Cathy Abbott
@cathyabbott.bsky.social
Professor, eEF1A2/neurological disorders. Mostly talks about research, EDI (tries hard to be a good ally) but sometimes veers off into crafts and photos of Scotland. She/her, views own.
Well, I would say this, but Edinburgh Neuroscience absolutely values ideas and it's an extraordinarily collaborative environment. More than happy to chat!
February 9, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Well, I would say this, but Edinburgh Neuroscience absolutely values ideas and it's an extraordinarily collaborative environment. More than happy to chat!
(Anson, I feel I should explain, this is my other brother-in-law, not the one who had throat cancer- it is beginning to sound as though I make this stuff up!)
February 9, 2026 at 1:55 PM
(Anson, I feel I should explain, this is my other brother-in-law, not the one who had throat cancer- it is beginning to sound as though I make this stuff up!)
Yes, exactly his situation. Huge potential 🤞
February 9, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Yes, exactly his situation. Huge potential 🤞
Oh hope you feel better soon- my brother in law had the same type of surgery for the same cancer about 6 months ago, doing really well now. Keeping everything crossed for you.
February 9, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Oh hope you feel better soon- my brother in law had the same type of surgery for the same cancer about 6 months ago, doing really well now. Keeping everything crossed for you.
Yes, not to mention the people employed on existing grants 🤬
February 6, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Yes, not to mention the people employed on existing grants 🤬
No, quite. I suspect the "answer" is meant to be that one's curiosity can be diverted into one of the more prescriptive schemes...
February 6, 2026 at 12:27 PM
No, quite. I suspect the "answer" is meant to be that one's curiosity can be diverted into one of the more prescriptive schemes...
Yes, wouldn't it....
February 6, 2026 at 11:14 AM
Yes, wouldn't it....
It was great, wasn’t it- reminded me of quite a few of my favourite books from the past!
February 4, 2026 at 6:51 PM
It was great, wasn’t it- reminded me of quite a few of my favourite books from the past!
My daughter gave me The Whalebone Theatre for Christmas and I devoured it. Reminded me of some of the best children's books but rewritten for adults (because there's a lot of WW2)
February 4, 2026 at 1:50 PM
My daughter gave me The Whalebone Theatre for Christmas and I devoured it. Reminded me of some of the best children's books but rewritten for adults (because there's a lot of WW2)
A tad, yes. The word playbook comes to mind 😬
February 3, 2026 at 2:09 PM
A tad, yes. The word playbook comes to mind 😬