Edinburgh Neuroscience
Edinburgh Neuroscience is a diverse community of world-class researchers in neuroscience, psychology & clinical psychology at the University of Edinburgh.
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- Does the Journal Article have a future? Launching our new blog, Prof Malcolm Macleod considers research integrity, soaring profit margins and cutting the ties that bind us to this traditional publishing model... blogs.ed.ac.uk/edneuro/
- Fantastic insight into PhD life from Constantinos now that he’s come out the other side of it👇🏼
- Emphasising the importance of recognising and supporting children with developmental disabilities, this paper qualitatively explores home reading practices of mothers and their children with Down syndrome. Full paper: edin.ac/3M3CVO4
- We are showcasing a recently published paper by @katiecebula.bsky.social and @profsarahmcg.bsky.social, which qualitatively explored home reading practices of mothers and their children with Down syndrome. Mothers shared experiences via semi-structured interviews, children via 'book tours'.
- Ahhh, that’s the way to do it! A Translational Neuroscience PhD writing retreat: playing hard in stunning Scottish countryside and a relaxing cabin to reflect on writing up research 🫠. #research #neuroscience #edinburghneuroscience #writingretreat #phdstudentlife
- This issue includes a comment piece, ‘The potential for dementia prevention through vaccination’ by William A McEwan and David PJ Hunter. It considers the unexpected benefit from a varicella zoster virus vaccination. Full paper: doi.org/10.1016/S147... @ukdri.ac.uk
- NEW ISSUE: Read the latest content on HSV encephalitis, autosomal dominant Alzheimer's disease, acute ischaemic stroke, vaccination and dementia, prion diseases, and more at: thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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- Reposted by Edinburgh NeuroscienceWe just published a thing! www.frontiersin.org/journals/pha... Here we show that somatostatin interneurons display exaggerated LTP in a mouse model of Fragile X Syndrome, and which is sensitive to GABAB receptor activation; but which are not manifested at the circuit level - more work to do!
- Reposted by Edinburgh NeuroscienceGreat team-work behind our paper just published on stroke-induced immune cell changes, involving groups across @edinunineuro.bsky.social @edinuni-irr.bsky.social @ukdri.ac.uk @lydiabeckeriii.bsky.social. A pandemic in midst of study not anticipated at outset!
- I’m excited to start 2026 with our new collaborative research paper examining circulating B cell populations in acute ischemic stroke patients, which is particularly exciting as we see translation of our previous data from animal models into patients. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
- Congrats Emily-Marie Pacheco (Clinical Psychology) on the launch of her monograph, 'Remote Trauma Exposure'. She introduces a powerful new way of thinking about trauma, highlighting how psychological proximity to global events can matter just as much as physical proximity. edin.ac/3YAixXC.
- Reposted by Edinburgh Neuroscience⏰Fully Funded PhD Opportunity – Closing Soon! The Euan MacDonald Centre is accepting applications for a fully funded PhD studentship - a choice of 7 diverse projects - join our 250+ network! 🔗 euanmacdonaldcentre.org/phd-scheme #PhD #neuroscience #FundedPhD
- Reposted by Edinburgh NeurosciencePhD position(s)🚨deadline 20th Jan 1-development of brain & behaviour in the precocial spiny mouse tinyurl.com/yaxhy5y2 2-social behaviour & neurophysiology in a menstruating rodent using AI tinyurl.com/ykv93cts apply ✍️ @ai4bicdt.bsky.social @sidb-edinburgh.bsky.social @edinunineuro.bsky.social
- This morning, Paul Brennan, @clairedurrant1.bsky.social and @tspiresjones.bsky.social were on TODAY on BBC Radio 4. They discussed how tissue removed during routine brain surgery is being used to break new ground and find a cure for Alzheimer’s. Listen from 00:32:48 edin.ac/45k92zl
- Bye bye 2025, what a great year! See you all in 2026. 🎉
- Congrats to Joanna Wardlaw on new MRC funding for Cerebral Small Vessel Disease research. cSVD = major cause of stroke & around 40% of dementia cases; a common but neglected disorder with no effective treatment. This study will focus on 2 drugs to see if they slow/reverse cSVD. edin.ac/4j7JXNE
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- We had a fab night at our Xmas public lecture. Paul, Claire and Sam discussed their unique collaboration using living human brain tissue. So grateful to our packed audience and their incisive questions which covered data sharing, rigour, ethics, AI and funding. Watch/listen: edin.ac/4q9njHa
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- Reposted by Edinburgh NeuroscienceVery proud to have contributed evidence to this report which I think has real potential to drive a step change in how we provide for inclusion in UK society.
