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College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Edinburgh Uni @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social · 6d

5 days to go!

Join us at the Usher Institute Inaugural Showcase exploring how we shape the future of health through behavioural science, systems engineering, and unconventional collaborations.

📅 Tuesday, 7th October
⏰ 5pm – 7:30pm

This event is free and open to all 👉 edin.ac/4gphtOl

Epilepsy medication could control seizures in children with rare brain disorder

College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Edinburgh Uni @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social · 7d

Researchers from our Institute for Neuroscience and Cardiovascular Research were recently interviewed to shed light on newly uncovered insights of GRIN2B-Related Disorder, a rare condition impacting the nervous systems of young children.

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Scientists have been studying GRIN2B-Related Disorder, a rare condition that affects the nervous system of young kids.

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Institute of Genetics and Cancer @uoe-igc.bsky.social · 9d

Waad AlBawardi is a postdoc working on chromatin folding. Outside of the lab, she's an artist creating multimedia work exploring complex patterns in nature. Her latest work Morphogen is inspired by chemical molecules that control patterning in nature: edin.ac/46YP8Lr
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@uoe-igc.bsky.social | @cancerresearchuk.org | @cmvm-res.bsky.social

College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Edinburgh Uni @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social · 13d

College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Edinburgh Uni @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social · 13d

Applications are open for up to four TRACC+ Clinical Lectureships in Cancer Research, starting August 2026.

Posts combine clinical training with a fully funded 3 year PhD fellowship, preparing the next generation of clinical academic leaders in oncology.

Closing: 16 October 2025

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Institute of Genetics and Cancer @uoe-igc.bsky.social · 16d

Professor Sara Brown talks to @stv.news about concerns around children using adult skincare products.
Watch here: edin.ac/46DK5Pm
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'My nine-year-old was hooked on skincare, I had no idea it was so damaging'

YouTube video by STV News

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IGC Research in a Nutshell Dr Aneta Mikulasova. (Epi)genomic Instability in Multiple Myeloma.

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Institute of Genetics and Cancer @uoe-igc.bsky.social · 15d

September is #BloodCancerAwarenessMonth🩸 and today is also #WorldCancerResearchDay. At IGC, @anetamikulasova.bsky.social is researching multiple myeloma, a blood cancer which effects plasma cells.
Find out more here 👉 edin.ac/429oeOf
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IGC Research in a Nutshell. Dr Aneta Mikulasova.Institute of Genetics and Cancer, The University of Edinburgh.(Epi)genomic Instability in Multiple Myeloma.

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College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Edinburgh Uni @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social · 14d

Congratulations to Johnny Tam, from our Institute for Neuroscience & Cardiovascular Research, on being shortlisted for the MRC Max Perutz Award, which recognises excellence in science communication by PhD students.

Winners will be announced in November — we wish Johnny every success!

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Institute of Genetics and Cancer @uoe-igc.bsky.social · 19d

Just over a week to go until #IGC opens its doors to the public for #DoorsOpenDays25! Take the chance to tour our labs, learn how our research and buildings have changed over time and hear about some of our research projects. Read more and book here 👉 edin.ac/4fYRtZP
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College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Edinburgh Uni @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social · 17d

Brilliant, a big well done to you @lizihegarty.bsky.social ! ⭐

College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Edinburgh Uni @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social · 17d

Congratulations Rana! ⭐

IGC Research in a Nutshell Professor Sara Brown. Investigating genetic mechanisms in atopic eczema to design better treatments.

College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Edinburgh Uni @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social · 19d

Congratulations to all our brilliant post docs! ⭐

And a big thank you to our research office team for organisng another succesful post doc appreciation week!

CMVM Postdocs and Early Career Researchers @cmvm-res.bsky.social · 19d

🪧We are delighted to announce the winners of the CMVM Postdoc Appreciation Week Awards 2025 - we received lots of super nominations so congratulations to everyone nominated - see🧵for results...

