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2026
March
February
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The genetic epidemiology of the North of Scotland and its relevance for healthcare
-Prof Zosia Miedzybrodzka - Institute of Medical Sciences
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ECR Seminar Series
-“CFTR modulators rewire macrophage function and Aspergillus fumigatus growth.” – Elisia Josiah “Developing new applications for emerging MRI technologies: First results from Field-Cycling Imaging of ageing brain and Low-field MRI of free-breathing lung.” – Nicholas Senn
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Founders' Week: Andrew Carnegie Lecture
-Multi-award-winning author and consultant in clinical neurophysiology and neurology, Dr Suzanne O'Sullivan will give this prestigious lecture Dr Suzanne O’Sullivan has been a consultant in neurology since 2004, first working at The Royal London Hospital and now as a consultant in clinical neurophysiology and neurology at The National Hospital for Neurology and...
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CGEBM BIOINFORMATICS COURSES 2025/6
-Genome Assembly and Annotation
January
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The role of chromosomal abundance in risk and prognosis of age-related macular degeneration
-Pre-Viva Talk - Anastasios Papadam
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Open Science Symposium
-Three talks and a Q&A about the state of scientific publishing and why meaningful reform is long overdue.
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Exploring formation of the human blastocyst and potential causes of early pregnancy failure
-Prof Jennifer Nichols - University of Edinburgh
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Utilising hiPSC-derived models for the investigation of pathological processes in Alzheimer's disease
-Pre-Viva Talk - Mario Yanakiev
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ECR Seminar Series
-“The Role of RIF1 Splice Variants in DNA Replication Stress and Cancer.” – Emma Parker “Control of membrane trafficking by the schizophrenia risk factor CUL9” – Paola Muscolino
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Co-Production - The Researcher's Toolkit - Launch Event
-Speaker: Dr Michelle Sader Talk/Event Title: Co-Production "The Real PPI": Launching The Researcher's Toolkit Synopsis: Co-production is a collaborative approach to research, where people with both lived and learnt experience work together to conceptualise, conduct and disseminate research. Co-production not only benefits a variety of different communities, but is also increasingly sought after...
2025
December
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Presynaptic protein changes and the effects of the protective Icelandic APPA673T mutation in models of amyloid-B and tau pathology
-Pre-Viva Talk - Anne Anschuetz
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Exploring Novel Genetic Determinants of Skeletal Muscle Energy Metabolism in Obesity and Diabetes
-Pre-Viva Talk - Rashmi Sivasengh
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A journey of the NMR relaxometry in tempera paint realm
-Anne-Laure Rollet - Sorbonne University, Paris
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Combining non-invasive imaging & gene therapy to detect and treat metabolic disease
-Pre-Viva Talk - Nadine Sommer
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Understanding CDC7 kinase biology: from replication origins to therapeutic potential
-Prof Corrado Santocanale - University of Galway
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Isolation and characterisation of human antibodies targeting cell wall proteins as a novel immunotherapeutic approach to treat invasive fungal infections.
-Pre-Viva Talk - Yixin (Katherine) Zhao
November
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Skin appendage development: from molecules to mechanics
-Dr Rory Cooper - University of Sheffield
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Moving Stroke Treatments from the Trial to the Health System - A Canadian Perspective in a Public Health System
-Prof Michael Hill - University of Calgary
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Understanding the molecular mechanisms of endolysosomal trafficking
-Dr Chris MacDonald - University of York
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An investigation into the role of SFRP2 in male breast cancer
-Pre-Viva Talk - Matthew Everest
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How dietary fibre supplements could help cancer patients
-Prof Anne Kiltie - Rowett Institute
October
September
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ECR Seminar Series
-"Spatial Regulation of TORC1 Signalling" - William Ritchie
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Metformin Exercise Interactions in Type 2 Diabetes: Mechanisms and Timing for Optimised Glycaemic Control
-Pre-Viva Talk - Brenda Pena Carrillo
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Upper Limb Markerless Motion Capture with Biomechanical Modelling and Cross-Species Transfer Learning
-Pre-Viva Talk - Bradley Scott
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Fundamental limits on pattern formation in Turing-like reaction-diffusion systems
-Pre-Viva Talk - Daniel Muzatko
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Models and mechanisms of O-GlcNAc transferase intellectual disability
-Daan M. F. van Aalten - Aarhus University
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The new superstar, nucleoside analog, as a novel cancer chemotherapy drug targeting cancer mutations.
-Professor Kouji Hirota - Tokyo Metropolitan Uniersity
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Friend or foe? The challenges of sensing foreign nucleic acids during embryonic development.
