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 edin.ac/4gGHf0l

Professor Sara Brown talks to @stv.news about concerns around children using adult skincare products. Watch here: edin.ac/46DK5Pm @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social

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 @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social @nhslothian.bsky.social

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!

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 @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social

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!

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. @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social @nhslothian.bsky.social

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 @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social

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 @edinuni-irr.bsky.social | @jackiemaybin.bsky.social

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 open.ed.ac.uk/renal-kidney...

"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: 👉 edin.ac/41SbQlM @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social

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

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

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

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!

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 @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social

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! @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social

*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

Now that Technician Week 2025 has wrapped up, we want to thank everyone involved in making this annual celebration a success. A special thank you to all the organisers, speakers, and participants from our College community who made this week engaging, inspiring, and informative.

Yesterday we opened our 2025 autumn lectures celebrating 10 years of @ctlgh.bsky.social! 👏 Four professors shared their research journeys, followed by a drinks reception. Congratulations to Profs Chagunda, Morrison, Prendergast and Gorjanc! Here’s to the next decade of tropical livestock science!

1 week left to apply - 5 Postdoctoral SCREDS Clinical Lecturers starting Aug 2026. This role combines specialist clinical training with academic and research opportunities, and is open to UK trainees in all GMC-recognised medical and surgical specialties (except primary care). 👉 edin.ac/41a1UUa

Kicking off our 2025 autumn inaugural lecture series with Tropical Connections, celebrating 10 years at the Centre for Tropical Livestock Genetics and Health, four professors will share their research journeys. 📍 Roslin Institute 📅 Thu 4 Sept, 5–6:45pm 🍷 Refreshments: 6:45–7:45pm 👉 edin.ac/4mOm2Um

Meet Marcella Ryan-Coker, two-time online masters graduate!🔥 With these two degrees, Marcella hopes to help expand access to trauma and orthopaedic care back home in Sierra Leone.

A new study by @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social researchers provides important support for trials in type 1 diabetes. Read more here: edin.ac/4mbyxJx @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social

The findings of a @cruk-si.bsky.social study led by Prof Simon Wilkinson, which has uncovered dementia-like behaviour in pancreas cells at risk of turning into cancer, could help in the treatment and prevention of pancreatic cancer. Read more here: edin.ac/4mcnEHv @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social

We’re recruiting up to 5 Postdoctoral SCREDS Clinical Lecturers to start in Aug 2026. This role combines specialist clinical training with academic and research opportunities, and is open to UK trainees in all GMC-recognised medical and surgical specialties (except primary care). 👉 edin.ac/41a1UUa

BBC Radio 5 Live's Nicky Campbell, speaks with Professor Chris Ponting about the DecodeME Study and talks to people with lived experience of ME/CFS. Chris is the Chair of Medical Bioinformatics and a Principal Investigator at the MRC Human Genetics Unit, @uoe-igc.bsky.social edin.ac/4osPAIG

New results from the world’s largest genetic study of ME/CFS, DecodeMe, have identified eight key areas of DNA that differ in people with the condition, offering the first strong evidence that genetics play a role in its development. Read more 👉https://edin.ac/4mBkXiB

Big boost for autism research: The Simons Foundation has pledged up to £40m to study brain development and neurodevelopmental disorders with the aim of finding new treatments for conditions such as Fragile X syndrome and SYNGAP1-related disorders. edin.ac/454Gqt4 @sidb-edinburgh.bsky.social

A recent study shows that vaccinating during pregnancy can cut the risk of babies being hospitalised with RSV by up to 72%. The research found significant protection for infants when the vaccine was given at least two weeks before birth. Read more 👉https://edin.ac/4510o88 @edinuni-irr.bsky.social

‘Beyond the Scrubs’ podcast from The University of Edinburgh Medical School, answers questions submitted by med students, & provides a candid guide to the transition from theory to clinical attachments and into foundation doctor. @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social #OER open.ed.ac.uk/beyond-the-s...

A study led by @ailithewing.bsky.social has gained new insights into how high grade serous ovarian cancer tumours emerge and grow, opening new avenues to develop better treatments: edin.ac/40vjn9a @natcomms.nature.com @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social

Huge thanks to our co-organisers @ccacoalition.bsky.social and participating experts from @ilri.org @giz.de @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social @envdefensefund.bsky.social @ucdavis.bsky.social and many more. 4/4 👋 Meet our Solutions Group members and learn more: livestockdata.org/solutions-gr...

