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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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The Psychological and neural basis of incentive drug seeking habits and their compulsive manifestations: relevance for our understanding of addiction.
-Prof David Belin - University of Cambridge
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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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Role of YAP in the Pathogenesis of Giant Cell Arteritis
-Pre-Viva Talk - Hafeez Ibrahim
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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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What's in a genome? Conserved context-dependent cis-regulatory elements in multicellularity, health and disease.
-Prof Alasdair MacKenzie - Institute of Medical Sciences
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Understanding CDC7 kinase biology: from replication origins to therapeutic potential
-Prof Corrado Santocanale - University of Galway
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Adrian Grant Lecture 2025 - 4th December 2025 at 1300-14:00
-Professor Adrian Grant was the HSRU Director from 1994 to 2007 and an advocate and visionary within evidence-based health services research. During his 13 years’ tenure, the unit trebled in size, carrying out studies in areas such as incontinence, hernia repair, hip replacement and the role of vitamin D in...
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Bridging the Gap: A How-to Guide for Academics looking to Collaborate with Aberdeen City Council
-With Bea Dawkins and Fionnuala Cousins of the Health Determinants Research Collaboration Aberdeen (HDRC Aberdeen) IMS Level 7 and Microsoft Teams (link below)
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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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ECR Seminar Series
-“The Role of RIF1 Splice Variants in DNA Replication Stress and Cancer.” – Emma Parker “Proof of Concept: Does Air Pollution Impact the Healthy Development of the Fetal Immune System?” – Peng (Alex) Liu
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Characterising the role of fibroblast growth factor 21 in chronic liver disease and hepatocarcinogenesis in humans.
-Pre-Viva Talk - Fiona Clegg
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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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After the success at the Tall Ships Races, ACE take the 'Lime or Brine' trial to EXPLORATHON 2025
-As part of Explorathon 2025, ACE’s Public Engagement Group aim to recruit members of the public to take part in the ‘Lime or Brine’ trial. They will be telling the new recruits all about the 18th century James Lind study of scurvy treatments and how he saved lives at sea,...
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IMS Science Day
-Scientific research excellence can reach out beyond academia. For this year’s IMS Science Day we are delighted to have presentations that highlight how IMS scientists have successfully engaged with stakeholders to deliver innovative research with relevance to the challenges of modern society. Topics will include engagement with industry, NHS, the...
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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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Development and Characterisation of hiPSC-Derived Hippocampal Organoids for Neurogenesis Studies
-Pre-Viva Talk - Olivia Soper
August
July
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Festival of the Sea: Online Talk - Sea Monsters on Medieval and Renaissance Maps with Chet van Duzer
-Ever wondered why some of the earliest maps and atlases feature fantastical sea creatures?
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Festival of the Sea: Tall Ships, Science & Society
-Who should own the ocean and the products derived from it?
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Festival of the Sea: Map Making Workshop
-Add to a collaborative map of the sea by drawing islands, ships and whatever else you can imagine. Part of the Festival of the Sea!
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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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Cafe Sci - Using virtual reality in eyewitness memory research
-Dr Eva Rubinova will discuss her research into criminal eyewitness memory research
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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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MSc Physician Associate Studies Open Day
-Interested in becoming a Physician Associate (PA)? We are hosting an in-person Open Day on Wednesday 11 June where you can find out more about our MSc Physician Associate Studies programme.
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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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Sign up for the UK NSC online seminar on breast screening and breast density
-ACE's Professor Miriam Brazzelli is one of the presenters at the upcoming UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) seminar.
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Save the date - NHS Scotland Event 2025
The Event is taking place at the Technology & Innovation Centre (TIC), University of Strathclyde in Glasgow on Monday 9 June 2025. The state-of-the art conference facility enables delegates to network and engage with exhibitors within its compact and contemporary layout – this year the Event is Hybrid – making...
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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
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Triennial and ICOSET Conference 2025
-External event
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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Save the date! Society for Clinical Trials 46th Annual Meeting
-The next meeting of the Society for Clinical Trials will be in Vancouver from 18 to 21 May 2025. For more information visit https://sctweb.org/.
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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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AI In Healthcare: Education, Training and Practice
-Networking session
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Health Research from Home: The Transformational Prevention Unit
-HDR UK Event
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IAHS METHODOLOGY SEMINAR: "From Data to Decisions: Critical Considerations in Clinical Prediction Modelling" with David McLernon
-This is the next of a series of seminars organised through the cross-IAHS Methodological Innovation Group. The idea behind the seminars is to promote knowledge and understanding of state-of-the-art methods relevant to IAHS research. This talk will provide a deep dive on the methods of Clinical Prediction Modelling and will be...
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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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Cafe Sci - The Female Category in Sport
-This event was fully booked
Join researchers for a panel event discussing the complex issues surrounding the female category in sport
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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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Cafe Sci - Musical Traditions of Scotland's Northern Sailors
-Explore the music that emerged in the seventeenth century Scotland in the wake of the Scottish whaling and fishing industries.
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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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HDR UK Driver Programmes Symposium on Longitudinal Data Modelling
-HDRUK Event
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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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The WREN wheel, a tool to support systematic change and critical group reflection during the co-design process
-External event, Hosted by Co-design Digital Health Hub
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University of Aberdeen Concert Series - University of Aberdeen Symphony Orchestra
-With conductor Chris Collins, playing music from MacCunn, Beethoven and a Concerto by the winner of the Concerto Competition, still to be confirmed.
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Cafe Sci - Time, place and pictures: how do we improve the care of stroke patients?
-Professor Mary Joan MacLeod will discuss research which seeks to improve the care of stroke patients
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Data to Decision: A Practical Guide for Collaborative Healthcare Analytics Workshop
-HDR UK Event
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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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Aberdeen Centre for Womens Health Research (ACWHR) seminar with Dr Andrea Woolner & Dr Natalie Cameron - 'Data saves lives: Aberdeen continues to use Dugald Baird conceived AMND to produce new insights in pregnancy health'
-Please join the Aberdeen Centre for Women’s Health Research (ACWHR) on Wednesday 26th February at 1-2pm via MS Teams for a talk from Dr Andrea Woolner and Dr Natalie Cameron on ‘Data saves lives: Aberdeen continues to use Dugald Baird conceived AMND to produce new insights in pregnancy health'. Please...
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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