Rebekah Smikle-Bernard

Postdoctoral Researcher | interested in biomarkers of brain and cognitive development 🧠 Photo: Springtime in Edinburgh, UK🌸

[Nadia Leake @survivingpreemi]

Join to hear updates in the art and science of newborn care from global experts, and key findings from my PhD research "Barriers and Facilitators to the Practice of Neonatal Family Integrated Care".

[Rebekah Smikle-Bernard @rsmiklebernard]

Today I am at #PAS2026 in Boston presenting work from the #TheirworldEBC on protein epigenetic scores and childhood cognition in the Genomics/Epigenomics session at 3:00pm. See you there! @PASMeeting

[Frontiers for Young Minds @FrontYoungMinds]

What happens in your brain when you watch a #moviescene?
Scientists tested people watching movies, using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). Amazingly, this can teach us about how brain regions work - an experiment for movie buffs!
https://t.co/wyAReLBqXi
#Neuroscience

[Rebekah Smikle-Bernard @rsmiklebernard]

First day of spring! 🌸 So I must post this photo of Edinburgh 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 in full bloom, which now lives on as my header

[Rebekah Smikle-Bernard @rsmiklebernard]

@prencog so wonderful!

[Rebekah Smikle-Bernard @rsmiklebernard]

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[PRENCOG Study @prencog]

IT'S MEET THE TEAM FRIDAY👩‍🔬🧠

Meet one of our amazing PhD students, Rebekah!

[James P Boardman @JamesPBoardman]

Protocol for new study in preterm birth, funded by @The_MRC.

Preterm birth as a determinant of neurodevelopment and cognition in children (PRENCOG): protocol for an exposure-based cohort study in the UK @BMJ_Open https://t.co/g4UaOwmoyr

[Rebekah Smikle-Bernard @rsmiklebernard]

@prencog 🧠

[James P Boardman @JamesPBoardman]

Protocol for new study in preterm birth, funded by @The_MRC.

Preterm birth as a determinant of neurodevelopment and cognition in children (PRENCOG): protocol for an exposure-based cohort study in the UK @BMJ_Open https://t.co/g4UaOwmoyr

[Nadia Leake @survivingpreemi]

ALL UK HCPs AND NEONATAL STAFF:

I am exploring the practice of Family Integrated Care from the perspective of UK healthcare professionals.

Please complete this 10 minute survey and retweet.
Thank you

https://t.co/Ra42cpnIkI
📷
@Blisscharity @BAPM_Official @HLPretermBirth

[PRENCOG Study @prencog]

Are you pregnant or know anyone who is? Planning to give birth at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh? Interested in taking part in research?

WE NEED YOU!

We are currently looking to recruit participants who are expected to deliver after 37 weeks of pregnancy to our study PRENCOG

[Dr Alyssa M. Alcorn @a_m_alcorn0131]

Last week we hit a big milestone, and passed *6000* downloads of Learning About Neurodiversity at School #LEANSproject from around the world! 🌍🥳
Thank you SO MUCH to everyone who has helped share this resource💕
Still haven't seen it? Free download here: https://t.co/dkLMQavvxv

[Rebekah Smikle-Bernard @rsmiklebernard]

Our group is at #OHBM2023. Come see!

[Kadi Vaher @KadiiV]

Interested in neonatal neuroimaging and preterm birth? Come and chat with us at #OHBM2023 about the research we do at #TheirworldEBC. @katie_may_mck @mblesacabez and I will be by our posters 1633, 2377, 2421 and 2315 Tuesday and Wednesday.

[Sydni Weissgold @SydniWeissgold]

A reminder to book your place at SYNGAP1 Family Day!

Alongside various talks about the ongoing research at @carid_pwc and @PWCentre, I will also be hosting a research clinic to investigate behavior in SYNGAP1 and am keen to see you, or your relative, with SYNGAP1🧬

[Dr Alyssa M. Alcorn @a_m_alcorn0131]

Hey primary teachers! Have you ever considered teaching about #neurodiversity, the way schools teach about other types of diversity?
If that sounds interesting, check out the free Learning About Neurodiversity at School (LEANS) classroom resources! https://t.co/dkLMQavvxv 1/2

[Katie Mckinnon @katie_may_mck]

I’m delighted to announce the publication of the first paper from my PhD, describing the association of preterm birth and socioeconomic status (SES) with neonatal brain structure. https://t.co/sUPyT6HW6i (1/3)

[James P Boardman @JamesPBoardman]

A new take on CRP in neonates.

There is a salivary DNA methylation signature of CRP that offers a novel way of measuring chronic, low-grade systemic inflammation in preterm babies.

https://t.co/IuMWtFZ7wy
1/3

[Hilary Richardson @hilaryrichardson.bsky.social @hil_richardson]

Anyone in my twitterverse have experience running the CORSI spatial working memory task w/ ~5yos? Looking to compare notes to make some procedural decisions!

[Edinburgh Neuroscience @EdinUniNeuro]

Approaching the year end with the best of festive cheer 🎉🎄What a lovely evening with our @wellcometrust Translational neuroscience PhD cohorts and PIs.
Happy holidays everyone!!!
#christmasdinner #neuroscience

[Jonathan Schott @jmschott]

My take on Lecanemab — how we got here, what we know, what it might mean for the NHS, and why more research in dementia is needed ⁦@AlzResearchUK⁩ ⁦@guardian⁩ ⁦@UKDRI⁩ ⁦@uclnews⁩ https://t.co/GdMDOPx1Ul

[Professor Madeline Cruice @MadelineCruice]

A summary of @BleedingStroke talk this morning. This is our way forward. So useful to have the clarity and guidance. #UKSF22