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Institute of Genetics and Cancer @uoe-igc.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Congratulations to Professor Andrew Jackson who has been awarded a 2.5 million euros @erc.europa.eu Advanced Grant to study the 'Mechanisms of Epigenetic Ageing and Sizing' #ERCAdG Read more 👉 edin.ac/4uMJULv @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social

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Institute of Genetics and Cancer @uoe-igc.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

People living with hypermobile disorders face diagnostic delays of up to 2 decades, fragmented healthcare, and major impacts on education, employment and mental health, according to the largest study of its kind. Read more 👉 edin.ac/445Jzsq @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social @ehlersdanlos.bsky.social

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Study reveals two-decade delay in hypermobility diagnoses | Institute of Genetics and Cancer | Institute of Genetics and Cancer

People living with hypermobile disorders in the UK face diagnostic delays of up to two decades, fragmented healthcare, and major impacts on education, employment and mental health, according to the la...

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College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Edinburgh Uni @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Congratulations to all those celebrated in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours list! Four of our colleagues received honours recognising their contributions to science and medicine.

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College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Edinburgh Uni @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

That’s a wrap on this year’s Staff Recognition Awards 🎉 A brilliant evening celebrating the people and teams who make such a difference. Congratulations to all our winners, runners up and nominees!

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College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Edinburgh Uni @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Finally our Head of College award was awarded to the CMVM sustainability team!

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College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Edinburgh Uni @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

The Bright Ideas Award goes to Elsbeth Dewhirst for innovation and forward-thinking ideas. 💡

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College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Edinburgh Uni @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Our Unsung Hero Award is shared by Lauren Melrose, Jess Wood, Ute Barrett, Garry Tainsh, Barbara Findlay and Chandra Logie for their vital work behind the scenes. 🌟

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College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Edinburgh Uni @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

The Partners Award is presented to the Research Information and REF Team for their outstanding collaboration and support. 🤝

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College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Edinburgh Uni @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

This year’s Student Award goes to the African Caribbean Medical Society Committee for their leadership and contribution to student life. 👏

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College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Edinburgh Uni @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

The Excellent Newcomer Award is shared by Lynsey Campbell, Emma Hearn, Chris Tuck, Eric Carlin, Deborah Stitt and Kerry Balkwill, recognised for an outstanding start. 🎉

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College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Edinburgh Uni @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

The Outstanding Team Award goes to the College Research Office & Clinical Education Team for their collaboration and excellence. 🙌

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College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Edinburgh Uni @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Congratulations to Sarah Wild, winner of the Outstanding Colleague Award, recognised for dedication, teamwork and impact. 🌟

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College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Edinburgh Uni @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

The Student Experience Award is awarded to Suvankar Pal for making a real difference to students’ journeys and success. 🎓

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College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Edinburgh Uni @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Our Inclusion Award goes to Vinton Omaleki, recognised for championing a more inclusive and supportive community. 👏

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College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Edinburgh Uni @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

We’re getting ready to welcome you to the Staff Recognition Awards 👏 The room is set, final touches are going in, and we’re looking forward to celebrating some fantastic achievements this evening. Stay tuned for the winners!

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College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Edinburgh Uni @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Congratulations to 6 colleagues from across our College who have been elected as new Fellows of the Royal Society of Edinburgh: - Prof Ruth Andrew - Prof James P Boardman - Profr Jonathan Fallowfield - Prof Sue Fletcher-Watson - ProfRebbeca Reynolds - Prof Tara Spires-Jones edin.ac/4c5aeKZ

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Institute of Genetics and Cancer @uoe-igc.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

As part of our EMS300 celebrations, IGC affiliates Kenneth Baillie and Jim Flett Wilson will share their career and research journeys so far at an inaugural lecture in McEwan Hall on 24 April. Find out more and reserve your place 👉 edin.ac/4ro1aoz @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social

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College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine Inaugural Lecture Showcase

Join Professors Kenneth Baillie and Jim Flet Wilson from CMVM as they share their career and research journey so far.

