for the launch of a landmark ALS genetics study in India led by NIMHANS, AIIMS & UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology in partnership with TargetALS. 🇮🇳 Read more: bit.ly/40ohafF UCL Brain Sciences Target ALS

🚨 We’re hiring a highly motivated Postdoc! Join us at UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology to study the neurobiology of PSMF1, a new gene linked to Parkinson’s & neurodegeneration. Expertise in: 🔬 hPSCs 🧪 Neuronal/organoid modelling 📅 Apply by 16/07 📩 [email protected] 🔗 shorturl.at/zVuPJ

Members of our lab had a fantastic time at the QS CNMD Summer Drinks - a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with colleagues and meet new faces from across CNMD team. Huge thanks to the QS CNMD consultants for hosting! 🥂 UCL_QS_CNMD UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology UCL Brain Sciences

We had a wonderful time at UCLH’s Research Open Day! It was a pleasure connecting with patients, families and the wider public to share a glimpse into how we’re using cutting-edge techniques to study the genetics of neurological conditions. 🧠🧬🔬 UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology UCL Brain Sciences UCLH