LAB NEWS
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Brain cell death in rare disease Wolfram syndrome linked to mitochondrial defects
University of Birmingham: News (17 May 2023) based on our publication in Stem Cell Reports. The Sarkar and Barrett labs have defined the molecular basis of neurodegeneration in Wolfram Syndrome patients carrying the WFS1 gene mutation. Covered by Snow Foundation (for Wolfram syndrome research) (22 May 2023) and India Education Diary (22 May 2023). |
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Brain cells are starved of energy with autophagy malfunctions, new study finds
University of Birmingham: Press Release (28 April 2023) based on our publication in Cell Reports. Neurodegeneration in brain cells may be happening when the natural cellular cleaning process malfunctions due to falling levels of a niacin-related coenzyme and leaves cells starved of energy, new research shows. Research has major implications for neurodegenerative disease treatments. Covered by Gates Cambridge (02 May 2023), The Print (30 April 2023), Phys.Org (27 April 2023) and EurekAlert! (27 April 2023). New insights into the autophagy-NAD axis in brain disease
Cell Reports: Preview (20 April 2023) based on our publication in Cell Reports. Sun et al. demonstrate that defects in autophagy cause nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) depletion and neurotoxicity. Restoring NAD levels rescues cytotoxicity in autophagy-deficient neurons, providing a potential therapy for neurodegenerative and lysosomal storage diseases associated with autophagy defects. |
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Birmingham receives funding injection that will boost research focussed on rare diseases
University of Birmingham: News (28 February 2023) based on our LifeArc Pathfinder Award.
The University of Birmingham has been awarded a £500k Pathfinder Award from the medical research charity LifeArc. The grant will support early-stage projects with a focus on translational development in rare diseases.
Covered by Birmingham Health Partners (28 February 2023).
University of Birmingham: News (28 February 2023) based on our LifeArc Pathfinder Award.
The University of Birmingham has been awarded a £500k Pathfinder Award from the medical research charity LifeArc. The grant will support early-stage projects with a focus on translational development in rare diseases.
Covered by Birmingham Health Partners (28 February 2023).
Researchers at the University of Birmingham have identified the molecular basis of metabolic diseases linked to autophagy
University of Birmingham: Institute of Cancer and Genomic Sciences News (30 November 2022) based on our publication in Developmental Cell.
A joint study by Sovan Sarkar at the University of Birmingham and Viktor Korolchuk at Newcastle University has shown a role of autophagy, a cellular catabolic process, in ensuring cell survival by preserving levels of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) and NADH.
University of Birmingham: Institute of Cancer and Genomic Sciences News (30 November 2022) based on our publication in Developmental Cell.
A joint study by Sovan Sarkar at the University of Birmingham and Viktor Korolchuk at Newcastle University has shown a role of autophagy, a cellular catabolic process, in ensuring cell survival by preserving levels of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) and NADH.
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University of Birmingham signs up for strategic research vision in India
University of Birmingham: News (25 February 2020) based on our involvement in establishing MoU for scientific engagements with India. Experts at the University of Birmingham will work with partners in India across education, healthcare, genetic engineering and sports science. Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir David Eastwood signed a range of Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with the University’s partners at a special signing ceremony in Delhi. University of Birmingham India Institute annual report
University of Birmingham: Strategic Global Engagement News (2020, 2021, 2022) based on our scientific engagements with India. Our research and collaborations with India are featured in the University of Birmingham India Institute annual reports in 2020, 2021 and 2022. |
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LifeArc Philanthropic funding awarded to Birmingham researchers
University of Birmingham: Institute of Cancer and Genomic Sciences News (29 January 2020) based on our LifeArc grant.
A LifeArc Philanthropic Fund project grant of £420,826 has been received by Dr Sovan Sarkar for translational research in rare diseases. LifeArc is a British life science medical research charity and was formerly known as the Medical Research Council (MRC) Technology.
University of Birmingham: Institute of Cancer and Genomic Sciences News (29 January 2020) based on our LifeArc grant.
A LifeArc Philanthropic Fund project grant of £420,826 has been received by Dr Sovan Sarkar for translational research in rare diseases. LifeArc is a British life science medical research charity and was formerly known as the Medical Research Council (MRC) Technology.
Study investigates the underlying mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases
FAPESP (Sao Paulo Research Foundation): News (14 February 2019) based on our scientific engagements with Brazil via UoB-FAPESP funding.
Scientists from the University of Birmingham and the School of Medical Sciences at the Santa Casa de São Paulo are using cell reprogramming techniques to grasp at how Wolfram and Niemann-Pick syndromes act on the brain.
FAPESP (Sao Paulo Research Foundation): News (14 February 2019) based on our scientific engagements with Brazil via UoB-FAPESP funding.
Scientists from the University of Birmingham and the School of Medical Sciences at the Santa Casa de São Paulo are using cell reprogramming techniques to grasp at how Wolfram and Niemann-Pick syndromes act on the brain.