- 1/ The @hlautismactcom.parliament.uk report has many recommendations as the government starts to put together an Autism Strategy for 2026. bit.ly/HoLAutActReports A thread…
- A quick post to celebrate before the week is out… our translational neuroscience PhDs had their last training session of the year this week. This tied in with some festive frolics and plenty of ceilidh dancing to get everyone properly in the mood for the rest of the season! 🧠🎄🎅🏼🏴💃🏻🕺
- Reposted by Edinburgh NeuroscienceAutistic people with complex support needs are rarely included in research This needs to change, but not without a clear-eyed look at the challenges of work in the service contexts where so many of these folks are supported. Read our editorial to find out more.
- 📃New paper alert!📃 Editorial with @suereviews.bsky.social and @sarah595.bsky.social on doing research in high support needs autism services. We cover practical challenges, ethics, consent/assent issues, safeguarding, and the emotional burdens of research. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
- Tonight, we’re at the Edinburgh Futures Institute for our public Christmas lecture. We’ll be finding out about a unique research collaboration using living human brain tissue
- Reposted by Edinburgh NeuroscienceReally delighted to share that our curriculum for teaching young children about neurodiversity is being adapted for use in Australia! This joins a forthcoming Dutch translation as our second authorised international LEANS programme! reframingautism.org.au/leans-austra...
- VIDA is a multi-institutional partnership between Alzheimer’s Society and four world-leading research sites. Projects focus on the importance of vascular and immune mechanisms in dementia. Fully-funded and cohort based! Search "VIDA" on FindAPhD.com and apply before 9 January 2026.
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- Well done to Johnny for his short and effective video, explaining his research on using digital speech biomarkers to both monitor MND in patients and enhance their experience (for a non-scientific audience). edin.ac/43V4eQs 🎬🏆🎉
- 🎉Congratulations to Rowling Scholar Dr Johnny Tam for his winning video at the 2025 MRC Max Perutz Awards. #science #sciencecommunication #MND_research @theobserveruk.bsky.social @ukdri.ac.uk @edinunineuro.bsky.social @euanscentre.bsky.social News article👇 www.annerowlingclinic.org/about/news/a...
- Batten disease is a rare childhood dementia with no effective treatment options. This collaboration between Spark Therapeutics and a number of Edinburgh teams explores a novel gene therapy with the potential to slow or halt this devastating disease. Full paper: edin.ac/48JIs4H
- An important new study in the field of #delirium from Vasilis Raptis and colleagues. The results provide insight into delirium’s etiology and may guide further research on clinically relevant biomarkers. Full paper: www.nature.com/articles/s43...
- A gene associated with Alzheimer’s also has a role in raising a person’s risk of delerium, according to a study of more than a million people. Findings from the largest and most diverse genetic analysis of delirium to date raise the possibility of treatments. #Delirium #Alzheimers
- Permanent post at Royal Holloway - closing is date Monday 👇
- 🚨We are looking for a scholar to join us as a lecturer (teaching & research contract, full-time, permanent), starting 1 April 2026! The application deadline is 1 December 2025. jobs.royalholloway.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...
- 7 funded PhD projects in MND research 👇🏼
- ⭐️Funded PhD studentships in motor neuron disease #MND #ALS #SMA research ⭐️ Applications are now open, deadline 22nd Jan 2026. 7 diverse project topics - 3 Universities in Scotland - join our 250+ network! ➡️Find out more and apply: euanmacdonaldcentre.org/phd-scheme #science #PhD #PhDscholarship
- Last few places remaining for our Christmas lecture!
- Join us for our annual lecture! We have a fantastic line-up this year: a consultant neurosurgeon and two discovery scientists will discuss how they are redefining biomedical methods - using living human brain tissue - bringing us closer to curing major neurological diseases. Book: edin.ac/4oYHTtk
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- Lots of neuro projects on this fully-funded cohort based programme! Be part of a team and complement your PhD with advanced scientific training, getting the best preparation for your career in bioscience: edin.ac/48l82Ma
- 🧠 Prof Nathalie Rochefort (2024 WiNUK winner) embodies inspired science, from mentoring future researchers to uncovering how the brain processes visual information. www.womeninneuroscienceuk.org/post/spotlig... @becky-pope.bsky.social @rochefortlab.bsky.social @edinunineuro.bsky.social
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- We’ve been touring MS labs and facilities. 4 hours flashed by in the blink of an eye! We covered a whole campus and met 5 teams. We have so many researchers and support staff working on so many different aspects of this disease, every day advancing therapies and striving to reverse symptoms of MS.