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Muir Maxwell Epilepsy Centre @mmecepilepsy.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Happy Purple Day from MMEC @edinunineuro.bsky.social @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social @sidb-edinburgh.bsky.social

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College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Edinburgh Uni @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Join us for the our first Inaugural Lecture Showcase of the year and hear from Colin Semple, Professor of Computational Biology, and Joseph Marsh, Professor of Computational Protein Biology. 🗓 Thursday 12 March 🕔 5.00pm – 7.30pm 📍 Institute of Genetics and Cancer 👉 edin.ac/4tPhvoY

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College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Edinburgh Uni @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Two Professors from our College community have been named among this year’s TIME 100 Health list, spotlighting the 100 most influential leaders in health this year. Congratulations Brian Bigger and Ian Kunkler! View the full 2025 TIME100 Health list 👉 lnkd.in/dMniW83t

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College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Edinburgh Uni @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Our Staff Recognition Awards nominations are open until Friday 13th February! his year, we have new award categories to better recognise the wide range of collective and individual achievements across our College. Find out more and nominate a colleague! 👉 edin.ac/489V837

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Institute of Genetics and Cancer @uoe-igc.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

For #WorldCancerDay on 4 February, join us for a talk about the present and future of myeloma research to mark the launch of the myeloma research programme at IGC. Register here: edin.ac/4pKMGhX @anetamikulasova.bsky.social @myelomauk.bsky.social @dkms-uk.bsky.social @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social

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Institute of Genetics and Cancer @uoe-igc.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Stuart Ralston, Professor of Rheumatology and Honorary Consultant Rheumatologist at @nhslothian.bsky.social, celebrated his retirement after 50 years. Read about the highlights of his career and his plans for the future 👉 edin.ac/4k947az @arthritisuk.bsky.social @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social

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College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Edinburgh Uni @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Today, on World Cancer Day, we are spotlighting our School of Genetics and Cancer, dedicated to improving the lives of people living with genetic disease and cancer. Withmultidisciplinary expertise, from nanoscale discovery to population-level research. @uoe-igc.bsky.social edin.ac/4qJaC68

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School of Genetics and Cancer

The Head of School and Director of Professional Services describe the work of the School of Genetics and Cancer.

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College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Edinburgh Uni @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Welcome back! We are delighted to begin 2026 with some exciting news that Prof Danielle Gunn-Moore, Personal Chair of Feline Medicine, has been appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to feline veterinary medicine. Read more 👉 edin.ac/497UV2x

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College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Edinburgh Uni @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

As we log off for Christmas, we’d like to wish our College community a very happy festive break and a great start to the New Year. 🎄✨ Visit the University website for festive closure information and dates 👉 edin.ac/4j5XW6B

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College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Edinburgh Uni @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

New research shows a sharp rise in young people using NHS mental health services with one in five young people in the UK now access specialist support by the age of 18, four times more than in the early 2000s. Read more 👉 edin.ac/3YsJ3Sl

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College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Edinburgh Uni @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

A new research facility dedicated to axolotls, will be opening soon. Hosting the UK’s only dedicated axolotl research colony and will support world class studies into regeneration, ageing, cancer resistance and stem cell biology. edin.ac/4pAAJeW @edinuni-irr.bsky.social @aidarodrigo.bsky.social

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College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Edinburgh Uni @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

A major study of over one million people has found a gene already known for its role in Alzheimer’s disease called APOE, also increases the risk of delirium, a condition that causes sudden confusion, especially in older people in hospital. Read more 👉 edin.ac/4irhWR4

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College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Edinburgh Uni @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

We recently held our final inaugural lecture showcase of the year featuring talks from Professors Joris Veltman and Charlie Lees from our Institute of Genetics and Cancer. Veltman is tackling male infertility through advanced genomics, while Lees is enhancing IBD treatment with AI and datasets.