Newton Bhabha placement programme at the University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham: Strategic Global Engagement News (2019) based on our scientific engagements with India in hosting visiting fellows.
We're hosting Newton Bhabha PhD students from prestigious Indian institutions to share our expertise and equip the next generation of scholars to solve global challenges.
University of Birmingham: Strategic Global Engagement News (2019) based on our scientific engagements with India in hosting visiting fellows.
We're hosting Newton Bhabha PhD students from prestigious Indian institutions to share our expertise and equip the next generation of scholars to solve global challenges.
Autophagy research collaboration on tuberculosis using human stem cells with International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology in New Delhi
University of Birmingham: Strategic Global Engagement News (15 February 2018) based on our UKIERI (UK-India) grant.
Under the UK-India Education and Research Initiative (UKIERI), Dr Sovan Sarkar (Birmingham Fellow) at the Institute of Cancer and Genomic Sciences in University of Birmingham (UoB) has been awarded the UKIERI DST Thematic Partnership Award with Dr Dhiraj Kumar at the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) in New Delhi, India.
University of Birmingham: Strategic Global Engagement News (15 February 2018) based on our UKIERI (UK-India) grant.
Under the UK-India Education and Research Initiative (UKIERI), Dr Sovan Sarkar (Birmingham Fellow) at the Institute of Cancer and Genomic Sciences in University of Birmingham (UoB) has been awarded the UKIERI DST Thematic Partnership Award with Dr Dhiraj Kumar at the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) in New Delhi, India.
Small molecule autophagy modulators research
University of Birmingham: Strategic Global Engagement News (2017) based on our collaborative publication in Autophagy.
We’re working in close collaboration with our Indian partners to help create and sustain research opportunities and joint activities in teaching and learning that speak to global needs.
University of Birmingham: Strategic Global Engagement News (2017) based on our collaborative publication in Autophagy.
We’re working in close collaboration with our Indian partners to help create and sustain research opportunities and joint activities in teaching and learning that speak to global needs.
STUDENT SUCCESS NEWS
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Somya Vats
(visiting PhD): from JNCASR (India) received Newton Bhabha PhD Placement Award for joining our lab [2018] |
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Miruna Chipara
(BSc): received the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship for research placement at Harvard University [2019] |
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Adina Palhegyi
(BSc): recognised for her outstanding project work in our lab and selected in the top 10 best dissertations in BSc Biomed. Sci. [2019] |
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Surbhi Verma
(visiting PhD): from ICGEB (India) received UoB India Institute Visiting Fellowship for joining our lab [2019] |
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Luiz Silva
(visiting PhD): from Santa Casa Medical School (Brazil) received Rutherford Fellowship for joining our lab [2019] |
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Elena Seranova (PhD): launched her startup comapny NMN Bio Ltd. for anti-ageing supplements based on her PhD work in our lab [2021]
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Miriam Korsgen
(PhD): received BBSRC-funded MIBTP PhD Studentship for joining our lab [2021] |
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Larissa Bomfim
(visiting PhD): from FIOCRUZ (Brazil) received Print-Capes Fiocruz Fellowship for joining our lab [2022] |
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Gamze Kocak
(visiting PhD): from Dokuz Eylul University (Turkey) received TUBITAK Fellowship for joining our lab [2023] |
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Congxin Sun & Elena Seranova
(PhD): published their PhD work that was highlighted by UoB press release and Preview in Cell Reports [2023] |
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Miriam Korsgen & Congxin Sun
(PhD): published their protocol paper that featured in the journal cover image of STAR Protocols [2023] |
EDITORIAL NEWS
Journal of Molecular Biology special issue
Editorial (2019): Viktor Korolchuk, Sovan Sarkar and Manolis Fanto were editors of the special issue on 'Autophagy in neurodegenerative diseases' in the Journal of Molecular Biology. |
Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology research topic issue
Editorial (2019): Ioannis Nezis, Sovan Sarkar and Maria Ines Vaccaro were editors of the research topic on 'Autophagy: From big data to physiological significance' in Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology. |
CONFERENCE NEWS
Autophagy UK Network Meeting
Conference (19-20 June 2023): Sovan Sarkar and Viktor Korolchuk (Newcastle University) were the organizers of the 8th annual Autophagy UK Network Meeting held at the University of Birmingham in the UK. |
India EMBO Symposia on autophagy
Conference (11-13 December 2017): Sovan Sarkar was a co-organizer of the India EMBO Symposia on 'Autophagy: Cellular mechanisms and significance in health and disease', held at Bhubaneshwar in India, funded by EMBO and Wellcome Trust/DBT India Alliance. |
OLDER NEWS
SELECTED FEATURES
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Autophagy (journal): Autophagy Community
31 January 2014
Autophagy researchers featuring Sovan Sarkar. Autophagy 10(4): 552-555 (2014). |
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Times of India: NRI Achievers
23 March 2011
Sovan Sarkar wins prestigious research award in UK. |