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Institute of Genetics and Cancer @uoe-igc.bsky.social · 21d

Congratulations to Liz Patton, Kelly Blacklock and Mark Stares on being awarded £250,000 to tackle oronasal mucosal melanoma (OMM), a rare but highly aggressive cancer of the mouth and nose that behaves almost identically across species.
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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · 21d

We are excited to share a landmark moment with you - Humanimal Trust’s first major cancer research project has been officially confirmed, as we reveal the recipients of our £250,000 Cancer Discovery Fund.

Read about the project and team: bit.ly/46r4wPo

#CancerResearch #OneMedicine

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Institute of Genetics and Cancer @uoe-igc.bsky.social · 19d

For #NationalEczemaWeek, we spoke to Prof Sara Brown about her work investigating genetic mechanisms in atopic eczema (and related conditions) – to design better treatments. Find out more here 👉 edin.ac/461liWl
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IGC Research in a Nutshell Professor Sara Brown, Institute of Genetics and Cancer and NHS Lothian. investigating genetic mechanisms in atopic eczema to design better treatments.

Neil Turner, Professor of Nephrology and Professorial Fellow, College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, has created and curated a series of video tutorials and lectures, on kidney disease (includin...

College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Edinburgh Uni @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social · 21d

New research highlights an important connection between long Covid and menstrual health.

Women with long Covid often face heavier, longer periods and worse symptoms around menstruation.

Read more 👉 edin.ac/42xzdRJ

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Open Education at The University of Edinburgh @openededinburgh.bsky.social · 23d

Neil Turner, Professor of Nephrology & Professorial Fellow, has shared a series of video tutorials & lectures, on kidney disease (including transplantation) for MBChB, postgraduates, & healthcare professionals.
@cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social #OER #UrologyAwarenessMonth
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Renal (Kidney) Medicine

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New research priorities identified to combat sepsis | Usher Institute | Usher Institute

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Institute of Genetics and Cancer @uoe-igc.bsky.social · 22d

"I do cancer research and have been involved in different aspects such as treatment and progression and am currently aiming to work on cancer initiation."
In our second blog for #NationalPostdocAppreciationWeek, Giovana talks about her role at #IGC: 👉
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College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Edinburgh Uni @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social · 22d

Join us at the Usher Institute Inaugural Showcase exploring how we shape the future of health through behavioural science, systems engineering, and unconventional collaborations.

📅 Tuesday, 7th October
⏰ 5pm – 7:30pm

This event is free and open to all 👉 edin.ac/4gphtOl

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Institute of Genetics and Cancer @uoe-igc.bsky.social · 23d

This week is #NationalPostdocAppreciationWeek celebrating the significant contributions postdocs make to research. Here @drjimenezmoreno.bsky.social talks about her job as a postdoc, understanding the role of autophagy in health and disease: edin.ac/4nR9En9 @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social

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College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Edinburgh Uni @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social · 25d

On World Sepsis Day, we are highlighting a landmark research project which identified the top 10 research priorities to tackle sepsis.

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Top ten research priorities to combat sepsis have been identified, aiming to improve diagnosis, treatment and patient outcomes.

College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Edinburgh Uni @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social · 27d

Welcome Week 2025 has come to a close, and it has been fantastic to see so many new students settling in, exploring Edinburgh, and connecting with each other.

A huge thank you to everyone in our College community who organised events, supported activities, and ensured Welcome Week ran smoothly!

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Institute of Genetics and Cancer @uoe-igc.bsky.social · Aug 29

For #DoorsOpenDays2025 we are excited to share we're issuing an open invitation to go behind the scenes at IGC on Saturday 27 September and learn about the cutting-edge research we carry out. You can find more information and book free tickets here: edin.ac/4fYRtZP
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Institute of Genetics and Cancer @uoe-igc.bsky.social · Sep 4

A huge congratulations to Andrea Robertson, Lab Manager & Chair of the Sustainability Group at #IGC, who won the Contribution to University's Culture, Community and Environment award at the @uoetechnicians.bsky.social Technician Week Conference. Very well deserved!
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College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Edinburgh Uni @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social · 29d

*Content warning: themes of suicide

On World Suicide Prevention Day, we are highlighting the Centre for Pesticide Suicide Prevention, which reduces deaths by tackling toxic pesticides. Led by Prof Michael Eddleston, it combines research, policy & advocacy to save lives globally.
👉 edin.ac/4p4G26Y