A ‘tour de force’! First description of human early telencephalon patterning & signalling centre dynamics, coupling transcriptomics & 4D gene expression imaging.
➡️ Human forebrain is distinct from mouse as soon at anterior neural plate closes. First @crick.ac.uk paper from @houartlab.bsky.social
New organoid research with input from CDN's Benedikt Berninger shows that the “inactive” X chromosome in female brain cells can be dynamically reactivated during development, helping protect against X-linked neurological disorders. Take a look! 🧠 ♀️https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-026-68428-x
📣 We’re hiring! Research Strategy Manager - Maternity Cover
The appointee will work closely with Director Prof Oscar Marín, to contribute to scientific & strategic decision-making & oversee the Centre's public profiles.
📅 Fixed term contract May 26–January 27
📩 Apply by 22 Feb: lnkd.in/eRZPgh2v
A handful of neurobiologists, 2,000 volunteers 🙋 and tens of thousands of segmented synaptic boutons 🔬 🧫
Take a look at CDN researchers Guilherme Neves and Juan Burrone's journey into citizen science - read more about the project here: 🔗 devneuro.org/cdn/news-det...
Congratulations to the @aims2trials.bsky.social team who have been awarded a EURORDIS-Rare Diseases Black Pearl Award for Patient Engagement, for their commitment to involving patients as equal partners in research. 🏆 🧠
Read more here: lnkd.in/eiFDxQnq, as we mark this year's #RareDiseaseDay
🧠 NeuroLab returns to CDN with @Foundry10.org! 🌟
An immersive 1-day developmental neurobiology workshop for passionate Harrison Academy Year 12 Biology students on 22 April.
🔗 Find out more and meet the team: lnkd.in/eHX--4Np
#NeuroLab #Neurobiology #SciComm #STEM
🏅 We’re excited to share that CDN has achieved My Green Lab® Certification at the Platinum level! 💚
👣 This globally recognised certification reflects our commitment to measurable, science-based improvements that reduce the environmental footprint of our research.
#MyGreenLab #SustainableScience
Congratulations to CDN Managing Director Robert Hindges for winning the 2025 Supervisory Excellence Award for the faculty @kingsioppn.bsky.social! 👏
🔗 Read more about the award here: devneuro.org/cdn/news-det...
🧠 Fascinating day at 2026 MRC CNDD symposium on how environment shapes neurodevelopment.
🌎 Inspiring talks on cannabis & psychosis, maternal COVID-19, influence of environment in autism & epilepsy, and immune–brain links, among more!
🎤Huge thanks to speakers, attendees and organisers!
🌟 Join us for the MRC CNDD Symposium 2026! 🌟
🗓 Friday 13 February 2026 | 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
📍 Great Hall, Strand Campus, London
🧠 Shaping the Brain: Environmental Influences on Neurodevelopmental Conditions 🧠
Reserve your spot and take a look at the exciting programme here: tinyurl.com/mu6mbe5p
Centre for Developmental Neurobiology
Centre for Developmental Neurobiology
Centre for Developmental Neurobiology
Centre for Developmental Neurobiology
Corinne Houart
Centre for Developmental Neurobiology
Centre for Developmental Neurobiology
Centre for Developmental Neurobiology
MRC Centre for Neurodevelopmental Disorders
MRC Centre for Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Excited to share our new #preprint uncovering how early human forebrain is patterned.
Compared to mouse, human dorsoventral and anteroposterior telencephalon patterning is strikingly delayed, which is correlated with SHH and FGF signalling differences.
Read it here: www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6...
