Mito Research

The latest news from the Wellcome Centre for Mitochondrial Research at Newcastle University.

[Mito Research @MitoResearch]

As a true champion of our #mitoresearch in Newcastle, we were delighted to see @LizTwistMP advocating for the #raredisease community & the #Northeast of England in a debate in #parliament today💚@UniofNewcastle @NewcastleHosps @wellcometrust @lifearc1 @GeneticAll_UK @willquince

[My Mito Mission @MyMitoMission]

To read more about Danielle's journey to a diagnosis with mitochondrial disease and her story so far click the link below:
https://t.co/LeOmfX91a5

#mymitomission #daniellesmitomission #needsacure #curemito #mitochondrialdisease

[Mito Research @MitoResearch]

Huge thanks to @Dr_FelixChan & team for joining us @UKParliament to raise the profile of #mitochondrialdisease & the importance of #mitoresearch in other conditions including #epilepsy 💜Together we can make a difference.

[Aston Institute of Health & Neurodevelopment (IHN) @Aston_IHN]

@Aston_IHN member @Dr_FelixChan recently raised awareness about mitochondria in epilepsy at the UK Parliament event hosted by @MitoResearch and @LizTwistMP 🧠Felix says: "We are proud to be part of this consortium to address severe epilepsy as a priority in #Mito" #PurpleDay💜

[Mito Research @MitoResearch]

A special thank you to Lord Markham CBE, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department of Health and Social Care, for his enlightening introductory remarks & to Valarie & Emily Hill, Danielle Alexander & Liz Curtis MBE for sharing their personal #raredisease journeys.

[Mito Research @MitoResearch]

On behalf of @LizTwistMP, Chair of the APPG for Rare Conditions, we would like to thank everyone who joined us at the Opening Ceremony of our exhibit 'Are you mito aware? Raising the profile of #mitochondrialdisease'.
To check out the event highlights: https://t.co/GCA4cWPpcb

[Mito Research @MitoResearch]

Laura was recently recognised as an epilepsy researcher on #InternationalWomensDay2024 by @EpilepsyInst whilst Valeria was highly commended in the Early Career Scientist of the Year Award @MDUK_News 💚Congratulations both!

[Mito Research @MitoResearch]

To round off a week of celebrating research excellence @NIHRNewcBRC, theme lead Prof Gráinne Gorman would like to share the wonderful achievements of WCMR team members Dr Laura Smith & Dr Valeria Di Leo 💚

[Mito Research @MitoResearch]

Huge thanks to the wonderful Oksana, Moe, Laura & Clare for representing us today at the @NIHRNewcBRC celebration of research excellence event 💚

[Mito Research @MitoResearch]

Celebrating @NIHRNewcBRC research excellence @UniofNewcastle & @UKParliament today 💚

[Mito Research @MitoResearch]

My MitoTed has been on another mission to spread awareness 💚@mymitomission #mymitotedonamission #mitomatterstomillions #chocolate #graftonstreet #dublinireland

[Mito2i @mito2i]

🌟 Exciting news! Join the Medicine by Design Global Speaker Series featuring MITO2i's Ana Andreazza on January 23rd. 🧠✨ Hosted by @MbD_UofT in partnership with @McEwenInstitute.

Learn more at: https://t.co/ITftTiD9vG

#MedicineByDesign #RegenerativeMedicine

[Jackie@MDUK(Scotland) @Jackie_MDUK]

Looking forward to seeing everyone in person @MDUK_News #Scottish information day in #Stirling March 2024!

[AussieMit Conference @aussiemit]

AussieMit 2024 dates have been announced!
Save the date: 26 – 29 November 2024

This will be the 8th biennial AussieMit conference for mitochondrial research. AussieMit 2024 will take place in Melbourne.

Sign up for updates here: https://t.co/H0Rx1suUbB

#Mitochondrial

[Mito Research @MitoResearch]

Happy holidays Felix & team and enjoy the well-deserved break 💚

[Felix Chan @Dr_FelixChan]

Successful first #ChanLab secret Santa. A nice wrap to a great year of exciting neuroscience research in #rareepilepsy. Ramping down now for some well-deserved down time. Wishing everyone a festive holiday season and the best time with their loved ones.

[Beacon for Rare Diseases @RareBeacon]

Check out these rare stories from @NI_RDP!

Members of the NI RARE community shared their stories as part of the Voices Of The 1 in 17 campaign.

Watch here: 👇

https://t.co/tQE0cJQA2y

[Rare Disease Day @rarediseaseday]

Research for Rare 🔬

For the 300 million people worldwide living with rare diseases, research is not just important, it's vital.

Join us to amplify the importance of research in the rare disease community.

#RareDiseaseDay #Awareness

[Genetic Alliance UK @GeneticAll_UK]

Welcome to new followers who have joined us from our @rarediseaseuk Twitter account!

We’re so glad you’re connected with us here and we can’t wait to share updates with you on our work, our amazing member network and the #rare #genetic communities they support.

[Mito Research @MitoResearch]

The Mito Disease PSP was an incredible project involving the mito community & members of our WCMR team @UniofNewcastle @NewcastleHosps were delighted to be part of it💚Thanks for sharing! #mitoresearch #podcast #StrongerTogether @GeneticAll_UK @4Lilyfoundation @LHONrussell

[The Journal of Inherited Metabolic Disease @JIMD_Editors]

Looking back on a year of podcasts: we began with Shamima Rahman, @Dr_Rhys, Lyndsey Butterworth, Amy Hunter and Russell Wheeler discussing priorities in mito disease.

Soundcloud: https://t.co/zLgqMcjwGk…

Spotify: https://t.co/c0OYVTN9B2…

Apple: https://t.co/J3oOJtzOTs…

[Beacon for Rare Diseases @RareBeacon]

Did you know we've added speech, reading and translation support to our website and The Resources Hub?

The ReachDeck Toolbar is part of our new accessibility software from @texthelp.

Visit our website to learn more. 👇

https://t.co/K3eYFRXMpS

[Elizaveta Olkhova, PhD 🇺🇦 @Lizasome]

First two talks today at Alzheimer’s Research UK @ARUKscientist ECR event on Campus for Ageing & Vitality @NewcastleMedSch @fms_postdoccomm 🥳 #dementia #neuroscience #neuropathology #pathology #earlycareerresearchers

[LifeArc @lifearc1]

To get in the festive spirit, we are celebrating our 2023 highlights! 🎁 

Kicking off the first #DayofLifeArc with the news that ONE of the drugs we helped develop, Leqembi (lecanemab), was recognised by @TIME as one of the best 2023 inventions.

https://t.co/xUQojF99Wy