Only a few weeks left to apply for our 4-year PhD position, using human brain organoids & multi-omic methods to study genes implicated in speech disorders. Application deadline 5 Jan 2026. Fellowship is embedded in the International Max Planck Research School. More info: www.mpi.nl/imprs-phd-fe...

If you're interested in how advances in human genomics are transforming our understanding of the biology of spoken & written language abilities, please do check out my new peer-reviewed "tutorial" article, just published. 🗣️🧬🧪 [Will also make a Bsky explainer 🧵 on it next week when I get some time🙂.]

Genomic Investigations of Spoken and Written Language Abilities: A Guide to Advances in Approaches, Technologies, and Discovery

Purpose: The aim of this tutorial is to show how the rise of molecular technologies and analytical methods in human genetics yields exciting new ...

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Come join us for a 4-year PhD on effects of rare gene disruptions involved in speech disorder, investigated in human neuronal models (via gene-editing, tissue culture, brain organoids, high-res microscopy, transcriptomics, epigenomics). More info: www.mpi.nl/imprs-phd-fe... #AcademicJobs #PhDJobs 🧬🧪

Help spread the word about developmental language disorder, a common yet often hidden condition that makes it hard for children to understand what's said to them & to articulate thoughts & feelings. Lots of helpful resources & information at radld.org. #DLDday #DevLangDis @radld.bsky.social

Our study on SETBP1 variants outside the degron just got featured on Scienmag! 🧠✨ Read the coverage here 👉 scienmag.com/setbp1-varia... #Genetics #Neurodevelopment #SETBP1 @profsimonfisher.bsky.social @mpi-nl.bsky.social

SETBP1 Variants Outside Degron Cause Neurodevelopmental Disorder

In the ever-evolving field of neurodevelopmental genetics, groundbreaking research continues to unveil the intricate mechanisms behind complex disorders. A recent landmark study published in Nature

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My new paper is out! Delineated complexity of SETBP1-related disorders by combining clinical/speech evaluations with molecular and cellular profiling. Thanks everyone for contributing and special thanks to @profsimonfisher.bsky.social 😆

Simon Fisher@profsimonfisher.bsky.social · 10mo ago

New paper alert! Rare DNA changes in the SETBP1 gene are linked to speech problems & diverse syndromes affecting brain development. Work led by ace postdoc @maggiemkwong.bsky.social uncovered impact of different gene variants, coupling clinical/speech evaluation to molecular & cellular readouts.🧬🗣️🔬🧪

It was fun to present my poster at ISSCR 2025 in Hong Kong today! Nice to meet so many nice people and talk about our work😄 3 more days to go!

I am excited to announce that I have received a Travel and Merit Award for the ISSCR 2025 Annual Meeting taking place in Hong Kong on 11-14 June 2025. Stop by my poster W1260 tomorrow to have a chat (Poster Session 1, Wed, 11 June, 5-6pm)! See you there! #ISSCR2025 invt.io/1bxbluo9hng

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