Wade-Martins Lab

Today is #WorldParkinsonDay, a day for the Parkinson's community to come together, raise awareness and build connections. No matter where you are on your journey, whether you need advice, help managing symptoms or simply someone to talk to, we’re here. Every day of the year.

@SophieFarrow2 @BRyanLab2 @OxfordDPAG @KavliOxford @ParkinsonsUK

To mark #WorldParkinsonsDay on Sat 11 April 26, we’re sharing some of our highlights from our recent visit to the AD/PD 2026 conference in Copenhagen – moments that stood out to us and reflecting on the exciting progress being made in Parkinson’s research. bit.ly/4mrc3VZ

"Men and women tend to respond to the diagnosis very differently." 3 experts discuss the big issues in the diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson’s in women, and what needs to change. Click to hear from the experts: prksn.uk/4d6e5YK

A huge thanks to Dr Kathryn Bowles @bowles_lab @UKDRI for yesterday's wonderful OPDC seminar talk titled, ‘iPSC models of Tauopathy’ and for spending time with us @KavliOxford @OxfordDPAG

Research Assistant role at University of Oxford DPAG. Work with iPSC derived neurons and glia to study Parkinson’s molecular and cellular biology. Closing date: 16th March dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/research-a…

#IDWGS2026 #WomenAndGirlsInScience

'I swapped Prada for peonies': Arit Anderson on her new deeply personal garden project countryliving.com/uk/homes-inter…

When Alzheimer’s research leads you somewhere unexpected. Dr Ajantha Abey shares how Lewy bodies reshaped their thinking. pod.fo/e/3819a5

Saturday 11 April is #WorldParkinsonsDay! Check out our guide for ways to get involved and help raise awareness and celebrate progress. We’re getting closer to a cure every day. Until then, we’re here to support everyone affected by Parkinson’s. prksn.uk/48XqCtU

The Alzheimer’s Research UK Research Conference 2026 is coming up on 24–25 Feb in Manchester & online! With 300+ signed up for networking and hundreds presenting, it’s set to be one of our biggest yet. Register by 8 Feb (in-person) or 15 Feb (online): alzheimersresearchuk.org/research/for-r…

Read more about our research here dpag.ox.ac.uk/research/neuro…

We’re supporting the next generation of dementia researchers to kick-start their career. Now accepting applications from supervisors for our PhD Scholarships. Apply by 4 March: alzheimersresearchuk.org/grants/phd-sch…

Postdoctoral Research Scientist Vacancy at DPAG Oxford seeking a cellular neuroscientist to study Parkinsons with iPSC neurons and assess lysosomal function. Closing date: 5th January dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/postdoc-re…

The closing date is 5th January at 12noon bit.ly/3KPtwJd

📣 Job opportunity: We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Scientist Neuronal cell biologist in #Parkinson’s to join the lab @kavlioxford.bsky.social within @oxforddpag.bsky.social to study #Parkinsons with iPSC neurons and assess lysosomal function.

Read more about the OPDC here dpag.ox.ac.uk/opdc/opdc-home

The closing date for applications is 5/12/25 at 12noon. @DPAGAthenaSwan @DPAGPostdoc

📢Job opportunity: We are seeking a Research Assistant neuronal cell biologist to join the lab @kavlioxford.bsky.social within @oxforddpag.bsky.social. You will be working in restoring lysosomal function in #Parkinson’s disease. Job Details: bit.ly/43pj955

@DPAGAthenaSwan @DPAGPostdoc

📣 Job opportunity: We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Scientist Neuronal cell biologist to join the lab @KavliOxford within @OxfordDPAG You will be working in restoring lysosomal function in #Parkinson’s disease. bit.ly/4nMHfxP Closing date is 5/12/25 at 12noon.