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2026
June
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Individual differences in skeletal muscle: can we get stronger?
-Dr Arimantas Lionikas - Institute of Medical Sciences
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Cortical processing of speech in dyslexia: atypical mechanisms and compensatory pathways
-Dr Anastasia Klimovich-Gray - School of Psychology, University of Aberdeen
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Mucosal macrophages in 4D: Diversity, differentiation, dynamics and dysfunction
-This event was cancelled
Dr Calum Bain - University of Glasgow
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Novel insights into the antifungal potency of the alveolar epithelium
-Dr Margherita Bertuzzi - University of Manchester
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ECR Seminar Series
-Marina Souza - Targeting Dendritic Cell Metabolism to Promote Tolerance in Autoimmune Uveitis Vasileios Kyparissis - Detailed Analysis of Fish-Pathogenic Fungi and Oomycetes from Scottish Rivers
May
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What makes male breast cancer different
-Prof Val Speirs - Institute of Medical Sciences
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Location, location, location: Targeted peptides for GSK-3B inhibition reveal distinct subcellular roles in neurons
-This event was cancelled
Dr Ines Hahn, University of York
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ECR Seminar Series
-Louise Cope - IPR-PDE1C in Pulmonary Hypertension: Uncovering the signalosome Eileen Clemens - Mice learning from worms? A functionally obscure but essential mammalian RNA modification
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How reproducible is MRI based relaxometry?
-Prof Shaihan Malik - King's College London
April
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From Plastic Bottles to Paracetamol - Engineering Biology for Sustainable Medicines
-Prof Stephen Wallace - University of Edinburgh
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Model-Based Quantitative MRI Methods for the Investigation of Stroke at Low-Field
-Pre-Viva Talk - Gabriel Zihlmann
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From Phenotype to Pathway: High-Definition Approaches to Understanding Disease
-Metabolomics Seminar
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The Androgen Receptor: Translating Biological Disorder into New Therapies
-Prof Iain McEwan - Institute of Medical Sciences
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Investigating Antifungal Adaptation in Pathogenic Yeast Nakaseomyces glabratus
-Pre-Viva Talk - Logan Tomlinson
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Cross-Kingdom Warfare - Investigation into the Mode-of-Action of the Type VI Secretion System Antifungal Effectors Tfe1 and Tfe2
-Prof Janet Quinn - Newcastle University
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Thymus biology: Of Young and Old
-Prof Georg Holländer - University of Oxford/ETH Zurich & University of Basel
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Introduction to the Molecule to Medicine (MTM) ecosystem and our adventures in GPCR modulator discovery and clinical development
-Dr Tom McCarthy - MTM (Molecule to Medicine)
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ECR Seminar Series
-“Matrix and Chil: Fibroblasts and macrophages hook-up to drive allergic fibrosis" - Matthew Burgess
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Molecular and Physiological Control of Glycogen Metabolism in Skeletal Muscle: -From Classical Paradigms to New Insights -
-Prof Kei Sakamoto - University of Copenhagen
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Flow Cytometry 101, For Beginners
-If you are planning your first flow cytometry experiment, are new in this technology, or have no prior knowledge and would like to learn what flow cytometry is (and does), this seminar is for you! We invite you to this first session in flow cytometry (1 hour): Flow cytometry 101, for...
March
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In vitro and ex vivo investigation of the adipose-epithelial cross talk in breast cancer
-Pre-viva Talk - Abby Dodson
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Sorting Receptor Fate From Function
-Dr James Hislop - Institute of Medical Sciences
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Fungi on the brain: Deciphering host-fungal interactions during fungal meningitis
-Dr Rebecca Drummond - University of Birmingham
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Biofortification: From Science to Society
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As we face several challenges to our food system, biofortification is a valuable solution. This event brings together scientists, businesses, third sector organisations and broader members of the UK biofortification community including Early Career Researchers. The conference is organised by the Rowett Institute and funded by the Biofortification Hub. This second community...
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ECR Seminar Series
-"Formyl Peptide Receptors: From Molecular Pharmacology to Therapeutic Opportunity" – Christina Thomson "The Epigenetic Master Switch: Genetic and Epigenetic Linkages Between Type I RMS Phase Variation in a Periodontopathogen and Myocardial Infarction Risk" – Susanth Alapati
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How glioblastoma hijacks neurodevelopmental mechanisms to instruct microglia
-Dr Dirk Sieger - University of Edinburgh
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
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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
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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
