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Happy #InternationalWomensDay to our amazing colleagues, students and customers. At epiGenesys we #ChooseToChallenge gender bias when recruiting by undergoing unconscious bias training and using tools such as @Textio for our job adverts #IWD2021 #Equality

We are now writing lay summaries of recent neuroscience papers including in MND, PD, dementia and stroke . They can be found here sitran.org/patients-and-p… smndrag.group.shef.ac.uk/lay-summaries-… sheffieldbrc.nihr.ac.uk/patients-publi… Pls Share @neuroshef @SheffieldBRC @mndresearch @ParkinsonsUK @alzheimerssoc

We fund 22 #MND Care Centres across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. They improve the support and co-ordination of services for people living with MND and are #DrivingMNDResearch by supporting recruitment to clinical trials. To find out more mndassociation.org/care-centres!

Please share #MND upper limb weakness design project. Patients and healthcare professionals contact Edith-Clare Hall echall1@sheffield.ac.uk to give your needs and views Help co-design a novel solution for upper limb weakness. @Devices4Dignity @mndassoc @SMNDRAG @neuroshef

Experts from @neuroshef have discovered a new genetic risk factor for Motor Neurone Disease (MND), which if treated could halt or prevent the degenerative condition. Read more 👇 shef.ac/3ooLUba

It's the first day of our International Symposium on ALS/MND and this year it's virtual. Over 1,800 delegates; researchers, clinicians, health professionals and people affected by #MND will join. Follow @mndresearch for updates and visit 🔬 symposium.mndassociation.org! #alsmndsymp

We are actively seeking to appoint 2 positions to our main committee @mndvolunteering #MND. Vacancies exist for the positions of Chairperson and Branch Contact. For more information please contact Mel White - symnda@yahoo.com

"For them to have a certificate of my achievement to leave behind" Jason, who has motor neurone disease, has set a world speed record in a wheelchair. He tells #BBCBreakfast wants to create memories with his daughters. bbc.in/3jc1Z1x

Linda is a huge Michael Bolton @mbsings fan and had tickets to see him in concert this year. Due to coronavirus that has been postponed till next year which means Linda may not live to see it. So we organised a very special surprise for her instead...

mndresearch.blog/telehealth-in-… Newservice is helping patients easily stay in touch despite all going on. Working with @MNDScotland and our digital partners @adi #mnd #als

We must keep the pressure on to ensure the Government supports people with MND during the coronavirus pandemic. On June 5th, MPs will meet online to discuss the impact of covid-19 on people with MND and medical research. Invite your MP 👉 mndassociation.org/invite-your-mp…!

Today is #WorldBeeDay Prof Dickman is developing a natural pesticide alternative to target pests without harming honeybees #bees sheffield.ac.uk/news/nr/pestic…

Want to make a difference in neuroscience? Come & work for us! Superb opportunity for someone interested in neuroscience & wanting experience in professional societies, charity sector, science administration & management. bna.org.uk/jobs/job/bna-e… #STEM #Careers #Jobs #phdchat

Today is #InternationalClinicalTrialsDay! We'll be sharing updates from @NIHRresearch, and waiting eagerly for @Shef_Research to let us know how they plan to mark the day, working with @UniShefEngage @CRFSheffield @Devices4Dignity @CTRU_Sheffield @SheffieldCCTC #BePartofResearch

We all know how important bees are for the natural environment. Did you know their unique navigation systems are also inspiring the next generation of autonomous technology? #WorldBeeDay sheffield.ac.uk/neuroscience-i…

Brilliant news from the Nick Smith Foundation...please share

"The main reason Sheffield has such a high number of cases is that it has been testing more people and testing earlier." Our public health expert from @ScHARRSheffield speaks to the @guardian about the #COVID19Pandemic in Sheffield. theguardian.com/world/2020/apr…

The Jody de Vos MND MSc Research Award a very special and emotional day for me ❤️ The 2019 winner is Immanuelle Nyamali for her research on Stem Cell Models of Motor Neurone Disease Such a passionate Medical Student + MSc in Neurology @neuroshef @mndassoc @jodydv78 @GrationHarry

@pro_sec3 has recruited over 450 participants, over 90% of target! Huge thanks to everyone involved 👍