- Amazing news! We are delighted @sorayam.bsky.social will continue to make such an important contribution at Edinburgh!!! 🧠🧫🥼🔬👏🏼🎉
- TODAY at 2pm 👇🏼
- ⏰Register for this afternoon's webinar⏰ Prof David Hunt is one of the panel members in this joint webinar between The Lancet Group & Cell Press. The panel will examine the importance of innate immunity in the development of neurological diseases. Register👉https://tinyurl.com/2p9npehy @ukdri.ac.uk
- There are lots of new neuro projects in this cohort-based, fully funded PhD programme (edin.ac/43YnL2g)
- Data from this study by Isabel Bravo-Ferrer and colleagues paves the way for future studies to investigate how region-specific blood-brain barrier dysfunction may contribute to disease-associated regional vulnerability in the brain. Real the full paper: edin.ac/4idNn1a
- There are lots of new neuro projects in this cohort-based, fully funded PhD programme. Take a look! usher.ed.ac.uk/precision-me...
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- Phd alert 👇🏼
- We are recruiting a fully-funded 3.5yr PhD student to examine the potential genetic relationships between autism and hypermobility. Full details of the project and how to apply here ⬇️ usher.ed.ac.uk/precision-me... Deadline Jan 12th! Within the Precision Medicine DTC at Edinburgh.
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- Prof Richard Chin is Clinical Lead of Muir Maxwell Epilepsy Centre & Consultant Paediatric Neurologist in Edinburgh. He was born and grew up in Jamaica. Many have asked Richard how to help after Hurricane Melissa. Please give what you can to his gofundme page: edin.ac/4r1xejq #OutofManyOnePeople
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- Reposted by Edinburgh NeuroscienceA recent publication by Euan MacDonald Centre members explores the links between apathy and quality of life in people with ALS. #ALS #MND #apathy #research For more info 👉 edin.ac/43jHx87 @ukdri.ac.uk @schoolofppls.bsky.social @edinunineuro.bsky.social
- Join us for our annual lecture! We have a fantastic line-up this year: a consultant neurosurgeon and two discovery scientists will discuss how they are redefining biomedical methods - using living human brain tissue - bringing us closer to curing major neurological diseases. Book: edin.ac/4oYHTtk
- A study providing evidence that variations in DNA methylation are associated with Major Depression. It adds further evidence supporting involvement of the immune system. 🧠🧬📄
- New Publication: A methylome-wide association study of major depression with out-of-sample case–control classification and trans-ancestry comparison @edinunineuro.bsky.social @uoe-igc.bsky.social @roslininstitute.bsky.social @edinunilbc.bsky.social www.nature.com/articles/s44...
- Revealed: dynamic BEC-endfoot communication pathways that are relevant to human physiology and provide methodology and datasets for the translational study of BEC-astrocyte crosstalk in health and disease 👇
- Finally it’s here! 🌟⬇️ www.nature.com/articles/s41... I’m sooo excited to share our latest article led by Steve Hill and Isabel Bravo-Ferrer 1- How does the vasculature communicate with astrocytes? 2- Is this communication dependent to what happens in the body. 3- Is it relevant to human diseases?
- Hope it went well, David!! Keep us up to date on any future events and welcome to Edinburgh 😁
- Great salon webinar from @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social this week, featuring @slantinglight.bsky.social (Martha Pollard) from #Edinburgh 👇🏼
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- The BHF Cardiovascular Biomarker Laboratory is recruiting a full-time technician. Closing date 5 November 2025. More info and application: edin.ac/43BA701
- Reposted by Edinburgh NeuroscienceWe have an exciting PhD position available in the Williams lab related to cerebral small vessel disease and funded through our Racing Against Dementia project - if you are interested then do apply here: regenerative-medicine.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate... www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
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- Prof Steve Pollard @edinuni-irr.bsky.social wraps up our EN-PM with a keynote: Targeting the core neurodevelopmental identity in glioblastoma with a viral immunotherapy
- Publishing open and shareable scientific findings without breaking the bank - our panel discuss emerging and future models fo sharing research outputs. @earthowned.bsky.social, @marstonlab.bsky.social, Mahesh Karnani and Matt Nolan #EN-PM
- @edinuni-irr.bsky.social postdoc, Dani Ruiz Gabarre is ‘Untangling sex differences in small vessel disease through proteomics analyses on a preclinical model’
- Next up at EN-PM, Max Knop: FMRP loss from adult human neurons reveals a neuromaintenance role that is corrected by phosphodiesterase-4D inhibition
- Talk #2 at EN-PM: From microbes to milestones: Associations between the gut microbiome and neurodevelopment following preterm birth. Aisling Kenny, PhD student, @edinuni-irr.bsky.social
- First up at today's EN-PM is Johnny Tam. Talk title: Deep learning digital speech biomarkers of dysarthria in motor neuron disease.
- We’re excited, too, Theo!