-Dr Sara Macias Ribela - University of Edinburgh
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The Birth of Novel Thrombosis and Haemostasis Models; Using 3Rs Approaches to Improve Translation of Research
-Dr Sarah Jones - Manchester Metropolitan University
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qEEG biomarkers of neuronal (dys)function in neurodegenerative diseases: From preclinical models to clinical populations
-Pre-Viva Talk - Masha Burelo Segura
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Doors Open Days 2025
-Come and take a peep behind the scenes of where the food of the future is being cooked up
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Development and Characterisation of hiPSC-Derived Hippocampal Organoids for Neurogenesis Studies
-Pre-Viva Talk - Olivia Soper
August
July
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging at 0.05 Tesla: A Future Powered by Computing?
-Prof Ed X Wu. - University of Hong Kong
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ECR Seminar Series
"Targeting myeloid cell PTP1B to prevent retinopathy in an atherosclerotic background" - Morgan Boyne "The impact of a synthetic retinoic acid receptor agonist on ALS/FTD disease phenotypes" - Francesca Moramarco
June
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Regulation of lung inflammatory tone: function drives form
-This event was cancelled
Prof Tracy Hussell - University of Manchester, President of the British Society of Immunology
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Workshop: Making Aberdeen the UK's primary hub for menopause research
-Creating a space to discuss research ideas and ways that we can support one another to attract funding to undertake menopause research.
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Cardiac magnetic resonance spectroscopy - more than just pretty pictures
-Dr James Ross - Institute of Medical Sciences
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Cell type and pattern specification and evolution in the vertebrate skeleton
-Prof Patrick Tschopp - University of Basel
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Microfluidic Models of Thrombosis: Active Platelet Maintenance Sustains Occlusion
-Dr Susan Shea - University of Pittsburgh
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Breaking BACE: A new strategy to combat cardiovascular disease
-Dr Paul Meakin, University of Leeds
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Targeting myeloid-PTP1B to prevent obesity-related retinal microvascular disease
-Pre-Viva Talk - Morgan Boyne
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ECR Seminar Series
-“WNT signalling uncouples early pluripotency in humans” - Connor Ross “Novel Immune Checkpoint Ligands Linking Cell Cycle Regulation to Cell Killing Decisions” - Martina Mesiarikova
May
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Inflammation at the interface: mucosal immune responses during Schisosoma mansoni infection
-Prof Andrew MacDonald - University of Edinburgh
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Public Communication of Science and Technology Conference
-Using Science Communication to effect positive change: exploring transitions, traditions and tensions
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Wnt signalling in embryonic development: flies to frogs to human cells
-Prof Stefan Hoppler - Institute of Medical Sciences
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Longitudinal trajectories of anti-bacterial innate immune cell function in paediatric undernutrition
-Dr Claire Bourke - University of Glasgow
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Comprehensive Mapping of Cell-Type Specific and Spatiotemporal Matrisome Signatures During Human Cortical Development
-Pre-Viva Talk - Do Hyeon Gim
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Organ-on-chip: Microfluidic approaches for next generation in vitro models of disease
-Dr Sally Peyman (Associate Professor) - Heriot-Watt University
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ECR Seminar Series
-Investigating monoclonal antibody 119 as a treatment for Candida infections - Kayleigh Earle
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Interactions of p62 in the host defense response of macrophages against bacterial infection
-Pre-Viva Talk - Daniel Underwood
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Precision Medicine in platelet disorders: Insights from the GAPP (Genotyping and Phenotyping of Platelets) Study.
-Prof Neil Morgan - University of Birmingham
April
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Collaborating with academia and the NHS on UK wide studies
-Prof Neil Morgan - University of Birmingham
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Clinical, molecular and histological predictors of disease severity in oral lichen planus
-Pre-Viva Talk - Sreedevi P. Unnikrishnan
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Spiral eyes! A quarter-century journey through eye development and disease
-Prof Martin Collinson - Institute of Medical Sciences
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Human centred discovery and translational research in motor neuron disease / Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.
-Dr. Bhuvaneish T Selvaraj - Chancellors' fellow - Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences, Emerging leader - UK Dementia Research Institute, University of Edinburgh
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Recombination laid bare: single molecule analyses reveal hidden properties of meiotic recombination
-Dr Valerie Borde - Curie Institut, Paris
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Modelling the Gut-Brain Axis in Parkinson's disease using Anaerobe Bacterial Supernatant Treatment of a-synuclein Transfected Cultures
-Pre-Viva Talk - Philip Hoffmann
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Analysis of Intra-Species Cell Wall Variability of Candida albicans
-Pre-Viva Talk - Ann-Kristin Kaune
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Using C. elegans to Study the Role of Gut Microbiota in Parkinson's Disease
-Dr Maria Doitsidou - University of Edinburgh
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Impact of androgen receptor signalling on macrophage function and its role in prostate cancer progression
-Pre-Viva Talk - Jodi Stewart
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ECR Seminar Series
-“Location matters: Anatomical site and cancer proximity shapes the influence of adipocytes on breast cancer cells” – Abby Dodson “Modelling Human Neurogenesis in a Dish: Generation of hiPSC-Derived Hippocampal Organoids” – Olivia Soper
March
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Diabetes and Metabolic dysfunction-associated diseases: understanding molecular pathways to treat and track them
-Dr Nimesh Mody - Institute of Medical Sciences
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ECR Seminar Series
-“Novel imaging modalities for early detection of specific molecular phenotypes in neurodegenerative disease.” – Holly Spence “Balancing clot breakdown: Endothelial cells, Inhibitors and Plasmin Generation” – Kieran Pocknell
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Alternative splicing regulation by snRNA modifications
-Dr Alper Akay - University of East Anglia
February
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CTLA-4 - two pathways to anti-tumour immunity?
