STRONG, University of Oxford

Conducting translational research into paediatric neuromuscular diseases. @UniofOxford | @OxPaediatrics

[STRONG, University of Oxford @UniOxSTRONG]

Systematic review of #SMA newborn screening by our team confirms excellent prognosis for patients with 3 SMN2 copies identified at birth. This paper will help doctors give parents reasonable expectations and identify population that need early support.

https://t.co/b3aLAkAZS7

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Yesterday we were honoured to host @WorldMuscleSoc colleague Dr Ichizo Nishino for a fascinating MDUK Oxford Neuromuscular Centre seminar on GNE myopathy, oculopharyngodistal myopathy (OPDM), and Sialic Acid clinical trials. #Myology #OPDM #cureGNEmyopathy

[STRONG, University of Oxford @UniOxSTRONG]

Ask the experts!

On Wednesday, 12th July, Dr Sithara Ramdas and Prof. Laurent Servais will be holding a webinar to invite questions regarding the latest research into severe neuromuscular diseases in children.

Please follow the link below to sign up:

https://t.co/SfxnIIBN5R

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Prof. Servais led a very engaging @WorldMuscleSoc workshop in Marrakesh with colleagues from many different African countries, including six young speakers who eagerly sought constructive criticism of their lectures. Congratulations to all for a very productive event!

[EACD / IAACD Heidelberg 2025 @EACD2025]

Meet the #EACD2023 Speakers:
We're thrilled to announce Prof. Laurent Servais (University of Oxford, UK) as keynote speaker at EACD Ljubljana 2023!
Find out more at: https://t.co/1Axn6Jxd1D

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🚨JOB ALERT: RESEARCH NURSE🚨

Are you a Paediatric Nurse looking for a change? Would you like to gain experience in clinical research?

Apply to join our affiliated NHS team now - no prior experience in research is necessary!

Closing date: 29-May-23

https://t.co/szOdyWT20E

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STRONG is proud to unveil our new research group logo! What do you think?

Read more about its unveiling here:

https://t.co/pVnlf5UWCI

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Prof. Laurent Servais paving the way for Newborn Screening for SMA in Greece at the Annual Paediatric Neurology Conference 2023 in Thessaloniki, Greece. #sma #smanewbornscreening #newbornscreening

[Department of Paediatrics @OxPaediatrics]

On the 9th day of Research, our Paediatric Neuroimaging Group have discovered that infection can increase a baby’s sensitivity to pain, potentially last longer than the infection. @NatureComms #12daysofresearch
https://t.co/y2GJbRoEA4

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It's the 8th day of research and the @OxfordVacGroup team look at what they anticipate for the upcoming year.

[Department of Paediatrics @OxPaediatrics]

Not forgetting our 7th day of research. A juicy collaborative effort from the Wood group based in @IdrmOxford. Their paper featured in @NLM_NIH looks at how AR cooperates with SMAD4 to maintain skeletal muscle homeostasis 💪. Read now!
https://t.co/eRODX2sFAX

[Department of Paediatrics @OxPaediatrics]

It seemed icy weather froze 🥶up our 6th and 7th days of research. Not to worry! Here is a belated research post from our Mucosal immunology group, who have recently published this paper in @sciencedirect. Read now!
https://t.co/UPfHLUclFD

[Department of Paediatrics @OxPaediatrics]

It's the 5th day of research. Our Professor Irene Roberts published a handbook containing a comprehensive coverage of neonatal haematology and aids diagnosis
via high-quality images, diagnostic algorithms, case
studies, and tables. https://t.co/3Y39erpp7K

[Department of Paediatrics @OxPaediatrics]

It's the 4th day of research. Back in November, Professor Philip Goulder delivered an exciting talk at the 20th Anniversary of HIV Pathogenisis Programme in Durban, South Africa. #12daysofresearch
https://t.co/NcW88vgEpw

[Department of Paediatrics @OxPaediatrics]

It is the 3rd day of research! Our Holländer research group specialises in the molecular and cellular control of thymus development and function. DPhil student, Kirolous Hanna has successfully created a graphical display of the Human Thymic T-Cell Development #12daysofresearch

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It's the 2nd day of research! We are extremely excited to share the official @IdrmOxford launch 🎥. This captures @OxPaediatrics & DPAG's new flagship Institute of Developmental & Regenerative Medicine aiming to treat birth defects and acquired diseases. #12daysofresearch

[Department of Paediatrics @OxPaediatrics]

1st day of research: We are very grateful for new funding we have received this year to support our research; our team continues to grow, and we have moved into a new lab! During Childhood Cancer Awareness month, we released a short animation explaining our work #12DaysofResearch

[Department of Paediatrics @OxPaediatrics]

As we wrap up 2022 (no pun intended) 🎁, it provides us with the perfect opportunity to look back on all of the incredible research breakthroughs and achievements from the past year which marked the 50 years of @OxPaediatrics. Stay tuned as we count down the #12DaysofResearch

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In a collaboration between Roche and the University of Oxford, on 25th and 26th November the physiotherapy team on the Standards of Care For All project provided physio training in motor and respiratory rehabilitation to Polish and Ukrainian colleagues in Warsaw.

[UK SMA Newborn Screening Alliance @SMA_NBSalliance]

The process has started! It's great news that the UK National Screening Committee are looking at evidence for New Born Screening for SMA. https://t.co/DiMLS3bjIS

#screentodayforsma #uknewbornscreening #raredisease #dontdelayforSMA