Healthy Brains, Healthy Lives’ Post

Kirsty Harrison, Associate Professor in Speech and Language Therapy at UEA, has been awarded the first NIHR MND Association Doctoral Fellowship in motor neurone disease (MND) research by the NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research), in partnership with the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association. Her three-year fellowship, will focus on co-developing a self-management intervention for people living with MND: “This research is about making eating, drinking, and swallowing easier, safer, and more enjoyable while giving people more control over these aspects of their lives.” MND is a neurodegenerative disease, characterised by loss of motor neurone function. Kirsty’s research aims to improve care with an accessible, practical resource that people living with the disease, their loved ones, and healthcare professionals can rely on for support. Discover more about the fellowship: https://lnkd.in/esb5W5mZ #ThisIsUEA #ResearchFellowship

Research 🤝 Industry   Yesterday’s Research Connections event at Ontario Tech University marked the inaugural event for PATH, the Partnership for Advanced Technology in Health Care.   The event showcased innovative research happening across the university, including virtual reality applications in dementia care, AI-driven advancements in concussion rehabilitation, and more. It underscored the immense potential of collaboration in shaping the future of health care, together. Ilan Lenga Michael Cole Warren Hiemstra Les Jacobs Dan Ricciuto Randy Wax Petrina McGrath Tabitha Carroll Ontario Tech Research Ontario Tech University Engineering Ontario Tech Faculty of Science Ontario Tech University Faculty of Health Sciences Ontario Tech Faculty of Social Science and Humanities

Today I had the pleasure to present with someone in my network about some of the research I did this summer with regards to making an accessible website for neurodivergent individuals at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia! Great to share some of my research I did with surveying and doing an information session with neurodivergent adults was put into practice. This is my 4th research conference that I've shared thus far (including undergraduate and graduate school) Here is the presentation I did with my team today #neurodiversity #websiteaccess #research

NIHR has awarded its first Doctoral Fellowship in #MotorNeuroneDisease (MND) research to Kirsty Harrison, a speech & language therapist University of East Anglia Jointly funded with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association , Kirsty’s research aims to improve care and support for individuals living with this condition. MND is a neurodegenerative disease that affects motor neurone function, profoundly impacting the lives of those diagnosed. This fellowship not only supports future leaders in applied health & social care research but also fosters collaboration with the MND community. Read more about this milestone 👉 https://lnkd.in/e-8ypYQH Applications are open for this round of NIHR #DoctoralFellowship 👉 https://lnkd.in/eX3_Tjha

Boston University’s latest research insights span vital issues in health, social equity, and technology, highlighting BU's commitment to innovation and inclusivity. The Brink Bites roundup offers a glimpse into projects like the Boston University School of Social Work’s collaboration with Salem, Mass., through the Boston University Center for Aging and Disability Education and Research (CADER), aiming to boost behavioral health support for older adults in the community. Another study from the Boston University School of Medicine and Boston Medical Center (BMC) tackles racial disparities in cancer trials, underscoring the critical importance of diversity in clinical research and equitable access to life-saving treatments. BU’s breakthroughs also delve into technological advancements, with physicists Andrei Ruckenstein and Claudio Chamon, alongside computer scientist Ran Canetti, partnering with the University of Central Florida and Cornell University on a National Science Foundation (NSF)–funded project. This interdisciplinary team explores physics-based solutions to enhance encrypted data security. And for a captivating look at the microscopic world, BU students showcased stunning images in the inaugural Rajen Kilachand Center for Integrated Life Sciences & Engineering, Boston University’s research photo contest. The snapshots, including insights into the songbird brain and neuron structure, highlight the inspiring breadth of discovery happening at #BU. Check out The Brink to learn more about BU’s impactful research! 🔬 🌎 ➡️ http://spr.ly/6003SOin3

A very enjoyable afternoon at the Bisnow UK Life Sciences summer event yesterday with two very thought-provoking panel discussions (one of which was expertly moderated by my colleague Chris Xitsas!) It was interesting to hear from experts what the (current) key criteria are to create a successful life sciences cluster, including: access to teaching hospitals, academia, research institutions, transport links, affordable housing, power (and backup power) supply. The need for investment into the wider infrastructure for the players in UK life sciences to thrive is clearly a hot topic and it will be interesting to see what the new Labour government can promise (and deliver!) to encourage this. Some other key takeaways from the event: the influence of AI and data centres on the advances of UK life sciences and tech will be huge; it’s no longer “location location location” but more like “infrastructure  infrastructure infrastructure” with a growing interest in areas outside the golden triangle (so don’t ignore the corridors that link Oxford and Cambridge to London); UK life sciences players need space - space to grow into, space to store, space to collaborate; and the main theme of the day was flexibility at all levels, from incubators to developers to landlords to investors, this is a growing and changing industry and what was important to occupiers even two years ago is different today. There is a real need for connection and collaboration within UK life sciences and tech to create thriving ecosystems.

A very important topic. Sharing experiences is a good way to avoid "feeling alone" in the challenge of balancing parenthood and doctoral studies. Looking forward to hearing to some more stories! #parenting #doctoralstudy #education

Join us for our 4th annual Labs to Leaders event at Medical University of South Carolina, a premier gathering dedicated to fostering research and innovation within our community. We are honored to announce Harris Eyre MD PhD, a distinguished Fellow at Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy, as our keynote speaker. His insights into the brain-positive economic transition promise to inspire and challenge our current perspectives on neuroscience and public policy. Following the lecture, MUSC trainees will present their work in a lay friendly manner in the lobby of the Bioengineering (BE) building. This is a fantastic opportunity to present your research, share your project's impact on disease understanding and community health, and build strong connections with the community we aim to serve. For those interested in presenting, we will be hosting a poster building workshop on March 19th from 4-6 pm in BSB 302 for those seeking guidance or for anyone who wants to create their poster with friends. This workshop is designed to enhance your presentation skills, with optional drop-in attendance. Mark your calendars and join us in this enriching experience that bridges research with real-world application. We welcome community engagement and strongly encourage community members to attend the poster sessions. Sign up details below. Labs to Leaders sign up: https://lnkd.in/ebJynCM9 Guest lecture sign up: https://lnkd.in/eBTVtddk For more information, email me at martinom@musc.edu or my fellow co-director, Alexa Corker, at corker@musc.edu. We look forward to seeing many of you there! #LabsToLeaders #MUSC #ResearchInnovation #PublicPolicy #Neuroscience #SCPEAR #ProfessionalDevelopment

🔥 Hot from the press! Are you a #biomedical researcher? Do you want to engage with the public but don't know where to start? Our collaborators Ariane Virgona, Bronwen Merner and Rebecca Ryan at School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University and Cochrane Consumers and Communication have just released a new guide to help biomedical researchers to involve the public in research: "Where to start when you don't know where to start: Involving the public in fundamental #biomedical science research" 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dpRfDJfF Cochrane Australia