-Dr Frank Ward - Institute Of Medical Sciences
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Developing advanced in vitro adipocyte models to define the pharmacology and function of the FFA4 free fatty acid receptor
-Dr Brian Hudson - University of Glasgow
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Keap(1)-ing Nrf2 in check to prevent brain ageing and Alzheimer's disease
-Dr Fiona Kerr - Edinburgh Napier University
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ECR Seminar Series
-"Fundamental limits on pattern formation in Turing-like activator-inhibitor systems” – Daniel Muzatko “Advanced qEEG analysis to discriminate between dementia subtypes” – Masha Burelo Segura
2024
December
November
September
August
May
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Rowett Seminar
-Dr Guillaume Ferreira: Neurocognitive impact of early-onset obesity in animal models: circuit-specific memory deficits and gender differences
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Rowett Seminar
-Dr Sean Austin, Group Leader, Carbohydrates Group in the Nestle Institute of Food Safety & Analytical Sciences
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Rowett Seminar
-Dr Stefano Gaburro has a strong academic background in preclinical research (mainly neuroscience).
April
March
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Rowett Seminar
-Dr Frank A.J.L. Scheer is a Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School (HMS), a Senior Neuroscientist at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH), and the Director of the Medical Chronobiology Program (MCP) at BWH, Boston.
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Nutrition Society - Spring Meeting - 2024
-Circadian Rhythms in Health and Disease
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Supporting a sustainable and healthy diet
-Prof Alex Johnstone will discuss how healthcare practitioners can support patients in adopting and maintaining a sustainable and healthy diet with particular reference to those experiencing food insecurity.
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Greener General Practice in North-East Scotland
-Dr Deepa Shah will present on several Green initiatives being implemented by GPs as part of the North-East Greener Practice Network such as sustainable inhaler prescribing, de-prescribing and nature prescribing.
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NHS Grampian Sustainability and Biodiversity Update
-Dr Debjani Sarkar and Rachel will provide an update on Sustainability progress in NHS Grampian with a focus on improvements in biodiversity on the ARI site and its benefits.
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Green Endoscopy
-Dr Sandeep Siddhi will talk about the pillars of sustainable healthcare in relation to Green Endoscopy and Gastroenterology Care.
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Defining Sustainability - Why sustainable healthcare goes beyond the environment
-Dr Rory Gibson will discuss the intersection of issues relating to environmental sustainability with other major issues facing the health service, and health education.
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ECR Seminar Series
-Logan Tomlinson - How do pathogenic yeast adapt to antifungal agents? Claudia Clemente - Cyanobactin enzymes: synthetic tools for the production of Bioactive Peptides
February
January
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Rowett Seminar
-Dr Nerys Astbury is a Nutrition Scientist and Senior Researcher in the Health Behaviours team in the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Services within the University of Oxford
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Environment, Health and Food Systems network event
-Kicking off 2024 with a get together in late January at Crombie Lounge
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Aberdeen Health and Wellbeing Festival
-The free Aberdeen Health and Wellbeing Festival is back for a third year, taking place on Saturday 13th January at The Beach Ballroom.
2023
November
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TechFEST - Healthy and Sustainable Diets in Scotland
-Rowett is hosting an event as part of the 30th anniversary of TechFEST
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Fish are Friends and Food
-A Rowett and Buckland Foundation fish-themed fair
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Rowett Seminar
-Sabina Leanti La Rosa, Associate Professor at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences, on A mechanistic view of complex carbohydrate utilization by gut microbiomes.
October
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Scotland's Health Research and Innovation Conference
-50 years of advancing healthcare
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NHS Research Scotland Conference 2023
This year’s theme is ‘50 years of advancing healthcare’ to reflect the 50th anniversary of the Chief Scientist Office of Scottish Government. More information below: Scotland's Health Research and Innovation Conference | NHS Research Scotland | NHS Research Scotland
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Rowett Seminar
-Dr Maike de la Roche's talk titled Immune Hedgehog signalling: novel biology and treatment opportunities
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The Andrew Carnegie Lecture 2023
-Celebrating 100 Years of the 'Discovery of Insulin' Nobel Prize
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Rowett Seminar
-Dr Wendy Hall, nutritional scientist and Reader at King's College London: When and how you sleep - does it influence your diet?