Professor Jurgen Schwarze, Chair of Child Life and Health at our Institute for Regeneration and Repair, is leading a new trial supported by the Natasha Allergy Research Foundation to test safe home-based oral immunotherapy for severe food allergies, making care more accessible. edin.ac/4luWRWm

Congratulations to our three honorary graduates that were recognised in the University’s summer graduations, for their impact and contributions to medicine and veterinary medicine: - Professor Moira Whyte - Dr Christine Middlemiss - Professor Sir Nilesh Samani

Professor Stuart Forbes has been appointed Regius Chair of Medical Science at the University of Edinburgh, a role granted by the monarch to recognise world-leading medical research. As Director of @edinuni-irr.bsky.social, he will lead research, partnerships and improve health.

Inaugural Edinburgh Prize presented to the World Health Organisation At the official opening of the Usher Building in Edinburgh Bioquarter on Thursday the Director General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus accepted the first Edinburgh Prize for Global Health…

Research from @edinuni-irr.bsky.social has revealed crucial findings in genetic cancer risk screening. Patients with womb cancer are not being tested for the genetic condition that increases their chance of developing further cancers. Read more 👉https://edin.ac/3HyfGsZ

A study, led Professor Sara Brown based at our Institute of Genetics and Cancer, shows that children with a specific eczema-related gene variant were less likely to develop the condition if exposed to dogs early in life. Read more 👉 edin.ac/4kuBiF0 @uoe-igc.bsky.social

On #WorldEnvironmentDay Lab Manager & Chair of the Sustainability Group Andrea Robertson shares the work being done at #IGC to improve sustainability in our labs: edin.ac/3ZiCnXZ @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social

Preventative healthcare takes a leap in Shetland with the launch of the Viking Genes Screening Project. Offering free genetic tests to 5,000 locals, it aims to detect risks like BRCA2-linked cancers. Led by Prof Jim Wilson. Find out more 👉 edin.ac/3Z1wvSW

Congratulations to Sara Brown who, together with Alice Burleigh, has won a Pump-Priming grant award in the National Eczema Society’s first-ever grant round awards for the first structured study of topical steroid withdrawal in the UK. edin.ac/3FmhiFp

We proudly support ENDO1000, tackling the 8–10 year delay in diagnosing endometriosis in the UK. Many suffer dismissal of symptoms. Led by Prof Andrew Horne, the team seeks earlier detection and better treatment. Your support is vital. Learn more at www.endo1000.com. @endo1000.bsky.social

Urine levels of the protein clusterin reflect damaged ‘senescent’ cells in kidney disease, based on new research led by @davidbaird86.bsky.social . This test could help personalise therapy and prevent disease progression. 🔍Summary: edin.ac/4jrtXVC... 📄Full paper: edin.ac/3SNjRmL...

Congratulations to everyone involved in this collaborative effort. Read our web story here: edin.ac/4jeAkLw @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social

For #WorldIBDDay, @ibdnathan.bsky.social wrote this powerful blog reflecting on being both a person living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and a researcher aiming to improve understanding of these conditions: edin.ac/4mkFx7w @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social

We had a fantastic time welcoming S3 pupils from Liberton High School yesterday! The students explored the fascinating world of axolotls, zebrafish, and stem cells—key parts of our research—and heard from an inspiring panel about careers in science. Thanks for visiting, Liberton High! 👩‍🔬🧬

A new study has identified common pathway disruptions and the predominant cell death mechanism that leads to blindness in mice which could have significant translational potential for research into inherited retinal dystrophies in children and adults: edin.ac/45iqIvU @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social

🏆 Voting for the Being Edinburgh Alumni Award 2025 is open! One of the finalists is Hana Mahmood, Usher Institute PhD grad and proud member of our College community. Read all the finalists stories and vote by 26 May. 👉 edin.ac/3GIhu29 #BeingEdinburgh #VoteBeingEdinburgh

EPSRC IAA Open Call Spring 2025 is open with a deadline of 29 May Funding available for @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social researchers & academics at all career stages to support activities that are intended to accelerate or amplify the impact arising from EPSRC-themed research➡️eil.ac/EPSRCIAAOpenCall