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College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Edinburgh Uni @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

A new trial is testing whether a vaccine against the Epstein–Barr virus could help people recently diagnosed with MS. It’s early research, but it may open the door to a new way of tackling the condition. Read more 👉 edin.ac/3KalsT5

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College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Edinburgh Uni @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Tickets are now available for this event exploring how compassion and empathy can help shape a more connected and humane future. The event will mark ten years of the Global Compassion & Empathy Initiative. 📅 2 December, 10am–12.30pm 📍 1 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh Register 👉 edin.ac/4nK2Oix

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College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Edinburgh Uni @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Considering a PhD in medical, veterinary or biomedical sciences? Join our Virtual Open Day session on Friday 21 November. Hear from Professor Ruth Andrew and current students about programmes, campuses and how to apply. Register: edin.ac/4id5YKR #PhD #PhDLife #UniversityOfEdinburgh

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College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Edinburgh Uni @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

We recently held our third Inaugural Lecture Showcase. We got to hear from two professors, Katrin Ottersbach and Brian Bigger, Chair in Advanced Therapeutics. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this event and to our speakers for sharing their research journeys and insights with such passion!

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College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Edinburgh Uni @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Join us for another inaugural lecture showcase, with two professors from our Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, exploring what keeps dogs healthy and how nutrition and new technologies are transforming farm animal health. 📅 Tue 4 Nov | 🕒 5–7:30pm | 📍 Easter Bush Campus 👉 edin.ac/47fQUYV

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College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Edinburgh Uni @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Only 3 days left to grab your ticket! Join us this Thursday for our inaugural lecture showcase: “Childhood Therapies: it’s all in the blood.” Hear from world leading experts shaping the future of childhood treatments. 🕔 30 Oct, 5–7:30pm 🎟️ Free — register now: edin.ac/46Zjz4s

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Institute of Genetics and Cancer @uoe-igc.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Kirsten Furley lived with multiple spinal fractures for months before discovering she had pregnancy-associated osteoporosis. Watch this @stv.news news report about how research at #IGC is tackling this issue: i.stv.tv/42u82Y3 @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social

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'I'd broken my back without knowing': How a rare pregnancy condition goes undiagnosed

Kirsten Furley lived with multiple spinal fractures for months before discovering she had pregnancy-associated osteoporosis.

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Edinburgh Mental Health @edinburghmentalhealth.org · 21/10/2025

Registration is now open for our Autumn Showcase! 🍂🎉 📅 Friday 21 November 🕑 2:00–3:30pm 📍MS Teams Join us to hear some of the most impactful mental health research at the University of Edinburgh. 🔗Register now: tinyurl.com/3ty3w5d6

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College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Edinburgh Uni @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Researchers from our Roslin Institute have developed pigs that are resistant to classical swine fever (CSF), a highly contagious disease that affects pig farms around the world. Read more 👉 edin.ac/4ne30qh @roslininstitute.bsky.social

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College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Edinburgh Uni @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

🫶 “Edinburgh really has my heart in every single way.” A look at international student life – from the Royal Mile to a welcoming community. Thinking about a masters or a PhD? Join our Postgraduate Virtual Open Days next month: edin.ac/4ofmAmM #Edinburgh #Postgraduate

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College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Edinburgh Uni @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Join us for “Childhood Therapies: It’s All in the Blood” an inaugural lecture showcase. Hear from: Prof Katrin Ottersbach – how the fetal environment shapes infant leukaemia Prof Brian Bigger – gene & cell therapies for rare childhood neurological diseases Thurs 30 Oct, 5–7:30pm edin.ac/46Zjz4s

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College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Edinburgh Uni @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Postgraduate Virtual Open Days at The University of Edinburgh are on 19-21 November. Sessions about our programmes, student panels and one-to-one admissions text-chat – all live online. Register now to build your schedule: edin.ac/4n7oBAu #Postgraduate #PhD #Masters #Edinburgh

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College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Edinburgh Uni @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

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

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College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Edinburgh Uni @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

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. 👉 edin.ac/3Kz2Mw1

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Epilepsy medication could control seizures in children with rare brain disorder

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 · 29/09/2025

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 @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social

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College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Edinburgh Uni @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

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

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Institute of Genetics and Cancer @uoe-igc.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

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

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'My nine-year-old was hooked on skincare, I had no idea it was so damaging'

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College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Edinburgh Uni @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

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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