Mirela Delibegovic
@mdelibeg
Followers
3K
Following
7K
Media
719
Statuses
3K
Regius Chair of Physiology @aberdeenuni; FRSE; Director, Aberdeen Cardiovascular & Diabetes Centre @AberdeenCDC; Opinions my own; now on:@mdelibeg.bsky.social
University of Aberdeen
Joined March 2015
Delighted to receive the Royal Warrant signed by FM & His Majesty the King with my appointment as the Regius Chair of Physiology @aberdeenuni. I would like to thank all my colleagues, friends and lab members over the years! @AberdeenCDC @AbdnLifeScience
abdn.ac.uk
His Majesty The King has approved the appointment of the University of Aberdeen's first female Regius Chair of Physiology.
37
18
150
The new work suggests that #inhibition of PTP1B prevents #diabetic #retinopathy by decreasing myeloid cell-driven inflammation and PTP1B represents a therapeutic target for prevention of diabetic retinopathy.
0
1
1
@mdelibeg preprint entitled "Myeloid cell protein tyrosine phosphatase 1B (PTP1B) drives retinal neurodegeneration in diabetic mice" is now @ BioRxiv https://t.co/0vDrkqWoBy
@AbdnLifeScience @BHFScotland @TheBHF @NHSGrampian
1
3
4
🎉 This is a countdown 🚶🏻♀️💙 for the 1.7 million steps @DiabetesUK 💙🙌🏻 keep on moving 🙏🏻 #TheGreekGeekFUNdraising
@aberdeenuni ♥️ @AberdeenCDC 🧡 @mdelibeg 💛 @EpitogenX 💜 @ktpnorthscot 💚
0
1
4
50 #Elisa plates tribute to @TallShipsRaces ⛵️ smooth sailing towards the development 🙌🏻 of a #serology #diagnostic test for #T1D #Diabetes 💙🙌🏻 ♥️ @aberdeenuni 🧡 @AberdeenCDC 💛 @mdelibeg 💜 @EpitogenX 💚 @ktpnorthscot
0
1
2
#labaesthetics 🥼 #serology 🩸 #diagnostics 🔬 #Epitogenius 👩🏻🔬 caught in action 🎬 #biotechnology 🧬 #research #innovation 💡 #happy_place 🧪🧫 #theGreekGeek @PostdocVoice 🫶🏻
0
1
2
Opportunities for exciting PhD research project @AbdnLifeScience . 1) MASLD - supervisors, Nimesh Mody joint-lab with @mdelibeg and @RochfordJJ. The JAMT charity will fund the project that attracts the most promising applicant. Apps due Wed 4 Jun 2025.
findaphd.com
PhD Project - JAMT: Determining the role of lipid droplet proteins to treat unhealthy lipid storage in liver disease at University of Aberdeen , listed on FindAPhD.com
0
3
5
1
1
7
🧐 I AM RECRUITING a postdoc, please share widely https://t.co/dltr0Gz6xf
2
12
10
Come to us, @aberdeenuni , @AbdnLifeScience to study Pharmacology and Neuroscience of GLP-1 from undergraduate, postgraduate through to postdoctoral research on active projects 👍
0
2
2
In the same week that Pfizer decided to discontinue the development of danuglipron, an oral, small-molecule GLP-1 receptor agonist aimed at chronic weight management ➡️ Lilly report a successful Phase 3 trial with Orforglipron, lowering A1C and body weight😃
🚨BREAKING: Lilly’s oral GLP-1, orforglipron, hits its primary endpoint in the Phase 3 ACHIEVE-1 trial for type 2 diabetes. 🔸A1C↓ by 1.3–1.6% 🔸Weight loss: up to 16 lbs (7.9%) 🔸65%+ hit A1C ≤6.5% Once-daily, oral small molecule GLP-1—no food/water restrictions Safety
2
3
5
Cell Metabolism 20th anniversary🥳publishing a broad range of impactful metabolic research. Enjoy the Voices series, highlighting journeys in metabolism research. Well done to @JohnSpeakman4 and @LoraHeisler for major contributions over the years.
The April issue has arrived! On the cover: Van der Stede et al. uncover a pivotal role for mononuclear cells in skeletal muscle in relation to exercise training adaptations. The cover image illustrates a degranulating mast cell, thereby releasing histamine that can bind to
1
3
7
Thank you for the kind invitation @NurulHoqueAli1 - it was a beautiful and reflective evening! Wishing you a peaceful Eid with friends and family. @aberdeenuni @AberdeenCC
An amazing Council Iftar today Thank you to the so many great people who attended
1
0
5
Eid Mubarak my family and friends 🎉🎉🎉🥘🎂🍹
BREAKING NEWS | The crescent moon has been sighted in Saudi Arabia. #EidAlFitr will be celebrated on Sunday, 30th March 2025. May Allāh accept our siyām, qiyām & a'māl & may He allow us to witness many more Ramadāns in good health. Āmīn.
1
1
4
🎉 Join me in celebrating my @aberdeenuni colleague @IGFTowardAccess on her recent election to the @RoyalSocEd ! 🌟 Congratulations to all the newly elected fellows! 🎉 Aberdeen law professor elected to the Royal Society of Edinburgh https://t.co/trCQWCUZxI via @aberdeenuni
abdn.ac.uk
Professor Abbe Brown is among the new Fellows of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) recognised as outstanding individuals whose contributions are shaping society in Scotland and beyond.
0
2
10
🥳Congratulations to Vertebrate Antibodies-@EpitogenX , Nimesh Mody , @mdelibeg & colleagues for their work developing AI-powered EpitoPredikt™ & Epitogen® recombinant technology for diagnosing autoimmune and infectious diseases eg. Lyme's Disease, Covid-19 and type-1 diabetes👏
Congratulations to our team who partner Vertebrate Antibodies-EpitogenX Ltd for winning the Powerful Partnership Scottish Knowledge Exchange Award! 🏆 The award recognises their work developing AI-powered diagnostics using Epitogen tech to detect autoimmune & infectious diseases
0
1
3
Delighted that our team won 🏆 the "Powerful Partnership Award" at the Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards 2025 #SKEAwards last night in Edinburgh. Thanks to the organisers- @InterfaceOnline! Congratulations to all the finalists 👏@aberdeenuni @AberdeenCDC @AbdnLifeScience
🏆💪Powerful Partnerships: WINNER! Our final award of the evening goes to Vertebrate Antibodies-EpitogenX Ltd and the @aberdeenuni We're grateful for Alison Gray, Director of @skillfluence, category sponsor for presenting this award!
0
3
16